January 2020

Heads of various departments and teachers of the JSS High School, Suttur, seen with the students of the school who won prizes in various Desi games held during the Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreehswara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji’s Jatra Mahotsav.

Heads of various departments and teachers of the JSS High School, Suttur, seen with the students who won the Educational Science Exhibition, held as part of the Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji’s Jatra Mahotsav.

Heads of various departments and teachers of the JSS High School, Suttur, seen with the prize winning students of the kite and rangoli competitions held as part of the Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji’s Jatra Mahotsav.

JSS High School, Suttur, won the Alternate Trophy for the 18th time

The JSS High School won the Alternate Trophy for the 18th time at the Cultural Mela held as part of the Jatra Mahotsav in Suttur. Sri Vachananda Swamiji handed over the trophy. Sri Sa.Ra. Mahesh, MLA, K.R. Nagar, former MLA Balraj, School In-charge Headmistress C.P. Nirmala, teachers and students who received the trophy are seen in the picture

Heads of various departments and teachers of the JSS Residential School, Suttur, seen with the students who won prizes in various cultural competitions, Desi games and Educational Science Exhibition, conducted as part of the Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji’s Jatra Mahotsav.

Suttur, January 26, 2020: The JSS Educational Institution in Suttur celebrated the 71st Republic Day with great fervor in the presence of Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, who hoisted the National flag.

Addressing the students, Dr. S. Shivarudraswamy from the Gowdara Mudduveerappa Memorial Hospital in Kollegal emphasized the significance of the Indian Constitution. He highlighted that the draft copy of the constitution, prepared by the Constitution Draft Committee under the leadership of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, was approved on November 26, 1949. The Indian constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950, after several rounds of revisions and amendments. Dr. Shivarudraswamy also drew attention to the contributions of Allamaprabhu who undertook various social service initiatives through the Anubhava Mantapa in the 12th century.

The event was graced by the blessings of Sri Mahanta Swami from the Sri Gurumalleshwara Dasoha Mahasamsthana in Devanuru and Ni.Pra.Swa. Sri Channabasava Deshikendra Swami from the Salilaakhya Math in Bettadapura. Sri Vachanananda Mahaswamiji from the Veerashaiva-Lingayath Panchamasali Peetha in Harihar also attended the celebration.

Smt. B.C. Parimala Shyam, ZP member from Mysuru, presided over the program. Notable guests included Smt. Gowramma Somashekar, Vice President of ZP Mysuru; Sri N. Siddegowda, President of Mysuru District Milk Federation; Sri B.L. Patil, President of Athani Vimochana Sangha; Sri H.S. Somashekar, an industrialist from Bengaluru; Sri J.R. Patil, a social worker from Dhanwad, Maharashtra; Sri Shivakumar, the proprietor of Mahalakshmi Sweets; and Sri P. Niranjan, an industrialist from Bengaluru.

The event commenced with a soulful invocation by the school students. Sri M. Rajashekaramurthy extended a warm welcome, while Sri G. Prakash delivered a vote of thanks. Sri Andaiah Shirurumath efficiently compered the program.

Kollegal, January 28, 2020: “Give me blood, I will give you independence,” these are the words of Bengal tiger, patriot, hero, gallant, freedom fighter, soldier Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. His courage, spirit is a huge inspiration for the youth,” opined Prof. H.G. Natarajan, HoD, Department of History, JSS Women’s College, Kollegal.

He participated in a lecture programme on Lala Lajpathroy and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanthi and Concept of Independence in the Eyes of Netaji, held at the JSS Women’s College in Kollegal.

“Right from his childhood days, Netaji was greatly inspired by Swami Vivekananda and Maharshi Aravind’s literature. He would have opposed the division of the country if he was alive. It was his thought that India should be given unconditional and complete independence. In fact, he started the struggle for freedom even before Mahatma Gandhiji. It was his view that we should get independence through revolutionary struggle. He strongly believed that the non-violence concept of Mahatma Gandhiji wasn’t enough and hence he used to defend that physical struggle is required to get independence. His struggle is one of the main reasons for us to get independence,” he added.

“January 28, is the birthday of Lala Lajpathroy. He was known as the ‘Punjab Lion’. He jumped into the national movement through Arya Samaj. Inspired by Dayananda Saraswathi, he had his vision for the national movement and development of the country. While on the one hand he thought about agriculture and industrial development and on the other hand he had a different view of the national movement. Along with Balagangadhar Tilak, he created awareness among the people about Swadeshi movement and Swarajya. Inspired by Myujini Shivaji he fought for India’s independence in his way. He also established the Punjab National Bank, Lakshmi Insurance Company in India and the National College in Lahore. He was arrested for his newspaper articles in the year 1907. Later he was released after six months due to pressure and struggle by the public. He visited several countries including America and England and created vox populi about the freedom struggle. He opposed Mahatma Gandhi’s way of struggle and joined the Swarajya party. He also served as the president of the Hindu Mahasabha and AITUC. He laid down his life on November 17, 1928, due to physical assault by the British police officer,” he explained.

