Gaali Gopura would be built atop Anjanadri hill: CM Bommai

Dr B Thomas (Special correspondent)

A decision has been taken to build a Gaali Gopura atop the Anjanadri Hill,Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.

The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating the renovated Dharavathi Hanuman Temple at Gokula in Hubballi.

“Lord Hanuman was born in Karnataka.He is a proud son of Karnataka.We have provided a grant of Rs.100 cr in the budget for comprehensive development of Anjanadri Hill near Hospet.

All the amenities including a Ropeway to reach the hill top and other facilities would be provided for the tourists who visit the place,” Bommai said.

While a grand temple is being built for Lord Sri Ram in Ayodhya,Anjaneya temple is being developed here,Bommai said and assured the people of Gokula that he would try to address their grievances and demands.

Recalling his association with Gokula village he said,he had visited every house and delivered his first speech in public life at Gokula.

I have not stopped speaking since then,Bommai said in the lighter vein.

Union minister Prahlad Joshi, MLA Aravind Bellad,Hubballi-Dharwad,Mayor,Anil Kumar Patil and others were present.