Suvarna Gopura dedication ceremony held in a grand manner

Udupi: Suvarna Gopura Shikara Pratishte (dedication ceremony of the golden roof) of Sri Krishna Temple was held on Thursday at Krishna Mutt. On the occasion, ‘Sahasra Rajata Kalashabhisheka’ was done by all seers of the Ashta Mutts (excluding Palimaru), at 6 am. This is one of the major projects of Paryaya Palimaru seer Vidyadheesha Thirtha.
All the seers, including senior seers of the Ashta Mutts, Pejawar Mutt seer Sri Vishvesha Thirtha Swamiji and his junior Sri Vishwaprasanna Thirtha Swamiji, Krishnapur Mutt seer Sri Vidyasagar Tirtha Swamiji, Admar Mutt seers Sri Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swamiji and Sri Eshapriya Tirtha Swamiji, Kaniyur Mutt seer Sri Vidyavallabha Tirtha Swamiji, Sode Mutt seer Sri Vishwavallabha Tirtha Swamiji with Paryaya Palimar seer Sri Vidyadheesha Tirtha Swamiji, with his newly appointed junior, performed all the rituals of Sahasra Rajata Kalashabhisheka. ‘Tatvahoma’, ‘Adivasahoma (in 13 kundas) and kala puja were also performed.
Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar was present during the ceremony. He took the blessings of Sri Krishna and was honoured by the Paryaya seer on the occasion. Harshendra Hegde of Dharmasthala inaugurated the Sankrita Nritya Seva on the occasion.
Various religious rituals and cultural programmes related to the dedication of Suvarna Gopura are being held at the temple premises since May 31, and they will conclude on Monday. The major event, ‘Brahma Kalashotsava,’ is scheduled on Sunday.
The golden roof
The golden roof of the sanctum sanctorum was one of the ‘sankalps’ (vows) taken by the seer during ascension of Paryaya Peeta, at a cost of Rs 32 crore. The sanctum sanctorum measures 2,500 sq ft and 40 grams of gold has been used for each square feet. A total 100 kg of gold, 900 kg silver and 300 kg of copper were used. A workshop was set up inside the temple premises, and work was undertaken under the vigilance of the seer. The quality of the gold was certified by the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal. The names of the donors have been mentioned on the back of the gold and silver sheets.
Sarvamoola religious texts, written by Madhwacharya, had been printed on the copper sheet using laser technology.