Among a few pilgrim places of interest, the famous Siddaganga mutt finds a special place in one’s heart. Established by Sri Gosala Siddeshwara swamiji in 15th century, the mutt is nurturing continuously dedicated shivayogi shivapurushas. Siddaganga mutt is presently headed by centenararian Sri Sri Shivakumara Swamiji. The mutt is at a serene location in Tumkur district of Karnataka.
Siddaganga Mutt educational society was established in 1962. Since then, across Karnataka, the mutt has established various educational institutions and is pioneering the drive in making the state & country becoming developed in field of education. It is providing basic education to around 8000 students with free food along with shelter at its mutt in Tumkur. Also it runs a blind school providing free education along with food and shelter to over 100 blind children. Thus the mutt has shown the way of being philanthropic and has become a model for others to follow.
As the mutt is rendering itself in a selfless novel idea of helping the people, it has been attracting huge number of devotees from all section of society. Every day huge number of devotees visit the mutt seeking the divine blessing from Swamiji and offer their kind help for the development of mutt.
The mutt also organizes farmer’s mela once in a year, thus helping the farmer to showcase their grown produce. The farmer’s also have a chance of discussing their field problems with the scientists and experts during this mela and also learn new techniques in improving their cultivation practices and maximizing their yields.
The Siddaganga mutt has stood up in providing service to varied people of different walks of life. This in itself has become a learning tool in one’s way of life.
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