Udupi : The ‘Chappara Muhurtham’ was performed for the pre-Paryaya celebrations of the Pejawar Mutt with pomp and grandeur amidst the chanting of hymns and rituals on the premises of Rajangana. The ritual was performed in the absence of Pejawar seer Sri Vishweshatheertha Swami who is on pre-Paryaya tour, during which he visits various pilgrim […]

Udupi : The Pejawar Mutt performed the “Akki Muhurta”, the second of the major preliminaries before the next Paryaya festival, here on Wednesday February 11. Vishwesha Tirtha Swami of Pejawar Mutt would ascend the “Paryaya Peetha” also called the “Sarvajna Peetha” at the 800-year-old Sri Krishna Mutt/Temple, established by Sri Madhwacharya, the exponent of Dwaita […]

Udupi : The government should form district-level committees to stop forceful conversions and to decide which conversions were forceful said Vishwesha Tirtha Swami of Pejawar Mutt on Friday . Speaking to media, Vishwesha Tirtha Swami said that such a committee should have three eminent persons from major religions and one government representative. Such a committee […]

Bantwal :  Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of Pejawar Mutt has suggested that  the authorities should go in for a bypass at Kalladka instead of widening the highway at Kalladka as part of the Hassan-BC Road fourlane project. He visited Kalladka on September 24, Tuesday and interacted with locals and members of the National Highway Santhrasthara […]

Mangalore : Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of Pejawar Mutt has said that Brahmins were in no way responsible for the existence of the practice of untouchability in the society. Addressing a Brahmins Awareness conference called ‘Brahmana Jagrathi Sammelan held  at Sanghaniketan under the aegis of the  Brahmana Federation, he said untouchability existed long before the […]

Udupi : Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of Pejawar Mutt  has said that the district which has already suffered extensive destruction of natural resources due to the UPCL thermal power plant, can no longer afford to suffer more damages in the form of another power project. Speaking to reporters, the seer filed his strong objection to […]

Udupi : A book entitled “ Vipra Vicharadhare” authored by Poornima Janardhan was released by Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of Pejawar Mutt at a function held at Kodavur Sri Shankernarayana Temple recently. Blessing the occasion, the Pejawar seer called upon the Brahmins to abide by customs and traditions and lead a meaningful and cultured life. […]

Mangalore : Sri Vishweshwar Teertha Swamiji of Pejawar Mutt speaking at the press meet held at Srikrishna Mandir, Mallikatte on Dec 26, Wednesday said that the temple authorities decided to allow the practice in the wake of Supreme Court staying the modified “Ede Snana”.   He said that when the temple management asked to appeal […]

Mangalore :  Ramakrishna Mission, Mangalore organized All Karnataka State Youth Convention held as part of Swami Vivekananda’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations at Sangha Niketan on December 22, Saturday. Speaking after inaugurating the event, Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of Pejawar Mutt said that only spiritualism and nationalism can combat corruption in the country. Swamiji said that Corruption […]

Udupi:  Mahalaxmi Auditorium, a fully air-conditioned auditorium constructed at the premises of Sri Mahalaxmi Temple, Uchila by  the Dakshina Kannada Mogaveera Mahajana Sangha, was inaugurated by Dr G Shanker, philanthropist and entrepreneur on May 28, Monday. The auditorium has been constructed at a cost of Rs 2.5 crore and has a seating capacity of 1000. […]