Tumakuru: 111-year-old Shivakumara Swamiji passes away


Daijiworld Media Network - Tumakuru (AM)

Tumakuru, Jan 21: Karnataka's 111-year-old revered pontiff Shivakumara Swami of Siddaganga Math at Tumakuru passed away at 11.44 am on Monday, January 21.

Swami had been in a critical condition for the last 15 days. He was being treated for a lung infection which he developed after an operation in December last year.

The cremation will be done on January 22 at 4.30 pm.

The over century-old Swamiji was in and out of hospitals of late for treatment of symptoms related to his advanced age.

Shivayogigalu Shatayushi Dr Sri Sri Sri Shivakumara Swamigalu PB KR was born on April 1, 1907, was also known as Nadedaduva Devaru (Walking God). He was the head of Sree Siddaganga Matha which provided education to many people in Tumakuru and South India. He was the founder of the Sri Siddaganga Education Society and was widely respected for his philanthropic work by all communities.

Sri Swamiji was conferred with an honorary degree of Doctor of Literature by Karnataka University in 1965 in recognition of his humanitarian work. The Karnataka government and many people also sought for Bharat Ratna for his social service.

Karnataka state government has declared state holiday tomorrow and three days state mourning.

  

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  • Hindustani, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 22 2019

    RIP

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  • Pradeep Kumar SHJ, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 22 2019

    Om Namo Shiva, Om Hari om, RIP

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  • Chandu, Karla

    Tue, Jan 22 2019

    We lost a greatest human being who walked on the earth and a living God amongst us.
    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • jose, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 22 2019

    He was a model to all of us. Never put himself in any kind of controversy. Lived simply and died simply. He never wished to be a CM of any state. Yogi should learn from this honorable person. This is called real sacrifice. If some one is after some position he cannot be a Sadhu or Swami. Real Swamijis sacrifice their happiness for the sake of nation and people.

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  • Rajesh, Udupi

    Tue, Jan 22 2019

    om shanti. a legend

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  • Clifford, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 22 2019

    Big loss to the people of Karnataka. Swamiji is a great person and did a great service to humanity. May his soul rest in peace. OM SHANTHI.

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi / Mumbai

    Tue, Jan 22 2019

    Great soul. May Swamiji's soul rest in peace.
    Proverbs 10:7 Remembrance of the righteous is blessing.

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  • hydarali, mangalore

    Tue, Jan 22 2019

    A long innings of111 years in the service of mankind came to an end . The simplicity endurance and longevity of life is due to the simple principle of living for others and always helping others without any expectations. Politicians irrespective of party affiliations throng into the mutt. He never discriminated based on caste creed sex or whatever denomination his single minded pursuit was to educate empower and uplift the downtrodden and in the process he has contributed immensely to narrow the gap between haves and have nots

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  • Cyril Pinto, Bajpe, Mangalore

    Tue, Jan 22 2019

    Saintly Shivakumara Swamiji of Tumakuru, a real Saint to not only Tumakuru, Karnataka but the the Nation as a whole, to the universe as well. MAY THE LIGHT AND PEACE EMENATED THROUGH HIM MAY SPREAD THROUGHOUT FOR THE YEARS TO COME.

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  • Fr Felix Monteiro, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    MAY THE GREAT AND HOLY SOUL OF DR SHIVAKUMARA SWAMIJI REST IN PEACE. MAY HE LIVE IN THE HEARTS OF HIS DEVOTEES FOREVER. HUGE LOSS TO HUMANKIND.

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  • ANIL DSOUZA, NEERMARGA / ABU DHABI

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    WE LOST A REAL HOLY SOUL. A GREAT MAN AND A REAL SWAMI.MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.

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  • Navin, Kundapur

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Om shanthi, may his soul rest in peace..

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  • Shabeer Puttur, Abu Dhabi

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    The Big loss for entire INDIA... India lost A Real Role Model to other Swaameejees... He never supported or opposed any Political Party....Abdul Kalam said ture A Walking God.......

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  • rajeev shetty, mangalore

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    iam deeply saddened by the news of swamijis loss.one of the true swamy of 21st century.u will be in my heart throughout my life.om namah shivaya.

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  • NAVEEN, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    OM Shanthi.

