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Udupi: On account of Udupi Paryaya vehicular traffic will be diverted on January 17 and 18. The traffic diversion which was effective from 4.00 pm on January 17 and until 8.00 a.m on January 18 according to a press release.

All vehicles which come from Mangalore and Ambalpady should go straight to National Highway 66 reach Karavali Junction and enter Udupi city through Bananje road.

The vehicles which go out from Udupi should take the Bananje route and go out from the Karavali Junction.

Movement of vehicles and parking of vehicles will be banned at Kinnimulki, Jodu Katte, K.M.Road, Hanuman Junction, Sanskrit        College, Kanakadas Road,Badagupet Road, Chitaranjan Circle, Mitra Hospital Road, Tenkupete and Car Street.
 
 Liquor Sale Banned
 
Liquor sale has been banned for two days by Dr.T.M.Reju, deputy commissioner, Udupi Dsitrict. The ban is already effective will be on till 6.p.m on January 18. The liquor has been banned in : Ambalpady, Kadekar, Malpe, Santhekattem Udayavar and Katapady areas which comes under City Municipal jurisdiction.

All wine shops will be closed. Further sale of liquor will be banned in hotels, non proprietary clubs, star hotels and clubs.  

Asta Maths have played pivotal role in safeguarding peace in the District : Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo

Udupi:“On behalf of the Udupi diocese and all christen community members  I convey my best wishes to the Sri Vidyavallabha Tirtha Swami of Kaniyoor Math who will be ascending the Paryaya Peetha,” said Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop, Udupi Diocese in his best wishes for Udupi Paryaya.

 “The World recognizes Udupi as ‘town of maths.’ People from nook and corners of the world visit Udupi and specifically to Sri Krishna Math and become blessed. The asta maths set up by Sri Madwacharya have played pivotal role in safeguarding peace in the District and also these asta maths have ensured continuity in the poojas offered to the Lord.The seers of eight maths who are pious in nature have also undertaken various developmental activities and through this they have garnered all round appreciation.”Dr.Lobo said. 
 
“Let the Lord bless Sri Vidyavallabha Tirtha Swamiji when he ascends the Parya Peetha and let the Lord enable him to take up welfare activities. The prayers of Udupi Diocese and Christian community members will act as protective shield,”he added.

Udupi Paryaya : Dr.Krishna Prasad of Prasad Nethralaya conveys his best wishes

Udupi : “I convey my best wishes to Sri Vidyavallabha Tirtha Swamji, seer of Kaniyoor Math who will be ascending the Paryaya Peetha,”said Dr.Krishna Prasad, Prasad Nethralaya.
 
“Paryaya which is considered as ‘Nada Habba’ of Udupi is being celebrated by the people with fervor.I hope that in forthcoming days Paryaya will be considered as ‘Nada Habba’ Karnataka,”he added.
 
“During festivals it is a common practice to burn crackers, however people should take utmost care of their eyes while watching the crackers being burnt,”he cautioned.  

Security beefed up in ‘Temple City’, 1,000 officials to be on guard

Udupi : As Udupi soaks in the fervor of Paryaya, the Police Department is all set to provide maximum security in the city as large of number of renowned personalities and lacs of devotees will make a beeline in the Asta Math premises of Udupi’s Car Street. As the menace of chain snatchers, pickpockets will be on rise the Police Department will put in extra personnel who will be on 24x7 vigil on January 17 and 18.
 
A total of 5 DySPs, 16 CPI, 2 RPI, 60 PSI, 100 PSI, 600 HC/PC, 90 Women Police officials, 300 Home Guard, 4 KSRP and 3 DIRs will be on duty.
 
Steps have been taken to make Car Street vehicle-free zone. Further 14 places in the city have been earmarked as Parking Zones. Check Posts have been set up in six places to conduct vehicle checking. An Police Out Post will be set up in the Math premises to provide information to the devotees.  
 
45 CCTVs have been installed in and around the temple. Three ambulances will be at the premises to take care of medical emergencies.

Devotees who visit temple should not go back dissatisfied, says new Paryaya seer

The new Paryaya seer of Kaniyur mutt, Vidyawallabhatheertha Swamiji has elaborate plans to develop the temple town in such a way that the development projects will have long-term effects.

Speaking to Deccan Herald prior to taking charge as Paryaya seer, the seer that he has several plans in store for Udupi town and he will work on it once he takes charge of the temple administration. He is determined to transform the temple and the facilities in the temple as per the needs of the devotees.

“The devotees who come to seek Darshan of the Lord should not go back dissatisfied. Plans will be chalked out to set up dormitories and additional guesthouses to overcome the accommodation problem faced by devotees who come from distant places. The Prasadam (Anna Santharpane) will be offered two times a day. The food will be served even at night to the devotees. Priority will also be given to provide clean drinking water and toilet facilities,” he said.

Commenting on the controversy surrounding ‘Panktibedha’ and ‘Made Snana,’ he said the issue should be solved amicably. Devotees should be given the preference of choice. If they are interested in performing Made Snana, there is no harm in respecting their beliefs. However, the alternate idea suggested by Pejawar seer Vishweshatheertha Swamiji to replace ‘Made Snana’ with ‘Yede Snana’ is also good as it provides an opportunity for the devotees to roll on the Prasadam than left overs. It is the matter of faith and belief. The tragedy occurs only when someone is compelled to perform against his or her wish, he stated.

No Panktibedha at mutt

Asserting that ‘Panktibedha’ is not practiced in Krishna mutt, the seer said all should be treated equally. The temple proposes equality while offering food. Expressing concern over increasing number of atrocity cases against women in India, the seer said there is a need to create awareness among youth. During his tenure, he assured that he will organise awareness and value added camps and programmes for youth.

He expressed his strong opposition to the development projects that pollute the environment. He was referring to the proposed Yettinahole project in Dakshina Kannada and coal based Udupi Power Cooperation Limited thermal plant in Udupi.

Stating that Krishna mutt will henceforth actively be a part of the security arrangements taken up by the district police in the wake of threat to Sri Krishna temple, the seer said talks will be held immediately with the district superintendent of police. The Paryaya seer said that as there are plenty of spiritual buildings in and around the temple, there is no need for additional constructions. Cleanliness in and around the temple premises and car street should be of prime concern, he concluded.
From Krishnaraj Acharya to Vidyawallabhatheertha

Born as Krishnaraj Acharya on October 30, 1977 at Kokkada village in Udupi, the Paryaya seer took Sanyasa Deeksha from his senior Guru Vidyavarinidhitheertha Swamiji on May 8, 1992 at Pajaka and was christened as Vidyawallabhatheertha. The seer, who is serving his second Paryaya this time, had accidentally sworn in as Paryaya seer on January 1, 1999 following the sudden demise of his Guru Vidyavarinidhitheertha Swamiji on December 29, 1998. The temple deity of Kaniyur mutt is ‘Yoga Narasimha’.