Sri Veereshwar Punyashram, Gadag
A unique spiritual center nurturing music, literature, arts, and rendering food and shelter to the blind and orphan children.
Our Rishi Tradition
When talking about Indian culture, we must mention the Rishi tradition that has continuously flowed for thousands of years, representing a unique and pinnacle system in the world. From the Vedic era, details of Rishis and their Ashrams are documented.
Ashrams have worked for the all-round development of human society alongside imparting education in the Gurukula system. They have integrated with the public in religious, social, and political spheres, cleaning society and keeping up spiritual welfare. Ashrams have contributed heavily to spiritual peace, self-confidence, and bliss.
Threefold Seva Mission
Gadag Sri Veereshwar Punyashram has preserved Indian heritage through Gurukula education. Offering free education in music, literature, Sanskrit, Kannada, and Hindi along with free food, clothing, and shelter to blind, orphan, and poor children, it has shaped thousands of national-level musicians.
Establishment & Evolution
Milestones showing the sacred journey of Sri Veereshwar Punyashram.
Sri Kumareshwara Krupaposhita Music School
Founded in 1914 by Pt. Panchakshara Gawai on Basava Jayanti in Nidagundi Koppa under the guidance of Hangal Sri Kumaraswamy, initially named "Sri Kumareshwara Krupaposhita Pandit Panchakshara Gawai Music School".
Establishment of Sri Veereshwar Punyashram
After traveling for 25 years to spread music, the school settled permanently in Gadag on land donated by Veeranna Basarigidad. It was named Sri Veereshwar Punyashram by Pt. Panchakshara Gawai in memory of Veeranna and Sri Veereshwar Mahasharan.
Our Educational Institutions
14 schools, colleges, and hostels run under the Pt. Puttaraj Gawai Blind Education Committee since 1989-90:
Kumareshwara Krupaposhita Pt. Panchakshara Gawai Music School, Gadag.
Pt. Panchakshara Gawai Music College, Gadag.
Pt. Panchakshara Gawai Arts College, Gadag.
Pt. Panchakshara Gawai Blind Residential Special Music & Primary School, Gadag.
Pt. Panchakshara Gawai High School, Gadag.
Pt. Panchakshara Gawai Primary School, Gadag.
Pt. Panchakshara Gawai Pre-University College, Gadag.
Kumareshwara Krupaposhita Puttaraj Gawai Sanskrit Pathashala, Gadag.
Dr. Pt. Puttaraj Kavi Gawai Pre-Metric Students Aided Hostel, Gadag.
Dr. Pt. Puttaraj Kavi Gawai Post-Metric Students Aided Hostel, Gadag.
Matoshree Neelammatayi Shishuvihara, Gadag.
Pt. Panchakshara Gawai Blind Residential Special Music School, Davanagere.
Pt. Panchakshara Gawai College of Education, Gadag.
Pt. Panchakshara Gawai D.Ed. College, Gadag.
Prominent Disciples
Distinguished musicians trained by the Ashram who earned nationwide acclaim:
Equipped Hostel Building
Built with aid of Rs. 25 Lakhs from Rotary Club (USA), the hostel facility inside the Ashram offers free lodging to all visually impaired students receiving training here.
Even at the age of 95, Pt. Dr. Puttaraj Kavi Gawai personally directed and controlled all the daily spiritual and educational activities of the Ashram.
Concluding Word
Sri Veereshwar Punyashram is a sacred hub making social service its inner soul. It is primarily a cultural center fostering music and fine arts.
Imbued with the penance and spiritual achievements of Pt. Dr. Puttaraj Gawai, it is a holy pilgrimage site. We welcome you to visit the sacred shrine.