Hassan DC bans vehicles to Male Malleshwara temple at Seegegudda in Hassan
The number of people visiting the temple has gone up in the recent days after the movie, Premed Ooralli, a portion of which was shot at the destination, became a hit
Hassan Deputy Commissioner K.S. Lata Kumari has issued a ban on all private and tourist vehicles in the roads leading to the Male Malleshwara temple in the Seegegudda reserve forest area of Hassan taluk. This ban has been in effect since October 25 and will continue until November 11. The temple became a popular destination after the Kannada movie Premada Ooralli, which filmed a portion there, gained popularity.
Prior to the ban, around 50 people visited the temple daily, but now the number has surged to over 5,000 per day. The ban was announced on October 24, considering the upcoming Hasanamba and Siddeshwaraswamy temple festival, which will take place from October 29 to November 11. A large number of devotees are expected during the festival, and tourists from Belur may also visit the hill temple.
The Deputy Commissioner cited the narrow, steep, and unbarriered road to the temple as reasons for the ban, stating that it is unsuitable for safe vehicle movement. Despite the ban, visitors can still reach the temple by walking during this period. The order was issued in compliance with the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, prohibiting vehicle entry to the temple.
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