Sri Siddaganga Math is a prominent religious and educational institution located in the Tumkur district of Karnataka state, known for its contributions to spirituality, education and social welfare. Sri Siddaganga Math is an ancient ashram that has nurtured a continuous line of “Shivayogi Siddhapurushas”. Sri Gosala Siddeswara Swamiji established the Math in the 15th century.
Sri Siddaganga Math is about 65 km from Bangalore. Tumukuru is about 05 km from the city and Tumukur is the nearest railway station which is only 07 km away.
Sri Siddaganga Math established the Sri Siddaganga Education Society in 1963 and runs more than 128 educational institutions. The Math also organizes an annual agricultural and industrial exhibition for the benefit of farmers.
Sri Siddaganga Math is a unique gurukula providing education to more than 10,000 poor children without any caste, creed discrimination, with free board and lodging. The Math runs blind schools at various locations and provides free education and food to more than 100 blind children with independent hostel facilities.