CM Siddaramaiah vows more funding for sports in Tumakuru district
Tumakuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday assured that more funds would be allocated to the sports sector in Tumakuru district and expressed confidence that world-class sportspersons would emerge from the region.
He was speaking after inaugurating the Karnataka Sports Meet 2025–26, organised in Tumakuru.
Emphasising the spirit of sportsmanship, the Chief Minister said that in sports, victory and defeat are secondary, while sportsmanship is paramount.
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He urged athletes to uphold discipline and values, stating that dedication, hard work and perseverance, along with proper training, are essential for achieving success in sports.
Siddaramaiah said the government is committed to encouraging sportspersons and has implemented reservation policies in government jobs to support them.
He noted that a 3 percent reservation has been provided in the police department, ranging from the post of constable to Deputy Superintendent of Police, while a 2 percent reservation is available across various government departments.
The Chief Minister added that sportspersons who have participated in or won medals at the Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and other national and international events are eligible for reservation benefits. Medal-winning athletes are also being encouraged through cash incentives, he said.
Acknowledging demands for improved sports infrastructure in the district, Siddaramaiah said there is a requirement for a hockey stadium and a world-class swimming pool in Tumakuru and assured that additional funds would be provided to strengthen sports facilities in the district.
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Udupi gears up for 'Paryaya Mahotsava' as Shiroor Matha takes over Sri Krishna Temple
Udupi (Karnataka) (PTI): The coastal temple town of Udupi will witness the biennial 'Paryaya Mahotsava' in the early hours of January 18, marking the ceremonial transfer of ritual and administrative control of the Sri Krishna Temple to Shiroor Matha.
Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji of Shiroor Matha will assume charge as the pontiff-administrator of the temple for the 2026-28 term, authorities said.
Several religious heads and prominent leaders, including Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, are expected to attend.
Over two lakh devotees are expected, with annadana arranged for about 40,000 people on the night of January 17 and 50,000 the following day.
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The 'Paryaya' system is a rotational arrangement under which the temple is managed by the eight Ashta Mathas—Pejavara, Puttige, Adamaru, Krishnapura, Shiroor, Sodhe, Kaniyoor and Palimaru—each taking charge for two years.
The system was instituted by 13th-century philosopher-saint Sri Madhwacharya, founder of the Dvaita school of philosophy.
The 'mahotsava' will begin with the incoming pontiff taking a ritual holy dip at Dandatirtha near Kapu at 1.15 am, followed by a grand procession from Jodukatte at 2 am.
The procession, marked by chanting, traditional music and folk performances, will pass through Car Street before dawn.
Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna said elaborate arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the event.
The 'Paryaya Mahotsava' symbolises the continuity of Madhwacharya’s model of collective religious governance, which has shaped Udupi as a major centre of Vaishnavite worship, learning and community life for over centuries.
