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Siddhagiri - A Village Life

A unique project, perhaps the only project in India situated at Shri Kshetra Siddhagiri Math, Kaneri, Tal. Karveer, Dist. Kolhapur. The place is near Kolhapur city on Pune Banglore Highway.  Shri Kshetra Siddhagiri Math has a history of more than 1000 years, and is a holy place of worship of Lord Mahadeva. The surrounding around the museum is very calm and quiet, a hilly place with a good collection of Flora and Fauna. The project is a dream village of Mahatma Gandhi, visually and symbolically created through the vision and efforts of present 27th Mathadhipati H.H.  Adrushya Kadsiddheshwar Swamiji. The main objective of the Project is to refresh the history of self sufficient village life before the invasion of Mughals in Maharashtra. There were 12 BALUTEDARS (12 main profession based casts i.e. Professions performed by generation by family members) and 18 ALUTEDARS, who provided equipments to all villagers useful in their day-to-day necessities of domestic as well as Agricultural life. These Balutedars, Alutedars and others had a special characteristics with which they served society. The description of all 18 Alutedars, 12 balutedars and other people and there duties are vividly depicted in the museum. The first phase of the museum spans over 7 Acres of area with almost 80 main scenes and around 300 statues. Several subtle village lifestyles are taken into consideration. There is a unique combination of expression, accuracy and liveliness in the whole village. Each sculpture has a multi dimensional effect and lifestyle theme which Swamiji very keenly arranged each and every scene to make a proper visual story. In the total cluster the village demonstrate a self sufficient machinery within village. Barter economy, Interpersonal healthy happy relationship among villagers is reflected. The Museum projects the entire village as a single family, and as single family members in a joint family. No adulteration, no cut thought practice, no mad Rat Race, No pollution, but Caring, and delightful atmosphere, no bitter feeling, but fertile land, clean water, clean air, quality food, maximum use of natural resources, cattle field, livestock, job satisfaction. All these things are reflecting the beauty, Joy, satisfaction of human race and oneness with nature. It advises us to get back to nature, without disturbing the equilibrium of nature and many other things which are beyond our imagination.

Siddhagiri - A Holy Centre

As it is clear from the title, this place seems to be the culmination of the untiring efforts, intelligent planning and dedication of innumerable saints, ascetics and sages. The region is 300 feet above the mean sea level. It is surrounded by attractive greenery, nature. All young and old alike are captivated at the sight of this enchanting spot. The historical eminence and significance, which this pious pilgrimage centre is enjoying is the result of the grace of the late Shree Kadsiddheshwar Swamiji who has composed about 500 hymns in ‘kannada’ language and who was named as the first head of ‘Siddhagiri Peeth’. So far there have been 26 heads of this ‘Peeth’.The present swamiji, H.H. Adrushya Kadsiddheshwar Swamiji was duly anointed and installed as the 27th head.

This holy centre is situated about 10kms away from Kolhapur known as ‘Dakshinkaashi’ where the famous ‘Mahalaxmi Temple’ is located. It is 4kms away from ‘Pune-Banglore’ highway which is national express highway no.4. Railway system is another facility for communication. There is an airport located nearby ‘Ujalaiwadi’ – 9 km away from Kolhapur. This religious place is situated midway joining north and south of the country, because this place is just 4km away from the national express highway no.4. People and pilgrims travelling from south to north and vice-versa do visit ‘Siddhagiri Math’. Hence this place is always crowded by devotees. We don’t find any discrimination with the people in respect of caste, creed and/or religion. On the full moon day of every month thousands of devotees from Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa invariably throng this centre. Besides various programs and activities such as serving free food, blood donation camps, enlightening young children and youth etc. are also arranged. During festive occasions and congregations free medical service is provided. There exists enough favorable climate for developing educational, agricultural and animal husbandry fields. At this place manufacturing of fairly good quality of textiles is done. Arrangements for the sales of these goods at reasonable rates are also made. Further, a hospital equipped with 200 beds is coming up for the benefit of local people and visitors.

H.H. Adrushya Kadsiddheshwar Swamiji is a proprietor of the Siddhagiri Math and Siddhagiri Gurukul Trust(SGT). A soul with spellbound enthusiasm bearing multiple social and spiritual responsibilities. His visionary mind has given birth to many creative ideas and projects. Some of the projects are mentioned in the NEWS section. Math has several branches in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa. Swamiji visit these branches and enlighten people with spiritual thought sharing sessions. Commanding knowledge in Sanskrit language makes their life teaching speeches more impressive. His contribution to well being of the human society well being is appreciable.