Founder
Late Sri Ajit Kumar, a gold medalist in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering branches, graduated from University Vishweshwaraiah College of Engineering, Bangalore. He founded the Hindu Seva Prathishthana in 1980 and was its founder Director. He was born on 27th Aug 1934. His father, Sri Bramha Suraiah, and mother Smt. Putta Tayamma, hailed from the village Gudibande in the vicinity of Bangalore. He was a great social worker with many innovative social experiments to his credit. His unique style of functioning was based on the principle “Concern for all, attachment to none”. He was often called “A saint in a hurry”. After his graduation in 1957, till his last breath in 1990, he was a full time social worker and a bachelor. An unfortunate road accident cut short his life when he was just 56.
Having the legendary Yogacharya Shri. B.K.S. Iyengar and Shri. Pattabhi Jois as his mentors, he became an authority on Yoga and an expert in the field. Besides taking up Homeopathy, to which he was introduced by Dr. Krishnamurthy, he showed great interest in Psychology, Accountancy, Anatomy and other such disciplines. He strived for excellence in all walks of life. Hindu Seva Prathisthana is his brain child.
Late Sri Ajit Kumar was a distinguished scholar and visionary social worker. A gold medalist in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore, he graduated in 1957. Born on 27th August 1934 in Gudibande village near Bangalore to Sri Bramha Suraiah and Smt. Putta Tayamma, Ajit Kumar dedicated his entire life to social service.
He founded Hindu Seva Pratishthana (HSP) in 1980 and served as its first Director. Known for his unique philosophy of “Concern for all, attachment to none,” he was affectionately called “A saint in a hurry.” Despite a promising academic and professional background, Ajit Kumar chose a path of selfless service, remaining a lifelong bachelor committed to uplifting society until his untimely demise in 1990 due to a tragic road accident at the age of 56.
Ajit Kumar was deeply influenced by legendary Yogacharyas Shri B.K.S. Iyengar and Shri Pattabhi Jois, becoming an authority in Yoga. He also pursued knowledge in Homeopathy, Psychology, Accountancy, and Anatomy, driven by his relentless quest for excellence. HSP stands as a testament to his vision and dedication.
Seva Dina (Founder’s Day)
In honor of Late Shri. Ajith Kumar, HSP Kulapati Pujya Shri. Shri. Vishweshateertha Swamiji called upon the Sevavratis to commemorate that day of Ajithji’s demise every year (Margashira Bahula Bidige –according to Hindu Calendar) as ‘SEVA DINA’.
Every year during December, HSP celebrates its Founder’s day as Seva Dina. On this day, it brings together service-minded persons in various fields, Groups and Institutions on a common platform. They deliberate, plan and organize various service activities, so that Seva becomes truly a movement.
Deliberations, plans and proposals in respect of various activities that HSP takes place every year on founder’s day- Seva Dina. People from various walks of life join together on a common platform and dedicate themselves for the cause of the HSP.
In tribute to Late Sri Ajit Kumar, Pujya Shri Vishweshateertha Swamiji, the Kulapati of HSP, designated the day of Ajitji’s passing (Margashira Bahula Bidige, as per the Hindu calendar) to be observed annually as Seva Dina (Service Day).
Every December, HSP commemorates Founder’s Day as Seva Dina—a day that unites service-minded individuals, groups, and institutions across diverse fields on a common platform. Together, they deliberate, plan, and organize various service initiatives aimed at expanding the spirit of selfless service.
Seva Dina serves as a powerful catalyst for collaborative action, inspiring participants to recommit to the noble cause of social upliftment. It is a day when new ideas are born, strategies refined, and collective energy channeled to ensure that Seva (service) remains a vibrant and growing movement.