Temples are symbols of our ancient and unique culture and also help in creating religious awareness among the people, said sub division officer and administrative officer of the temple V Anbukumar here.
He was speaking after inaugurating the Sri Dandinamaramma fair in Madhugiri recently. Temples also help develop patriotism among us, he added.
Kannada Sahitya Parishat former President Professor Ma La Narasimha Murthy explaining the historical significance of the temple said that, as per the legend the deity Maramma had fought in the war which took place between Mysore-Devanahalli and emerged victorious, after which she stayed in this place as the Supreme Power, he added.
Police Circle Inspector Hanumantha Reddy, KPCC member M G Srinivasmurthy also spoke on the occasion. Probationary DySP Vishnuvardhan, chief priest Nagalingachar and others were present. Temple Committee member Hallikar Chikkanna, T S Krishnamachar, Puttanarasappa and others were present.
