Dakshina Kannada: GK, General Studies and Current Affairs

2019 Brahmakalashothsava festival started Karnataka

May 9, 2019

The 6-day Brahmakalashothsava festival is celebrated in the ancient Chandkuru Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple annually in Polali, Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka. The presiding deity of the temple, which has a history of nearly 1,700 years, is Shri Rajarajeshwari. The highlight of this temple is its mud idols and this is probably the only idol ..

‘Nirmal Gram Puraskar’ for Dakshina Kannada

March 5, 2012

‘Dakshina Kannada’ became the first district in the Karnataka to be chosen for the Nirmal Gram Puraskar. The “Nirmal Gram Puraskar” award is instituted in 2003 by the Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation. The award carries and incentive amount of Rs. 50 lakh for District Panchayats with population of above 10 Lakh. The ..