Mangalore Dasara is celebrated in a very spectacular way by worshiping the idol of Ganesh, Adhi Shakthi Maatha,
Sharada Maatha, Navadurgas such as Shaila Puthri Maatha, Brahmachaarini Maatha, Chandrakaantha Maatha,
Kushmaandini
Maatha, Skanda Maatha, Kathyaahini Maatha, Maha Kaali Maatha, Maha Gowri Maatha and Siddhi Dhaathri Maatha. All
these idols are grandly worshiped for nine days of navarathri. On the tenth day, these idols are taken in the
grand
procession of Mangalore Dasara throughout the city; the procession returns to Gokarnanatha Kshethra on the next
day
morning where all the above idols are immersed in the lake inside the temple premises.
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