September 2024

The students of JSS High School, Suttur—Krishna, Sandeep Patil, Savitri, Samarth Anigol, and Manoj Irani—participated in the District-level Yoga competition at Scouts and Guides Bhavan in Mysuru, organized by the Department of School Education and Literacy. They have been selected to compete in the Divisional-level competition. Pictured with the students are Headmasters Sri G. Shivamallu, Sri M.G. Basavanna, and the physical education instructors.

Suttur, September 10, 2024: The Sri Veerabhadraswami Jayanti Mahotsav was held on September 10, 2024, at the Veerabhadraswami Temple located within the premises of Jagadguru Veerasimhasana Mahasamsthana Math in Suttur, as well as at the Sri Veerabhadraswami Temple (Gudda), Suttur Srikshetra.

The Srimath organized special pooja programs at both temples. The celebrations included the Prakatrotsava of Sri Veerabhadraswami along with Bhadrakali, which was conducted as part of the pooja rituals. The event was accompanied by vibrant folk arts performances, such as Veergase and Mangalavadya. Thousands of devotees actively participated in the celebrations, making it a grand and spiritually enriching occasion.

Sri D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, along with NRIs and volunteers of the JSS Spiritual Mission, seen with His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji during the Sneha-Sammilana program at JSS Spiritual Mission, Maryland, USA.

Maryland, USA, September 10, 2024: “Protecting our culture and traditions is a duty we all share,” remarked Sri D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, while addressing the Sneha-Sammilana program organized by the Kaveri Kannada Sangha at the JSS Spiritual Mission, Maryland, USA, on September 9, 2024.

Sri Shivakumar highlighted the importance of preserving cultural heritage, especially for those living abroad. “Birth is accidental and death inevitable. It is what we do between these two events that matters. We must contribute positively to society in this span,” he stated.

He lauded the efforts of the Suttur Math in establishing the JSS Spiritual Mission in the USA, which not only serves the spiritual needs of Indians but also plays a pivotal role in protecting and spreading Indian culture and traditions. “The Suttur Math is fulfilling a role that should ideally be played by the government, providing education and support to all sections of society through its institutions and hostels. It is our responsibility to join hands with His Holiness in this noble work,” added Sri Shivakumar.

His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, in his blessings, praised Sri Shivakumar for his administrative skills, perseverance, and leadership qualities. “He has faced numerous challenges in his political life but has handled them all with great efficiency and courage,” His Holiness observed, expressing his joy in being part of the event.

The program saw participation from prominent members of the community, including office-bearers of the AKKA program, Sri Ben Chikkaswamy, Sri Ravidankanakote, Sri Daya Adappa, and Sri Sudarshan, President of Kaveri Kannada Koota. Numerous NRIs and volunteers of the JSS Spiritual Mission were also in attendance. The event was marked by a warm welcome from Sri Nagashankar, an invocation by Sri Muralidhar Pai, and a vote of thanks delivered by Smt. Shubha Prabhu Kamat.

Head Master Sri G. Shivamallu, Sri M.G. Basavanna, and Physical Education instructors are pictured with the first-place winners of the Hobli-level Talent Competition, held at JSS High School, Suttur.

The idol of Lord Ganesha was installed at JSS Residential School, Suttur, on September 7, 2024, in honor of the Ganesha Festival. The event was conducted with great enthusiasm and devotion, witnessed by thousands of students who participated in the celebrations.

Dignitaries, along with the teaching and non-teaching staff, joined students in the grand Visarjana ceremony of Lord Ganesha at JSS Residential School on September 9, 2024. Over 4,000 students participated in the event, marking the conclusion of the Ganesha festival with great devotion and enthusiasm.