<p>The state government will officially observe Mahasadhvi Hemareddy Mallamma Jayanti on May 10 every year.<br /><br />Hemareddy Mallamma, who is a guide and philosopher of the Veerashaiva Reddy community in Karnataka, was born in the 14th century. An ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, she tranformed the hearts of her cruel in-laws with her sincere devotion to God.<br /><br />The government has released Rs 69 lakh for observing the jayanti in all district headquarters.<br /><br />No holiday<br /><br />However, there will be no government holiday on that day, according to an official notification by the Kannada and Culture department.</p>
<p>The state government will officially observe Mahasadhvi Hemareddy Mallamma Jayanti on May 10 every year.<br /><br />Hemareddy Mallamma, who is a guide and philosopher of the Veerashaiva Reddy community in Karnataka, was born in the 14th century. An ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, she tranformed the hearts of her cruel in-laws with her sincere devotion to God.<br /><br />The government has released Rs 69 lakh for observing the jayanti in all district headquarters.<br /><br />No holiday<br /><br />However, there will be no government holiday on that day, according to an official notification by the Kannada and Culture department.</p>
