Mysore/Mysuru, April 14 -- Helicopter showers flower petals on vehicle-mounted statue during Babasaheb's 135th birth anniversary fete

A grand and colourful procession marked the 135th birth anniversary celebrations of the Architect of the Indian Constitution, Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the city this morning.

Organised under the joint aegis of Ashokapuram youths and various local Associations, the procession drew thousands of participants and onlookers.

A major highlight was the showering of flower petals from a helicopter on a statue of Dr. Ambedkar mounted on a vehicle at Ashoka Circle (Ballal Circle) in Krishnamurthypuram around 11.55 am.

Thousands of people, who took part in the grand procession to celebrate Dr. B.R. Ambedkar J...