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PM Modi Visits Historic Adichunchanagiri Mutt; First PM to Do So

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Srikshetra Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka to inaugurate the Sri Guru Bhairavakya Mandira at the historic mutt. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will welcome him at Bengaluru's HAL airport before he travels by Army helicopter to the venue. The visit holds significance as the mutt is revered by the Vokkaliga community, though Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy insists the event is non-political. Following the ceremonies, PM Modi will depart for Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, for his next engagement.

Key Points: PM Modi Visits Adichunchanagiri Mutt, Inaugurates Temple

  • First PM to visit Adichunchanagiri Mutt
  • To inaugurate Sri Guru Bhairavakya Mandira
  • CM Siddaramaiah to receive PM at airport
  • Event significant for Vokkaliga community
  • PM departs for Kerala after event
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PM Modi to visit Karnataka's Adichunchanagiri today; CM Siddaramaiah to receive him (Ld)

PM Narendra Modi visits Karnataka's Adichunchanagiri, inaugurates Sri Guru Bhairavakya Mandira. CM Siddaramaiah to receive him. Event attended by H.D. Deve Gowda.

"It gives me immense joy that the respected Prime Minister is visiting my home district... - H.D. Kumaraswamy"

Bengaluru, April 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Srikshetra Adichunchanagiri on Wednesday, with a tightly planned itinerary covering travel, religious engagements, and onward journey to Kerala.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi at HAL Airport in Bengaluru.

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy stated, "I wholeheartedly welcome the Hon'ble Prime Minister of the nation, Narendra Modi, who is arriving to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the Guru Bhairavaikya Mandir of the revered Jagadguru, His Holiness Dr Sri Sri Sri Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji, of Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri Mahasansthan Math."

Kumaraswamy further stated, "It gives me immense joy that the respected Prime Minister is visiting my home district, Mandya, to take part in this sacred and auspicious event. On behalf of the people of Mandya district and the entire state, I extend a warm welcome to the Hon'ble Prime Minister."

Shortly after his arrival, PM Modi will travel by an Indian Army helicopter to Adichunchanagiri. The helicopter is scheduled to land at the helipad of Shrigiri Tapovana.

From the helipad, he will proceed by car to Adichunchanagiri Math, where he will participate in various religious rituals and attend a stage programme.

PM Modi will inaugurate Sri Guru Bhairavakya Mandira at the Mutt in Nagamangala taluk, Mandya district.

He is the first Prime Minister to visit Adichunchanagiri Mutt.

The Prime Minister will be felicitated with a 'Mysuru Peta' made by using Mysuru and Benaras silk.

The development has also assumed political significance as the Adichunchanagiri Mutt is revered by the Vokkaliga community, which has a significant presence in the South Karnataka region.

However, Union Minister Kumaraswamy described the programme as a non-political, inclusive gathering that would see participation from leaders across parties and large numbers of devotees.

Former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, along with several dignitaries, would also attend the event.

Following the programme, the Prime Minister will leave the Math at 12.05 p.m. and travel back to the helipad by car. At 12.15 p.m., he will depart by helicopter to HAL Airport in Bengaluru.

Later, at 1 p.m., Prime Minister Modi will leave Bengaluru by a special flight to Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala for his next engagement.

- IANS

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Shreya B
While I respect the religious significance, I hope such high-profile visits also translate into concrete development for the Mandya district. Our farmers need support, not just symbolic gestures.
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Rohit P
First PM to visit the mutt! That's historic. The 'Mysuru Peta' felicitation is a beautiful cultural touch. Good to see CM Siddaramaiah receiving him despite political differences – that's the spirit.
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Anjali F
The schedule is so packed! HAL airport to helicopter to rituals and then off to Kerala. The man's energy is unbelievable. But I do wonder about the cost of such tight security and logistics for these visits.
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H.D. Kumaraswamy
(As mentioned in article) It gives me immense joy that the respected Prime Minister is visiting my home district, Mandya, to take part in this sacred and auspicious event. On behalf of the people of Mandya district and the entire state, I extend a warm welcome.
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Nikhil C
The article itself mentions the political significance with the Vokkaliga community. Let's be real, everything before elections has a political angle. Hope the focus remains on the spiritual purpose of the event.

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