Hubballi-Tirupati Padayatra Starts Dec 21, Devotees Invited to Join

Hubballi: As part of their annual tradition, a group of devotees from Unkal Cross in Hubballi will undertake a 650-kilometer pilgrimage walk to Tirumala Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. The journey, organized under the leadership of brothers Manjunath Reddy Kiresur and Narayana Reddy Kiresur, will commence on Saturday, December 21, from the Sri Ramalingeshwara Temple in Unkal Cross at 7:00 AM.

The pilgrimage is being held to mark the auspicious occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi, with devotees planning to reach Tirupati on January 8, 2025, and have darshan of Lord Venkateshwara on January 10, a day considered highly sacred. This marks the fourth consecutive year of the pilgrimage.

Devotees from Unkal, Sishuvinahalli, Navalgund, Chelakawad, and nearby villages will participate in the walk, with many others expected to join along the route. Organizers anticipate a total of 100 to 125 participants.

The organizers have assured that food, accommodation, and darshan arrangements will be provided for all participants. Those interested in joining the pilgrimage can contact the organizers at 9448822133/5 for further details.