Karnataka CM inaugurates Syed Mohammad Gesu Daraz Research Academy at Khwaja Banda Nawaz Dargah
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar inaugurated the Syed Mohammad Gesu Daraz Research Academy in Kalaburagi. The institution is dedicated to preserving the literary and spiritual legacy of the Sufi saint Hazrat Khwaja Banda Nawaz.
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The academy plays a vital role in preserving rare historical manuscripts and promoting the cultural heritage of the Deccan region.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) inaugurated the Syed Mohammad Gesu Daraz Research Academy, established on the premises of the Hazrat Khwaja Banda Nawaz Dargah in Kalaburagi, with an objective of preserving and promoting the rich literary and spiritual legacy of the revered Sufi saint.
The article provides a straightforward report on a government inauguration and the stated goals of the new institution.
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