Bengaluru’s Sankey Tank illuminated as city hosts first-ever Cauvery aarti | IN PHOTOS

Published on Mar 22, 2025 01:38 pm IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with several other ministers, participated in the Cauvery Aarti in Bengaluru on Friday.

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Bengaluru witnessed its first-ever Cauvery Aarti at Sankey Tank on March 21,(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 22, 2025 01:38 pm IST

Bengaluru witnessed its first-ever Cauvery Aarti at Sankey Tank on March 21,(PTI)

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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar with wife Usha offers prayers during 'Cauvery Aarti' (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 22, 2025 01:38 pm IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar with wife Usha offers prayers during 'Cauvery Aarti' (PTI)

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Priests performed 'Cauvery Aarathi' at Sankey Tank Friday. As part of the ceremony, priests from Varanasi were flown in to perform the rituals.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 22, 2025 01:38 pm IST

Priests performed 'Cauvery Aarathi' at Sankey Tank Friday. As part of the ceremony, priests from Varanasi were flown in to perform the rituals.(PTI)

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The event featured a series of cultural and religious elements, such as a grand procession, a puja, a lighting display, a laser show, and a live orchestra.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 22, 2025 01:38 pm IST

The event featured a series of cultural and religious elements, such as a grand procession, a puja, a lighting display, a laser show, and a live orchestra.(PTI)

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Sankey Tank was chosen as the venue due to its historical and religious importance. It is believed to be the birthplace of Vrishabhavathi, a tributary of the Cauvery. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 22, 2025 01:38 pm IST

Sankey Tank was chosen as the venue due to its historical and religious importance. It is believed to be the birthplace of Vrishabhavathi, a tributary of the Cauvery. (PTI)

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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar with wife Usha, state Ministers Ramalinga Reddy and Dinesh Gundu Rao and others offer prayers.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Mar 22, 2025 01:38 pm IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar with wife Usha, state Ministers Ramalinga Reddy and Dinesh Gundu Rao and others offer prayers.(PTI)

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