<p>Hectic preparations are on for 'Lakshadeepotsava' to be held at Dharmasthala from December 10 to 14.</p>.<p>The 'Lakshadeepotsava', which is held in a grand manner, will be a simple affair this time by adhering to Covid-19 guidelines.</p>.<p>The temple authorities have made arrangements for live streaming of the celebrations via YouTube and Facebook. The exhibition will not be held as a part of 'Lakshadeepotsava'. The 'Sarvadharma Sammelana' will be held on December 13 while 'Sahithya Sammelana' will be held on December 14, temple sources said.</p>.<p>On account of 'Lakshadeepotsava', many ''Padayatras' have been organised where hundreds of devotees, in groups, arrive at Dharmashtala on foot. Farmers offer vegetables, fruits and pulses to the Temple.</p>.<p>The flower vendors from Bengaluru decorate the temple, 'Beedu' (Veerandra Heggade’s residence) and dining hall with a variety of flowers. Already, the Temple, 'Beedu', lodges, park, entrance arch and 'Bahubali Betta' (hill) have been decked up with lights.</p>.<p><strong>Appeal to devotees</strong></p>.<p>The 'Lakshadeepotsava' will be held on December 14. Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr D Veerendra Heggade has appealed to the devotees to watch 'Lakshadeepotsava' sitting at home and adhering to the Covid-19 guidelines.</p>
<p>Hectic preparations are on for 'Lakshadeepotsava' to be held at Dharmasthala from December 10 to 14.</p>.<p>The 'Lakshadeepotsava', which is held in a grand manner, will be a simple affair this time by adhering to Covid-19 guidelines.</p>.<p>The temple authorities have made arrangements for live streaming of the celebrations via YouTube and Facebook. The exhibition will not be held as a part of 'Lakshadeepotsava'. The 'Sarvadharma Sammelana' will be held on December 13 while 'Sahithya Sammelana' will be held on December 14, temple sources said.</p>.<p>On account of 'Lakshadeepotsava', many ''Padayatras' have been organised where hundreds of devotees, in groups, arrive at Dharmashtala on foot. Farmers offer vegetables, fruits and pulses to the Temple.</p>.<p>The flower vendors from Bengaluru decorate the temple, 'Beedu' (Veerandra Heggade’s residence) and dining hall with a variety of flowers. Already, the Temple, 'Beedu', lodges, park, entrance arch and 'Bahubali Betta' (hill) have been decked up with lights.</p>.<p><strong>Appeal to devotees</strong></p>.<p>The 'Lakshadeepotsava' will be held on December 14. Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr D Veerendra Heggade has appealed to the devotees to watch 'Lakshadeepotsava' sitting at home and adhering to the Covid-19 guidelines.</p>