Dharmasthala : Lord Shiva is in our soul, We Can not live without him. The spirit of meditation we can perceive Lord Shiva ourselves. said Dr.D Veerendra Heggade.

He was speaking after inauguration of the Shiva Panchakshari Patana Programme organised on the occasion of Mahashivaratri at Sri Manjunatha Swami Temple at Dharmasthala on February 24, Friday.

The shrines of Lord Shiva have a special power and a visit to such shrines helps in the purification process of the mind and body. Dedication, faith and devotion helps man lead a meaningful life, Veerendra Heggade said.

Hemavathi V Heggade, D Surendra Kumar, Supriya Harshendra Kumar, D. Shreyas Kumar and others were present.