Hassanamba Festival: Political leaders visit temple in Hassan

Political figures, including former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and former minister H.D. Revanna, visited the Hassanamba temple in Hassan to offer prayers during the annual festival. Siddaramaiah attended with associates and participated in special pujas after purchasing special darshan tickets.

During the visits, several logistical issues were reported. Security personnel prevented Minister Puttarangshetty from entering the temple premises in his official vehicle due to protocol violations, forcing him to proceed on foot. Additionally, a coordination error involving the District Collector and Superintendent of Police caused Siddaramaiah’s convoy to become temporarily lost in traffic near a closed gate.

Heavy rainfall and power outages in the district caused significant difficulties for devotees waiting in queues. Many worshippers faced darkness in the temple premises due to the lack of generator systems during the power cuts.