Visitors
Distinguished Visitor to the ACPR, Belgaum
Shri B. D. Jatti, Finance minister laid corner stone of ACPR building on 16/4/1964.
Dr. S. Radhakrishanan, President of India Inaugurated the ACPR Headquarters, Belgaum on 8/12/1965.


Dr. Gerhard Funke, Professor of philosophy, MAINZ university West Germany and gave talk on “Modern trends of philosophy in Gemany” on 26/10/1969.
Shri. Virendra Patil Chief Minister inaugurated the Gurudev Ranade Memorial lectures delivered by Professor Arabindo Basu of Pondichery on 23/11/1969
Shri. Dayanand Bandodkar, C.M. of Goa Visited on 23/4/1971.
Dr. Sarojini Mahishi, Union Minister for Tourism & Civil Aviation, New Delhi inaugurated the seminar on ‘God Realization, Sadhana and effects’, on 12/11/1971.
Dr. A. G. Javadekar, M.A.ph.D.,D.Litt. Head.of Philosophy Department M.S. university Baroda delivered Gurudev Ranade Memorial lectures on 23/3/1972
Hon’ble J. Narain Pai, Chief Justice of Mysore High Court Banglore and J. Chandrashekhar Judge of Mysore High Court Banglore visited the ACPR On 10/6/1972.
Dr. V. K. Gokak Banglore-Visited ACPR on 25/2/1973
H. H. Shri Swami Chimayanandji, ACPR on 25/12/1974
H. H. Kumarswamiji, of Tapovan Dharwad visited on 5th and 6th May 1976.
Shri. Bhadragiri Keshavadas, visited and delivered lecture on 19/11/1976.
Hon’ble Shri. H. R. Gokhale, Union Minister for Law & Company affairs visited on 10/11/1976
Padmashri Kaka Karkhanis, A great disciple of Gurudeo Dr. R. D. Ranade gave lecture on “Jnaneshwari” on 2/6/1979
Hon’ble Y. V. Chandrachud Chief Justice of India released ACPR’s Silver Jubilee souvenir and Hon’ble D. M. Chandrashekhar Chief Justice of Karnataka presided over the function on 22/12/1978
H. H. Shri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati Shnkaracharya, Swamiji of Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt.stayed at ACPR Headquarters for 3 months i.e., from 17/6/1979 to 16/9/1979. During that period Their Majesties Queen Fedrika of Greece and Queen Sophia of Spain visited the ACPR on 12/9/1979 along with the Great Philosopher of Modern India.
Dr. T. M. P. Mahadevan
His Holiness Shri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati,Shankaracharya,of Kanchi Kamkoti Peetham.
Hon’ble Shri Varadarajan Judge of Supreme Court of India visited the ACPR on 13/1/1982.
H. H. Shri Siddheshwar Swamiji Delivered talks for a month i.e., from 22/5/1983 to 22/6/1983.

H. H. Shri Siddheshwar Swamiji At ACPR
"God’s Spiritual Ambassador to Humanity"
His Excellency Shri. A. N. Banarjee Governor of Karnataka visited and delivered a lecture emphasizing Gurudeo Dr. R. D. Ranade’s Book viz
‘Constructive Survey of Upanishadic Philosophy’ as a great valuable addition to the literature of the world on 19/8/1983
H. H. Shri. Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Shringeri visited the ACPR on 14/3/1984.
Dr. Shri. Prakash Dubey. Of R. D. University Jabalpur delivered G. R. Memorial Lectures on
‘Hinduism and Christianity’ on 13/10/1984.
Shri. N. Vitthalarao, Commissioner for Religious and Charitable endowments Karnataka visited on 18/5/1985
Hon’ble H. G. Balakrishna, Judge of Karnataka High Court visited the ACPR on 24/3/1988
Dr. Laxmikumar, M.Sc.Ph.D., President Vivekanand Kendra Kanyakumari visited on 24/11/1988
Hon’ble J. Shri. Ranganath.Mishra Chief Justice of Supreme Court & Hon’ble Shri S. Mohan, Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court and Hon’ble S. C. Mittal, Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court visited on 7/4/1991
Hon’ble B.K.Navadagi, Judge of Karnataka High Court Visited on 11/4/1993
Dr. S. R. Gayadhani, from United Kingdom visited on 27/12/1993
Bhikshu G Tanaka, of Interfaith Pilgrimage for Peace and life Canada visited on 5/12/1994
Padmavibhushan Dr. M.C. Modi, The world famous eye surgeon visited on 7/2/1995 and wrote in visitor’s book “VISITED THIS SPIRITUAL CENTRE TO GET MY INNER EYE OPERATED (THIRD EYE).THIS INSTITUTION IS VERY USEFUL TO THE HUMANITY”.
