News Updates 2024

Suttur, October 28, 2024: The ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur, in collaboration with the Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI), New Delhi, conducted a comprehensive 25-day (210-hour) skill-based gardening training program.

The program was inaugurated by Dr. Chandregowda M.J., Chief Scientist at ATARI II, Bengaluru. The event saw participation from several distinguished guests, including Sri Manjunath Angadi, Deputy Director of the Horticulture Department, Mysuru; Sri Abhishek Gowda from Vruksha Landscaping; and Sri Murthy from Sri Manjunath Hi-Tech Nursery. Dr. Jnanesh B.N., Senior Scientist and Head of JSS KVK, presided over the program.

The training program provided both theoretical and hands-on gardening education to participants, with contributions from over 35 resource persons from various states and districts. Key topics covered included:

• Identification of decorative plants
• Landscaping and garden layout
• Garden development and maintenance
• Potting and repotting techniques
• Bonsai and water management
• Production of high-quality plants in flowers, vegetables, fruits, and other horticultural crops
• Grouting techniques, mother tree selection for coconut and arecanut
• Plant production, soilless agriculture, soil health maintenance and testing
• Natural and organic farming, seed production
• Kitchen garden development and maintenance, vermicompost production, and English gardening
• Communication skills for gardeners

Participants received comprehensive knowledge on all these subjects. Additionally, a one-week yoga camp was organized for the mental and physical well-being of the trainees, led by Sri Prakash, a Yoga Guru from Nanjangud.

At the end of the training program, the Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI) conducted an examination for the participants. Dr. Lingamurthy, retired Deputy Director of the Agriculture Department, served as the evaluator for the assessment.

In total, 25 candidates from various districts took part in the program, benefiting from the extensive training provided. Dr. Vinay G.M., Horticulture Subject Expert at JSS KVK, supervised the program, ensuring its successful completion.

Sowaka Nangudu, a student of JSS Free Residential School, Suttur, clinched first place in Shotput at the Under-14 Athletics Sports Competition, organized by the Department of School Education and Literacy at Chamundi Vihar Stadium, Mysuru. She now advances to the state-level competitions. School department heads and the Physical Education Instructor congratulated her on this remarkable achievement.

The hostel building for the Post-graduates was inaugurated by Hon’ble Justice Sri S Abdul Nazeerji, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh on 23rd October 2024 in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji at Sri Rajendra Centenary Auditorium, JSS Hospital, Mysuru.

His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, Suttur Math Seer honouring Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Subudhendra Swamiji of the Sri Raghavendraswamy Math, Mantralaya, during the latters visit to Sri Sutturkshetra.

Suttur, October 9, 2024: “Satsang (meaning the company of the good and truth) uplifts your life, while the company of negative influences can lead to destruction,” remarked His Holiness Sri Subudhendratheertha Swamiji of the Sri Raghavendraswamy Math, Mantralaya. During a program held at Srikshetra Suttur on October 9, 2024, he emphasized how the rivers, originating from one place, flow across many regions, bringing greenery and benefiting all people without discrimination. Similarly, the services provided by various religious maths across India contribute to the welfare of society, he said.

He explained that like rivers such as the Cauvery and Kapila, the Sri Suttur Math and Sri Raghavendraswamy Math, Mantralaya, are working together to improve the well-being of people and the state. “Maths are not just physical structures; they are centers of knowledge, spirituality, and sustenance. Their purpose is to uplift lives and ensure prosperity and happiness for all,” Swamiji added.

In his blessings, His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji highlighted the historical roots linking Mantralaya to Nanjangud. He praised Sri Subudhendra Swamiji for introducing programs aimed at spiritual upliftment, noting that, although the Mantralaya Math is large and influential, Pujya Swamiji remains humble and grounded in human values.

Dr. H.S. Raghavendrarao, an entrepreneur and owner of DSX Systems Ltd., Bengaluru, sponsored the prizes distributed to meritorious students. He expressed his gratitude to the Suttur Math for nurturing him, allowing him to fulfill his parents’ dreams. “Studying at Suttur has been a true blessing,” he said.

Sri Vishveswara Bhat, Editor of Vishwani Kannada newspaper, compared maths to trees, providing shade and shelter to those in need. He emphasized that the Suttur and Mantralaya maths serve society selflessly, beyond caste and religion, and praised the seers for their noble work in uplifting humanity.

Dr. H.S. Raghavendrarao awarded prizes to 56 meritorious students from the JSS Free Residential School. The program began with an invocation by the school’s students, and Prof. M. Krishnegowda, a renowned folklorist and orator, welcomed the gathering. Head Master Sri Ma. Gu. Basavanna read out the list of meritorious students, and Sri G.L. Tripurantaka served as the master of ceremonies, delivering the vote of thanks. The event was attended by JSS Institution administrative officers, staff, villagers from surrounding areas, and devotees.

The students of JSS Higher Primary School, Suttur, secured second place in the district-level Kabaddi tournament organized by the Department of School Education and Literacy at Govt. PU College, Bherya, K.R. Nagar Taluk. Five players from the team have been selected for the divisional-level tournament. Also seen in the picture are Sri G.M. Shadakshari, Sri G. Shivaswamy, Headmasters, and physical education instructors.