The River Cyclothon 2025, held on Sunday to promote cleanliness of the Indrayani River, saw its biggest-ever response. Blending Warkari traditions with a call for environmental action, the event drew tens of thousands of citizens. A special cultural act, Shiv-Shambhu Yashogatha, showcasing Maratha-era valour and the message of river protection, was the highlight of the morning.

Flagged off at 6 am from the Statue of Hindu Bhushan — the world’s tallest memorial of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj at Moshi — the ninth edition of the cyclothon, conceptualised by MLA Mahesh Landge, witnessed traditional performances including Ranamard Shiledar marches, Mardani Khel, dhol-tasha and torch-lit displays.