Udupi: The grand finale of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 is being held today.The excitement among fans is at its peak.Amid this, former Bigg Boss contestant Chaitra Kundapur shared her views in Udupi.

Speaking to the media, Chaitra said her prediction about the show has come true.She stated that a coastal-region contestant, Rakshita, is her winning candidate.She expressed confidence in Rakshita’s journey and performance in the house.

Chaitra also revealed who her favourite contestant is this season.She praised the contestant’s game strategy and consistency.According to her, strong public support is playing a key role in the finale.

Reacting to the grand finale, Chaitra said the season has been highly competitive.She added that the finalists have given their best till the end. Fans are eagerly waiting to know who will lift the trophy.

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This interaction took place during an informal chat with our Udupi correspondent, where Chaitra spoke openly about the finale, predictions, and audience response.

Udupi: Udupi witnessed grand celebrations at the Sri Krishna Math on the occasion of the Shirur Paryaya Mahotsava.

Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji of Shirur Math ascended the Sarvajna Peetha during the historic ceremony.

Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji is the youngest seer to ascend the Sarvajna Peetha.

He has assumed the responsibility of performing the worship of Lord Sri Krishna for the next two years.

The fourth Paryaya Mahotsava of Puttige Math Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji concluded in a grand manner.This Paryaya marks the 253rd biennial Paryaya in the history of Sri Krishna Math.

The Akshaya Patra was formally handed over at the auspicious time of 5.45 am on January 18.This event marked the first Paryaya Mahotsava of Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji.

In the early hours at 1.30 am, Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji took a holy dip at Danda Tirtha in Kapu taluk.At 3.00 am, the grand Paryaya procession began from Jodukatte.

More than 100 cultural troupes, tableaux, and bhajana teams participated in the procession.The procession concluded with the palanquin procession of the Ashta Mathadhipatis.

The Paryaya Mathadhipati arrived in a traditional palanquin carried on shoulders.The other six Mathadhipatis arrived in vehicle-mounted palanquins.A tableau carrying the replica of late Sri Lakshmivara Tirtha Swamiji was also part of the procession.

At 5.15 am, Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji had darshan of Lord Sri Krishna through Kanakana Kindi.He later offered prayers at the Chandramoulishwara and Ananteshwara temples.

At 5.55 am, a traditional durbar was held at the Badagu Malige.The Ashta Mathadhipatis were honored with the Aralu Gaddige ceremony.

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The Paryaya Durbar programme began at 6.15 am at the Rajangana.Several religious leaders and political leaders attended the event.The Ashta Mathadhipatis delivered their blessing messages.The Paryaya Peethadhipati also delivered his message.

At 10.30 am, Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji performed the first Mahapuja to Lord Sri Krishna.Cultural and religious programmes will continue across the city for the next one week.

Udupi: Police have arrested two persons for illegally transporting cattle in Udupi district.The arrests were made under the Hebri Police Station limits.

The accused were caught near the Ganjimutt bus stop at Mooduteraar village in Mangaluru taluk.The arrested persons have been identified as Wasim Akram and Mohammed Khaja, both residents of Kemmannu.

Hebri police said the accused were transporting cattle without valid permission.A case has been registered at Hebri Police Station under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).Cases were also booked under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

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Sections of the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 2020, have also been invoked.The accused were produced before the court after their arrest.