Mysuru, Oct. 26 -- A grand and colourful procession marked Valmiki Jayanti celebrations organised by the District Administration in the city this morning.

District Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah launched the procession in front of Kote Anjaneyaswamy temple at the Palace North Gate.

The procession, in which hundreds of people took part, passed through Albert Victor Road, K.R. Circle, Devaraj Urs Road, JLB Road, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle (Metropole Circle) and Vinoba Road before culminating at Kalamandira where the stage programme has been organised. The Government has declared an official holiday for the Jayanti.

The procession was accompanied by a host of cultural troupes and heritage tongas carrying the portrait of ancie...