Nanjangud: The temple town of Nanjangud, located on the banks of Kapila river and popularly known as Dakshina Kashi, was a sea of humanity today as lakhs of devotees from across the State and neighbouring States thronged the town for the famed Srikanteshwaraswamy Pancha Maharathotsava (Dodda Jatre), which took place after a gap of two years due to COVID pandemic.
The Maharathotsava of Lord Srikanteshwaraswamy was launched in the auspicious Makara Lagna between 3.30 am and 4.30 am in the presence of erstwhile Royal family member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, MLA B. Harshavardhan, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. Bagadi Gautham, Assistant Commissioner Kamalabai, Nanjangud Tahsildar Shivamurthy and other officials. Prior to the launch, all the associated pujas and rituals were performed to the presiding deity by a team of priests led by Nagachandra Dikshit.
