Mangalore : Ramesh Kumar of Janatha Constructions and Urmila Ramesh Kumar, inaugurated the Navaratri celebrations by ligthing the traditional lamp in front of  Goddess Sharada idol at Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple auditrium on October 5, Saturday.

Prior to the installation of Sharadha idol, the idols of Navadurga, including Shaila Putri, Brahmacharini, Chandra Ghanta, Kushmaandini, Skandaputhri, Katyayini, Kaalaratri, Maha Gauri and Sidhidaathri were installed.

Temple management committee president H S Sairam, members Raghavendra Kuloor, Maheshchandra, B K Tharanath, Malathi Janardhan Poojary, Harikrishna Bantwal were present at the inaugural ceremony.

The temple authority have arranged for Mass Anna Santharpane followed by the Maha Puja every day.