Sri Vishweshwara Theertha Swamiji talks on various activities held during his tenure

Team Udayavani, Dec 29, 2017, 12:44 PM IST

Udupi: Sri Vishweshwara Theertha Swamiji of Paryaya Pejawar Math announced that works worth Rs 16 crore had been executed both in Srikrishna Math and Pajaka Kshetra in his biennial term which would come to a close during January 2018.

Addressing the media at Badagumalige of Sri Krishna Math, he said, “I have carried out many developmental works during the two-year tenure. The space available inside the Math was increased by renovating the outer compound at a cost of Rs 3.5 crore. The Rajangana Hall is being renovated at an estimated cost of Rs 3.5 crore. The first floor on its top is called Madhwangana auditorium of which construction is in progress and will be completed soon. Two guest house buildings are being constructed at a cost of two crore rupees for tourists’ accommodation. It has three floors and 20 blocks. A dormitory for tourists is being constructed at a cost of Rs 3.50 crore near Car Street. Rs 50 lac is being spent for the extension of Yatri Nivasa as well,” he explained

He likewise communicated his misery for not to effectively executing the arrangement of planting one crore saplings.

“From January 5 to 6, there will be a program of Shrimannyayasudha Mangalotsava and Thatparya Chandrika Mangalotsava. Alongside that, there will be numerous researchers will deliver a lecture on January 8 and 9. The scholars will arrive from Uttara Kannada, Sringeri and three senior heads of Madhwa temples,” he stated

On inquiries of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Krishna Math, Swamiji stated, “I have welcomed him. I will be cheerful that he comes amid my Paryaya period.”

Speaking on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, he said, “I do not know about the chief minister’s plans. I had invited him earlier.”

The Swamiji additionally educated that five crore rupees were being spent for Vidyashala at Pajaka Kshetra and development of lodging for PU understudies. In general, Rs 16 crore was spent for formative works, he said.