KSRTC Mangaluru Division launches special Dasara-Navratri tour packages
Mangaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Mangaluru Division has introduced special Dasara package tours to promote temple tourism during the Navratri festival. These packages, which will run from October 3 to October 12, are designed to provide devotees and tourists with an opportunity to visit important temples and scenic spots across Karnataka's coastal and neighboring districts.
The tours will be conducted using Karnataka Sarige buses and will start from key locations in Mangaluru, Udupi, and Kundapura. The packages are intended to encourage temple visits during this auspicious period. However, it is important to note that the tour fares do not include meals.
Tour Packages from Udupi
1. Package 1 (₹300 for adults, ₹300 for children):**
- Departure Time: 7:30 a.m. from Udupi KSRTC City Bus Stand.
- Itinerary: This tour covers Soukur Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kollur Mookambika Temple, Maranakatte Brahmalingeshwara Temple, Kamalashile Brahmi Durgaparameshwari Temple, Mandarthi Durgaparameshwari Temple, and Neelavara Mahishamardini Temple.
- Return Time: 6:30 p.m.
2. Package 2 (₹500 for adults, ₹400 for children):
- Departure Time: 8:30 a.m. from Udupi KSRTC City Bus Stand.
- Itinerary: The tour includes visits to Puttur Bhagvathi Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kota Amruteshwari Temple, Kumbhashi Chandika Durgaparameshwari Temple, Maravanthe Beach, Murdeshwar Temple and Beach, Idagunji Ganapathi Temple, Apsarakonda Falls, and Kasarkod Eco Beach.
- Return Time: 8:40 p.m.
3. Package 3 (₹350 for adults, ₹250 for children):
- Departure Time: 8 a.m. from Kundapura City Bus Stand.
- Itinerary: The tour covers Byndoor Someshwara Temple, Murdeshwar Temple and Beach, Kollur Mookambika Temple, Maranakatte Brahmalingeshwara Temple, and Soukur Durgaparameshwari Temple.
- Return Time: 5 p.m.
4. Package 4 (₹350 for adults, ₹250 for children):
- Departure Time: 8 a.m. from Kundapura City Bus Stand.
- Itinerary: This package includes Udupi Krishna Mutt, Uchhila Mahalakshmi Temple, Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kudroli Gokarnanatha Temple, Panambur Beach, and Malpe Sea Walk.
- Return Time: 6:30 p.m.
Tour Packages from Mangaluru
1. Navadurga Darshana Package (₹400 for adults, ₹300 for children):
- Departure Time: 8 a.m. from Mangaluru Bejai Terminal.
- Itinerary: The tour includes visits to Mangaladevi Temple, Sunkadakatte Annapoorneshwari Temple, Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple, Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple, Sasihithlu Bhagavathi Temple and Beach, Chitrapura Durgaparameshwari Temple, Urva Mariyamma Temple, and Kudroli Gokarnanatha Temple.
- Return Time: 8 p.m.
2. Madikeri Package (₹500 for adults, ₹400 for children):
- Departure Time: 7 a.m. from Bejai Terminal.
- Itinerary: The tour covers Madikeri, Raja Seat, Abbi Falls, Cauvery Nisargadhama, and the Golden Temple.
- Return Time: 9 p.m.
3. Kollur Package (₹500 for adults, ₹400 for children):
- Departure Time: 8 a.m. from Bejai Terminal.
- Itinerary: This package includes visits to Uchhila Mahalakshmi Temple, Kamalashile Brahmi Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kollur Mookambika Temple, and Maranakatte Brahmalingeshwara Temple.
- Return Time: 7 p.m.
4. Murdeshwar Package (₹550 for adults, ₹450 for children):
- Departure Time: 7 a.m. from Bejai Terminal.
- Itinerary: The tour covers Murdeshwar Temple, Kumbhashi Chandika Durgaparameshwari Temple, Ganapathi Temple, and Uchhila Mahalakshmi Temple.
- Return Time: 7 p.m.
Booking Details
Passengers interested in these special tours can reach out to the Mangaluru depot managers or advance booking counters for more information. Bookings can also be made online at [www.ksrtc.in] (http://www.ksrtc.in). For inquiries and bookings, passengers can contact the following:
- Mangaluru Depot 1 Manager: 7762990713
- Depot 3 Manager: 7762990723
- Advance Booking Counter: 9663211553
- Bejai Bus Terminal: 7760990720
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Stargazers alert - Comet C/2023 A3: Once-in-a-80,000 year celestial event visible this weekend
Comet C/2023 A3 has returned to Earth’s skies after 80,000 years, promises spectacular sky show
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According to BBC Sky at Night Magazine, Comet C/2023 A3 completes its orbit every 80,000 years, making this an extraordinarily rare event for stargazers. The comet is expected to become a prominent object in the morning sky by late September 2024, shining brightly at a magnitude of +0.6 just before sunrise. The comet will reach its closest point to the Sun, known as perihelion, on September 28, 2024. As it ascends into the evening sky around October 10, observers can anticipate slightly dimmer views, with the comet predicted to shine at a magnitude of +0.8.
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, currently stationed aboard the International Space Station, shared a mesmerizing video of the comet on social media. In his post, he described the comet as appearing like "a fuzzy star" when viewed with the naked eye from the ISS's cupola windows. However, using a 200mm f/2 lens with a 1/8s exposure, Dominick captured more detailed images, showcasing the comet's potential for stunning visuals as it draws closer to the Sun.
Amateur astronomer Stuart Atkinson from Cumbria also provided insights into what viewers can expect. He noted on social media that the comet would resemble "a fuzzy star with a misty tail" positioned low in the eastern sky beneath the Moon. Atkinson suggested that using binoculars could enhance the viewing experience, offering a more detailed look at this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event.
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So far Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS looks like a fuzzy star to the naked eye looking out the cupola windows. But with a 200mm, f2 lens at 1/8s exposure you can really start to see it. This comet is going to make for some really cool images as it gets closer to the sun. For now a… pic.twitter.com/JstaSLJ4Ui
— Matthew Dominick (@dominickmatthew) September 19, 2024
