The Karnataka government approved financial aid for the 2027 Mahamastakabhisheka in Karkala, including ₹50 lakh for a viewing platform, with ₹37.5 lakh released initially. A total grant of ₹1.59 crore from the 2025-27 budget will fund essential festival facilities, ensuring adequate infrastructure for the grand anointing of Lord Gommateshwara’s 57-foot statue.