India, Oct. 15 -- Hassan, Oct. 15 (Agencies)- Deputy Chief Minister (Dy.CM) D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) and his wife Usha visited Hasanamba Temple here yesterday and paid their obeisance by offering a special puja to the deity.

On their arrival, the District Administration offered a traditional welcome to DKS couple, with the troupes of artistes blowing Kahale (trumpet) and Nadaswara. Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, also the District in-Charge Minister, MP Shreyas Patel and Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) Chairman and MLA K.M. Shivalinge Gowda were present.

At the temple, while the DKS couple was in meditation, praying to the Goddess with folded hands, flowers lotus and rose adorning the deity, fell down. The Priests handed over the same f...