Pranab Mukherjee visited Mysuru twice, in 2013 and 2015, as President. In 2013, he was in Mysuru on September 23, to inaugurate the new building of JSS Hospital of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Suttur Mutt.
The 1,800-bed teaching hospital of JSS Mahavidyapeetha was built at a cost of Rs 450 crore.
Seer Shivaratri Deshikendra Swami recalled the association of Pranab Mukherjee with the mutt and its institutions.
In 2015, Pranab Mukherjee was in the city, on July 28, to inaugurate the centenary celebrations of the University of Mysore.
He released the book ‘An Era of Enlightenment of Mysuru University’ on the occasion.
He also visited Chamundeshwari Temple, atop the Chamundi Hill during the visit.