Officials yet to take a call on shifting Dr Shivakumara Swamiji to mutt

Tumakuru: Though Sri Shivakumara Swamiji’s health is showing little signs of improvement, the authorities of Siddaganga Mutt and doctors at Siddaganga Hospital and Research Centre are in a dilemma whether to continue the seer’s treatment at the hospital or shift him to the mutt. 

The authorities and top brass of the district administration held deliberations at the mutt in this regard on Tuesday, January, 15 where Junior mutt seer Siddalinga Swami informed that the seer always wants to be in the mutt. But the decision to shift the seer is yet to be taken, he clarified. 

It is gathered that Dr Shivappa, one of the ardent devotees,  had advised to shift the seer to the mutt. Meanwhile, former minister V Somanna,  envoy of former CM BS Yeddyurappa, visited the hospital and enquired about the seer’s health.

The seer has been facing difficulty in breathing due to a lung problem.