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Udupi Paryaya 2016: Paryaya Eve at the temple premises.

Udupi, Jan 17, 2016: Devotees from all over the country and abroad have thronging towards Udupi to participate in the historic 5th Paryaya of Sri Vishweshateertha Swamiji of Pejawar Math on the early hours of Monday January 18th. 2016.

Among the dignitaries expected to attend the event are Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari D Veerendra Heggade, veteran BJP leader L K Advani, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu, union minister Uma Bharti, Venkaiah Naidu, Anant Kumar, Sadananda Gowda, former Tamil Nadu chief minister Panneerselvam, ministers R V Deshpande, A Manju, H K Patil, Vinay Kumar Sorake, former union minister Veerappa Moily, former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, Rajya Sabha MP Oscar Fernandes, C M Ibrahim, representatives of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Trust and others.

Lacs of devotees and tourists are in Udupi to witness the historic Paryaya. The police have deployed tight security and traffic within the city limits has been restricted. The rituals are expected to begin after 2 am. Large crowds have already gathered along the procession route from Jodukatte to Sri Krishna Math and LCD screens have been set up at various spots for the benefit of the public. As many as 27 orchestras are performing around Udupi as part of the celebrations. Arrangements have been made at three venues in Sri Krishna Math to provide meals for over 50,000 devotees.

A Pictorial report of the Paryaya Eve at the temple premises.