Udupi: Vidyadheesha Tirtha ascends ‘Paryaya Peetha’ for second time

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January 18, 2018

Udupi, Jan 18: Vidyadheesha Tirtha Swami, the chief pontiff of Palimar Mutt on Thursday ascended the prestigious ‘Paryaya Peetha’, also called the ‘Sarvajna Peetha’, at the 800-year-old Sri Krishna Mutt/Temple.

The Palimar seer took charge from the outgoing Paryaya seer, Vishwesha Tirtha Swami of Pejawar Mutt, who completed his record fifth Paryaya. For Palimar seer this is the second Paryaya.

The ascension gives Palimar seer the rights to worship Sri Krishna and manage the affairs of the Krishna Math for the next two years.

Pomp and gaiety marked the ascension ceremony. The incoming Paryaya seer went to Danda Tirtha near Kaup, about 12 km from Udupi and took a holy dip there in the wee hours.

He arrived at Jodu Katte here where he was welcomed by a large number of devotees. A grand procession began from Jodu Katte. The procession passed through the Taluk Office Road, Court Road, Diana Circle, Ideal Circle, Tenkapete and culminated at Car Street.

The devotees carried the presiding deity of the Palimar Mutt in a palanquin. The seers of the Astha Mutts, in palanquins, followed the chief deity, with Vidyadheesha Tirtha leading them.

After having a darshan of the idol of Sri Krishna through the Kanakadasa Kindi, the Paryaya seer offered prayers at the Chandramouleshwara and Ananteshwara temples. He then came to the entrance of the Sri Krishna Temple, where he was welcomed by the outgoing Paryaya seer Vishwesha Tirtha.

Both the seers entered the Sri Krishna Mutt/Temple and offered prayers to Sri Krishna and Hanuman. Then outgoing Paryaya seer handed over the Akshaya Patra and Sattuga (vessel and ladle dating back to the times of Sri Madhwacharya) and the keys to the sanctum sanctorum to the new seer, marking the formal transfer of authority from one mutt to another.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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