Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt Worships Lord Moola Rama and different forms of Rama as the principal deities. An interesting Idol of Lord Jaya Rama is worshipped in the mutt. This stand-alone idol was made by Sri Jayatirtharu, the sixth pointif of Sri Madhva Samsthana during the period 1365- 1388. The idol was specifically made for

During the nineties Sri Ananda, a bank officer was very impulsive and made a quick trip to Mantralaya expecting to reach the destination by noon, have the Darshan of the Brindavan, consume the Prasadam and return the same day. However, he was delayed and could reach the temple at 2:30pm and by then the temple

As the name suggests, it is a prose of submission to the lord, done at the end of the day before the sleep. Sri Guru Raghavendra Tirtha has presented this to the mankind to adopt in one’s daily activity. Our ancient Yoga Sutras and modern science states that good thought generating process practiced before the

The village Manchale on the banks of river Tungabhadra is presumed to be reserved for Saints, as witnessed for the last 600 years. The Vijayanagar Empire was ruled by Devaraya II of the Sangama Dynasty from 1425-1446. He was amongst the most successful and eminent rulers, valuing the religious sentiments of his people. It is

The head priest of Sri Vyasyaraj mutt at Coimbatore, a devoted Madhva Brahmin offered daily prayers and performing rituals to Lord Hanuman, Sri Vyasyaraja tirtha Brindavana and Sri Raghavendra Tirtha Brindavana. Though he worshipped the Mritika Brindavana, he would ensure a visit to Mantralaya moola Brindavana at least once in 5 years. Every time he

With the acquisition of Thanjavur by the Marathas, several native Maharashtrians of all classes migrated to Thanjavur patronizing the Maratha kings. One Sri Sarkeel Govind Rao, an affluent Maratha Deshastha Madhava Brahmin from Tanjavur was a well-educated administrator well known in with the Royals. He was a philanthropist having donated large land holdings to Mutts

The ‘Guru Stotra – Sri Poornabodha’ rendered by Sri Appannacharya is considered highly sacred as it is vetted by Guru Rayaru from the Brindavana. Millions of devotees recite this and have experienced the blessings of Guru Rayaru. The Guru stotra is in Sanskrit and learning is limited to a few. Hence, a need was felt

This is a rare piece of art depicting Sri Raghavendra Tirtha  as picturised by an unknown artist. Guru Rayaru is seen engrossed in offering his prayers to Sri Moola Rama placed in an ornamental mantap. The art originally is a line drawing in black and white. The saint is depicted in a side posture sitting

Udagani is an ancient town on the banks of river Tungabhadra in Shikarapur, Shimoga district. It is 40 Km from Honnali. This old town Udagani is popular for being the birth place of the twelfth century poetess Akkamahadevi. This Shaiva pilgrim town is also popular for Sri Guru Raghavendra Tirtha Brindavana consecrated during 1672. The

Guru Jagannatha Dasa earlier called Swamy Raayacharya as a gifted devotee of Guru Rayaru . He was privileged to see the Guru whenever he prayed. Once, he wished to get married but his financial condition caused a problem.  Guru Rayaru appeared for him and informed to go to the king of Mysore and seek help.Accordingly