Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)
Udupi, May 5: "The foundation stone laying ceremony of late Sri Vishwesha Theertha Smriti Vana will be held on May 7,” said M Raghuram Acharya, diwan of Pejawar Math.
"Forest minister Umesh Katti will be laying the foundation stone for the project along with other dignitaries. Former chief minister B S Yediyurappa, during his tenure, had sanctioned Rs 2 crore for the project which is now being executed by the Forest department," he informed.
A two-care land is marked near Neelavar goshala for the proposed project. Nirmiti Kendra will construct the building at a cost of Rs 60.4 lac. The Smiriti Vana will house a 10-feet tall sculpture of the late Pejawar seer. There will be arrangements of walking track, gallery, and stadium like structure for audience etc.
A park consisting medicinal plants, flowers and fruits will also be set up. This place is set to become a tourist attraction in the days to come. An eight-acre land belonging to Pejawar Math will also be developed for tourist attraction at a cost of Rs 1.50 crore.