Tumkur, Karnataka May 10, 2012: RSS top functionaries of Karnataka today met Dr Shivakumar Swamiji of Siddhaganga Mutt and offered congratulations to him on completion of 105th birth year.
Siddhaganga Mutt and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has deep relations since 60years. During 1960, the then RSS Sarasanghachalak MS Golwalkarvisited Siddhaganga Mutt and dicussed various issues of national interest. As requested by Golwalkar, Dr Shivakaumar Swamiji took part in historic 1969 Sant Sammela (Conference of religious heads) at Udupi which was held aiming to eradicate untouchability. RSS functionaries has close association with Siddhaganga Mutt since then.
Today morning top RSS Functionary Mai Cha Jayadev along with K Narahari, Dr K Prabhakar Bhat, N Tippeswamy, Kajampady Subrahmanya Bhat visited Siddhaganga Mutt and honoured Swamiji on behaf of RSS.
Dr Shivakumar Swamiji shared his concerns on decreasing moral values in the society, stressed the need of patriotism dissolved in education. Swamiji also inquired about ongoing RSS Camp at Channenahali during summer vacations.