The Mysuru Citizens’ Forum (MCF), headed by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswami, distributed grocery kits to 500 autorickshaw drivers who were affected by the lockdown. The kits were distributed by His Holiness, at Nanjangud on May 18, 2020.
Mysuru, May 13, 2020: The Mysore Citizens Forum (MCF) distributed food grain kits to the people who are in trouble due to the lockdown, including pourakarmikas, tongawallahs, members of poor families, on May 8, 2020, in the Suttur Srimath premises, at the foothills of Chamundi in Mysuru, in the divine presence of Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. Ministers in the Government of Karnataka Sri Jagadish Shettar, Sri S.T. Somashekar and Sri Byrathi Basavaraj distributed the kits symbolically.
Foodgrains kits were distributed to 2,500 households this time, which were given to a few family members symbolically. The kits have been handed over to the Mysuru City Corporation to be distributed later. The MCC will identify the genuine beneficiaries and distribute it. Each food grains kit contains 5 kilos of rice, 1 kg pulses, 1 kg sugar, 1 kg edible oil, 1 kg salt, and 1 kg tea powder.
Mysuru MP Sri Pratap Simha, MLAs Sri S.A. Ramadas, Sri G.T. Devegowda, Sri Harshawardhan, Mayor Smt. Tasneem, Deputy Mayor Sri C. Sreedhar, Commissioner Sri Gurudath Hegde, former Minister Sri A.H. Vishwanath, R. Vasudevabhat, Dr. Balasubramanya, Sri Narendra, Smt. Rashmi Koti of MCF and officials of JSS MVP were present on the occasion.
Similarly, MCF had also distributed foodgrain kits to 3,000 households on April, 7, Tuesday, during Covid-19 lockdown period. Apart from this, earlier MCF, with the support and help of citizens of Mysuru and the State Government had extended help to the victims of natural disasters like earthquake, tsunami, and floods that took place in Bujh, Gujarat, Mudaliyarkuppam in Pondicherry, North Karnataka districts, Madikeri, etc.
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Members of the Mysore Citizens Forum (MCF) distributed food grains kits to poor families including pourakarmikas, tongawallahs and others who are affected from the Covid-19 lockdown, on May 8, 2020, in the Suttur Srimath premises in Mysuru, in the divine presence of Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. Ministers in the Government of Karnataka Sri Jagadish Shettar, Sri S.T. Somashkear, Sri Byrathi Basavaraj, MP Sri Pratap Simha, MLAs Sri S.A. Ramadas, Sri G.T. Devegowda, Sri Harshawardhan, Mayor Smt. Tasneem, Deputy Mayor Sri C. Sridhar, Commissioner Sri Gurudath Hegde, R. Vasudavabhat, Dr. Balasubramanya, Sri Narendra, Smt. Rashmi Koti of MCF and Sri C.G. Betsurmath, Sri S.P. Manjunath, and others of JSS MVP.
Mysuru, May 13, 2020: In response to the challenging circumstances faced by the Chamarajendra Zoological Garden in Mysuru due to the ongoing lockdown and decreased revenue, Sri Suttur Math in association with JSS Mahavidyapeetha has extended their support by donating a generous sum of Rs. 5.00 lakh on May 8, 2020. The cheque was handed over by Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji through Minister Sri Jagadish Shettar, Sri S.T. Somashekar, and Sri Byrathi Basavaraj to Sri B.P. Ravi, Member Secretary of the Zoo Authority, and Sri Ajit M. Kulkarni, Executive Director, in the premises of Srimath in Mysuru.
This benevolent act of donation comes in recognition of the challenges faced by the Chamarajendra Zoological Garden, which has had to restrict visitor entry amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. With reduced revenue, it has become increasingly difficult for the zoo authority to ensure the welfare and care of the diverse bird and animal species housed in the zoo.
It is worth noting that Sri Suttur Math has consistently contributed Rs. 1 lakh every year on August 29, during the auspicious occasion of Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji’s Jayanthi celebrations, for the maintenance of animals in the Chamarajendra Zoological Garden.
The donation ceremony witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including Sri Pratap Simha, Mysuru MP, MLAs Sri S. A. Ramadas, Sri G.T. Devegowda, and Sri Harshawardhan. Former Ministers Sri A.H. Vishwanath and former MLA Sri M.K. Somashekar, Worshipful Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Sri C.G. Betsurmath, Sri S.P. Manjunath, Sri S.Shivakumaraswamy of JSS MVP, and various other dignitaries also graced the occasion.
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Paramapujya Jagadguru handing over a cheque of Rs. 5.00 lakh for maintenance of the animals of the Chamarajendra Zoological Garden, in Mysuru, to Sri B.P.Ravi, Member Secretary, Zoo Authority and Sri Ajit M. Kulakarni, Executive Director, through Minister Sri Jagadish Shettar, Sri S.T. Somashkear and Sri Byrathi Basavaraj. Worshipful Mayor of Mysuru City Smt. Tasneem, MP Sri Pratap Simha, MLA Sri Harshawardhan and others are seen.
Mysuru, May 11, 2020: The Sri Suttur Math celebrated the 135th Jayanthi of Mantra Maharshi Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Mahaswamiji, the 22nd pontiff of the Math, with great reverence and devotion. The event took place on May 10, 2020, at the Sri Suttur Math located at the foothills of Chamundi in Mysuru.
Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, the present pontiff of the Sri Suttur Math, graced the occasion and praised Mantra Maharshi for his immense spiritual contributions. He highlighted Mantra Maharshi’s ascetic nature, tolerance, yogic practices, and discipline. Mantra Maharshi wholeheartedly supported the works of Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji and streamlined the administration process of the Srimath. His dedication to the welfare of students seeking education and his interest in agriculture were also acknowledged.
Sri Basavalinga Deshikendra Swamiji, Gurukula Saadhaka of the Srimath, emphasized that Mantra Maharshi exemplified a compassionate heart and encouraged everyone to follow the path laid by him. Sri Ravi Rechamballi of the Srimath expressed gratitude for the valuable contributions of Mantra Maharshi, acknowledging that it was due to his efforts that the Srimath has attained great heights.
The celebrations commenced with a special puja at the shrine at Suttur Srikshetra in the early morning of May 10. The entire staff of the Srimath participated in the event, offering their respects and prayers.
