100 years: Vasavi Temple, Ramanagaram

 Sri Kanyapakarameshwari Temple, also know as Sri Vasavi Temple at M.G.Road, Ramanagaram, Ramanagara District in the state of Karnataka, India has completed 101 years. 

Sri Kanyakaparameshwari is the caste goddess for the Arya Vysya community (known as Komati also).

The Arya Vysya community in Ramanagaram has decided to celebrate Centenary for 3 days begining 21st February 2021 till 23rd February 2021. 

The community members have collectively renovated the temple. The 40 feet Raja Gopuram with various gods and goddesses is re-painted. The floor and walls inside the temple is now laid with granite stones. The stone pillars are water washed to regain its original looks. The entire temple is uplifted with modern amenities. 

Arya Vysya community in Ramanagaram is unitedly maintain a Higher Primary School (Vasavi Vidyanik
ethana) and a choultry (Sri Kannika Mahal) under the registered trust Sri Vasavi Vidyanikethana Trust. 

 

The community had decided a grand celebration in the month of April 2021,  to mark 100 years of existence of this temple. But due to the Covid Virus and lock down, the Arya Vysya community has decided to celebrate centenary this year. 

Arya Vysya Mahasaba Election: Elected unanimously

Election for the new office bearers of the Karnataka Arya Vysya Mahasabha was held very recently. B.V.Surya Prakash from Ramanagara and S.G.Ramesh Guptha from Magadi were elected unanimously from Ramanagara District. The newly elected are the first to represent Ramanagara District in Karnataka Arya Vysya Mahasabha as Ramanagara District came into existance just two years ago.