YADURU, BELAGAVI | March 5, 2026 — Large crowds gathered today in Yaduru village as the Honorable Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, opened the grand new entrance tower (Rajagopura) of the Shri Veerabhadreshwara Temple.
The event was a massive celebration filled with ancient rituals. Thousands of people watched the Mahakumbhabhisheka, where holy water was poured over the temple domes. As the sun set, the area was lit up by one lakh (100,000) oil lamps for the Lakshdeepotsava festival, and a special prayer called Krishnarati was offered to the Krishna River.
The Vice President was joined by the Governor of Karnataka, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, and many religious leaders, including the head of the Shri Shaila Matha.
ಶ್ರೀ ಶೈಲದ ಪರಮಪೂಜ್ಯ ಡಾ. ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀ ಚನ್ನಸಿದ್ದರಾಮ ಪಂಡಿತಾರಾಧ್ಯ ಶಿವಾಚಾರ್ಯ ಭಗವತ್ಪಾದರ ದಿವ್ಯ ಸಾನಿಧ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಗೌರವಾನ್ವಿತ ಉಪರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಪತಿಗಳಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಸಿ.ಪಿ. ರಾಧಾಕೃಷ್ಣನ್ ಅವರ ಘನ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ಚಿಕ್ಕೋಡಿ ತಾಲ್ಲೂಕಿನ ಶ್ರೀ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ ಯಡೂರ ಗ್ರಾಮದ ಶ್ರೀ ವೀರಭದ್ರೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನದ ರಾಜಗೋಪುರ ಲೋಕಾರ್ಪಣೆ,… pic.twitter.com/Xt05ENE8o8
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During his speech on the main stage, the Vice President praised the work of local temples and monasteries (mathas). He said that these places do much more than just religious work. He pointed out that they provide free food, a place to stay, and a good education to millions of students who might otherwise have nothing. He called this service “the light of life” for the community.
Other important leaders like Jagadish Shettar, Prabhakar Kore, and Ganesh Hukkeri were also there to support the event. The ceremony was a big success, showing how important these spiritual centers are for the growth and unity of the people in North Karnataka.
