Not everytime a great person takes birth on this earth but when they do, they come here with a purpose. India and Karnataka have been blessed to see so many seers, sages, yogis, and Siddha Purushas. One such person who was worshipped like God was Dr. Shivakumar Swamiji. Today, it is a sad day for the nation as Swamiji passes away leaving behind undisputed humanitarian values.
Shivakumar Swamiji was 111 Years Old
Dr. Sri Sri Sri Shivakumar Swamiji is no more. The seer of Siddaganga Mutt passed away after a prolonged illness on Monday (21.1.2019). Born on April 1, 1907, to a simple farmer family in Magadi Taluk, Ramanagara District, he got initiated into the fold in 1930. It was in 1941, that he was appointed the present Head of Siddaganga Mutt, by Shri Uddana Swamiji.
Chief Minister Confirms
Chief minister H D Kumar Swamy said, “Swamiji passed away at 11:44 AM today. He will be cremated tomorrow at 4:30 PM.” The minister has requested the devotees and followers to pay their last respect with peace.
10 Things You Should Know about Shri Siddaganga Swamiji (Nadedaduva Devaru)
May his Soul Rest in Peace.
An End of an Era: Pontiff of #SiddagangaMutt Shri #ShivakumaraSwamiji 111 years passed away at 11.44 am
Has established more than 120 institutions for free education. Championed Vidya & Anna Danam.
Siddaganga Shree No More! #SiddagangaMutt #SiddaganagaSree #SiddagangaSri pic.twitter.com/eVN6p7JQrG
— Ankita Mishra #StayHomeSaveLives (@Ankita_Mishra91) January 21, 2019
111-year-old #ShivakumaraSwamiji of #SiddagangaMutt mutt said to be critical. Let's keep him in our prayers. Known as the walking god, his contribution to the society is immense. Has established more than 120 institutions for free education. Championed Vidya & Anna Danam pic.twitter.com/8ySI2NCc3M
— M Lakshminarayana IAS (@MLNARAYANAIAS) January 21, 2019
#ShivakumaraSwamiji, the head pontiff of five-centuries-old Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru passed away at 11.54 am on Monday, four sources confirmed to @DeccanHerald
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— Darshan Devaiah B P (@DarshanDevaiahB) January 21, 2019
After an exceptionally long life of service and spiritual leadership, the #ShivakumaraSwamiji of #Siddaganga mutt has passed away in #Tumkur.https://t.co/yFn926fIPb
— Raghu Karnad (@rkarnad) January 21, 2019
Shri Shri #ShivakumaraSwamiji's yeoman service to the society has been exemplary — he enabled children across the boundaries of caste, creed & religion with free food, shelter & education.
He was the guiding light to many & lived what he taught.
May he rest in peace. (2/2)— Dr. G Parameshwara (@DrParameshwara) January 21, 2019
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