Fervour and devotion marks 'Punar Prathisthapan' at Venkataramana Temple

January 17, 2012

Mangalore, January 17: The “Punar Prathishtaapan” ceremony at the renovated Sri Venkataramana Temple in Car Street here, concluded with thousands of devotees thronging the holy shrine to seek blessings.

The re-installation of the Sri Veera Venkatesha took place at 10.29 am on Monday. Sri Sudhindra Tirtha Swamiji of Sri Kashi Math and his disciple Sri Samyameendra Tirtha Swamiji performed the rituals related to re-installation of the deities.

The idol of Sri Veera Venkatesha was installed on the golden throne which has been donated by an Abu-Dhabi based businessman.

The religious rituals commenced at 3.30 am on Monday. The idols were given a number of abhishekhas including Shathakalabhisheka. After the havanas concluded at the Yajna Mantap, Sri Samyameendra Tirtha carried out Poornahuthi.

The idols of Sri Veera Venkatesha and Srinivas were brought to the temple in a procession amidst beating of drums, blowing of Mangala Vadya and chanting of hymns on a golden palanquin, while Srimula Venkataramana, Sri Veera Vittala and Sri Gopalakrishna were brought on a silver palanquin.

Later, Prasanna Pooja was offered to the idols installed on the throne by the two seers of Kashi math. This was followed by re-installation of parivar deities, Ashtamangala Nirikshane and Maha prarthane.

MLA Yogish Bhat, C. Lakshman Shenoy, Managing trustee of the temple, K. Madhav Kamath, U. Nityananda Nayak, M. Padmanabha Pai, president of the renovation committee, P. Dayananda Pai, advisor in chief, S. Satish Nayak, secretary and other office-bearers were present.

As many as 21 giant TV screens had been installed to allow people to have a glimpse of the celebrations going on inside the temple premises. There was a long queue of devotees to accept prasadam.

CM's visit:

Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda visited the temple and sought the blessings of the seers. He was felicitated by Samyamendra Tirtha of Kashi Math with a shawl and fruits.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

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Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

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Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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