Subrahmanya: The richest temple in DK, if not Karnataka, with a standard ISO certificate in service rendered there, Kukke Subramanya temple had an unusual visitor, who is not known as a devotee like some politicians are and he was a playboy all his life but with a keen business mind, presently struggling to salvage his ‘Kingfisher’ airlines that has debts mounting to over Rs 7500 crores.

Vijay Mallya, who came over from Bangalore vowed to on worship at this historic snake temple in Western Ghats forest region on Friday (April 20) to fulfil his ardent desires in cricket though his team, Royal Challengers of Bangalore in IPL-5 championships.

The team is not doing well, but Mallya wants it to win with Chris Gayle in good batting form.

Mallya conducted a special Puja with a vew for Panchamritha Abhisheka and Aslesha Bali services later on. He also indicated that he would decorate the outer doors of Garbhagudi(sanctum Sanctorum) with a golden covering.

The Temple Trustee Krishna Prasad Madthila, And CEO H.M. Kali, also Public Relations officer Venkat Raj, welcomed him on his rare visit.