Devotees throng Talacauvery as holy water springs from ‘Brahmakundike’ during Tula Sankramana

Madikeri: Chants of “Hail Mother Cauvery” echoed through Talacauvery on Friday as the sacred water emerged from the Brahmakundike at 1.44 pm, marking the auspicious occasion of Tula Sankramana.

Thousands of devotees, young and old, gathered under the scorching sun to witness the Theerthodbhava, a ritual symbolising the origin of the River Cauvery.

Following the emergence of the holy water, devotees took a dip in the temple pond, while priests sprinkled the teertha on the crowds. Police personnel struggled to control the surge of devotees eager to collect the sacred water.

Although Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy were scheduled to attend, both cancelled their visits at the last minute, citing “unfavourable weather conditions.”

Many devotees undertook the barefoot pilgrimage from Bhagamandala to Talacauvery to mark the pious occasion.

Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and MLA and Chief Minister’s legal advisor A S Ponnanna also climbed Talacauvery Betta to participate in the ceremony.