Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah laid the foundation stone for the installation of a statue of Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji in front of JSS Mahavidyapeeta near Gun House Circle here this morning. Arriving at the venue at around d 11.45 am, Siddharamaiah performed the Bhoomi Puja for the statue to be constructed to commemorate the 102nd Jayanti Mahotsava of the Swamiji. He later proceeded towards a stage programme.
A host of dignitaries including District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, MLAs M.K. Somashekar, G.T. Devegowda, Dr. Geetha Mahadevaprasad, Member of Parliament R. Dhruvanarayana, Corporator Snake Shyam, Adichunchanagiri Mutt Seer Sri Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji and Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji were present.
