Suttur (Also spelled Sutturu/Suthur/Suththur)
is a village on the banks of river Kabini. It is located in the Nanjangud taluk
in the district of Mysore. It is famous for the Suttur Mutt which is one of
most prominent spiritual centers of India. It is located at a distance of 28 km
south of Mysore.
Culture
Suttur Mutt has a history of 1,000
years. Suttur Mutt established Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara Mahavidyapeetha
(popularly called as JSS Mahavidyapeetha) in 1954. Suttur Mutt runs more than
300 educational institutions in Karnataka and other parts of the country. Some
of the institutions are located in North India and outside the country. The
present Pontiff Jagadguru Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji is the President
of Mahavidyapeetha.
History
Community life in India is closely linked with spiritual and religious institutions for the past five thousand years. The Rishis have been the beacons and guiding forces in upholding the moral values of life and in the progression of society as a whole. The glorious Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Mutt, popularly known as Sri Suttur Mutt is a reflection of and testimony to this rich tradition.