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Sri Murugha Matha,Chitradurga Located at a Distance of 202 kms. northwest of Bangalore, in the heart of the Deccan Plateau,Chitradurga is one of the famous historical centers of Karnataka State. It is located in the central part of Karnataka. This city is about 200 kms away from the Capital City Bangalore on National Highway No.-4 towards Mumbai. It is a District Head Quarters and connected to Rail & Road routs of all important cities and towns of the Karnataka State. This place is known for historical and archeological monuments of pre-historic period. The magnificent rocks on Chinmuladri Hills, seven round rock fort built by the famous Palegars who ruled the region during the middle of the last century, the Chandravalli inscription of Kadambas period and Sri Jagadguru Murugharajendra Math have added ancient value to the place.

History
Chitradurga features bold rock hills and picturesque valleys, huge towering boulders in unimaginable shapes. It is known as the "stone fortress" (Kallina Kote). The landscape looks much like a mischievous giant's playground, with boulders thrown around, forming silhouettes against the sky. According to a story in the Epic Mahabharatha, a man-eating gaint named Hidimbasura lived on the Chitradurga hill and was a source of terror to everyone around. When the Pandavas came with their mother Kunti in the course of their exile, Bhima had a duel with Hidimba. Hidimba was slain by Bhima and peace returned to the area. Legend has it the boulders were part of the arsenal used during that duel. In fact, the boulders on which major part of the city rests belong to the oldest rock formation in the country.

Holi Throne Although the Math was established in the 17th century A.D., the tradition conceived out the Math belongs to the ideals of the great Sharanas like Basaveshwara etc.,. 12th Century A.D. Period of Sharanas is an illuminating chapter in the history of Karnataka. Sharanas of this era have left behind a saga of culture and literature which lead the mankind from darkness to light. The total revolution took place under the stewardship of Sri Basaveshwara is an inspiring event for all those who wish to become fore runners in the bid of social transformation. They gave expression to their genuine feelings and experiences in the form of Vachanas. These are the simple verses in Kannada language which can be understood by even a lay man in the street. Compassion and co -existence was their way of life. Hundreds of persons from all corners of the country came and joined the team of Sharanas to transform themselves and society. Their forum was formally called as ?Anubhava Mantap?. The history of the Math is so vast as it is traditionally known to be the Shoonya Peetha which is believed to have been established by Basaveshwara, enthroned by Allama Prabhu (nick named as the spiritual emperor) and succeeded by Chenna Basavanna. Further the Peetha being succeeded by great personalities like Thontada Siddalinga Yathi, Siddaveeranna Odeya, Gangadayya, Kattigehalli Siddalingadeva was stationed at Chitradurga by Shanthaveera Desika ( Murige Swamiji -I).

About Math (Present)
Dr. Sri Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru is the present pontiff of the Math, Who was coronated in the Holy throne on 31st January, 1991, as successor of Sri Mallikarjuna Murugharajendra Swamiji. Sri Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru was born on 11th April, 1958, in a village called Godabanahal, near Chitradurga. He did his education in Chitradurga and completed his graduation here only from the University of Mysore. His sober, sincere and spiritual attitudes and aptitudes, attracted the attention of Sri Mallikarjuna Murugharajendra Swamiji, who declared him as his successor. Before enthroning him a Shoonya Peetha, Sri Mallikarjuna Murugharajendra Swamiji provided spiritual and social training at different branch Maths, including Sri Murugharajendra Math at Haveri. Which is popularly called Haveri Hosamath.

