The gaiety of Lord Sri Krishna’s birthday spread everywhere in the premises of the famous Sri Krishna Mutt here on Wednesday.

It was indeed a rare scene when the Rain Gods showered on the statue of Lord Krishna when it was taken to Kanakamantapa on a golden chariot as part of the Vitlapindi Utsava in the noon. It was frenzy when thousands of  devotees happily danced under the pouring skies.

Paryaya Krishnapura mutt seer Vidyasagarateertha, Shiruru seer Lakshmivarateertha and Kaniyuru mutt seer Vidyavallabhateertha Swamiji took part in the Vitlapindi Utsava. The religious rituals concluded with immersing the earthen statue in Madhwa Sarovara after the festivities.

Shiruru Mutt seer Lakshmivarateertha Swamiji, one among the ‘ashtamathadheesha’s’, opened a unique chapter in Udupi’s Janmashtami celebrations by beating western drums for the traditional ‘huli kunita’, blending the oriental and occidental cultures.

Music lover Shiruru Swamiji had imported Japanese-made drums worth Rs 1.5 lakh, specially for the Janmashtami celebrations this year. People who usually hear him singing classical devotional songs, were pleasantly surprised to see him beating the drums!

The seer who known for his  novel ideas, was in news by designing unique decorations for Udupi Sri Krishna. The seer is also well known for his love for his marine life and has set up an aquarium worth lakhs of rupees in the Shiruru Mutt.