MYSURU – 14 Nov, 2026 My Greetings to everyone!
Governor of Karnataka, Sudha Yadav Ji, Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar Ji, my Cabinet colleague, Nirmala Sitharaman Ji, Minister in the State Government, Basavaraj Rayareddy Ji, my colleague in Parliament, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar Ji, all the scientists, researchers, teachers, other distinguished dignitaries, and my dear brothers and sisters of Mysuru.
First of all, I respectfully bow to Tai Chamundeshwari. I am very happy to be here in Mysuru once again. Just a few months ago, I had come among you for the inauguration of the Viveka Smaraka. And today, we have gathered here to dedicate the COSMOS Planetarium to the nation. Both these occasions convey a profound message about India's values and our culture. Viveka Smaraka inspires us to look within ourselves and seek spiritual knowledge. At COSMOS, on the other hand, our eyes are lifted towards the sky. We are inspired to explore this vast universe and understand its mysteries. This is an example of how the traditions of spirituality and science in India have always progressed side by side.
Friends,
Our ancestors used to study the sky very closely. They understood the movements of stars and planets, prepared calendars and calculated the timings of solar and lunar eclipses. India was home to many great astronomers such as Aryabhata, Varahamihira, Bhaskaracharya and Nilakantha Somayaji. The advanced instruments and technologies that are available today did not exist at that time. Despite this, they made great discoveries and carried out even the most difficult calculations.