Brief Bio-Data
Name : Dr. Shantadevi L. Sannellappanavar
Address : ‘UTSAHI’ 15th ByLane Navodayanagar, Dharwad-580 003 Karnataka State, India Mobile No: 9845131674
Qualifications : M.A.(Kannada), M.A.(Philosophy), Ph.D.(Yoga as depicted in Kannada literature)
C.Y.Ed. (Certificate Course in Yoga Education of One year duration)
P.G. D.Y. Ed. (Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Education of One year duration)
Certification Course in Russion (One Year duaration)
Diploma Course in Russian (One year duration)
All degrees are secured from Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka State.
A Special training course and workshop of ten days at G.S.College of Yoga and cultural Synthesis Kaivalgadhama, Lonavala, Dist. Pune, Maharastra State on the Occusion of Inter-National Yoga Conference 1981.
Profession : Rtd Professor and Chairman Dr. R.C. H. Institute of Kannada Studies Karnatak University, Dharwad-03 Karnataka State, India
-5- Former Honorary Professor Institute of Yoga Studies Karnatak University, Dharwad-03 Karnataka State, India
Honorary Visiting Professor Department of Yoga Education Rani Chennamma University, Belagavi Karnataka State, India
Yoga Teacher (Since 1972 till today)
Goals and aspirations:
To make the womenfolk p r e p a r e d for self defence, independents, to be healthy and strong have a sound mind in sound body through yoga practices. Specially and basically to improve their physical, mental, intellectual and moral as well as spiritual capacities.
Experience: Around 50 years since 1972.
Description of same works done by you, with timelines, collaborations, impact and outcomes:
FREE Yoga training classes and lectures done by me in different places in India and Abroad from 1972 till today are as follows:
1972 - Yoga Training classes sponsored by The Lions Club of Hubli were conducted at Sawai Gandhrv Hall and Merchants Association.
1972- A project by name ‘Yoga in Schools’ in Hubli city was sponsored by The Lions Club.
1973- Yoga training classes for girls and women was organised at the girls high school, Jamakhandi, Dist: Bijapur
1973- Two Yoga Classes were conducted in Gokak
(Dist: Belagavi) one at the college and other one for the public. More than 60 ladies of participated in both the classes together.
-5- 1974- Yoga training class for girls in the Karnataka College Ladies Hostel, Dharwad was conducted. It was organised by the worden of the Hostel Dr. Sarojini Sintri. Mrs. Shantadevi Malawad a literary talanted lady was the Chief Guest for the concluding function.
1975- Yoga training class was conducted and sponsored by Professor Mrs. Khinekar at her residence in Saptapur, Dharwad. More than twenty ladies got the benefit of the same.
1976- Yoga class was conducted for the benefit of ladies at Gopalpur, Dharwad
1977- Yoga class for the benefit of the ladies was organised at Dr. Irakal’s Hospital, near Jublee Circal, Dharwad. It was sponsored by ‘Burns Association’, Dharwad. About 40 ladies were trained in this class.
1978- Myself and my husband conducted a yoga traing class both for the ladies and gents at the ‘Kalyan Mantap’, Kalyan Nagar Organised by social workers Shri. Shankar Kumbi. Nearly 50 members to the advantage of the class.
1978, 1979, and 1980 - Three Yoga training classes were conducted at Akka Mahadevi Ladies Hostel, Karnatak University, Dharwad for the benefit of the post-graduate and Research students of the University. More than 200 students of the Hostel were trained in the class.
1981, 1982, 1983- Yoga training classes of one month duration was conducted in Sharada School, Dharwad for three years continuously during the period of Mrs. Deshpande as the principalof the school. Majority of the students took the advantage of the same.
1984- It was great honour for me to get an opportunity of teaching yoga at the holy place ‘Shanmukhaswami Math’, Bijapur together with my husband. Nearly hundreds of devotees of that Math religious place participated in the training.
1985- Yoga training class for the benefit of Ladies and Gents was organised by Prof. K.S. Deshpande then Chief Librarian of Karnatak Univesity Library, Dharwad. It was organised at his residence Malamaddi, Dharwad. The class was concluded with the felicitation of me and my husband Shri. Laxmankumar Yoga Instructor of Karnatak University, Dharwad.
