Madikeri, March 21 -- The inaugural 'Cauvery Aarati' at Sankey Tank in Bengaluru this evening at 6 pm promises to be a grand spectacle.

In preparation, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) visited Bhagamandala and Talacauvery, the birth place of Goddess Cauvery in Kodagu this morning to collect sacred water.

Accompanied by Chief Minister's Legal Advisor and Virajpet MLA A.S. Ponnanna and Madikeri MLA Dr. Mantar Gowda, the Deputy CM's chopper landed at Bhagamandala helipad.

After offering special prayers at Bhagamandala and Talacauvery, he collected sacred water from the Brahma Kundike at Talacauvery for the 'Cauvery Aarati'.

At the helipad, Shivakumar was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour by Kodagu Police. He then proceeded...