He was an Indian spiritual leader, humanitarian and educationist.
Shivakumara was a Lingayat religious figure and head of the Siddaganga Matha in Karnataka.
He also founded the Sri Siddaganga Education Society.
Shivakumara was described as the most esteemed adherent of Lingayatism.
He was also referred to as Nadedaaduva Devaru (walking God) in the state.
Shivakumara was one of the oldest people living in India.
He has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award in 2015 by the Government of India.
Shivakumara Swami Indian Lingayat spiritual leader and educationist passed away at the age of 111 due to a lung infection.
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