Quick Info
| Profession | Seer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/04/1958 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | Village Godabanahal, Chitradurga District, Karnataka |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru
26/11/2025
A trial court in Chitradurga acquitted Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru of all charges in the POCSO case filed against him, according to his advocate as reported by ANI. The court reportedly found inconsistencies in the prosecution witnesses' evidence and no sufficient evidence against the pontiff.
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession(s) | Seer, Pontiff |
|---|---|
| Caste/Community | Lingayat/Veerashaiva |
| Full Name | Dr. Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru |
| Titles | Jagadguru, Seer of Murugha Mutt |
| Honours | Honorary Doctorate |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 65 kg |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of Mysore |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
|---|
Family
| Father | Gurumurthappa |
|---|---|
| Mother | Murugemma |
Career
| Head of Sri Jagadguru Murugharajendra Bruhanmatha (Muruga Rajendra Mutt) since 31 January 1991. | |
| President of spiritual Vidyapeeth overseeing around 150 institutions including schools, hostels, and hospitals in Chitradurga. | |
| Established nearly 12 institutions around Chitradurga for education, healthcare, and welfare. | |
| Conferred Basavashree Award since 1997 to individuals contributing to societal development. | |
| Appointed as head of Sri Sharana Madara Guru Peetha (a Dalit-led subsidiary monastery) to promote grassroots leadership. | |
| Served as Miridevru of Shirasi Rudradeva Mutt (1978), Pattadhikari of Shirasi Rudradeva Mutt (1982), and Peethadhyaksha of Havari Mutt (1984). |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru is the 20th pontiff of Sri Jagadguru Murugharajendra Bruhanmatha in Chitradurga, Karnataka. | |
| 2. He became the president of Bruhanmatha on January 31, 1991. | |
| 3. Sharanaru focuses on various practices such as removing inequality, fighting poverty, eradicating blind beliefs, preventing environmental pollution, promoting development, and combating bad habits and drug addiction. | |
| 4. In September 2022, Sharanaru was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act charges. | |
| 5. He is the successor of Sri Mallikarjuna Murugharajendra Swamiji. | |
| 6. Belongs to the Lingayat community and has advocated for reservations and community rights through protests. | |
| 7. Established Upa Mathas (subsidiary monasteries) to promote grassroots leadership, including appointing a Dalit as head of Sri Sharana Madara Guru Peetha. | |
| 8. Born on November 4, 1958, to Gurumurthappa and Murugemma in Godabanahal village. | |
| 9. The Murugha Mutt, established in the 17th century under the patronage of Palayagara Bichchugatti Bharamanna Nayaka, has historically received royal patronage and is influential across various castes and religions. | |
| 10. Born on April 11, 1958, to Gurumurthappa and Murugemma in Godabanahal village. |
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