Madikeri: With the Theerthodbhava at Talacauvery, the birth place of river Cauvery in Kodagu district, scheduled to take place at the auspicious time of 7.03 am tomorrow (Oct.17), the Kodagu District Administration is fully geared for the event.
However, the public entry to Talacauvery has been severely restricted this time due to rampant spread of COVID-19 pandemic. All those taking part, have been asked to bring COVID-19 test certificate issued after Oct.14. Only those having COVID-19 negative report are allowed to take part. Also, no devotee is allowed to have holy bath in the Talacauvery pond and collecting holy water from the pond too has been banned. But the holy water will be sprinkled on the devotees and the Temple Committee will itself distribute Theertha (holy water) to devotees.
