Nanjangud, Dec. 22 -- The banks of the Kapila River in Nanjangud witnessed a grand spiritual spectacle last evening, as thousands of devotees gathered for the Kapila Aarti and Laksha Deepotsava organised by the Yuva Brigade at Snana Ghatta.

The rituals began with worship of the Shivalinga installed at Hadinaru Kalu Mantapa. Swami Sarvajayanandaji and Swami Pramathadeepanandaji of Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru, along with Vishwa Hindu Parishat (VHP) Secretary Gopal, performed the 'Ashtatheertha Abhisheka' to the deity.

Later, dignitaries were ferried by boat to a temporary platform built in the middle of the river.

Offering floral tributes to the portrait of Bharathambe, Gopal said, "The cow that gives milk is worshipped as Go Matha, a...