Belthangady: Housing minister V. Somanna visited shantivana in Dharmasthala to inaugurate a new complex of Yoga and Naturopathy Hospital on Oct20, Thursday, and told reporters that he had to skip the Namma Metro Railway function, only to participate in this event.

He added that while Bangalore provides some amenities to people living there, Dharmasthala guides whole of India. He advised regional patients to benefit from Ayurvedic treatments that buildup one’s health.

Referring to ex-CM Yeddyurappa’s woes in his life, Somanna turned a soothsayer, and stated that Yeddy’s good days would re-start from November 15 onwards, as the influence of stars was bad for him now. He asked people to cultivate good habits, and avoid suffering ill-health. Local MLA, K. Vasant Bangera was present as Chief Guest  Dr. D.V. Heggade presided. Building architects were felicitated. Hemavathi,D.V.Heggade was present