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Navratri Celebrations Kick Off in Coastal Karnataka; CM DK Shivakumar Arrives Tomorrow
✍️ Udayavani
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 04:37 PM
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Navratri festivities began today across coastal Karnataka, with the state’s Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, scheduled to arrive the following day.
Navratri celebrations commenced today in coastal Karnataka, marking the start of the nine‑night festival that is celebrated across the state.
Local communities have gathered in temples and community halls to observe the rituals and participate in cultural programmes.
The festivities are expected to continue for the next eight days, drawing devotees from nearby districts.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is slated to arrive in the region tomorrow to join the celebrations and meet with local leaders.
Local communities have gathered in temples and community halls to observe the rituals and participate in cultural programmes.
The festivities are expected to continue for the next eight days, drawing devotees from nearby districts.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is slated to arrive in the region tomorrow to join the celebrations and meet with local leaders.