Karnataka Renames Tumkur Railway Station to Honor Shivakumara Swamiji

The Karnataka government has decided to rename the Tumkur Railway Station, which has the code ‘TK’, to Dr. Shri Shri Shivakumara Swamiji Railway Station. This station is part of the South Western Railway zone in India.

In a letter sent on April 8, the Karnataka government asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to approve this name change quickly. The letter explained that the Sri Siddaganga Mutt is very important to people in the state, as it has been helping those in need by providing food, shelter, and education for many years.

Padmabhushan Dr. Shri Shri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji led the Mutt starting in 1930 and served the community for almost 87 years. Many people, including Presidents and Prime Ministers, have visited the Mutt and praised the great work done by Mahaswamiji.

The Karnataka government hopes the Ministry of Home Affairs will support their proposal to rename the Tumkur Railway Station to honor this influential leader as soon as possible.