Shri A. Balakrishnan, general Secretary Vivekanand Kendra Kanyakumari visited in 1996 and noted in the visitor’s book “THIS PLACE WOULD BECOME A VIBRANT CENTRE IN THE COMING FUTURE. VIVEKAND KENDRA WOULD BE HAPPY TO ASSOCIATE WITH THIS
CENTRE”
Hon’ble Shri. H. D. Devegowda, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India visited and delivered talk on 12th Jan 1997 and appreciated ACPR’s pursuit for one God, one world and one humanity and expressed his good wishes for ACPR to lead the global village into the enchanting era of the 21st century.

Hon’ble Prime Minister Of India Shri. H. D. Devegowda’s Visit to ACPR on 12th Jan 1997
Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Aslam, General Secretary of “Jamaat-E-Islami Hind” New Delhi visited ACPR on 3/5/1997 and presented a copy of the ‘Holy Kuran’ (written in French) and noted, in the visitor’s book. “In the name of God, the Lord of mankind, I am pleased and honored to pay my visit to Academy of comparative Philosophy & Religion. The humanity is groping in darkness and our civilization is at the verge destruction. This is the hard time that well wishes of humankind join hands and put their heads together and invite people towards God consciousness and human brotherhood, we appreciate the efforts of this organization and offer our good wishes and co-operation in this noble task; may God bless us all, guide us and give us wisdom, and strength to usher in a bright future for humanity and lead men towards everlasting success (Amen)”
Dr. Indu Prakash Singh, New Delhi who was the former Indian Ambassador to Spain and internationally reputed philosopher delivered G.R.Memorial lectures from 22 to 24 December 1997. Dr.I.P.Singh is the disciple of Gurudeo Dr. R. D. Ranade and he was co-opted as member of ACPR’s All India Academic Council on 24/12/1997
Hon’ble Shri. B. K. Sanglad, Judge of Karnataka High Court Banglore visited ACPR on 30/4/2001.
Hon’ble Shri. R. V. Ravindran and Hon’ble Shri. G. Patri Basavan Goud, Judges of Karnataka High Court, Banglore visited ACPR on 28/7/2001.
SL NO | DATE | NAME OF THE DIGNITARY VISITING THE ACPR | |
1 | 30/04/2001 | Shri. B. K. Sanglad | Judge, High Court of Karnataka |
3 | 28/07/2001 | Shri. R. V. Ravindran | Hon'ble Judges of Karnatak High Court |
4 | 28/07/2001 | Shri. Patri Basavangowda | Hon'ble Judges of Karnatak High Court |
5 | 28/07/2001 | Shri. H. G. Ramesh | Prin. District & Sessions Judge Belagavi |
6 | 16/08/2001 | Shri. Amar Singh Patil | Member of Parliament |
7 | 18/09/2001 | Shri. Suguendra Trith Swamiji | Shri. Puttige Math |
8 | 26/07/2001 | Shri. B. P. Gaur | |
9 | 16/08/2001 | Shri. A. V. Patil | |
10 | 06/09/2001 | Dr. Abinavkumar Swamijigalu | Kalmat, Savadatti Jalimat, Jamkandi |
11 | 19/01/2002 | Mr. B. A. Coutinho, IAS | DivisionalCommissioner, Belagavi |
12 | 02/02/2002 | Shri. Yogacharya Patwardhan, Pune | |
13 | 22/04/2002 | Shri. Basavraj Patil | BJP President, Karnataka State |
14 | 06/09/2002 | Swami Madhavanad, Pune | |
15 | 18/11/2002 | Radha Burnier | President, Theosophical Society, Chennai |
16 | 30/11/2002 | Shri. Yediurappa B.S | Leader, BJP, Karnataka. (CM) |
17 | 21/12/2002 | Shri. S. S. Ranade | (Retd) BSF, Pune. |
18 | 11/01/2003 | Sou. Manik Bengeri, Mysore | |