1986- Yoga class was conducted at Prof. R. K. Koppad’s house Mahisi Road,
-5- Dharwad then member of Senate, Karnatak University, Dharwad. About six groups of families in the neighborhood of this house were present for the class.
1987- Yoga class for girls was conducted at Moorsavirmath Women’s College, Hubli, It was concluded in presence of Dr. Lalitakumari, then H.O.D. of OEG, KMC, Hubli.
1988- Yoga training class for the benefit of the Primary School Children in the Karnatak University Campus Dharwad was conducted for the period of two weeks. It was concluded in presence of Dr. A.E. Puneet then Registrar of the Karnatak University, Dharwad.
1989 - 1992 During this period I was in Moscow (Capital of former USSR) with my husband Yoga Professor Laxmankumar V.S. who was deputed to Moscow by Govt. of India to teach Yoga. There the people had lot of care to learn Yoga. Due to this there used to be a large number of in some places. Then I had to help him in conducting the classes in various Republics volanteerly
There I had at so opportunity of teaching at the Inter-National women’s club consisting of 32 countries.
It was also a pleasure for me to teach Yoga and Kannada literature to the members of editorial board of progress publication, Moscow.
1993- Myself and my daughters Girija and Vijay were engaged in giving a lecture-cum-demonstration in yoga practices at the ‘Women’s Fourm’ Karnatak University, Dharwad.
1994 - I was requested to conduct the Yoga training class for ladies at ‘Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies, Mysore University, on the occasion of Refresher Course in Kannada for the professors of different Universities. About 25 ladies were trained in the class.
1995- On some occasion conducted a special yoga trainging class at the Institute of Yoga studies. Karnatak University, Dharwad for the benefit of housewives residing on the University campus. About 30 members enjoyed the class.
1996-1998 I worked as the warden of ‘Rani Kittur Chennamma’ Ladies Hostel, Karnatak University, and Dharwad for two years. There were about 250 post- graduate and research students. Then I Organised nearly 60 functions most beneficial for the ladies. -5-
Contribution to the field of Yoga (when Yoga was not known and was not accepted,...) and Literature: 1. Experience of 50 (since 1972) years in the field of Yoga. Free Yoga teaching in India and abroad United States of America and Former U.S.SR (Moscow, Ukraine, Khorkhov,…) for Individual health and for healthy society. Yoga with focus on Women’s Health, Pregnant ladies and Children. Trained Women in Yoga at International Women’s Club Moscow Numerous talks on Yoga subject (Like Yoga for Women, Yoga for Pregnant Ladies, Yoga for Children, Yoga for alround development, Impact of Yoga on Society, Yoga for the development of the nation, Yoga in Kannada Literature, Yoga Taravali of Shankarcharya,…) in India and abroad at various forums. Author of books and articles like Yoga Sangama, Janani, Hemarddi Mallamma, Vision, Bharatam Loka Poojyam, … 2. Talk in First International Yoga Conference on June 21st 2020. 3. Presented papers at various International, National and state level conferences. 4. Free Kannada teaching for members of Editorial Board, Kannada section, Progress Publication 1989 to 1992 5. News Reader and Translator in Radio Moscow. 6. First PhD (Doctorate of Philosophy) in the field of Yoga. 7. Guided around 40 students for M Phil and PhD including Yoga Subject. 8. Taught Yoga to International level along with her Husband. 9. Instrumental in developing and stablishing Yoga Department Karnatak University Dharwad (1975), o First Lady Teacher in Yoga to teach at University in Yoga Department o Trained women in Yoga at Ladies Hostel – Rani Kittur Chennamma and Akka Mahadevi o Yoga Training at University Women’s Forum Rani Chennamma University Belgavi (2012) 10. Long innings at University level around 40+ years.
Awards and honors:
Conferred Karnataka Women Achievers Awards for “Professional Excellence” by Chief Guest Isha Pant, IPS Bangalore.
Refer: https://www.kwaawards.com/winners-2020.php https://www.kwaawards.com/index.php https://www.newskarnataka.com/bangalore/20-women-achievers-honoured-during-third- edition-of-kwaa
Awarded Basavaguru Karunya Prashasti in 1996 by Dr.Mahanta Swamiji of Chittaragi Ilakal Sansthana Math.
