By Dr. S.N. Bhagirath
A similar episode concerned a rich Chettiar businessman in Mysore by the name of Sahukar Channaiah. When Channaiah suffered substantial losses in his later years, he went into depression and ill health. Bidaram Krishnappa (Chowdaiah’s Guru) sang for Sahukar Channaiah for a couple of weeks, apparently hastening his convalescence. Channaiah was magnanimous and wished to repay Krishnappa in some form. Krishnappa suggested that Channaiah donate some amount towards the girders for a temple construction which was ongoing.
