Kundapur : Dr D Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala has said that the society has to accept social changes through positive thoughts.

He was speaking at a religious meet held at Basrur Mahatobar Mahalingeshwara Temple in connection with its renovation and Brahmakalashotsava programme on May 17, Friday.

Continuing, Dr Heggade said people need to wipe out poverty from their hearts.  Any work should be done with knowledge and good stature, Dr Hggade added.

 B Annappa Hegde, administrative  officer of the temple. Suresh D Padukone, entrepreneurs,

V K Mohan, M V Bangera, donors, Vinaya Murali, Harish Padiyar  and others were present.