Bengaluru, May 4 -- Taking inspiration from the iconic Ganga Aarati of Varanasi, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Water Resources Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) has announced the launch of a grand Cauvery Aarati event at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya district during Mysuru Dasara celebrations.

Addressing reporters after a high-level meeting with officials from the Tourism, Kannada and Culture, Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department (Muzrai) and Energy Departments at Vidhana Soudha yesterday, DKS said the Government envisions the Aarati as a major cultural and spiritual attraction for South India.

A seating plan is being designed to accommodate 10,000 spectators, with provisions to allow free vi...