Thousands of devotees visited the Basar Sri Gnana Saraswathi temple as Sharannavaratri festivities continued. The shrine recorded Rs 25.38 lakh in revenue, while 2,044 children underwent Aksharabhyasam. Authorities deployed around 200 police personnel and arranged facilities to manage crowds
A historian in Nirmal has identified rocks on a nearby hillock that produce musical tones when struck. Believed to be volcanic in origin, the site has drawn local interest, with calls to develop it into a protected geo heritage spot
The annual Vasantha Panchami festival was celebrated with religious fervour at the Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam in Basar on Friday. Around three lakh devotees attended rituals, special prayers and Aksharabhyasam, with elaborate arrangements made for smooth conduct
