The “Jnana Deepa” (Lamp of Knowledge): Reflects the sacred aspiration of the Palimaru Mutt. This emblem symbolizes the initiation that nurtures the values of knowledge, discipline, and culture at every step for the students.
The lighting of the “Jnana Deepa” – “Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya”: (From darkness, lead me to light) – The primary purpose of education is to guide from darkness to light.
The pinnacle in front of the house: Symbolizes tradition, spirituality, and cultural heritage.
The sacred path: A path of holiness born from knowledge, discipline, and devotion.
The symbols of letters: Signify the importance of reading, teaching, and learning.
The green flowering plants: Flowers with green surroundings symbolize purity and honesty, representing growth in the students’ lives.
The verse beneath the feet: “Shishyaḥ Paraṁ Tapah” (A disciplined student life is the highest penance).
The outer circle of the emblem: The inscriptions reflecting the ideals of the Udupi Sri Palimaru Mutt mirror the aspirations of the educational institutions under the Palimaru Mutt, aimed at providing spiritual knowledge and lighting the path of culture.
