Mangaluru: The Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Temple is all set to celebrate this year’s Mangaluru Dasara and Navaratri Festival from September 22 to October 2, 2025, featuring a rich blend of spiritual, cultural, and social events. Temple authorities, led by treasurer Padmaraj R. Poojary, announced that the festival will be held under the guidance of veteran temple leader and former Union minister B. Janardhan Poojary. The festivities will include Vedic rituals such as idol installations for Mahaganapati, Adishakti, Sharada Mata, and Navadurga, as well as Ganahoma and Chandika Yaga. Besides religious ceremonies, several competitions and cultural programmes are lined up. The event will also honour female achievers and service organisations for their contributions to community welfare.