Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Gavisiddeshwara Matha (also called Gavimath) of Koppal is one of the oldest monasteries in North Karnataka. Gavimath is at least 800 years old and one of the well-known Lingayath Matha. Gavimath is involved in uplifting society through various activities like running educational institutions, providing food to the needy, and imparting spiritual knowledge.
Gavimath, situated on a hillock, has different levels within its premises- right from the summit to the gateway at ground level. The Samadhis are the highest level. ಕೊಪ್ಪಳ ಗವಿಮಠಕ್ಕೆ ಭೇಟಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಅಸ್ಸಾಂ ಸಿಎಂ
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Vijayavani (ವಿಜಯವಾಣಿ)