Tontadarya Siddalinga seer, who spearheaded Lingayat religion movement, no more

coastaldigest.com web desk

October 20, 2018

Gadag, Oct 20: Siddalinga Swamiji of Tontadarya Mutt, Gadag, in North Karnataka, passed away following severe cardiac attack on Saturday. He was 69.

According to Mutt sources, Swamiji complained about severe chest pain and he was immediately rushed to a private hospital where he breathed lost.

The police have increased the security outside the historical mutt in Gadag where devotees have started gathering. Police have barricaded the mutt surroundings and major traffic snarls are expected in and around Gadag.

The Swajiji had led a delegation to the then Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to demand separate religion status and reservation for 'Lingayat' community.

The seer has fan following not only in Gadag but also across the state. Soon after the news of see’s death spread, personalities including former PM H D Deve Gowda, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and former CM Siddaramaiah condoled.

“It’s a great loss to the society and religious world. We need seers like him to lead the society and people. We feel orphaned,” Shivu Hiremath, a farmer and mutt devotee said. The mortal remains of Siddalinga seer will be brought to mutt premises after which final rights are expected to take place.

Politicians, seers of various mutts and devotees from other parts of Karnataka are expected to arrive for the last rites.

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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