Mysuru: A colourful procession carrying the statue of Maharshi Valmiki in a sitting posture on a flower-decked Sarot (chariot) and performance by cultural troupes marked Valmiki Jayanti celebrations in city this morning. The celebration was organised by District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, Department of Scheduled Tribe Welfare and Mysore District Nayaka Associations.
The procession was flagged off by District Minister G.T. Devegowda after offering Puja to ‘Nandi Kamba’ at Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple near the Mysore Palace.
