Sri Siddaganga mutt has a long history of more than 500 years. The Mutt was established by Shri Gosala Siddeshwara Swamiji in 15th century AD. Sri Siddaganga Mutt is a unique Gurukula providing education to more than 10,000 poor children with free food and shelter without any discrimination of caste or Creed. Sree Mutt is renowned in India as a place of knowledge and wisdom. It is a unique religious centre. It is secular in its principles. It is based on Basava philosophy.SreeSreeSreeShivakumaraSwamigalu, , was a Hindu religious figure and humanitarian. He was the founder president of SreeSiddaganga Education Society.