Shiroor swamiji is a multi-faceted talent
Udupi, July 19: Lakshmivara Tirtha Swamiji of Shiroor Mutt, one of the Ashta Mutts, who died of bleeding and failure of organs today morning, was not only restricted to spiritual life, but also interested in worldly subjects and thus became a multi-faced talent.
The swamiji had accepted Sanyasa Deeksha at the age of eight years. He was the son of Vittalacharya and Kusuma couple of Madamakki near Hebri and his previous name was Harish Acharya.
In 1978, he assumed the Paryaya Peetha of Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt for the first time and in 2010-12, he successfully completed his third term of Paryaya. For more than four decades, the swamiji has served Lord Srikrishna. He was popular because, he used to make different decorations to Lord Sri Krishna every day.
Being an art lover, the swamiji has got talent in instrumental music including drums. Artiste Sivamani and his dual concert was so popular. Apart from this, he was an expert in swimming and Karate.
He had created ripples among Ashta mutts by expressing his desire of contesting the last Assembly election in the state. But later, he had withdrawn his candidature. He used to tell that he was a fan of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. He has also threatened to move the court against the swamijis of remaining mutts among Ashta Mutts on returning Presiding Deity.
People thronged to the KMC hospital mortuary where the mortal remains of the swamiji was kept and in front of the Shiroor Mutt on Udupi Ratha Beedi. It was decided to take the Sri Krishna Mutt after its postmortem and later take it to the Shiroor Mutt near Hiriyadka.
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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.
