Mukti Flag fetches Rs 311,000 at Karnataka's Umamaheshwara Swamy Rathotsava

• Mukti Flag auctioned for Rs 3.11 lakh at Karnataka's Umamaheshwara Swamy Rathotsava.
• Vijayanna of Gowripura village secured the revered flag.
• The annual Rathotsava in N. Gouripura village, Chitradurga district, featured traditional rituals and a grand chariot procession.

Why It Matters: The auction price reflects deep devotion and cultural significance.