Board of Utsahi Yoga Foundation https://utsahiyogafoundation.org/about/our-team/ -5-
Academic Guidance:
Details of Participation in Seminars/Workshops/Conference/Symposia etc National/International:
1] R.F.Kittel nighantu Dr. R. C. Hiremath Institute of 2008 Shatamanotsava smarak Kannada Studies Vichar Sankiran
2] Kannada Sanskrti Dr. R. C. Hiremath Institute of 2008 Sammelan Kannada Studies
3] Kannada Bhase mattu Dr. R. C. Hiremath Institute of 2008 Tantrajnyan Karyagar Kannada Studies
4] National Seminar -Kittur Samstan Itihas K.R.I. Karnatak University,Dharwad 2009 Paper Presented -Kittur Chennamman Yuddhad Vaishistyagalu
-5- 5] Inter-National Conference ‘Acharad Arivu’ -VSNA 32nd Annual Conference
Papers Presented - 1) Vachanagalalli achair Chicago, Illinois, USA 2009 parikalpane 2) Allam Prabhudevar Vachanagalalli anubhav
6] Kannada Pradhyapakar Dr. R. C. Hiremath Institute of 2008 Karyagar (Workshop) Kannada Studies
7] Workshop on Research Suvarna Sanskratik 27,28 August (Kannada) samuchhay, Dharwad 2011
8] R.F.Kittel Nighantu Dr. R. C. Hiremath Institute of Shatamanotsava smarak Kannada Studies 2012 vichar Sankiran Karnatak University, Dharwad
9] Research Methodology Dept. of Foreign Languages 2012 Workshop Karnatak University, Dharwad
10] Janapad Adhayan mudin Kanak Peeth 2012 hejjegalu -seminar Karnatak University, Dharwad
11] Conference- Dr. R. C. Hiremath Institute of 2012 Shivashankar Kannada Studies Vicharadharegalu Karnatak University, Dharwad
12] UGC National Seminar- Dept. of History and Archology, 2012 ‘Adhunik Karnatakadalli Karnatak University, Dharwad Dalit mattu Bramanetara Chaluvaligalu
13] Conference-Relevance of Dept. of Sanskrit Feb, 2013 Vedic Ethics: Its Global Karnatak University, Dharwad Significance -6-
Research Guidance: (Ph.D. and M.Phil): Ph.D. Awarded Name of the Research Scholar Topic Year of Award
Dr. Mahesh Gajappanavar Dharwad Jalleya Tatvapad Sahitya 2008
Dr. Veeramma Katteppanavar Kannada Mahila sahityadalli Vaicharikate 2010
Dr. Padma L. Hosakoti Pandit Ma. Pra. Pujaravar Badaku 2012 mattu Barah
Shri. S. S. Khanapur Basavannanavarannu Kuritu Iruv 2013 Kavyagala Mele Vachan Sahityad (March submitted) Prabhav
Name of the Research Scholar Topic Year of Registration
Kalpana R. B. Shri. Ramayananvesanam 2008 Sanskratik Adhyayan
Vishvanath Chouagale Chennaveer Kanavi mattu 2008 B.S. Sanadiyavar Kavyagalalli manaviya nelegalu
Mailarappa Shiddhagiri Bhaiaraveshvar Kavya Kathamanisutr 2008 ratnakar
Nagaraj Beliger Samayaparikse mattu Dharmamrut: 2009 Toulanik adhyayan
Mahantesh S.R. Sarvajna mattu Vemanar Vachanagalu: 2010 Toulanik adhyayan
Hanumat Halyat Mastiyevar Kategalalli Samajik Prajne 2010
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M.Phil Awarded
Name of the Research Scholar Topic Year of Award
Mahesh Angadi Savadatti Talukin Sanskratik 2008 Adhyayan
Mailarappa Shiddhagiri Hubballi Shri Shiddharudhamath: 2008 Sanskratik Adhyayan
Nagaraj Beliger Chidanandavadhutar Sahitya Darshan 2009
Ku. Rajeshvari Nayak Uttar Kannada Jilleya Janapad 2009 Geetegalalli Stree Pratibhatane
Shekhar Kamble Shamaladevi Belagavakar avar 2009 Baduku mattu Barah
