Bengaluru's Sankey Tank shimmers with Cauvery aarti on World Water Day - see photos

The Cauvery Aarti lit up Sankey Tank on Friday evening, with flickering flames, dazzling lights, and thousands of spectators creating a mesmerizing atmosphere.

Organized by BWSSB with state government support, the event promoted water conservation, highlighting saving water, reusing treated water, groundwater recharge, and rainwater harvesting.

Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar inaugurated the event by pouring water from Talacauvery, the river’s origin, into Sankey Tank, symbolizing the start of the rituals.

Nine Varanasi priests performed the aarti, captivating the audience with their chants and offerings. A statue of Gangamma, the water goddess, was placed on the floating stage.

The aarti marked World Water Day, emphasizing the importance of water preservation in daily life.

BWSSB used the aarti as a platform to launch its Jalave Jeeva (Water is Life) campaign, aiming to set a Guinness record for the most water conservation pledges during the week-long initiative.

Shivakumar stressed the need to protect water resources, calling it a shared responsibility. Ministers Ramalinga Reddy and Dinesh Gundu Rao accompanied him.

Live performances by Ananya Bhat, Raghu Dixit, and Isha Foundation artists drew enthusiastic cheers, adding to the evening’s grandeur.