Bengaluru, May 25: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today said that the Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala was delighted to see rise in number of devotees visiting Dharmasthala due to the Shakthi scheme.
Speaking to reporters after offering prayers to Lord Manjunatheshwara along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, he said, “The CM and I offered our prayers to Lord Manjunatha, Annappa Swamy and the Goddess. The monsoon rains have started, we prayed for good rains, good crops and peace in the State. Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala shared his joy at rise in the number of devotees to the temple.”
“Many of the women devotees to the temple expressed their gratitude for Gruhalakshmi and Shakthi schemes. The blessings of the people will keep us in good stead. I believe Lord Manjunatha will bless us for implementing the guarantee schemes,” he said.
