This story is from May 08, 2024
Karnataka seer breaks ‘maun vrat’, heads to polling booth
BENGALURU: Breaking a ‘maun vrat’ (vow of silence) which he observes every Tuesday, Abhinava Gavi Siddehwara Swami, pontiff of the famous Gavisiddeshwara Mutt in Koppal, cast his vote during the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.
However, May 7 was different as the pontiff left the mutt to vote at Kuvempu Nagar polling booth in Koppal. He also greeted citizens and devotees who were present at the booth.
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However, May 7 was different as the pontiff left the mutt to vote at Kuvempu Nagar polling booth in Koppal. He also greeted citizens and devotees who were present at the booth.
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Babu
197 days ago
please dont share stage or be photographed or participate in functions where CROOKED POLITICIANS WHO WERE JAILED FOR STEALING MONEY/SCAMS ETC. please avoid such netas from ALL PARTIES. in fact the bishops , mullahs also should avoid such politicians from their respective faiths.Read allPost comment
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