The temple, that houses the idol of the cursed mythical warrior, and is located in a narrow Pangul galli off Ganpat galli in the heart of the city, is believed to be the second in India. Devotees perform ‘lotangan’ (urulu seve) to pay their respects to the epic character of the ‘Mahabharata’ on the occasion. […]
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Belagavi ki Holi
The best thing about any festival is the celebration itself and if it can be done twice, all the more better and merrier. Belgaumites experience these double celebrations during Holi when half the city plays the colours the day after Holi and the rest do so after five days, on Rangpanchami day. Belgaumites are extremely […]
Belgaum Ashwathama Temple unique Holi celebrations
It is said that the Ashwathama Temple in Pangul Galli in the city is the sole temple in the whole of South India. There is an annual fest on the second day after Holi. All devotes do a “Lotangan” and water is thrown on the devotees from all the houses. In Pangul galli, a large […]
Happywali Holi
Wishing all our readers across the globe a very very Happy and Colorful holi. In Belgaum from the past years the main attraction has been the Holi Milan program organized by MLA Abhay Patil on Subhash Chandra Bose Ground (Lele ground). Even this year Holi Milan program has been organized from 9 am. Another unique […]
Happy Holi Belgaum wali
Wishing all readers across the globe a very very Happy and Colorful holi. In Belgaum from the past year the main attraction has been the Holi Milan program organized by MLA Abhay Patil on Lele Grounds. Even this year Holi Milan program has been organized from 9 am. Some local residents have opposed the use […]