19 | 25/01/2003 | Shri. Dashrath B. Hasbe, Belagavi. | |
20 | 15/04/2003 | Shri. Chidrupanand Saraswati | Arsh Vidyapeetachaya, Hubli |
21 | 09/07/2003 | Shri. Chiranjeev Singh ( IAS) | Development Commissioner, Northern Karnataka, Belagavi |
22 | 09/08/2003 | Dr. K. Balaveera Reddi | Vice Chancellor, VishveshwaryaTechnological University, Belagavi |
24 | 23/08/2003 | Dr. G. R. Channabasappa | President, Sharan Sahitya Academy. |
25 | 16/08/2003 | Shri. V. B. Shirisannar Arvind Pinto IRS. | Commissioner, Income Tax |
26 | 04/10/2003 | Shri. Ramesh Jangal | Execuitve Engineer PWD. Belagavi |
28 | 24/01/2004 | Shri. T. N. Chaturvedi | Governar, State of Karnataka |
29 | 24/05/2004 | Shri. Harish Rameshswamy | |
30 | 31/12/2004 | Shri. S. R. Bannurmath | Hon'ble judges of Karnataka High Court |
31 | 31/12/2004 | Shri. K. Vishwanath shetti. | Hon'ble judges of Karnataka High Court |
32 | 31/12/2004 | Shri. H. G.Ramesh | Hon'ble judges of Karnataka High Court |
33 | 23/11/2004 | Shrimad Ganaadharendra Saraswati | Mahaswamiji, Swrnavalli Math, Sirasi |
34 | 29/05/2005 | Shri. K. Shridhar Rao | Judge High Court of Karanataka |
35 | 06/06/2005 | Swami Raghaveshanandji Maharaj | Ramkrishan mission Ashram Bgm |
36 | 06/06/2005 | Dr. M. N. Dixit | K.L.E Hospital, Belagavi. |
37 | 18/07/2006 | Hon'ble Shri. T. N. Chaturvedi | Governor of Karanataka |
38 | 27/09/2006 | Shri. H. D.kumarswamy | Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka |
39 | 28/09/2006 | Shri. Vishveshwar Hegde Kageri | MLA, Ankola(Education Minister) |
40 | 31/05/2008 | Shri. Dr. M. M. Kalburgi | Vice-Chancellor of Hampi University, Hampi |
41 | 30/12/2008 | Hon'ble Justice Mr. N.Kumar | Jhudge of High court of Karnataka |
42 | 23/01/2009 | Hon'ble Justice Shri.B.S.Patil | Karnatak High Court |
43 | 23/01/2009 | Shri. Vishweshwar Hegde | Hon'ble Minister for Primary and Adult Education. Karnatak |
44 | 05/06/2009 | Mr. Sanjay Patil | Hon'ble MLA (Rural) Belagavi |
45 | 06/06/2009 | Shri. Abhay Patil | Hon'ble MLA (South Belagavi) |
46 | 06/06/2009 | Shri. Gopal Jinagouda | President, Bhartesh Educational Society, Belagavi |
47 | 06/06/2009 | Shri. Shankar Gouda Patil | Hon'ble President of karnataka Forest Industrial Corporation |
48 | 29/11/2009 | Shri. A. S. Pachchapure | Judge High Court of Karanataka |
49 | 20/03/2010 | Dr. D. H. Rao, M.E,M.S, Ph.D.( Canada) | Director, Jain Group of Institutions. |
50 | 20/03/2010 | Mr. C. M. Shirol, (I.A.S) | Reginol Commissioner, Belagavi division. |
51 | 23/03/2010 | Shri. Basavraj Bommai | Hon'ble Minister for irrigation and incharge Minister for Belagavi |
52 | June 2010 | Shri. Adrudhya Kadasiddeshwar Swamiji | Shiddhagiri Math, Kaneri. |
53 | 21/08/2010 | Shri. Gurusiddha Mahaswamiji | Karanjimath, Belagavi |
54 | 28/08/2010 | Shri. Mohanji Bhagwat | Sarasanghchalak Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Nagpur |
55 | 06/06/2010 | Shri. Shankargouda Patil | President, Karnataka Govt. Forest Dept |
56 | 06/04/2011 | Shri. Suresh Angadi | MP, Belagavi |
57 | 06/05/2011 | Shri. A. S. Pachchapure | Hon'ble High Court Judge, Banglore |
58 | 06/06/2011 | Dr.Prabhakar Kore | Member of Rajya Sabha and President and Chancellor of KLE, Belagavi |
