Invitation to the 57th Annual Ganesha Festival
Sri Pattabhiramachandra Temple, Barkur
Dear Devotees and Esteemed Community Members,
We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to you and your family to join us in celebrating the 57th Annual Ganesha Festival at the revered Sri Pattabhiramachandra Temple in Barkur. This auspicious event will be held from Saturday, September 7, 2024, to Sunday, September 8, 2024, featuring a rich tapestry of religious and cultural programs.
Festival Schedule:
Friday, September 6, 2024
6:30 PM onwards: Yakshagana Performance
Theme: "Mate Jaganmathe" and "Andaka Moksha"
Presented by: Yaksha Pallavi Trust (Registered) Yakshagana Troupe, Malakodu
Led by: Yakshagana Manikya Chintana Hegde of Malakodu
Saturday, September 7, 2024
7:00 PM onwards: Light Music Concert
Presented by: P. Kalingarao Memorial Melodies, Barkur
Featuring: Singer and Narrator Rajesh Bhog and his ensemble
Sunday, September 8, 2024
12:30 PM: Grand Puja followed by Anna Santarpana (Community Feast)
3:30 PM: Saxophone Concert
Performed by: Sri Ramachandra Serigar from Udupi and his group
4:00 PM: Moodu Ganapati Celebrations
Followed by: Sri Ganesha Visarjana Puja (Immersion Ceremony), Town Procession, Lake Festival, and Jalasthambhana (Immersion)
We cordially invite you to partake in these divine celebrations and cultural performances. Your presence will add to the sanctity and joy of this festival, as we come together to seek Lord Ganesha's blessings for prosperity and the removal of obstacles.
A Heartfelt Welcome Awaits You All!
With reverence and warm regards,
The Ganesha Festival Committee
Sri Pattabhiramachandra Temple, Barkur
May Lord Ganesha's blessings be upon you and your loved ones.