The origin of JSS Mahavidyapeetha (JSSMVP), a formidable educational movement, can be traced to the establishment of a small hostel in 1928 to cater to the accommodation needs of students pursuing higher studies in Mysore. His Holiness Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji established the Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Mahavidyapeetha (JSSMVP) in 1954 which was registered under the Societies Registration Act 1960.

Focusing on a purpose as expansive yet specific as improving quality of life through Human Development, the JSS Mahavidyapeetha has grown from strength to strength. A long and healthy life, Education for all and a decent standard of living, the indicators of Human development, have been the underlying philosophy of Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Mahasamsthana Math, Suttur Srikshethra for centuries. This is also the philosophy for which the Mahaidyapeetha today stands for.

Empowering People through Education
Education empowers people with the knowledge, skills and values they need to build a better world. Right from Sri Suttur Math’s very first initiative of starting a free hostel in 1928 through the visionary leadership of its spiritual heads, JSS Mahavidyapeetha has a trailblazing legacy of establishing several educational institutions that have led to transformative change.

Under the untiring efforts of Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji, the Mahavidyapeetha has witnessed enormous growth in the field of Education and today has over 300 institutions under its fold, from kindergartens to postgraduate centres and postdoctoral research catering to the educational needs of more than 1,00,000 students.