ENARADA, Mysore September 1 ,2013:
A two day event ‘Jalapatotsava’, showcasing the tourism potential in the twin falls – Bharachukii and Gaganacuhukki started in a colorful note last night in chamarajanagara district.
This is the second time that the district administration has organized the event at Baharacukki jalapatotsava in a grand manner.
The event began with cultural troupes took out a procession from the Forest Department check-post to the backdrop of the falls. The twin falls regained their glory this monsoon following huge outflow from the Krishna raja Sagar and the Kabini reservoirs.
The Bharachukki and Gaganachukki falls are together known as the Shivanasamudra Falls. To witness colour full lighting around the falls and focussed lights for the water falls of nearly 300 feet height was a feast to eyes. The waterfalls are best viewed from the Shivanasamudra watch tower.
Folk troupes such as the Goravara Kunita, Garudi Gombe, Veeraghase, Nandi Kamba, Beesu Kamsale, Dollu Kunita, Keelu Kudure, Tamate, and Gorukana Kunita performed in the procession.
Soon after the inaugural function, Doddagavi Basappa and his team sang the ‘Tamboori Pada’ followed by the ‘Sangeetha Gange’.
Authorities expected large crowd following the weekend holidays and necessary security arrangements were made on the occasion for conducting two day event.
More than 40 stalls have been set up to display the famous dolls of Channapatna, silk products of Kollegal and the products made by the Stree Shakti groups.
