2 February 2019, SaturdaySutturu SrikshetraOnline Edition

'Akhanda Joythi'Agarbathi

Suttur: Every year theCycle Brand AgarbathiCompany gives 'AkhandaJoythi' agarbathi to SutturuJathra Mahotsav. It is 6 feettall, weighs 4.5 kg and it burnsfor 20 hours. It is made up of3 coats of different types offragrances. This agarbathi waslighted today in front ofGadduge at the time of flaghoisting. 'It took three monthsto manufacture this agarbathi'stated P.S. Mahesh, workerat Cycle Brand AgarbathiCompany. - by Teju. B

18ft Shivalingadarshana

Sutturu: PrajapitaBrahma Kumaris IshwariyaVishwa Vidyalaya hasinstalled 18ft Shivalinga inSuttur Jathra Mahothsava.The trust has 10,000 branchesand 20 wings throuhgout

world and has made a recordin the 'Wonder book' by usingone lakh LED bulbs to light18ft idol of Shivalinga. Thetrust has the belief inmeditation, which is medicallyproven as the source ofwelfare, peace and happinessof human life. - byAmruthaShankpal A

Sutturu: H. D.Kumaraswamy, ChiefMinister of Karnataka opinedthat marriage is an importantevent in the life of allindividual. These couples hereare really blessed to getmarried in this holy place withthe blessings of seers, reputeddignitaries and thousands ofpeople's witness.

He addressed the mobafter the inauguration of theMass Marriage ceremonyheld at Jathra Mahothsava

JSS service is greater than the government

here on Saturday.H. D. Kumaraswamy

remembered AdijagadguruShri Shivarathri Mahaswamijiand appreciated the service ofSutturu Math. It is equal ormore than a government. TheMath is contributing not onlyfor the state but also all over

the world. This fair is veryhelpful to all kinds of peopleespecially for the farmers whocan get more information onfarming. HDK also mentionedabout the achievements of thisMath in educational field. Hewished well to all 184 coupleswho married in this auspiciousoccasion. -by Dechamma P.S.

Sudha Murthy Bats forSimple Marriages

Suttur: Sudhamurthy, Chairperson of Infosysfoundation, addressed the gathering and began her speechwith expressing worries over female infanticide in India.

She expressed her views about luxurious marriages,which leads to waste of money. Because of that peopletend to fall in debt traps. Father is always concerned aboutthe groom's asset and mother always complains about thetastes of food, the only thing which we receive are unwantedgifts. She requested the people not to spend more moneyon marriages instead save that money for future.

Lastly she appreciated the works of H.H Jagadguru SriShivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji and blessed all thecouples who took part in mass marriage in Sutturu JathraMahostava. - by Vinya S.P. & Murali Jai

Prarthana Procession held at SutturuSutturu: Sutturu Math has

been performing the poojaprocession along with theprarthana procession ofJagadguru's chariot frommany years in the streets ofsrikshetra.This year also theprocession held on 2nd Feb.They started the processionby performing theRudrabhisheka andLakshabilvacharane in

Somanatheshwara temple inthe premises of Sutturu old Math.

During the processionVachanas and Bhakthi geethaswere performed by RaghuleelaSangeetha Mandali. Around95 women participated today'sprocession. Students of SutturSchool also took part, holdingthe placards with the title'Peace-Prayer-Friendship-March'.

The flag was hoisted infront of Gadduge by ShriSiddarama ShivacharyaSwamiji. He said that servingeveryone without any expecta-tion and being brotherly with allmake a society healthy one.Sri Siddhamalla Swamiji of SriNeelakantha Math, Mysorealso present in the flag hoistingceremony.-by Teju B.

The Prarthana Procession, held at Sutturu in His Holi Presenceof Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. The flag washoisted in front of Karthru Gadduge by Sri Siddarama ShivacharyaSwamiji here on Saturday.

Principles ofLord Basava

at Sutturu Sutturu: Sutturu is a

historical place, it's institutionsare providing educationalmedical facilities and upholdsthe historical and culturalpractices of the country said SriM.B Patil, Home Minister ofKarnataka. He also added thatH.H Jagadguru Sri ShivarathriDeshikendra Mahaswamiji isfollowing the philosophy of LordBasavanna.- by Thejash kumar

Sutturu Math attempts to change the world: SindhiaSutturu: P.G.R. Sindhia, former minister and Chief Commissioner

addressed in Jathra Mahothsava. He said that in the state JSSInstitutions are doing a great job in educational and spiritualfield. This fair is the best example for 'Unity in Diversity' as itprovides stage for everyone regardless caste and religion. Theinstitution has given many noted persons to the welfare of thesociety. He praised H.H. Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri DeshekendraMahaswamiji for his untiring efforts to change not only thecountry but also the world. He expressed his happiness for beingpart of this fair and thanked everyone. -by Dechamma P.S.

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Sutturu: Mass Marriegewas held on the occation ofSutthuru Jathra Mahothsavahere on Saturday, in thepresence of His HolinessSrimaddujjaini SaddharmaSimhasanadheeshwara Sri SriSri 1008 Jagadguru Sri

A Daughter is Equal to Ten Sons : Ujjaini Srihusband and wife and followthe footsteps of elders. Healso brings out the cultural andtraditional manner of AncientIndian People to show thevalue of life. Swamiji quoted"Daughter is not a tension, isequal to ten sons". At the endhe blessed the couples. -bySrigiri B.S.