59 | 16/07/2011 | Shri. Paramanand Bharati Swamiji | Banglore |
60 | 11/04/2011 | Shri. Satyanrayan Madhukar | MD, Lambodhara Indistries, Dharwad |
61 | 16/12/2011 | Shri. Aravind Jatti | President of Basav Samiti, Banglore |
62 | 04/02/2012 | Shri. H. H. Niranjan Jagadguru Shri Gurusiddharj Yogindra Mahaswamiji | Moorsavir Math, Hubli |
63 | 04/02/2012 | Shri. M. S. Balakrishana | Hon'ble District Judge, Belagavi |
64 | 14/9/2012 | Shri. Siddarama Maha Swamiji | Naganur Rudrakshimath, Belagavi |
65 | 15/9/2012 | Shri. Y. R. Patil | President, Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Belagavi |
66 | 16/9/2012 | Shri. R. B. Boodihal | Hon'ble District Judge, Belagavi |
67 | 12/02/2012 | Shri. Chandrashekar Shivacharya Mahaswamiji | Guru Shanteshwar Mahasansthan, Hiremath, Hukkeri |
68 | 12/02/2012 | Dr. Basavraj Malashetti | Director, Vachan Adhyayan Kendra, Belagavi |
69 | 12/10/2013 | Adv. A. G. Mulwadmath | President, Bar Association, Belagavi |
70 | 12/10/2013 | Shri. A. R. Patil | Member, karnataka state Bar Council, |
71 | 12/10/2013 | Shri. K. B. Naik | Member, karnataka state Bar Council, |
72 | 29/05/2015 | Shri. Basavraj Mrutyunjaya Swamiji | Kudalsangam |
73 | 31/05/2015 | Shri. Deepak Dhaduti | International Space Technician |
74 | 31/05/2015 | Shri. S. Ravi | Police Commissioner of Belagavi |
75 | 31/05/2015 | Shri. Pralhad Joshi | MP and BJP State President |
76 | 19/11/2016 | Shri. Shashidhar Kurer | Commissoner, City Corporation, Belagavi |
77 | Oct 2016 | Shri. H. N. Ananthkumar | Minister of Parlimentary affairs New Delhi |
78 | Dr. Tejiswini Ananthkumar | ||
79 | 08/10/2016 | Dr. S. M. Gangadharayya | RCU |
80 | 08/10/2016 | H. H. Jiva Pandit Das Prabhuji | ISKON |
81 | 06/06/2016 | Shri. Satish Jarkiholi | Hon'ble Minister |
82 | 26/2/2017 | Shri. R. J. Satish Singh | District Judge |
83 | 26/2/2017 | Shri. Mahantesh kavatagimath | MLC, Benglore |
84 | 22/10/2017 | Smt. Rajashree Halagekar | Chairperson Maratha Mandal Insitute |
85 | 28/06/2018 | Shri. Deepak V. Apte | |
86 | 17/7/2018 | Shri. Ramchandran. R. | CEO of Zilla Panchayat, Belagavi |
87 | 28/11/2018 | Dr. Vijay Sankeshwar | Chairman, VRL Pvt. Ltd |
88 | 12/07/2018 | Shri. Ravikiran Kulkarni | District Governor Rotary 3170 |
89 | 06/09/2019 | Shri. Vishweshwar Hegade Kageri | Hon.Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly Bengaluru |
90 | 26/09/2019 | Shri. Pramodh Nataraj and group | Disha Foundation, Bengaluru |
91 | 10/10/2019 | Antonio Plane | Prolific Spanish writer, Spain |
92 | 22/10/2019 | Shri. Iranna Kadadi | Ex-Chairman, Zilla Panchayat, Belagavi. |
92 | 04/11/2020 | Shri. Atulji Jain | General Secretary, Deendayal Research Institute, New Delhi |
93 | 04/11/2020 | Shri. Su Ramannaji | Senior Prachark of RSS –Hubballi |
94 | 28/11/2020 | Shri. Ma. Ni. Pra. Shri. Shivalingeshwara Mahaswamiji | Shri.Jagadguru Duradundeshwar Siddha Sansthan Math, Nidasosi, Belagavi |
95 | 28/11/2020 | Shri. Ma. Ni. Pra. Shri.Gurusiddha Mahaswamiji | Shri.Karanji Math, Shivabasav Nagar, Belagavi. |
96 | 28/11/2020 | Smt. Sunita M. NImbaragi | Range Forest officer, Belagavi |
97 | 30/01/2021 | Shri. Ravindraji | R.S.S. Pracharak, Hubballi |
98 | 20/02/2021 | Shri. Suhas Kshirasagar | Sanchalaka Dasbodh Study Circle, Pune |