Nanjangud Pancha Maha Rathotsava celebrated with religious fervour

Police had increased security across the temple town as a precautionary measure

The Nanjangud Rathotsava, popularly known as Pancha Maha Rathotsava, was celebrated with religious grandeur, on Sunday morning.

The rathotsava was held during the auspicious meena lagna between 6 am to 6.40 am. More then five lakh people witnessed the festival on Sunday.

The idols of Ganesha, Subramanya, Chandikeshwara, Parvathi and Srikanteshwara were taken out in separate chariots, accompanied by a musical troupe playing traditional music.

Police had increased security across the temple town in Karnataka as a precautionary measure. CCTV cameras were installed at several places, including Kapila river bank, to prevent theft and monitor the surroundings.