Another dispute revolving around Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt
Tug-of-war for ‘presiding deity’ of Shirur mutt
Udupi, July 03: One more dispute is erupted in the Sri Krishna Mutt and if it is not sorted out harmoniously, there are all chances to move the court.
It is said that the dispute is erupted as the seers of remaining mutts led by Pejawar Mutt swamiji have put a condition before Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji of Shirur Mutt to accept the junior swamiji to his mutt before handing over the Presiding Deity (Anna Vittala) of the Shirur Mutt from the Sri Krishna Mutt.
Though Vidyadheesha Theertha Swamiji of the Paryaya Palimar Mutt accepted an emergency meeting led by Pejawar Mutt seer was conducted at Sri Krishna Mutt on Sunday, he said that no decision was taken there. As Pejawar seer was in a hurry, no decision was taken in the meeting. Another meeting would be held under the leadership of Pejawar seer in a couple of day and a final decision would be taken, the seer said.
When asked whether they have put a condition to accept the disciple for returning the Presiding Deity, the swamiji said that they have not taken any decision. This issue should be discussed in detail. He could say anything only when the decision was taken, he said.
Normally, the Presiding Deity of Shirur Mutt would be in Sri Krishna Mutt. The presiding deities of all mutts would be in Sri Krishna Mutt when the seers of those mutts were in Udupi and they would offer poojas there itself. Every day, the seers of eight mutts should offer pooja to the presiding deities given by Madhvacharya to his disciples. While the swamijis take tour, they would take the presiding deities along with them, the Paryaya swamiji said.
Since Shirur swamiji remain in Udupi in most of the time, the presiding deity would be in Sri Krishna Mutt. He only offers pooja to that presiding deity. Once the presiding deity was taken to Shirur Rathotsava and brought back to Sri Krishna Mutt, he said.
Shirur seer statement
Responding to the issue, Shirur Mutt swamiji said that they would solve the issue among themselves through dialogues. If not, he would move the court
Seers meeting
Except Kaniyoor mutt swamiji who is in tour and Puttige Seer who is in abroad, other five swamijis participated in the emergency meeting held on Sunday. It is said that when the Shirur mutt swamiji asked to handover the presiding deity, it was discussed in the meeting.
Sources in the mutt said that when Shirur seer was not feeling well a few days back, the presiding deity was handed over to Adamaaru Mutt seer to offer daily pooja as per the tradition. Later, Adamaaru Seer handed over the presiding deity to Palimaru seer who placed it in the Sri Krishna Mutt and was offering daily pooja.
Very recently, when it was asked to handover the presiding deity Anna Vittala, they were dilly-dallying to handover it and this has irked Shirur mutt seer. In view of this, an emergency meeting was called on Sunday. Now, everyone is curious to know the outcome of the next meeting to be held under the leadership of Pejawar seer. If the Shirur mutt seer denied the majority decision of the remaining seers of Ashta mutts, then it is certain that the issue would move the court.
Shirur mutt seer had kindled a controversy by declaring that he would contest the recently held Assembly election. Before that the swamiji also triggered a controversy and conflict with other seers by giving statements on personal life of the swamijis of Ashta mutts. Before dying down these disputes, another dispute erupted.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