Prof. Umesh, Prof. Sampath, and others were present.

Voting is the voice of democracy – Sri D.S. Satish Kumar

Kollegal, January 27, 2020: Sri D.S. Satish Kumar, Lecturer at Assissi PU College in Kollegal, expressed his perspective on voting as the voice of democracy. He shared his insights during a lecture program titled “Role of Voting in the Democratic System,” organized by the Election Literacy Club and Youth Red Cross unit of JSS Women’s College in Kollegal. The lecture program was also held in commemoration of National Voters Day.

According to Sri D.S. Satish Kumar, the electoral process that takes place once every five years is the embodiment of democracy’s voice. He emphasized that voting is not only a right but also a duty of every citizen. Each vote carries the power to shape the future of the country, and it is essential for voters to exercise their franchise with care and diligence. Sri Satish Kumar urged voters to make informed decisions, keeping the welfare of the country in mind and avoiding any temptations. He emphasized that all eligible citizens, including young voters, literate individuals, and conscious voters, should actively participate in the electoral process to strengthen democracy.

In his address, Prof. Umesh, Principal of JSS Women’s College, Kollegal, emphasized the importance of voting and stated that those who abstain from voting are equivalent to enemies of the country. He expressed concern that even after 72 years of independence, there is still a need to create awareness about the significance of voting. Prof. Umesh highlighted that National Voters Day has been observed on January 25 every year since its introduction on January 25, 2011, as the country’s “Election Commission Existence Day.”

The program included an oath-taking ceremony on compulsory voting, which lecturers and students conducted. Prof. M. Basavaraju, Convener of NSS, was present on the dais.

Sri D.S. Satish Kumar delivered a lecture on the “Role of voting in Democratic setup”. Prof. Umesh, Principal, and Prof. M. Basavaraju are seen in the picture

Prof. Umesh, the Principal, delivered the presidential address. Sri D.S. Satish Kumar and Prof. M. Basavaraju are seen in the picture.

Lecturers and students taking the oath.

Kollegal, January 26, 2020: Sri K.S. Prakash, Assistant Professor of the Political Science Department, emphasized the significance of the constitution as the “mother” of the country during his speech at the 71st Republic Day program held at JSS Women’s College in Kollegal.

Sri Prakash stressed the importance of understanding the constitution, referring to it as the foundation of our democracy. He highlighted that the constitution was enforced on January 26, 1950, and since then, this day is celebrated as Republic Day. He credited Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, known as the father of the Indian Constitution, for his instrumental role in its creation. Sri Prakash emphasized the value of the Indian constitution, which is respected and admired worldwide. He noted that the constitution grants every citizen the right to live with dignity and is a source of pride for the nation.

Prof. Umesh, Principal of JSS Women’s College, Kollegal, hoisted the National flag during the event. In his address, he highlighted the essence of a republic country, where no single person holds supreme power, and the development of all citizens is the primary objective. He praised Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s constitution for ensuring independence and equality without bias, thus establishing a strong foundation for Indian culture. Prof. Umesh urged everyone to protect and uphold the principles enshrined in the constitution and to remember and respect Dr. B.R. Ambedkar for his contributions.

The program was attended by Smt. Ranganayaki, Vice Principal of JSS Nursing School, Prof. M. Basavaraju, NSS Programme Officer, Smt. Mahadevamma, Kannada lecturer, lecturers of JSS PU College, and students.

Cleaning of the venue where the Suttur jatra mahotsav was undertaken in the presence of the administrative officer and heads of various departments of the Srimath.

Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji’s Jatra Mahotsav – 2020

Winners of various competitions

Bhajan Team – Juniors category
Juniors Mahadeshwara Bhajan team – Kum. Amulya D.M., Doddahundi, Hirikaati Post, Gundlupet Taluk, Chamarajanagar District (1st place); Sri Basaveshwara Bhajan Team – Sri Kendagannappa, Mulluru, H.D. Kote Taluk, Mysuru District (2nd place), Makkala Bhajana Mandali – Kum. Somesh Basaiah Viraktamath, Mallamma Belavaadi, Bylahongala Taluk, Belagavi District (3rd Place); Trupti and Group – Kum. Trupti, C/o Vidwan K. Guruprasad, “Satyasheela”, #815, MIG, 2nd Phase, Kuvempunagar, Mysuru (4th place); Nandini Ranganath and team – Smt. Nandini P.S., Amurtha Vidyalayam, #114,7th Cross, Bogadi, Mysuru (5th place).

Urban Women’s Category
Sri Shantaveeraswamy Bhajana Tanda, Smt. B.N. Manjulamma, Sri Shantaveeraswamy Math (Behind tank), Chikkammanni Devaraj Urs Layout, Nituvalli (Saraswathinagar), Davanagere (1st place); Sri Basaveshwara Seva Samiti – Smt. Ratna Halappagowda, # 596, 4th Main Road, 9th Cross, E&F Block, Ramakrishnanagar, Mysuru (2nd place), Vaishnavi Mahila Mandali (Regd.), Smt. S.N. Poornima, #788/126, Ramanuja Road, 13th Cross, Mysuru (3rd place); Swaranjali Sangeetha Kendra – Smt. Swarna Nagaraj, # 111, MIG, 8th Cross, Mathrushri Nilaya, 1st Block, Ramakrishnanagara, Mysuru (4th place); Hamsdhwani Kalaniketana – Smt. K. Manjula,W/o Govindarao, #788, 1st Cross, Kamatageri, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru (5th place).

