Cauvery Aarti lights up Sankey Tank
The Cauvery Aarti lit up Sankey Tank on Friday evening, with flickering flames, dazzling lights, and thousands of spectators creating a mesmerizing atmosphere.
Event highlights water conservation
Organized by BWSSB with state government support, the event promoted water conservation, highlighting saving water, reusing treated water, groundwater recharge, and rainwater harvesting.
Deputy CM performs rituals
Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar inaugurated the event by pouring water from Talacauvery, the river’s origin, into Sankey Tank, symbolizing the start of the rituals.
Priests from Varanasi lead rituals
Nine Varanasi priests performed the aarti, captivating the audience with their chants and offerings. A statue of Gangamma, the water goddess, was placed on the floating stage.
World Water Day commemoration
The aarti marked World Water Day, emphasizing the importance of water preservation in daily life.
Jalave Jeeva campaign
BWSSB used the aarti as a platform to launch its Jalave Jeeva (Water is Life) campaign, aiming to set a Guinness record for the most water conservation pledges during the week-long initiative.
Ministers emphasize water responsibility
Shivakumar stressed the need to protect water resources, calling it a shared responsibility. Ministers Ramalinga Reddy and Dinesh Gundu Rao accompanied him.
Live performances captivate audience
Live performances by Ananya Bhat, Raghu Dixit, and Isha Foundation artists drew enthusiastic cheers, adding to the evening’s grandeur.
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