Vittal :  The Vittal Sri Panchalingeshwara Temple stands tall and magnificent after renovation due to the untiring efforts and contributions of devotees, said D Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala.

He was speaking after inaugurating the cultural programmes  organised on January 9, Wednesday after performing Ugrana Muhurtha in connection with the Punah Pratishta Brahmakalashotsava  of the Vittal Sri Panchalingeshwara Temple.He also released Rudrakshi book edited  by M Ananthakrishna Hebbar.

Sri Gurudevananda Swamiji of Sri Kshetra Odiyoor and Sri Mohandasa Swamiji of Manila Sridhama,  blessed the occasion. V Janardan Varma Arasu of Vittal Palace, Krishnaprasad Madtila, President of Kukke Sri Subrahamanya Temple Management Committee, were present as chief guests.

The sculptors who assisted in the temple renovation were honoured. MP3 Sri Panchalingeshwara  Prasada brought out by Hanuma Live Cassettes was released. Renovation Committee President LN Kudur,  H Jagannath Salian, Secretary and others were present.