Dr. Sri Sri Sri Shivakumara Swamiji of Tumkuru Siddganga Mutt passed away after a prolonged illness on 21-01-2019. He was 111 years old.
Swamiji was born on 1 April 1907 in Veerapura near Magadi Taluk, Ramanagara District. He was initiated into the Viraktashram Order in 1930. Known as 'Nadedaduva Devaru' (Walking God), Swamiji is a Lingayat religious figure and humanitarian. Dr shri Shivakumaraswamyji has also blessed our AIGDSU 9th AIC held at Tumkur Siddaganga mutt on september, 2016. AIGSDU respect full homage to his holiness.