Immediately after his inception as seer, functioning of Sri Math took a sudden turn. He discarded age-old meaningless rituals blindly practiced in the Math which were inconsistent with Sharanas culture and Basava philosophy. By switching over to active social service from simple religious ceremonies, he gave a progressive outlook to the Maths?s activities. Though his pragmatic approach and insightful decisions he initiated the transformation from the thresholds of Sri Math, Chitradurga. He set self example by renouncing the prefix "Jagadguru" and suffix "Swamiji". He humbly wished to call him as "Sharana", which means "one who has submitted himself to God". Tradition of sitting in silver throne and holy Palanquin an ceremonial occasions has also been discontinued. Practice of traditional abhishekam to the "Karthru Gaddhuge", the holy burial place of the founder Sri Math, Sri Muruge Shantaveera Swamiji, has also been given up. Entry to this place was restricted for women for centuries. Sri Swamiji lifted this restriction and set an example for the equal treatment for girls and boys, men and women.

SJM Vidyapeetha
Sri Jagadguru Murugharajendra Vidyapeetha is an apex body established under the Societies Act to organize and manage educational and cultural institutions with an intention to take education to the door steps of common people in rural and remote areas. This was started in the year 1964 by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Mallikarjua Murugharajendra Mahaswamiji, the then pontiff of Srimath. The present seer Sri Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru is the President of this Vidyapeetha under the spiritual and administrative guidance of whom about 150 institutions are running today.

These institutions include a Medical College, Dental College, Engineering College, Nursing College and Schools, Pharmacy College, Polytechnics, Degree Colleges, High Schools, Primary and Nursery Schools, School of Dance Drama and Music etc.,. Besides, it has number of Hostels and Schools for Physically Challenged and Orphan Children.

All these institutions are having dedicated and highly qualified faculty members and well equipped lab facility with modern equipments. All the facilities like Hostel, transportation, library, internet and all students amenities provided in the campus.

Our Mission
Sri swamiji set compassion and co-existence as two mission for the Math. Sharanas culture was considered as the only ideals for life. Propagation of Basava Philosophy and its execution in day to day life were the programes he designed for the Math and disciples.

Our Institutions
These institutions include a Medical College, Dental College, Engineering College, Nursing College and Schools, Pharmacy College, Polytechnics, Degree Colleges, High Schools, Primary and Nursery Schools, School of Dance Drama and Music etc.,. Besides, it has number of Hostels and Schools for Physically Challenged and Orphan Children.
 * [Basaveshwara Medical College & Hospital]
 * [SJM Dental College and Hospital]
 * [SJM Institute of Technology]
 * [SJM College of Pharmacy]
 * [SJM Institute of Nursing Sciences]
 * [S J M POLYTECHNICS ]
 * [S J M (I T I) Industrial Trining Institute - Chitradurga ]

The Lineage of Sri Murugha Math

 * Sri Murugha Shanthaveereshwara Swamiji - 1640-1703
 * Sri Immadi Murugha Gurusidda Swamiji - 1703-1729
 * Sri Swadhi Channabasava Swamiji - 1729-1730
 * Sri Shirahatti Siddalinga Swamiji - 1730-1757
 * Sri Gurupada Swamiji 	1759-1760
 * Sri Moorusavirada Sannagurupada Swamiji - 1760-1779
 * Sri Moorusavirada Siddalinga Swamiji - 1779-1790
 * Sri Voppathina Channaveera Swamiji - 1790
 * Sri Vyakaranada Siddalinga Swamiji - 1790-1800
 * Sri Naighantina Siddabasava Swamiji - 1800-1820
 * Sri Sannabarahada Raachavatti Swamiji 	- 1820-1830
 * Sri Savalige Gurushantha Swamiji - 1835-1840
 * Sri Sannapadada Channaveera Swamiji -	1840-1854
 * Sri Mahalinga Swamiji - 1854-1870
 * Sri Hebbalu Rudraswamiji - 1870-1881
 * Sri Muppinendra Swamiji - 1881-1902
 * Sri Jayadeva Swamiji  -  1903-1943/56
 * Sri Jayavibhava Swamiji   - 1949-1964
 * Sri Mallikarjuna Swamiji - 1964-1994
 * Dr. Sri Shivamuruthy Murugha Sharanaru - 1991-

Contact SJM Math
Sri Murugha Matha, NH-4, Chitradurga - 577502 Karnatataka, India Tel: 08194-222250/224673