ABOUT US
: ABOUT THE MANAGEMENT:
Shri Jagadguru Tontadarya math of Dambal - Gadag, is one of the renowned ancient "Maths'" of Karnataka. Saint Shri Tontada Siddhlinga Shivayogi of Sixteenth century was the founder of this hallowed" Peetha". He appeared at the most crucial time in the history of the land to uplift the spiritually and morally fallen, providing
strong base for the social equility and spiritual rejuvenation.
Dr. Tontad Siddhaling swamiji who is the present presiding pontiff of Tontadarya Math is the 19th in the order of succession starting from yedeyur Siddhalingeshwar. Within a span of three decades, he has brought about great social and educational reformation in this part of Karanataka. He has taken up several ambitious projects and programmes of grater and for reaching significance especially in the field of education. He has established more than sixty educational institutions right from primary to post - graduate centre in different courses in various towns and villages of Karnataka. He has added this B.Ed. College to the list of educational
institution managed by Jagadguru Tontadarya Vidyapeeth, Gadag.
DR. D. C. PAVATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, GADAG.
Dr. D. C. Pavate who was an extraordinary academician and mathematician, was an illustrious son of Karnataka. As a vice chancellor of Karnataka University for five terms, he provided healthy and robust base for its splended growth and academic excellence. He made Karnataka University one of the premier centre of higher education in the country. He was known for his rare outstanding qualities like integrity, honesty, punctuality, administrative ability discipline, broad mindedness and above all impeccable personal character. Knowing his noble traditions of high ideals, salf less work acamdemic dedications and excellent educational qualifications, this B.Ed. college, With a view to perpetuate his memory, is named after him. Dr. D.C.Pavate’s contribution to the country as a Governor of Punjab is no less.