Bengaluru to host first Cauvery aarti on March 21

Bengaluru will host its first-ever Cauvery Aarti at Sankey Tank on March 21, organized by the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board. Varanasi priests will lead the rituals, and over 10,000 attendees are expected. The event will include a procession, puja, lighting displays, and a live orchestra. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar are likely to attend. Sacred water from Bhagamandala will be distributed as prasada. Sankey Tank was chosen for its historical significance, being linked to the Cauvery River. The BWSSB initially considered another location but opted for Sankey Tank due to space and pollution concerns. The event is planned to be held annually.