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On Cauvery Aarthi at Mandya, he said, “The Cauvery Aarti will be a symbol of the culture and heritage of our state. The rituals of Kodagu, Malenadu, Karavali, and Bengaluru regions and the
methods of this program will be formulated including the religious mutts of this region. “I am thinking that this programme should be held for three days of the weekend. Along with the puja,
a cultural programme will be held. Rs 92 crore has been allocated in the Cauvery Neeravari Nigama for this,” he said. “In addition to this, the Energy Department, Public Works, Tourism,
Religious Endowments Department, Kannada and Culture Department will also join hands in this programme. The design of a 10,000-seat gallery is also ready for public viewing of this
programme. A song for the aarti will be composed,” he said. “This programme will be a South Indian program. The states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry, where the Cauvery
River flows, will be allowed to participate in this programme. Almost all the blueprints are ready. Information will be given to the public after these are completed,” he said. “The stage
for this programme will be built on flowing water. Tenders will be called soon for the construction of this stage,” he said.