Puttur, 13 October 2026: Veeranjaneya Kshetra at Nelappal in Puttur will host Dakshina Kannada district’s first Panchamukhi Anjaneya Yaga on November 28 and 29, with the event being organised with the intention of promoting public welfare and the well-being of Hindu society.
A preparatory meeting of the Panchamukhi Anjaneya Yaga Committee was held at the Bharat Mata Community Hall in Kallega on October 12. The meeting began with the chanting of Omkara and Vedic mantras. Punit Attavar, Bajrang Dal divisional coordinator, announced the committee office-bearers under the guidance of U. Poovappa, vice-president of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s Karnataka unit.
‘Religious programs should unite society’
U. Poovappa, who is the honorary president of the Yaga Committee, said such programmes were important for bringing Hindu society together and protecting religious institutions.
He clarified that the programme had no political connection and called upon people to participate in religious activities without divisions based on caste, religion or political affiliation.
He stressed the need for collective efforts to address challenges faced by Hindu society and safeguard religious institutions. He also urged committee members to work actively over the coming month, visit households and personally invite people to the programme.
“Everyone should consider this their own family function and extend their support,” he said.
Nalin Kumar Kateel appeals to devotees
Former Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, president of the Panchamukhi Anjaneya Yaga Committee, appealed to devotees to participate in the event with devotion and faith.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, he said the yaga was being organised with the intention of promoting public welfare and the well-being of Hindu society. He urged everyone to cooperate in making the programme a success.
Three-day religious programme from November 27
Committee general secretary Murali Krishna Hasantadka said religious programmes were planned at the Veeranjaneya Kshetra from November 27 to 29.
Veeranjaneya Kshetra at Nelappal was established seven years ago under the Sri Gurukrishna Charitable Trust. Hasantadka described it as the only Anjaneya temple in the country established in the name of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. He said the yaga was being organised with the objective of promoting unity within Hindu society and seeking public welfare.
Ritual will be conducted under the leadership of Brahmashree Kuntaru Ravisha Tantri, tantrik priest of the Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple, with the guidance of Brahmashree Kemminje Lakshmi Tantri.
On November 29, recitation by 10 ritwiks is scheduled to begin at 7 am, followed by the Purnahuti, the concluding offering of the yaga, around noon.
Sundarakanda discourse, Hanuman Chalisa and bhajans
Program will also feature a discourse on the Sundarakanda of the Ramayana by Dr Pavangada Prakash Rao, a scholar, lecturer and thinker.
Devotees will participate in Hanuman Chalisa recitation, bhajans and cultural programmes. The organisers are also considering inviting classical music singer Maithili Thakur or Harshavardhan for a programme related to devotional music and bhajan literature.
Hasantadka appealed to devotees to make use of the opportunity to serve Lord Anjaneya and contribute to the success of the event.
Office-bearers of the Yaga Committee announced
Former MLA Sanjeeva Mathandoor, Jayant Naduvailu, convener K. Jeevandhar Jain, vice-presidents Dr Krishnaprasanna and Punit Attavar, VHP rural unit president Jayanta Shetty Kambaladadda, and divisional functionary Pradeep Saripalla were present on the dais.
Committee's honorary presidents include U. Poovappa, Dr M.K. Prasad, Sanjeeva Mathandoor and Jayant Naduvailu, along with Ranjitha Shankar. Kallega Sanjeeva Nayak, Kishore Kumar Botyadi, Manoj Shastri, Harakare Venkataramana Bhat and Raji Balarama Acharya have been named honorary advisers.
Nalin Kumar Kateel is the committee president, while K. Jeevandhar Jain is the convener. Murali Krishna Hasantadka and Punit Attavar have been named general secretaries.
Vice-presidents include Dr Krishnaprasanna, Dr Ravish Padumale, Dr Suresh Putturaya, Ujwal Prabhu, Krishna Shetty Kadaba, Divakara Das Nerlaje, Dr Sudha Rao, Bhami Ashok Shenoy, Bhaskara Peruvai and Radhakrishna Nandila. Other office-bearers, joint coordinators and heads of various subcommittees were also announced.
Sreedhar Tenkila offered the prayer, Sahadev Mukrampady welcomed the gathering, and Murali Krishna Hasantadka proposed the vote of thanks.
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