Nanjangud bandh called to oppose orders cancelling the Panchamaharathotsava (Dodda Jatre), scheduled on March 26, at Srikanteshwara temple in Nanjangud, evoked good response, on Saturday.
The streets wore a deserted looks as shops, film theatres, business establishments, remain closed for the day. Even the footfall to Srikanteshwara temple was very less.
With Covid cases on rise, the Nanjangud rathotsava has been cancelled as per the recommendations of the Technical Advisory Committee. As scheduled, the puja and religious rituals in connection with the festival to be held from March 19 to 30, will be held in a simple manner, as per the tradition, within the temple premises in the presence of priests, temple employees, with Covid guidelines in place.