His Holiness Sri Vidyashreesha teertha Sripadangalavaru, the pontiff of Vyasaraja Matha, visited the historic site of Vyasa Samudra—the sacred tapobhumi of Sri Vyasaraja—on Tuesday, 24-03-2026.
On this occasion, he first offered Sansthana Pooja at the temple of Gopalakrishna, which was originally consecrated by Sri Vyasaraja.
Sri Vyasaraja is believed to have stayed at this place near Kandakur for 12 years, during which he constructed a massive dam across the Papaghni River. It has now been 500 years since this remarkable achievement.
With the resolve to celebrate the 500-year (Panchashatamanotsava) in the coming days, Sripadangalavaru has envisioned several initiatives, including:
Renovation (Jeernoddhara) of multiple temples
Development of the reservoir (Vyasa Samudra)
This day marked the first step toward these grand plans.
Sai Lokesh, Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, along with many dignitaries and government officials, participated in discussions regarding the development. Over 200 local residents were also present.
Further details about the upcoming programs will be shared in the coming days. All devotees of Sri Vyasaraja are requested to actively participate in these future events.
Our path leads towards Vyasa Samudra
Karnataka Ratna Simhasanadeeshwararaada Sosale Shri Vyasaraja Mahasamsthanada Mathadeeshwararada Paramapoojya Shri Shri 1008 Shri VidyaShreesha Theertha Shripadhangalavaru received the unique Honor at Sri Hemmadrima Temple, Bannur, Near T Narasipura today & preformed the First mangalarati to Shri Ammavaru and Prayed for Lokakshema.
The restoration and Maha Samprokshane of Sri Sheshachandrikacharya pratishtitha Sri Kadagolu Krishna Devaru, Mukhyaprana Devaru, Moola Brindavanas of Sri Bhashya Deepikcharyaru, Sri Vidynatha Teertharu and Sri Vidyapati Teertharu, by Vyasaraja Mathaadhisharu, Paramapoojya Sri Sri 1008 Sri Vidyashreesha Teertha Sripadangalavaru.
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