Jagadguru Karmayogi Swastishri Charukeerthy Bhattaraka Mahaswamiji

Swamiji was known for his politeness and austerity, and for his work to develop Shravanabelagola and religious activities. He had post-graduate degrees in history and philosophy from Mysuru and Bengaluru Universities. He also restored 30 temples and revived daily pujas at these temples.

"The message of religion is to look at the soul in a person without looking at the body, appearance, shape, dress, power and degrees."

Prathahasmaraniya His Holiness Jagadguru Karmayogi
Swastishri Charukeerthy Panditacharyavarya Bhattaraka Pattacharyavarya Mahaswamiji
Deeksha Name : Swastishri Chandrakeerthy Swamiji
Deeksha Day : (Margashira Masa, Shukla Paksha, Chaturthi Tithi )12-12-1969
Pattabhisheka : (Chaitra Masa, Shukla Paksha, Trayodashi Tithi) 19-04-1970