Mangaluru: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar celebrates Dasara at Kudroli Gokarnanatha Temple
Mangaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar participated in the Dasara celebrations organized at Shri Gokarnanatha Temple in Kudroli in the city on Wednesday night.
President of the Temple Trust Jayaraj H Somasundaram welcomed Shivakumar by garlanding him.
The Deputy CM, said that he had visited the temple with the blessings of Goddess Sharada. It is my good fortune that I am visiting the holy place established by Narayana Guru. I am also delighted to have participated in the Mangaluru Dasara celebrations this year,” he added.
Shivakumar, who stepped into the temple at an auspicious hour meant for ‘Devara Bali’ festivities, participated in the conventional chariot procession of the gods by offering a coconut prior to the chariot procession.
He offered tribute to Narayana Guru, who established the Gokarna Temple. He also went around the premises of the temple and paid respect to various gods whose idols are established in the temple. The priests offered prasada to the DCM and also honoured him on behalf of the temple.
Members of the temple administration board were present on the occasion.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
