Efforts to make visit easy for devotees

Cart festival at Bhoganandishwara Temple starts on March 3

Brahmarathotsava is a big event in Nandi, organised on the premises of the Bhoga and Yoganandishwara Temples on the occasion of Mahashivarathri. The festival is being celebrated starting March 3 till March 9.

The event, supported by the Religious Endowments and Revenue Department, attracts devotees in large numbers to Nandi.

Preparations

The organisers are expecting devotees to arrive in large numbers starting Wednesday, March 2, the eve of the Brahmarathotsava.

They have therefore provided special facilities for the devotees on the premises of the Temple.

Roads to the gods

Temporary roads have been built on the Temple premises, and boundary walls have been built around the Temple. Lighting facilities too have been provided to convenience the devotees at night.

The Religious Endowments and Revenue Department officers said that special bus service has been set up for devotees visiting Nandi from Bangalore, Kolar and Chikkaballapur.

Taking a ride

The fest is famous for the procession involving the two chariots of the Temple.

The bigger chariot carries idols of Bhoganandishwaraswamy and Girijamba and the smaller carries idols of Ambika and Ganapathi.

The chariots too are unique, with stone wheels, unlike the usual wooden ones.

VIPs to visit

Union Ministers Veerappa Moily and K H Muniyappa, District In-charge Minister Shobha Karandlaje and legislator K P Bachegowda will participate in the festival.

Cattle fair

The cattle fair has already begun on the grounds near the Temple. Farmers from Chikkaballapur, Kolar, Bangalore and rural districts are participating in the fair.

The Religious Endowments and Revenue Department has provided the farmers with water, light and other facilities. Vendors have set up stalls outside the Temple selling sweets, toys and household articles.