Udupi, 5 Nov 2013 : The blessing of automobiles was held on the occasion of Balipadya celebrations at Durgaparameshwari temple, Bantakal, near here on Monday November 4 morning. It was organized by Rajapura Saraswat Yuva Vrunda.
The temple priest B Srikant Bhat performed the puja celebrations on the occasion.
The temple managing trustee Sadambailu Sasidar Wagle, trustees Devdas Patkar Mudarangady, Umesh Prabhu Palame, Rajapura Saraswat Yuva Vrunda president Anantarama Wagle, past president K R Patkar, secretary Amrut Nayak, past secretary Umesh Patkar, and others were present.
Over 40 automobiles were blessed on the occasion.