On 6th December 2014, by late evening, the Jagadguru Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamiji reached Idagunji and was received with traditional Poornakumbham from the authorities of Sri Balaganapati temple and had Darshan of Lord Sri Balaganapati. After the Dhuli Puja the temple authorities offered Abhinandana Patra and the Jagadguru blessed one and all with an Anugraha Bhashanam highlighting the greatness of Sri Mahaganapati as the remover of obstacles.

On the morning of 7th December 2014, the Jagadguru performed an elaborate Puja to Sri Balaganapati at Srikshetra Idagunji Ganapati temple. The Jagadguru blessed the activity of constructing a Ratha to the Lord and blessed the temple authorities with Mantrakshata. The Mathadhipati of Haladipura Krishnashrama Math, Sri Vamanashrama Swamiji also participated.

The Jagadguru also visited Nilagodu (निलगोडु) Sri Yakshi Chaudeshwari Devi temple, graced the Ganapati Homa Poornahuti and blessed Sri Mahadeva Ambiga for his devotion to Goddess and Guru.