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Dharmasthala: CM HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday launched the ‘Jana Kalyana’ programmes undertaken by Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala to mark the mahamastakabhisheka. “I was the CM when mahamastakabhisheka was held here last,” he said.Union minister D V Sadananda Gowda who released a commemorative souvenir said the various Janakalyana programmes launched by the Kshetra will help society. The highlight of the programme was the ‘Kere Sanjeevini’ programme which aims to rejuvenate water bodies across Karnataka through the Kshetra and jointly with the state government.Hailing the role that Heggade has played in leading the programmes launched by him, Kumaraswamy said any socially oriented programme that Heggade undertakes is a success. Jainism influenced both Vedic traditions and Hinduism and the Kshetra is a confluence of all three traditions, he said adding Heggade who presides over this religious confluence is worthy of the Bharat Ratna. Kere Sanjeevini in particular will result in ‘Haseeru Karnataka’ or a green Karnataka by rejuvenating the parched water bodies and also result in recharging of the underground water table, which, in turn, will help the farmers and others.Sri Vishvesha Thirtha, seer of Pejavar Adhokshaja Math said mahamastakabhisheka in the land of Lord Manjunatha (Tyaga Murthy) and Lord Bahubali (Vairaghya Murthy) is an event that inspired confidence in society..