Addapallakki Utsava attracts hundreds of devotees in Shivamogga

Addapallakki Utsava is taking place at Shivamogga on Sunday (May 17). | Photo credit: SK Dinesh

Addapallakki Utsava, a traditional procession of seers of the Veerashaiva Pancha Peethas, was held at Shivamogga on Sunday (May 17) and attracted hundreds of devotees.

Veerasomeshwara Shivacharya Swami of Rambhapuri Peetha, Siddalinga Shivacharya Swami of Ujjain Peetha, Bhimashankaralinga Shivacharya Swami of Kedar Peetha, Channasiddharama Shivacharya Swami of Sreeshyla Peetha Sreeshyla Sreeshyla Sreeshyla Sreeshyla Shivachdary were carried in Karashe Shivachdary stretcher on the main streets of the city. Devotees joined the procession which started from Gandhi Bazar and ended at Allama Prabhu Park.

Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and BY Raghavendra, MP Shivamogga, participating in the Addapallakki Utsava event at Shivamogga on Sunday (May 17). | Photo credit: SK Dinesh

Among those who walked in the procession were former Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, BY Raghavendra, Shivamogga MP, legislators SN Channabasappa and Dhananjay Sarji and S Rudre Gowda, former MLC.

Later in the evening, a public meeting of “Dharma Jagruthi Samavesha” was held at Allama Prabhu Park. Mr. Yediyurappa was felicitated on the occasion for completing 50 years in public life.

Published – 17 May 2026 20:08 IST