Mysuru, May 13, 2020: In response to the challenging circumstances faced by the Chamarajendra Zoological Garden in Mysuru due to the ongoing lockdown and decreased revenue, Sri Suttur Math in association with JSS Mahavidyapeetha has extended their support by donating a generous sum of Rs. 5.00 lakh on May 8, 2020. The cheque was handed over by Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji through Minister Sri Jagadish Shettar, Sri S.T. Somashekar, and Sri Byrathi Basavaraj to Sri B.P. Ravi, Member Secretary of the Zoo Authority, and Sri Ajit M. Kulkarni, Executive Director, in the premises of Srimath in Mysuru.
This benevolent act of donation comes in recognition of the challenges faced by the Chamarajendra Zoological Garden, which has had to restrict visitor entry amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. With reduced revenue, it has become increasingly difficult for the zoo authority to ensure the welfare and care of the diverse bird and animal species housed in the zoo.
It is worth noting that Sri Suttur Math has consistently contributed Rs. 1 lakh every year on August 29, during the auspicious occasion of Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji’s Jayanthi celebrations, for the maintenance of animals in the Chamarajendra Zoological Garden.
The donation ceremony witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including Sri Pratap Simha, Mysuru MP, MLAs Sri S. A. Ramadas, Sri G.T. Devegowda, and Sri Harshawardhan. Former Ministers Sri A.H. Vishwanath and former MLA Sri M.K. Somashekar, Worshipful Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Sri C.G. Betsurmath, Sri S.P. Manjunath, Sri S.Shivakumaraswamy of JSS MVP, and various other dignitaries also graced the occasion.
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Paramapujya Jagadguru handing over a cheque of Rs. 5.00 lakh for maintenance of the animals of the Chamarajendra Zoological Garden, in Mysuru, to Sri B.P.Ravi, Member Secretary, Zoo Authority and Sri Ajit M. Kulakarni, Executive Director, through Minister Sri Jagadish Shettar, Sri S.T. Somashkear and Sri Byrathi Basavaraj. Worshipful Mayor of Mysuru City Smt. Tasneem, MP Sri Pratap Simha, MLA Sri Harshawardhan and others are seen.