Sree Sree Atavee Swamigalu
Sree Sree Atavee Swamigalu joined Sree Sree Siddalingeshwara Swamiji, then the head of Sree Siddaganga Math at the beginning of 19th century.
Sree Sree Atavee Swamigalu came from Koodala of Hanagal Taluk, the place known for the confluence of two sacred rivers "Dharma and Varada". He was performing pujas and other religious routines at "Gurunanjeshwara Gaddige" at Koodala. Due to some painful incident that happened there, he left that place and moved to Naganoor. He again moved from that place inexpressively, and went to Gubbi and settled there performing his routines as usual.
After knowing about the Siddaganga about its special religious character, he came to Siddaganga Math accompanying the pilgrims. He was deeply impressed by its surroundings and the scenario, and the environment of Siddaganga. Then he settled there and fully engaged himself in religious activities and also gave much attention to public contact activities. It was his forethought and inclination towards public good and importance of education that led to the promotion of Dasoha and the Sanskrit Gurukula.
