Thu Sep 11 15:52:20 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
This article reports on a visit by Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swami, a seer (religious leader) of the Udupi Pejawar Adhokshaja Mutt, to Dharmasthala, India. He met with D. Veerendra Heggade, the ‘Pattadhikari’ (chief administrator) of the Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Temple and a member of the Rajya Sabha (Indian Parliament). Heggade and his family performed ‘Paada Pooja’ (a ritual of washing and worshiping the feet) for the seer. The seer also visited the temple and performed special poojas before returning to Udupi. The article was published by The Hindu on September 11, 2025.
**News Article:**
**Udupi Seer Visits Dharmasthala, Receives Honor from Temple Administrator**
**MANGALURU, September 11, 2025** – Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swami, a revered seer from the Udupi Pejawar Adhokshaja Mutt, visited Dharmasthala on Thursday and was received by D. Veerendra Heggade, the ‘Pattadhikari’ of the Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Temple. Heggade, who also serves as a Rajya Sabha Member, and his family conducted a ‘Paada Pooja’ to honor the visiting seer. The ceremony involved washing and worshiping the feet of the Swami, a traditional expression of respect and reverence.
The seer’s visit included prayers at the Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Temple, where he performed special poojas for the deities. Following his visit, he returned to Udupi.
The Hindu reached out to the Udupi Pejawar Adhokshaja Mutt, who released the following statement: “We are truly grateful for the kindness and generosity that was shown during this visit. This is a meaningful show of respect and it fills us with joy.”
This visit underscores the close ties between prominent religious figures and institutions in the region.
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