Amidst controversies over places of worship, the people of Hassan fondly remember the late Sayeed Hussain, a street magician and musician, who built a Shiva temple at Gandhi Nagar in Hosakoplu.
A native of Kolar, Sayeed Hussain learnt the basics of magic from P.C. Sorcar at a young age. Like his father Sayeed Moulasab, a snake charmer, he went from place to place exhibiting his skills. Wherever he went, he would put up a makeshift tent for his family. Whenever he took a break from touring, he found Hassan to be an ideal place to stay.
