Thousands of people gathered at the Suttur Jatra Mahotsava to witness Rathotsava (chariot festival). Sri Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wodeyar, Royal scion of the erstwhile royal family of Mysuru flagged off the chariot festival in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. Around 38 folk groups including Kamsale, Puja Kunitha, Huli Kunitha and others took part in the procession.