Large turnout of devotees expected at Talacauvery

This year’s Cauvery Theerthodbhava is happening on October 17

The Kodagu district administration on Tuesday convened a meeting at Bhagamandala in connection with this year’s Cauvery Theerthodbhava which is happening at Talacauvery at 7.21 p.m. on October 17.

The meeting, chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Nanjunde Gowda, discussed preparations done for the occasion as a large number of devotees are expected to gather to witness the event.

The heads of various departments and representatives from various associations and organisations attended the meeting, and gave their suggestions.

Mr. Gowda said devotees from across Karnataka and also from neighbouring States would be arriving to witness the event, and all necessary arrangements keeping in view the anticipated turnout, are being made.

Additional Superintendent of Police Gajendra Prasad said steps have been taken for smooth movement of traffic at Talacauvery during the event in view of the rush. Parking arrangements are also being done.

“Devotees’ numbers were less in the last two years. However, we are expecting a big number of devotees to the event and all necessary precautions in this regard are being taken for safety and security during the event,” he added.

Former MLC Veena Achaiah said the devotees should be allowed to take holy dip in the ‘Kundike’ (pond) after theerthodbhava.