Udupi: Amidst Dispute, Vittal Pindi Celebrated with Fanfare
Pics: Hemanath Padubidri
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (SM)
Udupi, Sep 9: Due to a dispute that broke between Shiroor Math Swamiji and Sode Math Swamiji, two different chariots are being taken out during the procession on the occasion of Vittal Pindi on Sunday September 9.
The reason is not clearly known, but Shiroor Math Swamiji has taken out the silver chariot while Sode Math Swamiji has taken out the golden chariot.
On being asked the reason, Shiroor Math Swamiji said that last night lord Krishna appeared in his dreams and asked him to perform the rituals. When asked if he was unhappy for not being invited by Sode Math Swamiji for the programme he said that he need not be invited by anyone and he would obey only lord Krishna’s orders.
The clay idol of lord Krishna was taken in the silver chariot procession around Car Street after which it was immersed in the Madhwa Lake. The pot breaking ceremony was also held. Ladoos were distributed to the people.
Sode Math Swamiji was unavailable for his comments.
The crowd witnessed the entire event in thousands with devotion and discipline.