Mysore/Mysuru: Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD) has declared the construction of a Sri Ram Temple at Gujjegowdanapura near Jayapura in Mysuru taluk. This location holds significance as it is where the black schist stone (Krishna Shile) was excavated for carving the Ram Lalla idol, scheduled for consecration in Ayodhya on January 22.
Speaking to media persons at his office in Jaladarshini Guest House premises on Hunsur Road here yesterday, the MLA said, “The temple will be built at the same place in agricultural land at Gujjegowdanapura, falling under Chamundeshwari constituency, from where the black stone used for sculpting the idol of Ram Lalla set for consecration, was found and excavated. Foundation will be laid for building the temple, on Jan. 22, by raising donations from the people.”
