Mandya: The ‘Kaveri Arati’ programme was launched at Brindavan Gardens near the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) Dam, with Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar offering prayers to Mother Kaveri for the prosperity of Karnataka and the well-being of its people.
Accompanied by his wife, Usha, Shivakumar performed the devotional rituals and sought blessings for the state’s continued progress.
The programme celebrates Karnataka’s cultural heritage and its deep connection with nature. Shivakumar prayed that the waters of the Kaveri would continue to keep the land fertile and green, bring prosperity to people’s lives and ensure happiness and well-being for farmers.
Several prominent religious leaders participated in the programme, including Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji of Suttur Math in Mysuru; Dr. Nishchalanandanatha Swamiji, head of the Vishwa Vokkaligara Mahasamsthana Math; Sri Shivanandapuri Swamiji of Kanaka Gurupeetha, Mysuru division of Kaginele Mahasamsthana; and Sri Jnanaprakasha Swamiji of Urilinga Peddishwara Math in Kalaburagi.
Ministers N. Chaluvarayaswamy, Shivalinge Gowda and Narendra Swamy were among those present. G.C. Chandrashekhar, Member of Parliament and Chief Adviser to the Chief Minister; Ramesh Bandisiddegowda, MLA and CHESCOM chairman; MLAs Kadalur Uday and Darshan Puttannaiah; Legislative Council member Dinesh Gooligowda; and Malavalli Shivanna.