
Shri Ma.Gha.Cha.Dr.Channabasava Pattaddevaru founded S.V.E society in the year 1963. Born on 22ndDecember, 1960, Swamiji lived for fruitful 109 years with his hardwork, services to humanity and downtrodden till he breathed his last on 22ndApril 1999.
He was one of the most respected and honored pontiff of this land who stood by what he preached. In true sense he was a perfect follower of 12th century reformer saint Basaveshwara. He contributed his maximum for freedom fighting and existence of Kannada langauge in the region by providing free education to poor children without any discrimination.
His vision to educate the people of backward area led to the formation of SVE Society which grew to the present status with his blessing, encouragement and active patronage. Swamiji was hounored by late Shri Giani Zail Singh, Former President of India conferring on him with National Integrity Award. Recognizing his yeomen services, Gulbarga University conferred on him the honorary degree of "Doctor of Literature".
He was popularly known as "Nadedaduva Devaru" means God who walks in this region. One is struck at first sight itself by Swamiji's graceful humanity and blissful simplicity of life. On the whole he was an institution by himself in cause of humanity.
