Rivers are a source of strength and relish a superior place in prayers and traditional practices. Perhaps, the one considered most divine and sacred, is taking a dip in the sanctified rivers. A belief that this would free our soul from the accrued sins and can release us from wrench of life. Many devotes took

Jaganatha Dasaru, an ardent devote had the credit of having Darshan of Sri Raghavendra Teertharu and also engaging him in conversations very often whenever he wished for it. It is said he was Sri Sahlad,a the youngest brother of Prahalada in the Kritha Yuga. Jaganatha Dasa was earlier called Srinivasacharya and was given the Ankita

Sri Vijaya Dasa is one of the highly revered Hari Dasa the world has ever seen. An Aparoksha Gnani, he played an active role in propagating the Dvaitha philosophy. He considered Sri Guru Raghavendra as his Antharanga Guru, often visited Mantralaya and had the honor of seeing Rayaru and other Gods, live in the Brindavana.

Gopal Dasa earlier known as Bhaganna was a Hari Dasa of high rank and repute. He was the disciple of Vijaya Dasa and a staunch devotee of Sri Raghavendra Tirtharu.  He had the privilege of seeing Sri Raghavendra Tirtharu live in the Brindavana at Mantralaya. Interestingly, he was the second Dasa after Vijayadasa to see

Normally, brahmins practicing religion prefer to live on the riverbanks to perform their daily customary rituals. It is also a practice for the King to appoint boatman with Theppa to facilitate people to reach the other side. Venkatanatha once wished to cross the river and approached the boatman to drop him on the other bank

Sri Venkatanatha lived in an agrahara of Brahmins community where everyone lived in harmony. One caring for all and all caring for one. The women of one house used to share the work of the other house in the event of festivities and celebrations. On one such event Saraswati, wife of Venkatanatha, goes to the

Krishnacharya popularly known as Ibharamapura Appa hails from a small village which is located near Mantralaya. He was born by the grace and blessing of Rayaru. Once, the young Krishnacharya went away from home to a forsaken place and wept as he was scolded by his parents. An old man supposed to be Ashwatthama consoles

Mannargudi is an ancient town in Tamilnadu, about 38 km from Kumbakonam frequented by the Vaishnava saints. This town has the most popular and greatly worshiped Sri Rajagopala temple. The presiding deity is the four-armed Vasudeva with Sreedevi and Bhoodevi on either side. It is a majestic 12 feet idol in the Sanctum Sanctorum. It

Sri Raghavendra Teertharu visits Pandarapur Kshetra during 1660s and spends his time in the famous Sri Rukmini Panduranga Temple. Rayaru wishes to perform a music Seva to the lord and lifts his Veena to play. Just before he starts, he hears a melodious music from the string instrument played by none other than sage Narada.

Sri Raghavendra Tantra is written by Sandhur Krishnavadhoota, an eminent Sanskrit scholar of 19th century. This work was undertaken by the scholar upon the initiative of Sri Raghavendra Teertharu. The author being an ardent devotee of, was privileged to receive necessary Upadesha and blessings in his dream. This work carries other names like Siddhi Pradha