Mangalore : The grand Rathotsava of the Mahatobar Sri Mangaladevi Temple was held on October 14, Monday night on Vijaya Dashami.

Earlier in the day Vidyarambha ritual was held  for several children under the guidance of the temple chief priest M Ganesh.

The Utsava Murthi of the Goddess was placed on the Ratha or the Chariot n the afternoon. The tastefully decorated chariot was later drawn and there was a Mahapooja.

In the evening t here was a Saxophone recital by the renowned Machendranath and team. The Dodda Rathotsava was held at 8 pm , Over 18 tableaux participated in the procession.

Over  a lakh devotees have visited the temple during Navaratri and took part in the festivitgies.

On October 15, Tuesday there will be Avabritha Snana. There will be valedictory function  in the evening. On October 16,  Wednesday at 6.30 pm thee will be a Sarvajanika Satyanarayana Pooja.