Mysuru: The Akhila Bharatha Madhwa Mahamandala, Mysuru, will perform the Bhoomi Puja for the construction of a state-of-the-art new hostel complex at Madhvacharya  Road, K.R. Mohalla, tomorrow (Nov. 12)  at 10.30 am.

The historic Madhwa Hostel, established in 1956 by Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of  Pejawar Mutt, Udupi, played a key role in providing accommodations and food to thousands of  students for nearly seven decades. As the old building had become structurally dilapidated, the Madhwa Mahamandala, Mysuru, took the initiative to demolish the old structure and reconstruct a modern hostel complex.

The proposed ground-plus-four-floor Hostel Complex, estimated to cost approximately Rs. 10 crore, will accommodate around 130 students with modern facilities.

The Bhoomi Puja will be performed in the gracious presence of Sri Vidyadheesha Theertha Swamiji of Palimaru Mutt and Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of  Pejawar Mutt, Udupi.

Industrialist and Philanthropist Dr. M. Jagannath Shenoy will preside over the programme.