Mangaluru: The Kukke Shri Subrahmanya Temple has increased the fee for Panchamrutha Mahabhisheka from Rs 6,000 to Rs 11,000, with the temple management citing losses incurred in performing the ritual.Aravinda Ayyappa Sutagundi, executive officer of the temple management, confirmed the revision. He said the expenditure on performing the service was around Rs 10,000, while the fee collected was less, resulting in a loss for several years.The temple has also introduced a silver chariot service priced at Rs 10,000. The service will be available on 10 days a month, depending on specified tithis (lunar dates), rather than on fixed calendar dates.Sutagundi said the service would be performed on designated occasions, including specified lunar days such as Purnima, Amavasya and Shashthi-related observances. The actual calendar dates will vary from month to month depending on the lunar calendar.He added that the Bhandi Ratha Seva will not be conducted on days when the Silver Chariot Seva is performed. The Silver Chariot Seva will also not be held on Beedi Utsava days.Kukke Shri Subramanya Temple, a prominent pilgrimage centre associated with ancient traditions and mythology, attracts thousands of devotees throughout the year.
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