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  • Nisar, Dubai

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    RIP

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  • Jephrin Monis, Padubelle, Pamboor Parish, Now residing in Germany

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    May his Soul Rest in Peace !

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  • Mohammed suhan, Kundapur

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Rest in peace

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  • SP Shetty, Dubai

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Om Shanti

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  • SURESH, MUMBAI

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Om shanti

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  • Sujir Praveen, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Om Shanthi...........

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  • Haneef, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Swamiji served for society for so long years , so his followers and well wishes should work for society without seeking holidays.

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  • Shankar, Mangaluru

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    He lived his life doing charity with no off-screen intentions. Only one of such kind .
    Om Shanthi.

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  • Nagesh Kumar, Dubai /mangalore

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Rest in piece - Respected swamijhiiiiiii.

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  • Frederick Sequeira, Kallianpur

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    An impressive tall eminent PERSON dedicated his whole life to humanity selflessly. We miss you.

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  • Raj Shetty, Mangalore/Dubai

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    May his soul rest in peace!

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  • BADRINARAYAN B.S., B angalore

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    HE HAS DONE WONDERFUL WORK GIVING EDUCATION WITH FOOD AND SHELTER TO MANY STUDENTS NOW THEY ARE WORLD WIDE HATS UP TO HIS GREAT JOB IN HIS TENURE .

    I PRAY GOD HIS SOUL IS REST IN PEACE !!!
    OM NAMAHA SHIVAYA

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  • Augustine Daniel DSouza, Udupi Mumbai STATE OF KUWAIT.

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Rest in Peace Swamji.

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  • kiran, mangalore

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    shatamanada guru galu,,, nadedaudva devara nade maha dev na kadege...om namha shivaya...!!!!! his contribution to education, health and scocirty is immortal....thousands of engineers, doctors, advocates professional came from sri sidda ganga institution ....almighty give his immaculate soul shanti...

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  • Mahathma, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    So sad news!!! Om shanthi

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  • Janet Pinto, Kaikamba

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Rest in peace the great soul.....

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  • Shivaprakash Rai Kedimbadi, SOHAR

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Om Shanti...

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  • Peter, Udupi

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    RIP. HE WAS ALWAYS SUPPORTING SECULAR IDEOLOGY AND SECULAR PARTIES.

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  • SYLVIA, kinnigoli

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE

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  • Prajwal, Dxb

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    OM SHANTI....

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    RIP respected swamiji..

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  • Naveen D'souza, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    May His Soul Rest In Peace. Amen

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  • myna, Mysuru

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Popularly called "Walking God" by his devotees, Swamiji was a symbol of love, compassion and mercy towards the poorest of the poor. A life well lived, he deserves the much needed Eternal Rest. He will be long remembered for his relentless service to the State of Karnataka and the little children in his boarding schools. May he Rest in Peace.

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  • Lionel Dsouza, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    REST IN PEACE.....
    REALLY WAS A LIVING GOD....

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  • Prakash D' Cunha, Bajpe/Ashoknagar/Abudhabi

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    RIP Swamiji.

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  • Owin, Muscat

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    A very pure soul

    God bless

    Rest In Peace dearest swamyji

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  • Shivaram Poojary, Arala, Bantwal

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Swamijee was great reformer of Education, Social , Religious system of our I Personally pray may his soul rest .

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Great soul . He is right person to receive BHARAT RATNA. I pray for his soul RIP.

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  • R Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Shiva in Shiva

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  • Sanjay, Hebri

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Shivakumar swamiji avara atmakke moksha sikali 🙏

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  • Ayman hassan, Kudroli

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    RIP swamiji my deepest condolences

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  • D'Souza, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    RIP to the soul of the Most Divine Soul of Swamiji

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  • Pradeep, Bengaluru

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Namo namaha sri Guru Padukabhyam...

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  • vijay, mangaluru

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Great Personality. May his soul rest in peace.
    man worked for education.
    Government has declared holiday. according to me instead of giving holiday should be a working day and pay due respect to the great soul who worked for education.

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Om shanthi, respect from bottom of heart.

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  • Harish, Kadaba

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Om shanthi.
    Great soul.
    Gave free education to lot poors .

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  • Subhash Pai, MANGALORE

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Hope you too would have studied under his scheme.

    May Swamiji's soul rest in peace.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Mon, Jan 21 2019

    Rest in Peace ...

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