Bengaluru, April 15 -- In the mist-draped hills of Adichunchanagiri, where chants often rise above the rustle of dense greenery, a new spiritual landmark was unveiled on Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira at the historic mutt complex.

The shrine, dedicated to late seer Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji, stands as both a memorial and a continuation of a legacy deeply intertwined with education, healthcare, and social service initiatives carried forward by the Adichunchanagiri Mutt over decades. For many devotees, it is not just a structure of stone and ritual, but a reaffirmation of a philosophy that has shaped lives far beyond the confines of the institution.

The inauguration unfolded aga...