Madikeri: Officials of Cauvery Neeravari Nigama Ltd. (CNNL) yesterday chanted ‘Parjanya Japa’ to propitiate Rain Gods at Talacauvery, the birthplace of River Cauvery. Officials, along with Priests, chanted the Japa in the wake of stiff opposition to conduct the ritual using Government funds.
Earlier, the State Government had said that it would conduct a ‘Parjanya homa’ at Talacauvery where River Cauvery originates. The initiative was led by Water Resources Minister M.B. Patil. He, however, had to back off from the original plan following widespread criticism and later stated that he would spend his own money for the event.
