Bengaluru, June 12 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's visit to the renowned Kollur Mookambika Temple on Friday, June 12, has once again brought attention to the decades-old spiritual and political connection between Tamil Nadu's leadership and the revered shrine in Karnataka.

Vijay arrived at Mangaluru International Airport by a special flight on Friday afternoon and proceeded to Kollur by road amid tight security arrangements. He offered prayers at the famous Shakti Peetha and participated in special rituals conducted by temple priests.

Kollur Mookambika Temple has long been regarded as a place of faith and spiritual strength for several prominent Tamil Nadu political leaders. Former Chief Ministers MG Ramachandran (MGR), Jana...