Bengaluru, Sept. 30, 2020: The 105th Jayanthi Mahotsav of the esteemed Paramapujya Jagadguru Dr. Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji was commemorated at the JSS PU College auditorium in Jayanagar, Bengaluru, on September 30, 2020. The event took place in a digital format, adhering to the necessary precautions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Dignitaries and participants attending the program in person maintained social distancing throughout the occasion.
The ceremony began with the plantation of a sapling within the institution premises and the unveiling of the ‘Sri Rajendra Sookthi Sudha’ information board. Smt. R. Jayakumari, Education Coordinator, along with heads of various departments from JSS Educational Institution, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, paid floral tributes to the portrait of Paramapujya Jagadguru Dr. Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji. Smt. Arathi R.V., Kannada lecturer, presented an invocation, and Smt. P. Nagamma, Assistant Teacher, extended a warm welcome to all attendees.
In her tribute to Paramapujya Swamiji, Smt. R. Jayakumari, Education Coordinator of JSS Educational Institution, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, expressed profound admiration for Swamiji’s immense contributions to society. She highlighted that Swamiji had joined Suttur Srimath at the tender age of 5 and took on the responsibilities of the Srimath when he was just 12 years old. She provided a brief overview of his life’s journey, including the establishment of free hostels and his selfless service to society.
“Noticing the growing number of students, Pujya Swamiji established educational institutions in various locations. He acquired a place called Anekaruhatti from Sri Jayachamarjendra Wadiyar, the prince of Mysuru. Despite facing financial constraints, he mobilized resources through his unwavering determination and dedication to serving society. The JSS Educational Institution has achieved its present stature due to his relentless commitment to providing quality education to all. Many eminent personalities of the state, such as Rashtrakavi G.S. Shivarudrappa, renowned economist Dr. D.M. Nanjudappa, and others, were also students of the JSS educational institution. Individuals like him are rare to find, and we should strive to follow in his footsteps and cultivate good habits,” she added.
As part of the program, an online essay competition on the topic “Role of Religious Institutions in our Educational System” and a quiz program were organized for first and second-year PU students. E-certificates were awarded to the winners.
Prizes were also presented to meritorious students during the event. Sri C. Shivarudraswami, Assistant Teacher at JSS High School, delivered the vote of thanks, and Sri Raghavendra T.R. served as the program’s compare.
