Udupi, Nov. 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid homage to Kanakadasa, the 14th-15th century saint-philosopher, at the historic Kanaka Mantap here.
Kanakadasa, remembered for the legendary episode of Lord Krishna's idol turning westward, was honoured with floral tributes by the Prime Minister, who stood as a witness to centuries of faith and cultural continuity.
The day unfolded with Modi participating in the "Laksha Geeta Pathana", a mass recital drawing over one lakh devotees in chanting the timeless verses of the Bhagavad Gita.
Accompanied by Paryaya Puthige Math seer Sugunendra Thirtha Swamiji, Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot, and other dignitaries, the Prime Minister joined the throng, reading aloud the sacred hym...