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| MADHUR
MANANTHESHWARA FESTIVAL |
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Kasargod, Kerala |
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| Significance :
Shree Manantheswara
Vinayaka Temple, Madhur. |
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| Duration :
5 days |
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| Main
Attraction :
Yakshagana, The Dance Drama of
Karnataka |
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The five day annual festival at
Sree Manantheswara Vinayaka temple at Madhur in Kasargod is a colorful event.
On the fourth day, the image of the deity (Thidampu) is taken out in a long
procession.
The presentation of various folk arts and 'Yakshagana', the dance-drama of
Karnataka add to the festivities and excitement. The temple is dedicated to
Sree Vinayaka (Ganesha), the destroyer of obstacles.
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| Standing against a landscape
of hills, paddy fields and gardens on the banks of the river Madhur, it is a
fine blend of Kerala and Karnataka styles of Architecture. The sanctum
sanctorum is two storeyed, with beautiful murals adorning its outer walls. |
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