Chikmagalur: In the background of Datta Jayanti, MLA C T Ravi led Maaladhaaris on house visits on Wednesday, to observe the practice of ritual begging.

The legislator collected a ration/allowance after conducting the ritual practice beside the Raghavendra Mutt Road, on Basavanahalli Main Road and in Narayanapura in the town.

The locals donated coconuts, bananas, rice, betel nut and jaggery as offerings during the occasion.

On Thursday, December 8, an offering is set to be made to the Dattatreya Swamy in the Irumudi garb. The Datta Jayanti celebrations will also be held at the Inam Dattatreya Peetha. In this regard, thousands of devotees will undertake a Shobhayatre on Wednesday afternoon in Chikmagalur town.

The police have issued a high alert applicable across the district and police security has been deployed.

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday wished Kannada superstar Shivarajkumar a speedy recovery.

Taking to the X, the CM posted: “I called and spoke to renowned Kannada film actor Shivarajkumar, who is undergoing surgery today due to illness and wished him a speedy recovery. I am confident that Shivarajkumar’s confidence, courage and kindness will win this fight as far as I know.” The actor, popularly known as Shivanna, left for the United States on December 18 for surgery.

Speaking to the media before his departure, Shivarajkumar said his surgery was scheduled for December 24 at the Miami Cancer Institute (MCI).

Siddaramaiah also posted that the blessings of the elders of the country and the good wishes of the younger ones will be with Shivarajkumar and protect him.

We look forward to the return of Shivarajkumar, who will overcome this minor hardship in life and come back healthy. I am one of his well-wishers, eagerly awaiting his recovery, added the CM.

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