Madikeri :

Talacauvery, the birth place of River Cauvery, is all set for the annual Theerthodbhava on Oct.17 with rituals and filling the ‘Akshaya Patra’ with grains taking place at Bhagamandala’s Bhagandeshwara temple on Tuesday.

The rituals took place in the presence of Sri Bhagandeshwara-Talacauvery Temple Committee members and others.

Temple Committee President Manu Muthappa, speaking on the occasion, said the Theerthodhbava will take place at 6.07 pm on Oct.17 in the auspicious Meena Lagna. The Kodagu district administration, the Temple Committee and other Associations involved are making hectic preparations for the all important event, he said.

As the Theerthodbhava is taking place in the evening and with mist engulfing the hilly area, street lights (1500 tubelights) are being erected along the Bhagamandala-Talacauvery road. Also, 33 CCTV cameras are being installed at Talacauvery at a cost of about Rs.12 lakh, he said and added that mass feeding will commence in the afternoon of Oct.17.

The Police Department has erected barricades at necessary points for crowd control and about 400 Policemen will be deployed at the spot.

Elaborate arrangements are being made for providing drinking water to the devotees. The Health and Family Welfare Department has deputed a team of doctors and an ambulance for any health emergencies.

LED screens are being installed for the devotees to witness the Theerthodbhava, he said and added that the Kannada and Culture Department has erected a platform for musical programmes.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home>General News / Thursday , October 16th, 2014