**Summary of Prime Minister’s Visit to Karnataka**
**Event Overview**
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Karnataka on April 15, 2026. The visit focuses on the inauguration of a religious memorial and a joint literary release in the Mandya district.
**Key Schedule and Activities**
* **Date and Time:** April 15, 2026, at approximately 11:00 AM.
* **Inauguration:** The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira at Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri in Mandya. Following the inauguration, he will address the assembled gathering.
* **Book Release:** Prime Minister Modi, alongside former Prime Minister Shri H. D. Deve Gowda, will jointly release a book titled “Saundarya Lahari and Shiva Mahimna Stotram.”
**Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira**
The Mandira is a memorial dedicated to the late Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji, the 71st Pontiff of the Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math. Constructed in the traditional Dravidian architectural style, the memorial honors the seer’s legacy of social service, healthcare development, and the establishment of educational institutions.
**Document Metadata**
* **Source:** Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi, Prime Minister's Office.
* **Posting Date:** April 14, 2026, 8:36 PM.
* **Release ID:** 2251964.
* **Reference Codes:** MJPS/ST.
* **Visitor Counter:** 298.
* **Available Languages:** Assamese, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, and Kannada.
Key Entities Referenced
Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira: A memorial dedicated to the late 71st Pontiff of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math, inaugurated by the Prime Minister.
Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math: The religious and social institution central to the Prime Minister's visit and the location of the newly inaugurated memorial.
Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji: The 71st Pontiff of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math, honored for his social service and teachings through the dedicated memorial.
Saundarya Lahari and Shiva Mahimna Stotram: The title of the book released jointly by the Prime Minister and former Prime Minister Shri H. D. Deve Gowda during the visit.
Mandya, Karnataka: The geographical location of Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri where the Prime Minister’s inaugural events and visit are centered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Karnataka on 15th April
PM to inaugurate Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira at Sri
Kshetra Adichunchanagiri in Mandya
Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira is a memorial dedicated to Sri
Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji, the 71st
Pontiff of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math
PM to also jointly release the book titled “Saundarya Lahari
and Shiva Mahimna Stotram” along with former Prime
Minister Shri H. D. Deve Gowda ji
Posted On: 14 APR 2026 8:36PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka on 15th April 2026. At around 11 AM, Prime
Minister will inaugurate the Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira at Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri in Mandya
district. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
During the visit, Prime Minister will also jointly release the book titled “Saundarya Lahari and Shiva
Mahimna Stotram” along with former Prime Minister Shri H. D. Deve Gowda ji.
Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira is a memorial dedicated to the revered seer, Sri Sri Sri Dr.
Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji, the 71st Pontiff of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math.
Constructed in the traditional Dravidian architectural style, the Mandira stands as a tribute to the life and
legacy of the late seer. The Mandira is envisioned not only as a place of reverence but also as a source of
inspiration for future generations.
Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji was widely respected for his lifelong commitment to
social service, having established numerous educational institutions and healthcare facilities. He firmly
believed that service to society is the highest form of worship, and his teachings transcended barriers of
caste, creed, and region, inspiring millions.
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