<p>The 'Pancha Maha Rathotsava', popularly known as 'Nanjangud Doddajatre' of Srikanteshwara Temple, was celebrated with religious fervour at Nanjangud in Mysuru district on Wednesday morning.</p>.<p>A large number of people thronged the temple town to be a part of the festival which is being held after two years. The festival was suspended for the last two years due to Covid-19 restrictions.</p>.<p>The idols were placed in the 100-ft tall 'Gauthama ratha' and other chariots during the auspicious 'Makara lagna', between 3.30 and 4.30 am, and special pujas were performed. The chariots were taken out in a procession at 5.15 am and returned to its place at 7.45 am.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>
<p>The 'Pancha Maha Rathotsava', popularly known as 'Nanjangud Doddajatre' of Srikanteshwara Temple, was celebrated with religious fervour at Nanjangud in Mysuru district on Wednesday morning.</p>.<p>A large number of people thronged the temple town to be a part of the festival which is being held after two years. The festival was suspended for the last two years due to Covid-19 restrictions.</p>.<p>The idols were placed in the 100-ft tall 'Gauthama ratha' and other chariots during the auspicious 'Makara lagna', between 3.30 and 4.30 am, and special pujas were performed. The chariots were taken out in a procession at 5.15 am and returned to its place at 7.45 am.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>