Prakash Hosamani Prof. Sadanand Kanavalli avar 2012 Baduku mattu Barah
Ongoing Title of the Research Funding Agency Duration Amount project Sanctioned
Veerashaiv Sahityadalli Own 1 year --
Publications:
a) Details of Books with ISBN: 1] Bharatam Lokapoojyam UTSAHI Prakashan Navodaya Nagar (Pampabharatad Mooru Ashvasagalu) Dharwad
2] Raddi Bagarad Kaddi (Ed) Veerashiva Raddi Samaj, Karnataka Rajya, Vidya Nagar, Hubli
3] Hemaraddi Mallamma (4th Edition) UTSAHI Prakashan Navodaya Nagar, Dharwad -8-
Special Lecturer delivered in the University and outside the University:
Institution Topic Place Date Jawahar Navodaya School Kannada Sahityadalli Kyarakoppa 26-05-2008 Yoga-1 Dharwad
Jawahar Navodaya School Kannada Sahityadalli Kyarakoppa 27-05-2008 Yoga-2 Dharwad
Mate Mahadevi, Ashram Allam Prabhudevara Dharwad 24-08-2008 Vachanagallalli Yoga
Akhil Bharat Sharan Sahitya Mahile mattu Siksan Nipaani, Dt: 21-11-2008 Parisat, Belagavi, Mahila Belagavi Kadali Vedike
Karnataka Sarakar Hadihareyad Vidyartiniyar RLS Padavipoorv Nov. padavipoorva siksan ilakhe, hagu manasik Samasyegalu Mahavidyalay, 2008 Bangalore mattu R.LS Dharwad padavipoorv mahavidyalay, Dharwad-joint venture
Shri Venkateshvar Devastan, Manavatavadl Dharwad 19-01-2009 Dharwad (Veman Jayanti) Mahayogi Veman
Hemaraddy Mallamma Mahayogi Vemanar Mudhol, 25-01-2009 Vachanagalli Yoga Dist: Bijapur
Karnatak Vidyavardhak Sanga, Stree Sabalikarana Dharwad 22-03-2009 Dharwad, Renuka Mahila Mandal, Dharwad
Lingayat Bhavar Belagavi Shivasharaneyara Belagavi 24-04-2009 Belagavi (Basav Jayanti) Vachanagalalli Vaicharika Niluvu
-9- Mahayogi Veman Mahayogi Vemanara Gani January Sangha, Gani Vachanagalalli Jeevana Tal: Bijapur 2012 (Tal: Bijapur, Dt: Bijapur) Moulyagalu Dt: Bijapur
Power Grid Yoga Sadhane: Dharwad 11-02-2012 Corporation of India Karyaksamate Ltd. Dharwad Samvardhane
Shri Venkateshvar Mahayogi Vemanara Dharwad 19-01-2013 Devastab, Dharwad Vachanagala Prastutate (Veman Jayanti)
Member of the Association/ Academy Parishat and Society (with details)
1) Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Bangalore 2) Akhila Karanataka Lekhakiyar Sangha, Bangalore 3) Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Dharwad 4) Uttara Karnataka Lekhakiyara Sangha, Dharwad 5) Raddijana Sangha, Bangalore 6) I.D.L. Trivendram 7) FOSSIL, Mysore.
Service to the University in Different Capacities (other than teaching and research) (with details)
1) Co-ordinator (I/C), Committee for Women’s Studies, K.U.D. 2) Co-ordinator, Mahayogi Veman Peetha, 2010-11 3) Conducted Yoga Training Classes, Dept. of MBA, K.U.D. 4) Delivered Lecture, NSS Camp, Yerikoppa (Ta: Dharwad) Topic - ‘Rastriya Seveyalli Mahileya Patra’ 5) Working in SAP 6) Working in UPE
Outreach/Extension Activities:
1) Worked as BOA member, Dept. of Kannada, Osmania University, Hydrabad 2) Worked as BOA member, Dept. of Kannada, Rani Chennamma University, Belagavi
-10- Visit Abroad (mention the details about Sponsors/ Academic/ Institution visited /Title of the Presentations etc. 1) Visited on own -Ohio State University, Colombus USA, 2011 2) Visited on own - University of Akron, Cleavland, USA, 2011
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