Suttur, January 24, 2019: Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji emphasized the significance of remembering and seeking the blessings of holymen as a means to introspect and cultivate inner growth.
He participated in a thanksgiving program organized at Suttur to honor the activists involved in the successful conduct of the 1059th Jayanthi Mahotsav of Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Swamiji in Shivamogga. Expressing his appreciation, he commended the sincerity, devotion, discipline, and interest demonstrated by the people of Shivamogga throughout the program.
Sri B. S. Yeddyurappa, former Chief Minister, Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, and patron of the Jayanthi program Committee in Shivamogga, expressed his initial concerns about the program’s reception but was pleased to witness the enthusiastic participation of thousands of people. He attributed the success of all the programs, including the exhibition, seminar, unity jatra, and other events, to the combined efforts of the organizers and the divine blessings of Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji.
Leaders such as Sri Basava Marulasidda Swamiji of the Basava Kendra, Shivamogga, and Dr. Sri Mahanta Swamiji of Jade Sri Samsthana Math praised the organizing committee for their successful execution of the Jayanthi Mahotsav. Sri S. Rudregowda, Committee President and MLC, appreciated the organizers for instilling a sense of religious and cultural belonging among the youth.
Nagashri Pratap, former Chamarajanagara ZP President, expressed her happiness for the active participation of women in various programs held as part of the Jayanthi Mahotsav.
During the event, tributes were paid to Sri Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji of Siddaganga Math, Tumakuru, who recently passed away.
The event was attended by Sri Pratap Simha, MP, Sri L. Nagendra, Sri C.S. Niranjan Kumar, Sri Ravikumar, former Ministers Sri M. Shivanna, former MLAs Sri Bharathi Shankar, Sri C. Ramesh, Sri Mahadevaiah, Sri Thontadarya, Sri K. Shivaram, and others.
The program began with an invocation by school students, followed by an introductory talk by Prof. D.S. Sadashivamurthy. Sri G. L. Tripurantaka extended a warm welcome, and Sri B. Niranjanmurthy delivered the vote of thanks. The event was hosted by Dr. Rechanna.