KSS Sanskrit School, Vani Vilas Road, Mysuru
About KSS Sanskrit Patashala (Kyathanahalli Sahukar Sidddalingaiah Sanskrit Patashala)
Sanskrit is an ancient language having its roots in India. Sanskrit is the medium of science and the root of origin formany languages. In order to protect and encourage this sacred and rich language, Sri Suttur Math has opened many Sanskrit schools to impart the knowledge of Sanskrit to thousands of students. In the begining of 20th century, there were no Sanskrit schools in Mysuru to educate the pontiffs. Realizing the need for a heritage institution , His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Mantra Maharshi, the then pontiff of Suttur math opened the Kyathanahalli Sahukar Sidddalingaiah Sanskrit Patashala(KSS Sanskrit Pathashala) for the benefit of pontiffs and other interested students in Mysuru. In the year 1933, Kyathanahalli Sahukar Sri Siddalingaiah bought a building in Vanivilas Road, Mysore, to accommodate the School. Later, he formed a trust under the chairmanship of Suttur Math’s Jagadguru and handed it over to the Math. Thus, the dream of Senior Jagadguru His Holiness Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamy (Manthra Maharshigalu) was brought to fruition.
With a view to appreciate the efforts of Sahukar Sri Siddalingaiah, who donated the building, the Sanskrit school was named after him. It was inaugurated in the year 1937 by the then Diwan, Sir Mirza Ismail. A hostel was also started for the students.
Veda, Aagama, Astrology, Prathama, Kavya and Literature (Sahitya) classes are conducted at the K.S.S. Sanskrit School. Popular and great scholars of yesteryears such as Sri Vishnu Murthy Bhatt and Sri Krishnacharya had taught Sanskrit in this school. Many students who have studied here have occupied vital positions in society and have been rendering a yoeman service. A few among them include: Sri H. Gangadhar, a famous lawyer of Mysore, Sri Nagannachar of J.S.S Mahavidyapeetha, Sri S. Nanjundaiah, retired Kannada Professor, Dr. Lingaraju, Mysuru and many more.
Sahukar Siddalingaiah of Kyathanahlli built the “Veerashaiva Sanskrit Student’s Hostel” in 1859 on Vanivilas road, Mysore. It was inaugurated by the then Minister Amin – Ul – Mulk Sir Mirza M. Ismail K.T.K.C.I.E.O.B on 29-10-1937 on the auspicious day of Ishwara Samvatsara Ashwa Yaja Krishna 10th Friday.
Courses offered at KSS sanskrit Patashala
There are eleven sections in the school:
- Prathma I, II, III,
- Kavya I, II,
- Sahitya I, II,
- Veerashiwagama Pravara I, II, III.
Poetry, prose, drama, features of drama, logic, grammar, veda, practice of Shivalingachare, stothra manjari, etc., are taught here. Besides, recitation of Bhagvadgeetha and simple Sanskrit shlokas are also being taught.
The school has a student strength of around 225. The School is progressing academically with good results.
- Head Master – 01
- Sahitya Teachers -2
- Prathama & Kavya Teachers – 03
Subjects taught:
- Padya
- Gadya
- Amarakosha, Subhashitha& Prahelika
- Champoo
- Anuvada, Patralekhana
- Nataka – Nataka Lakshana
- Alankara Shashtram, Chandas Shashtram
- Vyakarna
- Tharka Sangraha
General Sanskrit
- Sarala Samskruta
- Bhagavadgeeta
- Veda
Academics & Admission
Course offered:
- Prathama I, II, III
- Kavya I, II,
- Sahithya I, II
Duration: 7 years
Admission is open to students of all castes and religions.
Medium of Instruction: Kannada and Sanskrit Medium
Eligibility: 6th Pass for PrathamaI, 8th or Prathama III Pass for Kavya I, SSLC or Kavya II Pass for Sahitya I
- Office Room
- Class Room
- Library
- Building: Patashala has its own building
Competitions
Inter-school competitions in Subhashita and Amarakosha are conducted every year, and on the occasion of the birthday celebrations of His Holiness Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji. All national festivals and important days are also observed. The following competitions are held annually:
- Essay competitions
- Sanskrit Reading competition
- Sanskrit writing Competition
- Sanskrit songs competition
- Sanskrit day celebration.
Culture Programmes: Students are encouraged to participate in the following disciplines.
- Dance
- Sanskrit Songs Singing
- Sanskrit Drama
- Yogasana
Sanskrit Exhibition: School conducts inter-school sanskrit exhibition every year.
National Festival Celebrated:
- January 26th – Republic Day
- August 15th– Independence Day
- September 5th _ Teacher’s Day
- October 2nd– Gandhi Jayanthi
- November 14th– Children’s Day and other important festivals
Sanskrit day/Samskruthothsava: Every Year in the month of August Sanskrit day is celebrated and seven days of Sanskrit workshop will be held. It is called “sanskrit saptah”
| Name | Designation | Qualification | Subject |
| Dr. Sunanda Gurappa Bhoopali | Head Master | 1. M.A in Sanskrit 2. B.ed in Sanskrit 3. Adwaitha vedantha Vidwath Uttama 4. Shakthi Vishishtedwaith uttama 5. Alankara Vidwath Madhyama 6. Ph.D. |
Tarka, Vyakaranam, Alankara Shashtra, Amarakosha |
| Vidushi Komala.S.L | Asst.Teachers | 1. M.A in Sanskrit 2. Shakthi Vishishtadwaith uttama 3. Alankara Vidwath Uttama 4. VeerashivagamaPraveena 5. Vedamoola 6. ainagama Praveena |
Gadya-Padya Subhashitha, Nataka Champoo, Vyakaranam |
| Dr. Shrikrishna Ganapathi Bhat | Asst.Teachers | 1. S.S.L.C 2. Pooravamemansha Vidwat Uttam 3. K-SET 4. Ph.D |
Vyakarna, amarakoha, Nataka, Subhashita, Gadya |
| Vidvan Mahesh.P | Asst.Teachers | 1. M.A.Economics 2. Alankara Vidwat uttma 3. Veerashivagana Provera 4. Shakthi Vishistadwaith Madhyama |
Padya-Gadya Amarakosha Subhashitha, Champoo |
| Vidvan K.S.Purushothama | Asst.Teachers | 1. M.A., B.ed 2. Alankara Vidwat Uttama |
Gadya-Padya Subhashitha Vyakaranam, Bhashantara |
| Vidvan Somesha | Asst.Teachers | 1. Alankara Vidwat Uttama 2. Shakthi Vishishtadwaita Madyama 3. Veerashivagama Praveena |
Amarakosha Subhashitha Bhashanthara |
| Priyakumari D N | Asst.Teachers | 1. SSLC, Shaktivishishta advaita vedantha vidvat madhyama | Gadya-Padya, Amarakosha, Subhashita |
KSS Sanskrit Patashala
V.V. Road Mysuru
Phone: 9880601226
