V Somanna was bestowed with enormous affection and trust of Shri Dr.Balagangadharanatha Swamiji of Adi Chunchanagiri Mutt and Shri Dr.Shivakumara Swamiji of Siddaganga Mutt. In the life and political career of V Somanna, the blessings of these two great souls is invaluable and noteworthy.

Despite being a Veerashaiva by faith, V. Somanna has managed to gain the love, affection and blessings of seers and pontiffs of all other communities including Vokkaligas, Kurubas, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. This is a testimony to his humanity and affectionate personality.

Sri Sri Dr.Balagangadharanatha Swamiji, the pontiff of the Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Mutt bestowed V.Somanna with his blessings, guidance and confidence throughout his career; from his contests in the elections to the Corporation to the Assembly.

Words of Appreciation

“Somanna endears himself to everyone with his affectionate, lovable and compassionate personality. He addresses everyone with dignified respect. Born in a simple farming family, he rise in politics from being a Corporation member, to a Legislator and a Minister and his contribution to the society is immense. The infrastructure for drinking water, electricity, roads, flyovers, playgrounds and libraries that he has developed remain a model.”

Somanna has gained the affection of various religious leaders and seers including those of Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji of the Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Mahasamsthana Mutt Suttur, Sri Vishwesha Tirtha Swamji of the Udupi Sri Pejavara Mutt and Sri Niranjananda Puri Swamiji of the Kaginele Mahasamsthana’s Kanaka Guru Peetha.

The Beloved Disciple of the Walking God

V. Somanna shared a close bond with Siddaganga Math since 1989 and earned the deep trust of Sri Shivakumara Swamiji. He remained by the Swamiji’s side and cared for him until his final days. He also played an important role in organising the Math’s events and ceremonies. Somanna continues to cherish the Swamiji’s simplicity, discipline, love for children and dedication to Dasoha (selfless service).