New Delhi: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will visit Karnataka on Sunday, marking his maiden visit to the state after assuming office in September, an official said.

During the visit to the southern state, the Vice President will participate in the Commemoration of Parampujya Acharya Shri 108 Shanti Sagar Maharaj Ji, paying homage to the revered Jain monk and spiritual leader at Shravanabelagola, Hassan.

This event marks the centenary year of the first visit of Charitra Chakravarti Acharya Shri 108 Shanti Sagar Maharaj to Shravanabelagola in 1925, said the official in a statement.

During the commemoration, he will also participate in the ‘Installation Ceremony’ of Acharya Shri Shanti Sagar Maharaj’s Idol and the ‘Naming Ceremony’ of the Fourth Hill.

Later in the day, Vice-Presiden

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