Melukote, Nov. 10 -- Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan left a deep impression during his visit to Melukote, a visit distinguished by humility, warmth and heartfelt gestures.

Recalling his earlier visit to the temple town as Governor of Tamil Nadu, he fondly remembered inaugurating a Tulasi garden near the temple tank (Kalyani).

In a touching moment, he accepted a memento from local representative Santhanaraman on behalf of Yatirajadasar Gurupeetha, promised to return to Melukote and asked the priests to nurture Tulasi garden with care.

Displaying his affection for children, the Vice-President noticed students of the Gurupeetha Gurukula standing outside the barricades and directed his security to allow them inside. He later posed for ph...