Nanjangud: The Annual Srikanteshwaraswamy Pancha Maha Rathotsava, commonly called as ‘Dodda Jathre’ will be held on March 19 at Nanjangud.
Chairing the preliminary meeting recently at the Dasoha Bhavan in the temple town to discuss the preparations of the Car Festival, District Minister G.T. Devegowda (GTD) directed all taluk and district administration officials to make necessary preparations for the smooth conduct of the jathre as lakhs of devotees from across the State will flock the town. Officials must focus on clearing the decks on car streets as thousands of devotees will pull the five chariots, he said.






