Subrahamanya : Nearly 350 devotees offered madesnana at Kukke Srubrahmanya Temple on December 16, Sunday as part of Shashti celebrations. Tight security was maintained bat the temple and CCTV  were also installed at all strategic locations right from  Kashikatte to the temple precincts. Four DySPs, 200 police personnel,Home Guards and temple surety staff, maintained a strict vigil while Madesnana was offered in order  to prevent any  untoward incident.

The Madesnana ritual was performed as usual at the temple this year after a recent Supreme Court ruling  which stayed the High Court verdict which had agreed for modified Madesnana as suggested by  the state government.

Madesnana ritual will also be held on December 17, Panchami and December 18,Shashti day.

 Beedhi Madesnana was also offered by several devotees. The famous pilgrim shrine is thronged by thousands of devotees for the Shashti celebrations.