Doors of temple closed to mark end of Hasanamba festival
The Hindu
The festival had begun on October 28
Doors of Hasanamba temple in Hassan were closed in the presence of elected representatives and senior officers on November 6. This marks the conclusion of the Hasanamba festival that began on October 28. The temple is opened for devotees only during this annual festival.
According to rough estimates by the district administration, around four lakh people visited the temple during the festival. These included Ministers, legislators, judges, senior officials and people from distant places.
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