Kerala Women’s Category
Sri Durga Parameshwari Bhajana Tanda (Men), Koruvelu, Kasaragod, Kerala (1st place), Raja Rajeshwari Mahila Bhajana Tanda – Smt. Shylaja, Koruvelu, Kasargod, Kerala (2nd place), Hanuma Bhakta Mahila Bhajana Tanda – Smt. Premalatha, W/o Gokuldas K., “Mitil Nilaya”, Krishnanagar, Arikaddi Kumble, Kasargod, Kerala.

Women (Rural) Bhajan Teams
Sri Channabasveshwara Bhajana Mandali, Jambagi K.D. Village, Mudhol Taluk, Bagalkot District (1st place), Sharane Neelambike Mahila Bhajana Sangha (2nd place); Akkamahadevi Bhajana Mandali, Mukkam village, Beelagi Taluk, Bagalkot District (3rd place); Sri Shivanandabharati Swami Bhajana Kala Sanga, Molakalmuru Taluk, Chitradurga District (4th place); Sri Shivayogeeshwara Bhajana Mandali, Jamkhandi Taluk, Bagalkot District (5th place); Sri Ranganathaswamy Bhajana Mandali, Beluru Taluk, Hassan District (6h place); Sri Shivananda Bharatiswamy Bhajana Mandali, Nagarakere village, Mandya District (7th place); Sri Sharada Sangeetha Shaala Kala Tanda, K.R. Nagar Taluk, Mysuru District (8th place);  Mahila Bhajana Tanda, Chiikkalagundi Village, Beelagi Taluk, Bagalkot District (9th place); Vittala Panduranga Sangha, Chikka Malligewaada Village, Dharwad District (10th place).

Ekataari (Mens) Teams
Sri Shivananjappa Tatpapada Kala Sangha, Mysuru, (1st place); Sri Jenukal Siddeshwara Yuvakara Sangha, Arasikere Taluk, Hassan District (2nd place); Sri Ranganatha Bhajana Mandali, Yalligutti Village, Beelagi Taluk, Bagalkot District (3rd place); Kaalikadevi Ekataari Tanda, Mallammana Belawadi, Bylahongala Taluk, Belagavi District (4th place); Sadguru Krishnanada Bhajana Mandali, Halebeedu Village, Pandavapura Taluk, Mandya District (5th place).

Ekataari (Women’s) Teams
Sri Jnananda Kala Balaga, Hosahalli Village, Mandya District (1st place); Smt. Lakshmamma, Keregodu Village, Mandya District (2nd place); Sri Sri Sharada Mahila Swasahaya Sangha, H.D. Kote Taluk, Mysuru District (3rd place); Bhagyamma Tanda, T. Narasipur Taluk, MysuruDistrict (4th place); Sri Revannasiddeshwara Bhajana Mandali, Halebeedu Village, Pandavapura Taluk, Mandya District (5th place).

JSS Primary School Division  – Final results of the Desi games

JSS High School Division – Final Results of Desi games

List of winners – Krishi Mela 2020 – Details of the prize winning stalls

 Central and State Govt. Stalls

 Agricultural Implements Stall Division

Machinery Division

Organic Division

Suttur Srikshetra, January 21, 2020: The Education and Science Exhibition organised as part of the ongoing Paramapujya Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji’s jatra mahotsav at Suttur was inaugurated by former Chief Minister, Govt. of Karnataka and former Union Minister Sri M. Veerappa Moily, in the divine presence of Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. Sri Madhuswamy, Law and Parliamentary Affairs and Minor Irrigation Minister, Sri B.G. Puttaswamy, former Minister and Sri Vasu, former MLA were present.

Sri Madhuswamy visited the planetarium stall established by the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru, and expressed his appreciation.

Officials of the JSS Mahavidyapeetha also were present and they visited all the stalls and appreciated all the models exhibited in the stalls.

Conceptwise models

A total number of 187 different models have been exhibited with a participation of 374 students, under the guidance of 64 teachers.

The Agastya Foundation, Karnataka State Science and Technological Motivation Society, Bengaluru, Science Center of the University of Mysore, Pilikula Regional Science Centre, Mangaluru, Regional Science Centre, Dharwad and Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru have also exhibited several models like they had done last year.

The exhibition witnessed huge crowds including pontiffs of several maths, political leaders, public and students, who visited and expressed their appreciation.

Newly elected Mayor of the Mysore City Corporation Smt. Tasleema met Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji at the Srimath in Sutturu Srikshetra on January 20, 2020, Monday, and sought his blessings. MCC former corporator Sri K.V. Mallesh and Sri Rehmathulla accompanied her.