Mysore/Mysuru, Feb. 12 -- The inaugural Pancha Garudotsava unfolded with reverence and devotion at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple on Kalidasa Road last Friday.

Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Narayana Ramanuja Jeeyar from Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt, Melukote, presided over the inaugural ceremony of this unique religious event, organised by the Pancha Garudotsava Samithi of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, commencing with a special puja to the deity.

The procession of the deity traversed through revered landmarks including Sri Andal Mandira, Sri Chandra-mouleshwara Swamy Temple, and Paduvarahalli Sri Vidya Ganapathi Temple. At each stop, Mangla Dravyas (sacred puja items in liquid form) were offered before the deity resumed its journey to...