BELAGAVI: Higher Education Minister Dr C N Ashwath Narayan, who is also in charge of Ramanagara district, has urged Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to constitute a development committee to build a temple at Ramadevarabetta on the lines of Lord Ram temple at Ayodhya.
In a letter to the CM and Muzarai Minister Shashikala Jolle, he demanded that Ramadevarabetta should be developed as the Ayodhya of South India. Ashwath Narayan has said that Shri Ram temple should be built using 19 acres of space which belong to the Department of Muzrai at Ramadevarabetta.
“There is a strong belief among the people of the region that Sugreeva installed Ramadevarabetta. Considering the religious feelings of the people of the district, Ramadevarabetta should be developed as a heritage site and attractive tourist spot. This will enable to portray our culture as well as nurture tourism”, he stated.
People also believe that Lord Sri Rama spent a year here during his days of exile in the forest, along with Sita and Lakshmana. They also believe that the seven great sages did penance here. In addition, this is a prominent vulture conservation area in the country. The traditional connection between Ramadevarabetta and Ramayana dates back to the era of Tretayug, he explained in his letter. (ANI)