Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swami Digambara Jain Math with D. Surendra Kumar and Anitha Surendra Kumar of the Dharmasthala family launch work to build a students hotel at Shravanabelagola in Hassan district
Hassan: The Dharmasthala family has undertaken the construction of a 54-room hostel for around 200 students of Kalaladevi Kanyashrama at Gommatashwara Vidyapeetha, Sri Dhavalatheertham, near Shravanabelagola. The inscriptions provide valuable You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mysuru | Silver Rate in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in Mysuru Stay updated with the latest Mysuru news.
Speaking at the groundbreaking and foundation stone-laying ceremony for the hostel, Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Swami of the Digambara Jain Matt, Shravanabelagola, said girls should be provided not only with education but also with knowledge, religious values and life skills to help them realise their dreams and lead independent lives. Highlighting the importance of women in Indian culture, he said society revered the earth as Bhoomatha, India as Bharatamba and Karnataka as Kannadaamba. Despite this cultural heritage, he said, hesitation towards girls’ education remained unfortunate, stressing the need to empower girls through education and self-reliance. Speaking during the visit, principal S Dinesh said students should learn history not only through textbooks but also by experiencing the historical, religious and cultural heritage of their land.Chandragiri Hill is an important centre of Jain heritage, known for its ancient Jain temples, stone inscriptions and distinctive architecture.
Rivers, nature and trees were also regarded as mother figures, while Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati symbolised wealth and knowledge. Education should not merely help students secure employment but also develop their confidence, personality, values and ability to lead a cultured life, he added. D Surendra Kumar and Anitha Surendra Kumar of the Dharmasthala family, and former MLC MA Gopalaswamy were present. BOX-Students visit Chandragiri Hill First-year PUC students of SN Pre-University College visited Chandragiri Chikkabetta Wednesday as part of an educational visit. Download the TOI App.
The hostel, built in memory of Ratnamma under the guidance of Dharmadhikari D Veerendra Heggade and Hema V Heggade, will be well equipped.