Basaveshwar Bhavan

from Sri Gadigeppa Doddamani Biography

Chapter 6 Volunteer Work

The first thing to understand about Basaveshwar Bhavana is that it is not a temple; it’s a community center. It was opened to the public on February 7, 2020. The center can accommodate up to 500 people at any given time, and it is located in my ancestral village and birthplace, Neeralagi, Karnataka, India.

I bought a land, worth Rs. 90 Lakhs in Neeralagi and donated it to the Samiti with the sole intention to build the Basaveshwar Bhavan. Plus, I also made a financial contribution of Rs. 30 lakhs for its construction.

It’s a fully functional community center, with cooking and dining arrangements housed in the building’s lower level. There is also a free supply of drinking water for all the villagers that they can access as and when they wish. Additionally, there is ample parking. Up to 100 vehicles can park comfortably in the designated area. All in all, the Bhavana is for everyone in Neeralagi and its neighboring villages, no matter what their caste or creed.

Like most community centers, the Basaveshwar

Bhavan is a place to hold educational discussions, host luminaries, and mediate constructive debate. It is also the perfect location for social and cultural events, weddings, and yoga and meditation classes.

In addition to the aforementioned, the Bhavan is a non-profit institution that aims to spread 12th century sharana’s values of life and living, as well as Kayaka and Dashoha principles. It is also completely detached from politics and open to everyone.

Gadigeppa Doddamani was honored by Mr. Udasi M.L.A. during the opening ceremony of Basaveshwar Bhavan on February 7, 2020.

Basaveshwar Bhavan

Published by: Shri Sharan Basaveshwar Abhivraddi Samiti

Neeralagi Tal: Hangal Dist: Haveri

Karnataka State, India 581202

The above article appeared in the local major newspaper “VIJAYAVANI” in kannada language. It is about me, the founder and major donor of the Basaveshwar Bhavan.