Rain fail to deter thousands at K'taka's Bindiga Deviramma Jatra
Thousands of devotees braved heavy rain and fog to climb Bindiga Deviramma Hill near Karnataka's Mallenahalli for darshan during two-day Jatra Mahotsav. Safety measures, ropes, and police assistance helped pilgrims ascend. Parking and KSRTC bus arrangements were made to ensure smooth access amid Diwali crowds. It's been raining continuously in foothills of Western Ghats for past four to five days.