Bengaluru, Apr 15 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Karnataka on Wednesday to inaugurate the Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira of Adichunchanagiri Math in Mandya district and address a gathering.
According to the tour programme, the prime minister will arrive at HAL Airport in Bengaluru at 10.05 AM. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will receive Modi at the airport.
The prime minister will shortly board an MI-17 helicopter and proceed to Mandya, where he is expected to land at 10.50 am.
He will reach Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri at 11 am and take part in the inauguration of Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira at noon.
The Mandira is a memorial dedicated to the revered seer, Sri Balagangadharanatha Mahaswami, the 71st Pontiff of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math.
“Constructed in the traditional Dravidian architectural style, the Mandira stands as a tribute to the life and legacy of the late seer. The Mandira is envisioned not only as a place of reverence but also as a source of inspiration for future generations,” a statement issued by the PM’s Office said.
Modi will also jointly release a book titled “Saundarya Lahari and Shiva Mahimna Stotram” along with former prime minister and JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda, the statement said.
He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
Modi is scheduled to leave Mandya at 12.15 pm by helicopter and is expected to arrive at HAL Airport, Bengaluru, at 12.55 pm to continue his onward journey.
