SHRAVANABELAGOLA: Salumarada Thimmakka, the legendary tree planter, took part in Mahamastakabhisheka on Saturday. She visited the shrine in a doli and watched the rituals. “I am happy to be a part of such a large celebration. It was great taking darshan of Lord Bahubali,” she said.
Thimmakka’s adopted son Vanasiri Umesh accompanied her. Meanwhile, Home Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to arrive in Shravanabelagola on Sunday to take part in religious programmes.