Dharmasthala Glows with Devotion as Dr Veerendra Heggade’s 58th Pattabhisheka Anniversary Nears
Dharmasthala, Oct 21, 2025: The sacred town of Dharmasthala is abuzz with celebration and devotion as it prepares to mark the 58th Pattabhisheka anniversary of Dharmadhikari Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade on Friday, October 24. The event, a blend of spirituality and gratitude, will bring together temple employees, local residents, devotees, and admirers to honour a man whose leadership has transformed lives across Karnataka.
Special prayers will be offered at the Bhagawan Chandranath Swami Basadi and the Sri Manjunatha Swamy Temple, where devotees will express their reverence to Heggade with deep faith and affection.
A Celebration of Service and Spirituality
The formal ceremony will be held at 4 p.m., where Sri Siddalinga Mahaswamiji of Siddaganga Mutt, Tumakuru, will deliver the benedictory address. Legislators Harish Poonja and K. Pratap Simha Nayak, along with MESCOM Chairman K. Harish Kumar, will extend their felicitations. The occasion will also see senior employees being honoured, while Dr. Heggade is expected to announce new developmental initiatives.
Festive Atmosphere in Dharmasthala
Coinciding with the festive spirit of Deepavali, the Pattabhisheka anniversary has turned Dharmasthala into a picture of devotion and joy. The Basadi, temple, Beedu (Heggade residence), Annapurna dining hall, and guest houses have all been adorned with elegant illuminations and natural decorations, creating a serene yet celebratory ambiance.
A Legacy of Visionary Service
When Dr. Veerendra Heggade was anointed as the 21st Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala on October 24, 1968, few could have imagined the profound impact his leadership would bring. Over nearly six decades, he has redefined the concept of service through numerous pioneering initiatives — including the Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP), RUDSETI institutions, lake rejuvenation programmes, mass marriage ceremonies, promotion of yoga, naturopathy, and Ayurveda, as well as cleanliness drives at sacred centres and crematorium modernization projects.
Through these endeavours, Dr. Heggade has earned the love, trust, and respect of millions, embodying a unique blend of spirituality, compassion, and social responsibility that continues to inspire generations.
