Tumkur: The well-Known administrator and ruler of Tumkur Siddaganga Mutt, Shiva Kumar Swamiji(104 in age), who has been looking after education, food and health matters of generations of poor students and people coming to him for help, has announced ‘Karma-Sannyas’ or retirement, on Nagarpanchami Day, August 4, an auspicious Thursday, and would transfer his responsibilities to his disciple Siddalinga Swami as per a decision taken by him.
It may be recalled that B.S.Yeddyurappa recently on the eve of his resignation as CM, has come to the Siddaganga Mutt and sought the blessings of the aged Guru, as also Jagdish Shettar who last the election for legislature leadership, on Aug 3.
The Swamiji continues to be active as a Karma Yogi in an advanced age, with 81 years of experience of running the Math behind him sources informed here.