Mysuru: The celebrations will begin from Feb. 17 at 6 am with Anugne Punyaha Puja to Agasthyeshwaraswamy, Kalasha Sthapane, Abhisheka, Devatharadhane and  Vasthuhoma ritual at 4 pm.

On Feb. 18, there will be Navagraha Puja, homa, havans and Purnahuthi will held at 6 am and Sudarshan Homa at 3.45 pm.

Pontiffs who arrive for the mela will be taken out in a procession from Gunjanarasimhaswamy temple at 4 pm on the same day. The procession will pass through  Vishwakarma Street, Bhagawan Talkies Road, Bus Stand, Link Road, and culminates at Triveni Sangam followed by Mangalavadya and folk troupes.

Kalasa-carrying women, Veeragase, Kamsaale and Bhajan troupes, Kombu Kahale, Veerabhadra Kunitha, Garudi Kunitha, Kolaata, Veera Makkala Kunitha, Puja Kunitha, Keelukudure, Patada Kunitha, Thamate Band Set, Seva Dal and Tableaus will be the main attractions of the procession.

CM to attend on Feb. 19

Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy will inaugurate the religious meet on Feb. 19 at 12 noon. District Minister G.T. Devegowda will deliver the valedictory address.