Shivakumara Swamiji:inspirational human

Shivakumara Swamiji

Dr. Sree Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamiji
Born	April 1, 1907 (age 106) Veerapura, Magadi Taluk Karnataka
Occupation	Founder of the Sree Siddaganga Education Society

Dr. Sree Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamiji (born April 1, 1907) is the present head of Sree Siddaganga Mutt in Tumkur District, South India and founder of the Sree Siddaganga Education Society.^[1] He was initiated into viraktashram order in 1930. Swamiji was born in Veerapura near Magadi Taluk. He studied English in college and is proficient in Kannada and Sanskrit. He has established educational institutions which offer a courses in traditional learning of Sanskrit as well as modern science and technology. He is widely respected for his philanthropic work by all communities.^[2] In recognition of his humanitarian work, Sree Swamiji was conferred with an honorary degree of Doctor of Literature by Karnatak University in 1965. He continues his humanitarian work even at the age of 106.

Sree Swamiji (right) along with Dr. Abdul Kalam (left)

Swamiji's Guru Kula houses more than 8500 children of age group 5 to 16 years and is open to children from all religions, castes, and creeds, who are provided free food, education, and shelter. Under the pontiff's guidance, annual agricultural fair is held for the benefit of the local population. Karnataka state government has announced^[2] to institute Shivakumara Swamiji Prashasti from the year 2007, the centennial year of Swamiji. Dr. A.P.J Kalam, the former President of India visited him at Tumkur and praised the initiatives of Swamiji in education and humanitarian work.He is also working hard on taking care of thousands of poor students, their fees and daily accommodation along with 3 full meals a day .^{[citation needed]}

Awards

On his centenary in 2007, the Government of Karnataka awarded Swamiji the prestigious Karnataka Ratna award, the highest civilian award of the state.

About Mutt

Sree Siddaganga Mutt was established during 15th century A.D. According to history the mutt was established by 'Sri Gosala Siddeshwara Swamiji', Who belongs to 'Shunya Simhasana'. A Spiritual Academy at fame during the days of social reformer Basaveshwara. Readmore»

Swamiji's

Sree Sree Atavi Swamiji

Sree Sree Uddana Swamiji

Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamiji

Sree Sree Siddalinga Swamiji

About Swamiji's

As history says the founder of Math was Sree Gosala Siddeshwara Swamiji during about 15th century AD.

Swamiji's of 18th century and after are:

• Sree Nanjunda Swamiji (1784-1820)
• Sree Rudra Swamiji(1820-1853)
• Sree Siddalinga Swamiji (1853-1901)
• Sree Uddana Swamiji(1901-1924)
• Sree Marularadhya Swamiji (1924-1930)

During 1853-1901

Sree Atavi Swamiji who came from North Karnataka to Math and delivered his service to Sree Math.

Sree Uddana Swamiji started Sanskrit Patashala at Math in 1917 with an intake of about 40 students belonging to all Communities. By this Math started imparting knowledge to the students in addition to boarding
Sree Sree Shivakumar Swamiji: Dr. Sree Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamiji Born on April 01, 1907 is the present head of Sree Siddaganga Mutt in Tumkur District, South India and founder of the Sree Siddaganga Education Society. He was initiated into viraktashram order in 1930. Swamiji was born in Veerapura near Magadi Taluk. He studied English in college and is proficient in Kannada and Sanskrit. He has established educational institutions which offer a courses in traditional learning of Sanskrit as well as modern science and technology. He is widely respected for his philanthropic work by all communities Readmore»
Sree Siddalinga Swamiji Sree Siddalinga Swamiji is the Juniour Swamiji of Math from date 30th March 1988.

Important Places in Mutt

• Temple of Sree Siddalingeshwara & Sree Siddagangamma
• Old Mutt
• Sree Uddana Swamiji Gaddige
• Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamiji Gaddige
• Sree Sree's Shivayoga Mandira
• Guest House which was built by Kempahonnaiah
• Sree Uddana Swamiji Gaddige
• Dining Hall & Hostel Block
• Goshala
• Mass prayer at the Mutt
• Sree Sree's office at the Mutt
• Room of Darshan
• Kalyani

Educational Trust

Sanskrit College: It is established by Uddana Swamiji in 1917 which is extended and developed by Sree Shivakumara Swamiji. Now about 3000 students belonging to all communities are studying in this college. Thousands of graduates from this college are serving the cause of Sanskrit learning all over the country at various levels.

Institute of Technology: Realising the importance of Technology for the development of the country, Sree Shivakumara Swamiji started Siddaganga Institute of Technology in 1963. The institute spread over an area of 65 acres has now grown to a full fledged campus having 3000 students from all parts of India & Abroad.

Schools and colleges: Sree Swamiji has established more than a hundred educational institutions ranging from pre-primary to post graduate studies. This includes primary schools, school for the blind, higher secondary school, colleges of arts, science and commerce, and college of pharmacy. About 30000 students are deriving benefits from these institutions every year.

Educational Institutions

Siddaganga Engineering Collage	Siddaganga Institute of Business Management college
Siddaganga Polytechnic	Siddaganga College of Pharmacy
Siddaganga school of Nursing	Siddaganga I.T.I College
Siddaganga B.Ed College	Siddaganga T.C.H College
Siddaganga Pre University College	Siddaganga First Grade College
Siddaganga Co-First Grade College	Siddaganga High Schools
Siddaganga Sanskrit College	Siddaganga Sanskrit Schools
Siddaganga Primary Schools	Siddaganga Kannada Pandith Training Institute
Blind school	Siddaganga Primary & Pre Primary schools