Udupi: Silver Chariot offered unto Goddess Durgadevi at Kunjarugiri Temple

by Pundalika Marathe
Bellevision Media Network

Udupi, May 22, 2014 : Adamar mutt and Mantralaya mutt has close bonds since decades, while the late Swami Vibhudesha of Adamar mutt was instrumental in constructing Vrandavana in Udupi.  The offering of silver chariot to Goddess Durgadevi has brought me happiness, said Swami Subhudendra of Mantralaya mutt.

 

Swami Subhudendra was gracing the occasion of offering the silver chariot to deity Goddess Durgadevi at Kunjarugiri, here on Wednesday May 21.

 

Swami Vishwapriya of Adamar mutt and Swami Subhudendra felicitated Bharat Ratna Professor C N Rao on the same occasion. 

 

Indumati Rao was also present at the dais.

 

 

Dr M R Hegde read the felicitation letter. 

 

Professor Rao in his acknowledgement address said that India has a great future with science.  Science and education is the foundation for the development of all sectors.  The government should give due encouragement to scientific experiments.  ‘Although I am 80-year-old, I have not taken a single day off.  I have been engaged in creative thoughts and recording.  I have given my best to students and of course to the nation.  I will contribute for science till my last breath.  I am inspired by my mother who was a staunch worshipper of Madhwacharya and Raghavendra.  I have followed their ideals since my childhood.  I have not done anything disgraceful,’ said Professor Rao.

 

DC Dr Muddu Mohan was the chief guest of the occasion.

 

Dr Srihari welcomed the gathering.  Dr Chandrashekar proposed vote of thanks.  Sadhasiv Rao compered the programme.

 

Temples are healing centers – Swami Vishwapriya

 

The offering of silver chariot at Kunjarugiri temple was the wish of the late Swami Vibhudesha which was realized now.   Meanwhile, the intellectuals and rationalists say, why the God needs diamond or gold studded crowns, silver chariot?  Why the people make jewellery for their wives who take away her jewellery in case of marital discord.  The doctors cannot heal the wound of separation.  The temples give mental bliss to those who seek, because they are the healing centers, said Vishwapriya.