November 2021

Suttur, November 20, 2021: The sacred grounds of Suttur Srikshetra came alive on Friday evening as devotees gathered to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Shivadeepotsava. The event, held in honor of Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji and the revered deities Sri Someshwara, Sri Mahadeshwara, Sri Veerabhadreshwara, and Sri Narayanaswamy, witnessed an array of special puja programs. The divine presence of Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji elevated the sanctity of the event.

The evening commenced with Mahamangalarathi and Praakarotsava, sacred rituals that involved the offering of illuminating lights and circumambulation around the holy shrines. The melodious voices of the teachers from the renowned Suttur Music School filled the air as they presented a captivating recital of Vachanas (spiritual verses) and devotional songs, creating a captivating spiritual ambience.

A significant highlight of the Shivadeepotsava program was the initiation ceremony of Shivadeeksha-Lingadeeksha. Over 25 children were bestowed with the sacred lingam, symbolizing their deep spiritual connection with Lord Shiva. This initiation marked an important milestone in their spiritual journey.

The entire temple complex and shrine were adorned with vibrant illuminations, casting a radiant glow over the celebrations. Esteemed seers from various mathas, including Hosmatha, Kuderu, Huliyurudurga, Dandikere, Alamatti, Chunchahalli, Naviluru, Shirmallimatha, and Haraguru Charamurthy, graced the event with their presence. The gathering also included notable personalities such as Sri R. Chetan, the Superintendent of Police of Mysuru District, Sri Shankarshetty, the Convener of the AKKA conference in America, as well as industrialists and devotees from the surrounding villages.

The Shivadeepotsava program at Suttur Srikshetra not only brought together devotees from far and wide but also served as a platform for spiritual enrichment and cultural exchange. This grand celebration showcased the fervor and devotion of the community, reinforcing the bond between the divine and the devotees.

Special lighting arrangements were made to the shrine of Adijagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji, at the Suttur Srikshetra on Friday night as part of the Shivadeepotsava program.

Twenty couples tied the knot at the 100^th monthly mass marriage program held at the Suttur Srimath. Convener of the Mass Marriage program, Heads of various Departments of the JSS Educational Institutions, Suttur, and others were present.

Mysuru, October 6, 2021: Sri Somanath Rao, Senior Divisional Manager at the New India Assurance Company Limited, Divisional Office – 2, Mysuru, emphasized the importance of youth taking the lead in reducing corruption within society. He shared his views during the Vigilance Awareness Week – 2021 event, themed “Independent India @75: Self Reliance with Integrity,” organized by JSS College of Arts, Commerce & Science in association with The New India Assurance Company Limited on November 11, 2021.

In his address as the chief guest, Sri Somanath Rao highlighted the need to eradicate corruption and emphasized the role of students in understanding social responsibility and combating corruption. He stressed the importance of every citizen being aware of the prevalence of corruption and called for a united effort by the educated individuals to eliminate corruption from society. Sri Somanath Rao encouraged raising voices against corruption and taking a stand against this widespread issue.

Presiding over the event, Prof. B.V. Sambashivaiah, Chief Executive of JSS College, expressed concern about the increasing levels of corruption in various forms within society. He highlighted that corruption manifests itself in various ways, such as injustice, rape, black marketing, bribery, kidnapping for ransom, and cheating cases, and affects people irrespective of their caste, creed, or gender. Prof. Sambashivaiah emphasized the importance of awareness about government agencies working to curb corruption and urged students to strive for a society free from corruption. The Vigilance Awareness Week aimed to create awareness and combat the social evil of corruption.

During the event, students took an oath to fight against corruption. Cash prizes were awarded to the winners of the essay writing competition organized by The New India Assurance Company Limited. Girish Gowda B.R., a second-year B.Sc. student, secured first place, while Pruthvi Y.D., Shivaprasad N.N., and Kavya M.G., second-year M.Sc. students, secured second, third, and fourth places, respectively.

Dr. H.C. Honnappa, the Principal of the college, warmly welcomed the attendees, and Sri Santhosh Kumar, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kannada, delivered the vote of thanks.

The event commenced with an invocation by Ms. M.S. Sushmitha, followed by Dr. C.R. Madhusudan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kannada, serving as the program anchor.

Earlier, the program commenced with an invocation by Ms. M.S. Sushmitha. Dr. C.R. Madhusudan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Kannada anchored the program.