Elaborate arrangements have been made for Srikanteshwara Pancha Maharathotsava to be held in Nanjangud tomorrow (Mar. 22). Popularly known as ‘Nanjundeshwarana Dodda Jathre,’ Nanjangud is the only place in the South India where all five chariots is taken out on a procession.
At first, the chariot carrying the idol of Lord Ganesha will be taken in a procession followed by the chariots carrying Lord Srikanteshwara, Goddess Parvathi, Lord Subramanya and Lord Chandikeshwara. Lakhs of devotees are expected to visit ‘Dakshina Kashi’ Nanjangud to witness the grand rathotsava — Sriman Gauthama Ratharohana — that will be held between 6.30 am and 6.50 am in the auspicious Meena Lagna. Devotees will also take a holy dip in the River Kabini on Mar. 24 followed by Thepotsava at 7 pm on the same day.