Bengaluru: Karnataka’s Muzrai Minister Ramalingareddy announced that the state government has decided to prioritize the recitation of shlokas in Kannada instead of Sanskrit during rituals in Muzrai temples. Responding to a request by BJP MLC Bharati Shetty during a question hour session in the Legislative Council, Shetty urged that, similar to Tamil shlokas in Tamil Nadu temples, Karnataka temples should adopt Kannada shlokas. She highlighted that Hiremagalur Kannan is already conducting rituals in Kannada. In response, Minister Ramalingareddy assured that instructions would be issued to practice Kannada shlokas, with priority given to Kannada in Agama training.read also: Sun-Ketu Conjunction in August 2025: A Fortunate Period for Six Zodiac Signs..!

This initiative will be gradually implemented across the state’s over 35,000 Muzrai temples. The recitation of Kannada shlokas has already begun in some temples in Chamarajanagar district, marking a pioneering effort in the state. The minister noted that government and aided Agama schools are conducting lessons and discourses in Kannada, with 90% of students writing exams in Kannada script.read also: Congress Ministers, MLAs Meet Rajanna; BJP Leaders Invite Him to Join Party

However, some critics have argued that this move undermines the traditional value of Sanskrit. The initiative aims to promote the Kannada language while making temple rituals more accessible to devotees in their native language. Alongside a plastic ban in temples starting August 15, this project is expected to create a devotee-friendly environment, the minister stated.JUNEBERRY® 100% Pure Cotton Oversized Loose Fit Half Sleeve Drop Shoulder Solid Core Round Neck Multicolor T-Shirt Combo for Women (Pack of 4) (Colors: Black, White, Swanwhite, Brown, Lilac & Maroon)