Aati Amavasya Celebrations: Devotees Throng Narahari Parvatha and Karinjeshwara Temples in Bantwal for Holy Dip

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Bantwal : Undeterred by the heavy morning downpour on the auspicious occasion of Aati Amavasya, hundreds of devotees, including newlyweds, gathered at the famous pilgrimage sites of Narahari Parvatha and Karinjeshwara in Bantwal taluk, Dakshina Kannada. Pilgrims trekked up these hill shrines to take a holy dip in the sacred water bodies and seek the blessings of the deities, driven by the deeply held belief that a holy bath on this day fulfills prayers for progeny and good health.

At the Narahari Parvatha Sadashiva Temple, located near Kalladka along the Mangalore-Bangalore National Highway, devotees offered special prayers to Lord Sadashiva, Lord Vinayaka, and Naga Devatha after taking a ritual bath in the four holy water ponds—Shankha, Chakra, Gada, and Padma. Situated at an elevation of nearly 1,000 feet above sea level, taking a holy dip here on Aati Amavasya is believed to cleanse sins and bestow long life. Renovations worth ₹6 crore are currently underway at the shrine under the leadership of Managing Trustee Dr. Prashanth Marla and Committee President Dr. Atmaranjan Rai.

Meanwhile, at the Karinjeshwara Temple near Vagga on the Mangalore-Belthangady route, the traditional distribution of Hale Mara Kettae Kashaya (a medicinal herbal drink made from the bark of the Devil’s Tree) began as early as 3:00 AM. Devotees queued up to perform holy baths in the Gada Teertha lake located at the base of the hill before climbing to offer special prayers to Lord Parvati-Parameshwara.

Addressing the media, B. Vearendra Amin, President of the Karinjeshwara Temple Management Committee, stated that comprehensive arrangements were made to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for the thousands of devotees arriving from across Dakshina Kannada and neighboring regions.