Bengaluru, Nov. 5 -- Syed Ullah Sakhaf, a Muslim businessman from Channapatna in Bengaluru South district, has personally funded the reconstruction of a Hindu temple, setting an example of communal harmony.

When the centuries-old Sri Basaveshwara Swamy temple in Channapatna began to crumble, the businessman decided otherwise. He spent more than Rs 3 crore to rebuild the temple. It was recently inaugurated on Kannada Rajyotsava Day, attracting a large number of devotees.

He was honoured by Hindu leaders, crowned with a silver crown, showered with flowers and chanted.

The land for the temple was donated by local residents Kempamma and Motegowda.

Sakhaf, who heads the SK Group, is known for his philanthropic work. In the past, he also fu...