Mysuru, 29 June

In a first, the KRS dam, the lifeline of old Mysore region, reached its full capacity in June.

After a gap of 83 years, the reservoir reached its full capacity of 124.4ft. The last time the dam reached its capacity was in 1941.

Marking this rare event, CM Siddaramaiah will offer the traditional bagina on Monday.

In view of this landmark occasion, the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam has undertaken elaborate preparations. The dam is being whitewashed, and Kannada flags now flutter in the area.

The ceremonial event will take place at Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya district. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, ministers, and local MLAs will attend the event.

"Typically, baagina is offered at the end of July or in Aug. But due to a good monsoon this year, the reservoir has already been filled in June," the Chief Minister's Office said in a statement.

Baagina consists of a sari, blouse fabric, flowers, fruits, bangles, arishina-kumkuma (turmeric and vermilion), and rice placed on a bamboo mora.

After the offering, Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, who also holds the Water portfolio, will offer prayers at Cauvery statue on the dam premises.

Meanwhile, Kabini reservoir saw a slight increase in both inflow and outflow.