The Agama Public Examinations conducted by the Department of Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments to obtain Agama Certificate required for appointment as priests in Muzrai temples will be held from May 12 to 17. P. Satyanarayana, Principal, Government Maharaja’s Sanskrit College, who is also the Supervisor of the exam, has stated in a  press release that a total of 1,045 students across the State will be appearing for the exam at eight centres in Mysuru, Bengaluru, Tumakuru, Yediyur, Adichunchanagiri Mutt, Balehonnur, Sri Male Mahadeshwara Hills and Udupi.