Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (MS)

Kundapur, Mar 27: K V Sridhara Adiga, priest of Kollur temple, has issued a clarification on Pradosha Pooja aka Salaam Mangalarati that is offered to the Goddess in Kollur Mookambika temple on which a controversy has been created by VHP.

In his statement, Adiga said, “In the morning and afternoon Pradosha Pooja is held in Shree Kshethra Kollur Mookambika temple. This is a very meaningful pooja. Pradosha Kaala is quite significant. There is a belief that all gods and goddesses will be present during Pradosha Kaala. That is why the poojas that are conducted during Pradosha Kaala are unique. During that time we offer pooja to Devi. We also render Ragopachara and Deeparadhane in a splendid manner."

He further added, “According to Karuna Karunike, King Tipu took part in the pooja. He had offered Salaam during Pradosha Pooja. So Karunakarunika became a tradition. But there is no record for this belief. This is a hearsay. But the pooja which is called Pradosha Pooja or Pradosha Mangalarati has its own religious importance. This is followed from early days till now. During the pooja, prayer is offered for the well being of the country. It is said that Tipu had participated in this pooja. That is why the pooja might have got the name after him.”