Inspired by the famous Ganga Aarti of Varanasi, Karnataka now has its own ‘Cauvery Aarti’ on the Cauvery River. Amazing, right? The programme will be held every evening till October 2 for the ongoing Navratri 2025 celebrations at Brindavan Gardens, Mysuru, which has been beautifully illuminated for the festivities. Here’s all you need to know.
Cauvery Aarti Inaugurated By Deputy CM In Mysuru
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar inaugurated the five-day symbolic Cauvery Aarti in Brindavan Gardens at the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam. As per a report by The Times of India, the Cauvery Aarti is modelled on Varanasi’s famous Ganga Aarti. For the festivities, the KRS Dam and its surroundings were illuminated to create a festive ambience. The photos of the aarti were also shared by DCM DK Shivakumar on his official X account. He wrote, “First Cauvery Aarti in the life of the Kaveri – History in the making.”
Spiritual leaders, including Sri Siddaganga Swami and Nishchalanandanatha Swami of the Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamsthana Mutt, also attended the event. Priests from the Nimishamba Temple performed the rituals of the aarti. A daily aarti will be held from 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm for all five days. Authorities are expecting more than 8,000 tourists from Karnataka and other states to witness the Cauvery Aarti.
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First-Of-Its-Kind Event In South India
This is the first such programme to be organised in South India. The Cauvery River is considered the lifeline of people in Karnataka and also for communities in Tamil Nadu. According to TOI, the Cauvery Aarti is a large-scale project with an allocation of ₹100 crore.
The aarti aims to create awareness among people about the land, water and culture of the state. Shivakumar shared with TOI that the programme allows devotees to offer prayers to the river and to God. A stadium-like structure will host cultural and devotional performances. Artists from Kodagu, Mangaluru, Mysuru and Mandya will present their art during the programme. Visitors to Brindavan Gardens on all five days will also be given laddoos as prasad of Mother Cauvery.
The aarti is expected to attract a large number of devotees and visitors. No doubt, it is set to be a huge success. What do you think of this aarti, modelled after the famous Ganga Aarti? Let us know!
Cover Image Courtesy: @DKShivakumar/ X
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