DEPARTMENT OF MASTER OF TOURISM ADMINISTRATION (MTA) SHARNBASAVESHWAR COLLEGE OF ARTS, GULBARGA (Preparation of Promotional Video of Sharnbasaveshwar institute and

Department of Master of Tourism) 1. GULBARGA INTRODUCTION:

Gulbarga is popularly known as granary of red gram. It is also a land of harmonious life; Lord Sharnbasaveshwar and Khaja Bande Nawaz are well known saints and like two eyes of Gulbarga District. People of this area have been observing fairs as mark of divine memory of these saints and symbol of fraternity life. It is located in the northern part of Karnataka state in India. There are many wonderful historical places and Sharnbasaveshwar temple is one of the renowned historical temples.

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LORD SHARNBASAVESHWAR TEMPLE:

Lord Sharnbasaveshwar descended down to the earth in 18th century to herald a new hope for humanity. He symbolizes the essence of the Dasoha spirit.

2.1 MAHADASOHA MAHAMANE:

Mahadasoha can be described as giving without the feeling of ego serving others by shedding ego is the real act of Mahadasoha. The abode of Adi Doddappa Shararna becomes the hub of Dasoha activities and naturally the people began to call it with the fervent devotion as Mahamane which means a great home or abode. In the divine life of Poojya Appaji, the principles of Dasoha have developed into Mahadasoha philosophy, which could be practised in the world. Thus the term Dasoha lost its limited meaning and became universal. Its meaning is extended from its narrow sense and has been broadened to be accepted universally. So this Dasoha can be practised by one and all in the world. That is why it is rightly termed as Mahadasoha.

He further expands the meaning of Dasoha and says feeding a hungry man is Prasada Dasoha. There are many incidents and instances in the life of Lord Mahadasohi Sharnbasaveshwar to show that he accorded highest prominence to prasada (Sacrament) Dasoha. Even today several devotees who come with a hunger are always eagerly welcomed into the Dasoha Mahamane; its doors are always kept wide open to quench their hunger and thirst. Poojya Dodappa followed the Dasoha tradition of Lord Sharnbasaveshwar in the Dasoha Mahamane. Besides Anna Dasoha, he initiated Jnana Dasoha for the people are inquest of knowledge hunger in the year 1903 and realized the importance of education since it had been neglected by Nizam administration in this area. Further Poojya Dr. Appaji left no stone unturned to provide students not only the sacrament to satiety their hunger but spiritual knowledge to their intellectual stomach and godly culture to the hunger of their emotional heart in Jnana Dasoha.

2.2 HISTORY OF TEMPLE AND IMPORTANCE:

Adi Dodappa Sharana, the second heir of Sharnbasaveshwar; realizing the magnificent service rendered by Lord Sharnbasaveshwar right in front of Mahamane after he merged with cosmic soul, went a step ahead and decided to build a shrine over the Tomb of Lord Sharnbasaveshwar to pay highest homage on his behalf and on behalf of all devotees. Indeed as per the desire and dream of Adi Dodappa Sharana a beautiful edifice was built. But it took a long time to accomplish this mammoth task, though the planning work started during the period of Adi Dodappa Sharana; it was completed at the hands of 7th heir Poojya Dodappa Appa. It took about 9 decades for its completion when finally Pinnacle was installed.

2.3 FEATURES OF TEMPLE:

This shrine built over the Tomb is in Dravidian style, it is indeed a connoisseurs delight. It radiates the eternal values of spiritualism like truth, beauty and God. As a symbol of 36 principles of Veerashaivism the shrine has 36 pillars and arches. Veerashaivas have a glorious tradition of building shrines of spirit rather than mere statues of deities, in this sense edifice of Sharnbasaveshwar heralds the quintessence of Veerashaivism. As our body is constituted with 36

principles so also the universe is constituted with the same principle. Hence it is perceived that the body is shrine. Even Adi Dodappa Sharana must have accepted the building of Shrine over the Tomb on this very philosophy. We have 2 faces looking alike on the Tomb of Sharnbasaveshwar which symbolizes the philosophy of a live Guru and also the finest blending of the Teacher-Student God Devotee.

2.4 SCULPTURES:
Lord Sharnbasaveshwars life has been brought in the form of literature and painting, now, Parama Poojya Dr. Sharnbaswappa Appaji has taken Nobel step to bring it in sculpture form. These sculptures explain some of their greatest events in the life of Lord Sharnbasaveshwar. When Sharnbasaveshwar was coming from Aralagundagi, on the way, he prayed to God robust Bheema River giving humble way to Lord Sharnbasaveshwar. In this sculpture he is offering Son of Adi Dodappa Appa and Nillamma to the childless couple this is the supreme act of his Dasoha. Remaining sculptures explains the miracles of Lord Sharnbasaveshwar.

2.5 GOLDEN PINNACLE:

Innovating the Sharnbasaveshwar Samadhi is the brain child of Poojya Dr. Appaji. The zenith of the Sanctum Sanctorium (kalasha) gold plating is completed.

2.6 ANUBHAVA MANTAPA:

Experience is a Pearl of internal Soul so those who want to welfare their soul, they are going to involve for this attainment. Thus Anubhava Mantapa is the stage where the Mystics express their experiences. The status of Mystics is determined on the base of experience ground that they reciprocate themselves.

