| On the eastern side of the banks of the wide lake, if we stand there and have a glance at
the temple, on the right side there are Bhairava and Hanuman temples, which is in a spoilt
condition. On the left side is Vinayaka temple and backside is Hinguladevi temple and snakes
forest which is in spoilt condition. On the opposite side the tall and elegant Panchalingeshwara
Gopura-which shows the grandeur of those days. The spiritual surroundings prevailing here and
the cultural activities are imprinted in the minds of the people. But the picture which is
imprinted in our mind is immediately forgotten and is diverted somewhere else without a second
thought. The reason for this is that, now-a-days, in these mechanical years, modern people who
lead a mechanical life and especially for the youth who do not have the cultural knowledge,
interest or curiosity will be like life without roots if they lose interest or affection about our
culture. As our state's background will not be protected from the floods, even our life's aim
will be like fog on screen.
So the responsibility of common
person like us is to have knowledge of the surroundings
historical background, the way our ancestor's
were leading their lifestyle and how they helped
in the growth of our Dharmika parampara. From
there dedicated nature if we get inspired, there
is no doubt that our future will be brighter.
Like this many dedicated persons are responsible
for the growth of spiritual and cultural institutions
like Panchalingeshwara. Even though now it is
very difficult to know about these persons, sometimes
even common persons collect money, with great
difficulty, and have helped in construction of
these temples. Through Shasanas, we have come
to know that a person by name Lingashivajeeya,
earned money through begging and renovated Jatinga
Rameshwara temple, the temple's priests and cooks
were instrumental in constructing this temple
is what the Shasanas also tells us. Our ancestors
interest in the construction of the temple and
their dedication cannot be measured. If any one
of us have the same spirit as them, they would
not have repented seeing the plight of today's
Panchalingeshwara. Bommanna who belongs to Kumbara
caste had long back for the installation of god
Kumbeshwara undertook a vow not to wash his head
and not to have food unless it is complete, but
now-a-days no one will make such vows.
One happy news is that from the determination of those people, the new generation is influenced.
Protecting our state's important sculptures is the responsibility of Prakthana Shastra department.
As they did not have a glance at this, with no other solution, a trust for the restoration of this
temple has been formed. In the management side is Sri. Raghavashetty, Shantharam Shetty and
Nagesh Rao who with great enthusiasm commenced the work. This trust which has lost its
previous grace and which is financially poor, when we look at the work to be undertaken by
this trust, we can conclude that the necessity of help through donations. This temple which is
of importance in our country and which is situated in our motherland is a thing we have to be
proud about. This temple, which is a reflection of our culture, must be protected and it is our
utmost responsibility. This trust, which has undertaken to do this work, should be encouraged
financially and in other possible ways and the goal of our ancestors who has built and developed
this trust let us also be a part of this good work.
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