Shirasangi Lingaraj

Shirasangi Lingaraj Desai (1861-1906) was an Indian philanthropist and ruler king and last provincial ruler of Shirasangi province. He donated all his property to assist education of Veerashaiva students. He presided the first All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha convention held in 1904 at Dharwad. Several notable recipients of financial assistance from the Trust included D. C. Pavate, B. D. Jatti, S. R. Kanthi and Ratnappa Kumbhar.

In 2012, Students celebrated the 151st anniversary of his birth at PC Jabin Science College.

In 2014, on the 153rd anniversary of his birth, he was recognized at KLE's G.H College for his efforts to prevent child marriage, and for encouraging development in every economic sector.