Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday left for the US on a private visit. He is scheduled to return to Bengaluru on July 6.
According to sources in the Chief Minister’s Office, Kumaraswamy is scheduled to lay the foundation stone Sri Kala Bhairaveshwara temple at New Jersey on June 30. The temple is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 20 crore.
Besides, the chief minister will take part in a three-day convention organised by Vokkaliga Parishat of America at New Jersey from July 4. Adichunchanagiri Mutt seer Sri Nirmalananda Swami and other prominent personalities of the Vokkaliga community are participating in the event.
Speaking to media, Kumaraswamy said it was a private visit. The seer of Adi Chunchanagiri Matt had requested him to participate in the function.