Addressing a press conference here, Krishnamurthy said that special religious rituals will be performed in the temple as part of the Maharudrayaga under the guidance of Kudupu Narasimha Thanthri and chief priest Sadashiva Bhat. The new Annachatra (dining hall) will be inaugurated by Pejawar Mutt seer Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji on December 20 at 4 pm. Temple managing trustee A Narayana Udupa will be felicitated, for his service towards the development of the temple.

The event will be presided by Vishwa Hindu Parishat Mangalore zone president Prof M B Puranik.

District-in-charge Minister J Krishna Palemar, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, Coastal Karnataka Development Authority Chairman B Nagaraj Shetty, MLA B Ramanath Rai, former Minister K Amaranath Shetty  will be the guests.