Kodagu villagers’ opposition forces spiritual guru Sri M to withdraw proposed meditation retreat (opens original article in a new tab)

Kodagu villagers opposed Sri M's meditation retreat project near Malma Hills, leading to his withdrawal of plans due to community concerns over ecological and religious significance.

• Residents of Kodagu district opposed Sri M's meditation retreat project near Malma Hills
• Villagers passed resolutions against commercialisation of ecologically sensitive area
• Sri M withdrew plans after community opposition and cited sacred significance of the site
• Sri M stated ponds on the land were for groundwater conservation, not commercial use