CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Shivakumara Swami was the spiritual leader of which sect, who passed away recently?
A
Vaishnavism
B
Shaivism
C
Shaktism
D
Tantrism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He was a Lingayat religious figure and head of the Siddaganga Matha in Karnataka. He was described as the most esteemed adherent of Lingayatism.

Detailed explanation-2: -VIJAYAPURA: Siddheshwar Swamiji, seer of Sri Jnanayogashrama in Karnataka’s Vijayapura, passed away on Monday evening following prolonged illness. He was 82. Deputy Commissioner Vijay Mahantesh Danammanavar said that Swamiji breathed his last at 6.05pm.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dr Sri Sri Shivakumar Mahaswamiji was very remarkable because he dedicated his life to the service of humanity. His greatest contribution is the establishment of a free residential education system for more than nine thousand children in the ashram.

Detailed explanation-4: -The holy water was named as “Siddaganga” and the name was thus given to this place. Locals believe that this holy water has power to heal the mental and physical ailments and is allowed to be used by all communities.

There is 1 question to complete.