Nanjangud: The temple town of Nanjangud in Mysuru district, popularly known as ‘Dakshina Kashi,’ was a witness to a sea of humanity this morning, as lakhs of devotees from across the State took part in Lord Srikanteshwaraswamy’s Pancha Maharathotsava (Car Festival).
This is the only Pancha Maharathotsava in Southern India, where five Rathas (chariots) are drawn at once. The Gowthama Pancharathotsava began from Sri Srikanteshwara Temple in the auspicious Meena Lagna between 6.30 am and 6.50 am. The first Ratha to be drawn was Ganapathi Ratha, followed by Nanjundeshwara Doddaratha, Chandikeshwara, Subramanyeshwara and Goddess Parvathi Rathas in order.
