Indore, March 19 -- Indore began the celebration of Rang Panchami on Wednesday with its traditional Ger procession, attracting scores of participants in the city.

To ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the event, the district administrations have made comprehensive security measures. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is also scheduled to participate in the decade-old tradition of Rang Panchami Ger to be organised here on the occasion.

To celebrate the festival with pomp, a three-kilometre long route has been decided for the traditional Ger procession which is divided into seven sectors with adequate deployment of police personnel to look after the security arrangements.

Commissioner of Police, Indore, Santosh Kumar Singh said, "The entire...