Karnataka seer

Siddheshwara Swamiji's last rites to be performed with State honours in Karnataka today

Spiritual leader Siddheshwar Swamiji of Jnana Yogashram was often referred to as the `Walking God of North Karnataka'.

Jan 03, 2023, 07:24 AM IST

Karnataka seer Siddheshwara Swamiji dies at 81; schools and colleges to remain closed in Vijayapura

Revered Karnataka seer Siddheshwar Swamiji of Jnanayogashram, Vijayapura passed away on Monday. He was 81 years old. The Karnataka government said that full state honour will be provided for the last rites of Siddeshwara Swamiji. Holiday has also been declared for schools and colleges in Vijayapura on Tuesday (3rd January), the Karnataka government said.

Jan 03, 2023, 00:42 AM IST

Karnataka's Lingayat seer, arrested for raping minor girls, sent to 14-day judicial custody

Lingayat seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru of the Murugha Math was arrested after an FIR was registered against a total of five people, including the warden of the monastery's hostel, based on the complaint by an officer of the District Child Protection Unit. 

Sep 02, 2022, 07:00 AM IST

Mystery shrouds Karnataka seer Lakshmivara Theertha Swami's death, poisoning suspected

The doctors who attended Lakshmivara Theertha Swami are suspecting poisoning as the cause of the saint's death.

Jul 19, 2018, 21:43 PM IST