Suttur: G.T Devgowda

Minister for higher education,

addressed all the dignitaries on

the dias and off the dias and

began his speech by express-

ing his views on the rituals in

Suttur Jathra Mahosthava. He

also spoke a few words about

Cattle fair, Exhibition, Cultural

programs and how it is going

Jathra impacts on youth: GTDto influence people. The

programs like Boating, Rangoli,

Sobane competitons and

Indigenous games will create

a huge impact on the youth, All

the programs and events are

going well in the leadership of

H.H Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri

Deshikendra Mahaswamiji.

- by Monika A.C.

Epilepsy is a neurologicaldisorder not a mental illnesssaid Dr.Venkatesh kumar. Heis a Rangabhoomi artist. Hegraduated from APS College,Banglore.Dr.Venkatesh kumarserved in Nimhans hospital for41 years and retired as anadministrative officer. Hishobbies are reading, writingand watching stage acts.Hehas won Karnataka SahithyaAcademy award for his bookThen he served in Nimhans for41 years and 2 months. heworked as an administrativeofficer at the time of hisretirement. His hobbies arewriting and reading books,watching stage acts. He is alsoa good writer, written a book'Manalokhada Madyadoorige'.

Theater - convenient to convey the message

Dr.Venkatesh visited JatraMahotsava to createawareness in the people.When he was interviewed byTeju B. he shared his viewsas follows:

Q: What is the theme of thestreet play?

A: The main theme isEpilepsy.

Q: How long you have beenenacting these kinds of plays?

A: From the beginning ofmy career I have been playingdramas and studied manycases of this disorder to writethe script.

Q: Why did you choosestreet play for conveying themessage in the Jathra?

A: Jathra Mahotsav is aplace, where we can expect ahuge crowd. So conveyingmessage and creating aware-ness becomes easy throughacting.

Q: How long you havebeen in the Rangabhoomi?

A: I have been working asa theater artist since 20 years.I have also acted in a short moviedirected by T.S. Nagabarana.

Dr. Venkatesh Kumar

Mass Marriage ceremony held in Jathra Mahothsava on His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji hereon Saturday. H.D. Kumaraswamy, Chifminister of Karnataka, Smt. Sudha Murthy, Chairperson, Infosys Foundation were presenton the occasion.

Social awareness programin Jathra Mahothsava

Sutturu: The Departmentof Field Outreach Bureau,(Ministry of Information andBroadcasting), Mysore istaking part in Sutturu JathraMahothsava for the first time.

The main purpose of thisdepartment is to circulateinformation of CentralGovernment schemes andprogrammes to the grassrootlevels of people. Thedepartment has successfullymanaged to attract more than2000 people, by showingfilms and staging dramas frommorning till night. Fewexamples are Beti BachaoBeti Padhavo, Save Girl Child,

Swachh Bharath Abhiyan etc.And they are also distributing

brochures.Suttur Seer allowed the

department to take part inJathra said, Dr. T.C.Poornima Deputy Director inFOB, Mysore.

- by Steffy Ruth S.

Sutturu: Sri Siddaramaiah,

former chief minister told that

Sutturu Math is one of the

precious Maths in Karnataka.

JSS institution is famous

throughout the world.

Education is important to grow

in life. We have to face many

problems without knowledge.

God didn't create caste, it is a

Siddu Praises Sri Math

creation of human mind. Hesaid not to believe in VarnaSiddhanatha. Basavanna andSharana's worked to eradicatecaste system. In human lifeachievement is not important,but leading better life isimportant. Sri Math is helpingthe people to build their life withrich values. - by Vinith C. &Punya T.B.

D Boss Inaugurated the 27th Bhajana MelaSuttur: The 27th State

level Bhajana competition wasinaugurated in the presence ofH.H Jagadguru Sri ShivarathriDeshikendra Mahaswamiji byChallenging star Darshanshared his memories of JSSinstitution. He said that he

S i d d h a l i n g aRajadeshikendraS h i v a c h a r y aB h a v a t h p a d aM a h a s w a m i j i ,Sripeetha, Ujjaini.He mentioned thatSutturu Mathorganizes educatio-

nal, religious and sociologicalprograms. Then he saidmarriage is not just word in thelife of Bridegroom, its showthe capacity to serve hisfamily. According to Swamijithe value of marriage lies inunderstanding between

wanted to visit Cattle Fair, butit was not possible due toover crowd. He thankedSwamiji for inviting him to thisprecious fair.

- by Murali Jai &Amrutha Shankpal A.

Sutturu: Jathra Mahotsav is not only famousin India, but also across the borders. Mrs.Cathrin and her husband Mr. Waris theAustralian devotees said that they readabout Sutturu Jathra in newspaper andcame to see the grand celebration. They

Australian Devotees at Sutturuare promoting their art & craft likeembroidery works. They are living inMysuru since three years and promotingtheir culture. They appreciated Mass Marriageand Jathra Mahothsav from their heart.

- by Vinith.C & Thejash Kumar