Mangalore, Aug 26, 2014: MLC Ivan D’Souza paid a visit to Suryanarayana temple, here on Monday August 25. The temple managing Committee briefed MLC Ivan on the development works underway at the temple.
The temple is undergoing reconstruction @ Rs 16 crore and urged MLC Ivan to seek state funds in this regard. A proposal also made to set up guesthouses by tourism department. The office bearers also plead MLC Ivan to arrange a visit of CM Siddaramaiah when the latter arrives in city to inaugurate Dasara.
The corporators Praveenchandra Alva, Asha D’Silva, Prakash and others were present on the occasion.
The Suryanarayana temple in city is the most prominent amongst 8 temple dedicated to Lord Suryanarayana in Karnataka.