DHNS

Mangalore, May 1: Protesting punarpratishta and brahmakalashotsava of the ‘SEZ displaced’ deities in the newly constructed daivasthana complex in Kudubi Padav, Udupi Pejawar Mutt seer Vishweshateertha Swamiji held a day-long fast at Permude Somanatha Temple on Thursday.

The seer had begun his fast on Wednesday evening itself in Udupi condemning the punarpratishtapana programmes against the wish of the locals. On Thursday, he continued his fast in Permude. The localites joined him and urged the government to give them land for farming but not monetary compensation. Swamiji said he would not lead the agitation but he would be on the part of the victims. He said he would speak to the chief minister after May 16 and explain him the plight of the displaced.

Brahmakalashotsava rituals were being held for Palareguttu Sri Ullaya, Sri Kumbhakantini, Permude Mukkodi Vyaghrachamundi Daivas, who lost their original places when the land was acquired for the special economic zone.