Melukote: With Ramanuja Jayantyutsava scheduled to take place on May 5, religious activities prior to the Jayantyutsava began at the temple town of Melukote in Pandavapura taluk of Mandya district today with the performance of rituals. Rathotsava will take place on May 4, a day ahead of the grand Jayantyutsava (May 5).
From tomorrow, Vahanotsava of several forms, Abhisheka and Belli Pallakki (Silver Palanquin) Utsava will be held on all days. Bangara Pallakki (Gold Palanquin) Utsava will take place on May 3. Schedule of religious activities are as follows:
