THE ACADEMY OF COMPARATIVE PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION (APCR) - Belagavi, Karnataka, India

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1924
1th Augest

Dr.R.D.Rande started academy of Philosophy & Religion at Adhyatma Bhuan , Poona.

1925

The prospectus written by Gurudev Dr. R. D. Ranade, in 1925, would be a beacon of lighthouse for ACPR Belagavi, for implementation of the aims and objects of this institution in future course of action.

1930

General "Review of Philosophy and Religion " , Annual issue published. 

1952
7th March

Sir C.A. Patwardhan, the Rajasaheb of Sangli.In 1952 He gifted and register the Land where ACPR Belgaum is situated.

1952
19th September

ACPR, Belagavi is registered as public Trust in the Education & Research Category, with its Public Trust Reg. No. E-233 (BGM) OF 1952, UNDER Bombay public Trust Act.

1964
16th April

Shri. B. D. Jatti, Finance minister laid corner stone of ACPR building.

1965
8th December
Dr. S. Radhakrishanan, President of India Inaugurated the ACPR Headquarters, Belgaum.
1966

Pathway to God Quarterly Journal Published 

1968

1st Book

1969
  • 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.
1971
  • Shri. Dayanand Bandodkar, C.M. of Goa Visited on 23/04/1971.
  • Dr. Sarojini Mahishi, Union Minister for Tourism & Civil Aviation, New Delhi inaugurated the seminar on "God Realization, Sadhana and effects", on 12/11/1971.
1972
  • Dr. A. G. Javadekar, M.A.ph.D., D.Litt. Head of Philosophy Department M.S. university Baroda delivered Gurudev Ranade Memorial lectures on 23/03/1972.
  • 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 10/06/1972.
1973
25th February
Dr. V. K. Gokak Banglore-Visited ACPR.
1974
25th December
H. H. Shri Swami Chimayanandji, ACPR.
1976
  • H. H. Kumarswamiji, of Tapovan Dharwad visited on 5th & 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.
1979
2nd June

Padmashri Kaka Karkhanis, A great disciple of Gurudeo Dr. R. D. Ranade gave lecture on "Jnaneshwari" on 2/6/1979.

1978
22nd December
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.
1979
16th September

H. H. Shri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati Shnkaracharya, Swamiji of Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt.stayed at ACPR Headquarters for 3 months i.e., from 17/06/1979 to 16/09/1979. During that period Their Majesties Queen Fedrika of Greece and Queen Sophia of Spain visited the ACPR on 12/09/1979 along with the Great Philosopher of Modern India.

1982
13th January
Hon’ble Shri Varadarajan Judge of Supreme Court of India visited the ACPR.
1983
22nd May
  • H. H. Shri Siddheshwar Swamiji Delivered talks for a month i.e., from 22/05/1983 to 22/06/1983.
  • 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 19/08/1983.
1984
  • H. H. Shri. Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Shringeri visited the ACPR on 14/03/1984.
  • Dr. Shri. Prakash Dubey. Of R. D. University Jabalpur delivered G. R. Memorial Lectures on
    ‘Hinduism and Christianity’on 13/10/1984.
1985
18th May
Shri. N. Vitthalarao, Commissioner for Religious and Charitable endowments Karnataka visited.
1988
  • Hon’ble H. G. Balakrishna, Judge of Karnataka High Court visited the ACPR on 24/03/1988.
  • Dr. Laxmikumar, M.Sc.Ph.D., President Vivekanand Kendra Kanyakumari visited on 24/11/1988.
1991
7th April
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.
1993
  • Hon’ble B.K.Navadagi, Judge of Karnataka High Court Visited on 11/04/1993.
  • Dr. S. R. Gayadhani, from United Kingdom visited on 27/12/1993.
1994
5th December
Bhikshu G Tanaka, of Interfaith Pilgrimage for Peace and life Canada visited.
1995
7th February

Padmavibhushan Dr. M.C. Modi, The world famous eye surgeon visited on 07/02/1995 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".

1996

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".

1997
  • 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.
  • Mr. Ijaz Ahmed Aslam, General Secretary of "Jamaat-E-Islami Hind” New Delhi visited ACPR on 03/05/1997 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.
2001

ACPR Celebrated Golden Jublee Program.

2001
  • Hon’ble Shri. B. K. Sanglad, Judge of Karnataka High Court Banglore visited ACPR on 30/04/2001.
  • Hon’ble Shri. R. V. Ravindran and Hon’ble Shri. G. Patri Basavan Goud, Judges of Karnataka High Court, Banglore visited ACPR on 28/07/2001.
  • Shri. B. K. Sanglad (Judge, High Court of Karnataka) visited the ACPR on 30/04/2001.
  • Shri. R. V. Ravindran (Hon'ble Judges of Karnatak High Court) visited the ACPR on 28/07/2001.
  • Shri. Patri Basavangowda (Hon'ble Judges of Karnatak High Court) visited the ACPR on 28/07/2001.
  • Shri. H. G. Ramesh (Prin. District & Sessions Judge Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 28/07/2001.
  • Shri. Amar Singh Patil (Member of Parliament) visited the ACPR on 16/08/2001.
  • Shri. Suguendra Trith Swamiji (Shri. Puttige Math) visited the ACPR on 18/09/20019.
  • Shri. B. P. Gaur visited the ACPR on 26/07/2001.
  • Shri. A. V. Patil visited the ACPR on 16/08/2001.
  • Dr. Abinavkumar Swamijigalu ( Kalmat, Savadatti Jalimat, Jamkandi) visited the ACPR on 06/09/2001.
2002
  • Mr. B. A. Coutinho, IAS (DivisionalCommissioner, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 19/01/2002.
  • Shri. Yogacharya Patwardhan, Pune visited the ACPR on 02/02/2002.
  • Shri. Basavraj Patil (BJP President, Karnataka State) visited the ACPR on 22/04/2002.
  • Swami Madhavanad, Pune visited the ACPR on 06/09/2002.
  • Radha Burnier (President, Theosophical Society, Chennai) visited the ACPR on 18/11/2002.
  • Shri. Yediurappa B.S (Leader, BJP, Karnataka. (CM)) visited the ACPR on 30/11/2002.
  • Shri. S. S. Ranade ( (Retd) BSF, Pune) visited the ACPR on 21/12/2002.
2003
  • Sou. Manik Bengeri, Mysore visited the ACPR on 11/01/2003.
  • Shri. Dashrath B. Hasbe, Belagavi visited the ACPR on 25/01/2003.
  • Shri. Chidrupanand Saraswati (Arsh Vidyapeetachaya, Hubli) visited the ACPR on 15/04/2003.
  • Shri. Chiranjeev Singh ( IAS) (Development Commissioner, Northern Karnataka, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 09/07/2003.
  • Dr. K. Balaveera Reddi (Vice Chancellor, VishveshwaryaTechnological University, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 09/08/2003.
  • Dr. G. R. Channabasappa (President, Sharan Sahitya Academy) visited the ACPR on 23/08/2003.
  • Shri. V. B. Shirisannar Arvind Pinto IRS (Commissioner, Income Tax) visited the ACPR on 16/08/2003.
  • Shri. Ramesh Jangal (Execuitve Engineer PWD. Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 04/10/2003.
2004
  • Shri. Harish Rameshswamy visited the ACPR on 24/05/2004.
  • Shri. S. R. Bannurmath (Hon'ble judges of Karnataka High Court) visited the ACPR on 31/12/2004.
  • Shri. K. Vishwanath shetti (Hon'ble judges of Karnataka High Court) visited the ACPR on 31/12/2004.
  • Shri. H. G.Ramesh (Hon'ble judges of Karnataka High Court) visited the ACPR on 31/12/2004.
  • Shrimad Ganaadharendra Saraswati (Mahaswamiji, Swrnavalli Math, Sirasi) visited the ACPR on 23/11/2004.
  • Shri. T. N. Chaturvedi (Governar, State of Karnataka) visited the ACPR on 24/01/2004.
2005
  • Shri. K. Shridhar Rao (Judge High Court of Karanataka) visited the ACPR on 29/05/2005.
  • Swami Raghaveshanandji Maharaj (Ramkrishan mission Ashram Bgm) visited the ACPR on 06/06/2005.
  • Dr. M. N. Dixit (K.L.E Hospital, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 06/06/2005.
2006
  • Hon'ble Shri. T. N. Chaturvedi (Governor of Karanataka) visited the ACPR on 18/07/2006.
  • Shri. H. D.kumarswamy (Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka) visited the ACPR on 27/09/2006.
  • Shri. Vishveshwar Hegde Kageri (MLA, Ankola (Education Minister)) visited the ACPR on 28/09/2006.
2008
  • Shri. Dr. M. M. Kalburgi (Vice-Chancellor of Hampi University, Hampi) visited the ACPR on 31/05/2008.
  • Hon'ble Justice Mr. N.Kumar (Jhudge of High court of Karnataka) visited the ACPR on 30/12/2008.
2009
  • Hon'ble Justice Shri.B.S.Patil (Karnatak High Court) visited the ACPR on 23/01/2009.
  • Shri. Vishweshwar Hegde (Hon'ble Minister for Primary and Adult Education. Karnatak) visited the ACPR on 23/01/2009.
  • Mr. Sanjay Patil (Hon'ble MLA (Rural) Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 05/06/2009.
  • Shri. Abhay Patil (Hon'ble MLA (South Belagavi)) visited the ACPR on 06/06/2009.
  • Shri. Gopal Jinagouda (President, Bhartesh Educational Society, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 06/06/2009.
  • Shri. Shankar Gouda Patil (Hon'ble President of karnataka Forest Industrial Corporation) visited the ACPR on 06/06/2009.
  • Shri. A. S. Pachchapure (Judge High Court of Karanataka) visited the ACPR on 29/11/2009.
2010
  • Dr. D. H. Rao, M.E,M.S, Ph.D.( Canada) (Director, Jain Group of Institutions) visited the ACPR on 20/03/2010.
  • Mr. C. M. Shirol, (I.A.S) (Reginol Commissioner, Belagavi division) visited the ACPR on 20/03/2010.
  • Shri. Basavraj Bommai (Hon'ble Minister for irrigation and incharge Minister for Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 23/03/2010.
  • Shri. Adrudhya Kadasiddeshwar Swamiji (Shiddhagiri Math, Kaneri) visited the ACPR on June 2010.
  • Shri. Gurusiddha Mahaswamiji (Karanjimath, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 21/08/2010.
  • Shri. Mohanji Bhagwat (Sarasanghchalak Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Nagpur) visited the ACPR 28/08/2010.
  • Shri. Shankargouda Patil (President, Karnataka Govt. Forest Dept) visited the ACPR on 06/06/2010
2011
  • Shri. Suresh Angadi (MP, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 06/04/2011.
  • Shri. A. S. Pachchapure (Hon'ble High Court Judge, Banglore) visited the 06/05/2011.
  • Dr.Prabhakar Kore (Member of Rajya Sabha and President and Chancellor of KLE, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 06/06/2011.
  • Shri. Paramanand Bharati Swamiji (Banglore) visited the ACPR on 16/07/2011.
  • Shri. Satyanrayan Madhukar (MD, Lambodhara Indistries, Dharwad) visited the ACPR on 11/04/2011.
  • Shri. Aravind Jatti (President of Basav Samiti, Banglore) visited the ACPR on 16/12/2011.
2012
  • Shri. H. H. Niranjan Jagadguru Shri Gurusiddharj Yogindra Mahaswamiji (Moorsavir Math, Hubli) visited the ACPR on 04/02/2012.
  • Shri. M. S. Balakrishana (Hon'ble District Judge, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 04/02/2012.
  • Shri. Siddarama Maha Swamiji (Naganur Rudrakshimath, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 14/9/2012.
  • Shri. Y. R. Patil (President, Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 15/9/2012.
  • Shri. R. B. Boodihal (Hon'ble District Judge, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 16/9/2012.
  • Shri. Chandrashekar Shivacharya Mahaswamiji (Guru Shanteshwar Mahasansthan, Hiremath, Hukkeri) visited the ACPR on 12/02/2012.
  • Dr. Basavraj Malashetti (Director, Vachan Adhyayan Kendra, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 12/02/2012.
2013
  • Adv. A. G. Mulwadmath (President, Bar Association, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 12/10/2013.
  • Shri. A. R. Patil (Member, karnataka state Bar Council) visited the ACPR on 12/10/2013.
  • Shri. K. B. Naik (Member, karnataka state Bar Council) visited the ACPR on 12/10/2013.
2015
  • Shri. Basavraj Mrutyunjaya Swamiji (Kudalsangam) visited the ACPr on 29/05/2015.
  • Shri. Deepak Dhaduti (International Space Technician) visited the ACPR on 31/05/2015.
  • Shri. S. Ravi (Police Commissioner of Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 31/05/2015.
  • Shri. Pralhad Joshi (MP and BJP State President) visited the ACPR on 31/05/2015.
2016
  • Shri. Shashidhar Kurer (Commissoner, City Corporation, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 19/11/2016.
  • Shri. H. N. Ananthkumar, Dr. Tejiswini Ananthkumar visited the ACPR on Oct 2016.
  • Dr. S. M. Gangadharayya (RCU) visited the ACPR on 08/10/2016.
  • H. H. Jiva Pandit Das Prabhuji (ISKON) visited the ACPR on 08/10/2016.
  • Shri. Satish Jarkiholi (Hon'ble Minister) visited the ACPR on 06/06/2016.
2017
  • Shri. R. J. Satish Singh (District Judge) visited the ACPR on 26/2/2017 .
  • Shri. Mahantesh kavatagimath (MLC, Benglore) visited the ACPR on 26/2/2017.
  • Smt. Rajashree Halagekar (Chairperson Maratha Mandal Insitute) visited the ACPR on 22/10/2017.
2018
  • Shri. Deepak V. Apte visited the ACPR on 28/06/2018.
  • Shri. Ramchandran. R. (CEO of Zilla Panchayat, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 17/7/2018.
  • Dr. Vijay Sankeshwar (Chairman, VRL Pvt. Ltd) visited the ACPR on 28/11/2018.
  • Shri. Ravikiran Kulkarni (District Governor Rotary 3170) visited the ACPR on 12/07/2018.
2019
  • Shri. Vishweshwar Hegade Kageri (Hon.Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly Bengaluru) visited the ACPR on 06/09/2019.
  • Shri. Pramodh Nataraj and group (Disha Foundation, Bengaluru) visited the ACPR on 26/09/2019.
  • Antonio Plane (Prolific Spanish writer, Spain) visited the ACPR on 10/10/2019.
  • Shri. Iranna Kadadi (Ex-Chairman, Zilla Panchayat, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 22/10/2019.
2020
  • Shri. Atulji Jain (General Secretary, Deendayal Research Institute, New Delhi) visited the ACPR on 04/11/2020.
  • Shri. Su Ramannaji (Senior Prachark of RSS –Hubballi) on 04/11/2020.
  • Shri. Ma. Ni. Pra. Shri. Shivalingeshwara Mahaswamiji (Shri.Jagadguru Duradundeshwar Siddha Sansthan Math, Nidasosi, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 28/11/2020.
  • Shri. Ma. Ni. Pra. Shri.Gurusiddha Mahaswamiji (Shri.Karanji Math, Shivabasav Nagar, Belagavi) visited the ACPR on 28/11/2020.
  • Smt. Sunita M. NImbaragi (Range Forest officer, Belagavi) visited tge ACPR on 28/11/2020.
2021
  • Shri. Ravindraji (R.S.S. Pracharak, Hubballi) visited the ACPR on 30/01/2021.
  • Shri. Suhas Kshirasagar (Sanchalaka Dasbodh Study Circle, Pune) visited the ACPR on 20/02/2021 .