Many professors, philosophers and eminent personalities have been invited to share views on many religious topics to the people who have assembled at Dasoha Mahamane on many sacred occasions. And today this is also used to represent our art and culture. Many cultural activities like Yakshagana, Classical music programs are being organized.

2.7 FAIRS:
Festivals are the integral part of Indian culture and they are divine medicine to recall extravaganza moment of the celebrations. Sharnbasaveshwar fair has distinct position among all the fairs of Gulbarga district. Uchayee is performed by devotees on the demise day of Mahadasohi Sharnbasaveshwar of Aralgundagi. The very next day car ceremony takes place and the fair continues until one month.

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PRESIDENT 3.1 POOJYA DR. SHARNBASWAPPA APPAJIS BIOGRAPHY:

Poojya Dr. Sharnbaswappa Appaji was born on 14th November 1935 in a serene spiritual ambiance. His parents were Poojya Dodappa Appaji and Mother Matoshri Godutai. They blessed their son with Dasoha culture. He completed his education from primary to graduation in Gulbarga. He did M.A. in philosophy from Karnataka University, Dharwad. He combines with himself the best of the spiritual and secular instincts of men who have won accolades from great men of our times for his contribution to Vachana literature.

3.2 HIS NATURE OF SERVICE:

When we glance at Poojya Dr. Sharnbaswappa Appaji - it is indeed a magnanimous spiritual exposure. He is a great visionary, he cannot believe unless he knows it himself. He had interaction and shared his views with the great personalities of India and abroad, like A P J Abdul Kalam, Nobel Prize winner Robert Aauman, and the ambassador of Switzerland Zeander Xan-Pience.

3.3 POOJYA DR. SHARNBASWAPPA APPAJIS CONTRIBUTION TO RELIGIOUS FIELD:

Poojya Dr. Appaji has given tremendous contribution. He installed Lord Basaveshwar statue in front of parliament as a mark of respect and remembrance of Basavanna who started spiritual parliament in 12th century. Now I quote one Dasoha Sutra Basavanna and other Sharanas ensured that if you offer Body-Mind-possessions to Guru-LingaJangama without its least thought in your mind, then you get everything that you ask for. The granted things come to you as Prasada. This Prasada washing away all the sins blesses you with eternal bliss. This is the Dasoha attainment; this is the Dasoha sutra Mahadasohi Sharnbasava. The institution works on Dasoha philosophy of education. According to Poojya Dr. Appaji, Teaching and learning not only for the sake of lively hood but for the sake of the welfare of humanity, thinking that serving humanity is serving God, is Kayaka and Dasohi Philosophy of education.

3.4 POOJYA DR. SHARNBASWAPPA APPAJIS CONTRIBUTION FOR EDUCATION:

Poojya Dr. Sharnbaswappa Appaji has given splendid contribution to education, religion and social field. He is great visionary and thought that education is very essential to all in the country to develop in all aspects. Since it is educationally backward area, he has opened many schools and colleges to provide quality based education in this area, Sharnbasaveshwar Public School is unique kind of school in this area. Every year more than 200 students get free engineering and medical seats in prestigious colleges of India, through various national and state level CET exams. He made revolution in education field by opening the following courses. He opened number of schools and colleges within short period.

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BBM and BCA colleges Separate girls BBM and BCA colleges MBA college MCA college Dodappa Appa IAS coaching institute Godutai Journalism and communication P G Course MTA college 4 Engineering colleges 2 in Gulbarga 1 in Bidar and 1 in Shorapur Dodappa Appa PU science college

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MASTER OF TOURISM ADMINISTRATION:

It is a five year integrated course promoted by tourism department of Government of Karnataka. Since the tourism industry in India has been rapidly growing to meet the demands of tourist from abroad. The state government requires tourism professionals to work in this industry; Hence it has started this course in five districts of Karnataka. Tourism department decided that Sharnbasaveshwar institute is well known for quality education; thus sanctioned this course. Seeing Gulbarga districts historical background and has many tourist places around, Poojya Dr. Appaji realized this course is essential to create employment opportunities to develop the tourism of this area. Hence this course was started in Gulbarga in 2007, which is approved by Gulbarga University Gulbarga. After the completion of this course students get job opportunities in public sectors like Indian railways, KSTDC, ITDC, Central and state tourism department, jungle lodges and resorts and in private sectors like airline Industry, Cruise line, Travel and tour operating companies, hotel industries, amusement and theme parks etc. and students too can start the venture on their own like hotels, travel agencies etc.

4.1 FACILITIES:

Physical infrastructures and human resources are integral part of the college. Appaji has provided spacious building with well equipped infrastructure facilities. The library has quality books written by renowned Indian and international authors, regular subscription of various journals, magazines and books. Highly dedicated and qualified lectures have been appointed; guest faculty members are invited from the leading tourism educational institutions from Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Mysore etc. Hi-tech modular kitchen for hospitality practical, hi-tech modular Appa Ayurvedic and modern Spa center for practical and separate hostel facility is available for students. Along with the academic activities we conduct many events like World tourism day, World earth day, World environment day, World heritage day, World nutrition day etc.