289th Guru Maha Sannidhanam of Madurai Aadheenam – Raopagathur Sri La Sri Swaminatha Sri Gnanasambanda Desika Paramacharya Swamigal 290th Guru Maha Sannidhanam of Madurai Aadheenam – Sri La Sri Swaminatha Sri Gnanasambanda Desika Paramacharya Swamigal 291st Guru Maha...
Pages from the Mother document of the Madurai Aadheenam Pages from the Mother document of the Madurai Aadheenam Pages from the Mother document of the Madurai Aadheenam Pages from the Mother document of the Madurai Aadheenam Translation of essential declarations of the...
The unbroken lineage of Pontiffs begins from Paramasiva Himself existing till date, with the previous pontiff being the 292nd Guru Maha Sannidhanam (seen in the picture), “His Highness Loka Guru Śrīla Śrī Arunagirinatha Śrī Gnanasambanda Desika Paramacharya Swamigal”,...
Vedanayagam Pillai was the Munsif of the place Sirkazhi (official who handles and tries to dispose civil matters pertaining to the district before it is taken to any higher court of Justice). Additionally, he was a Tamil Pundit and a good writer and orator. Pillai,...
Veerama Munivar was born on 8th November, 1680 A.D. in Castiglione Delle Stiviere, Mantova, Italy. Earlier known as Constanzo Joseph Beschi, an Italian missionary, he wrote the book “Thembavani” (the unfading garland) on the life of Joseph, father of Jesus Christ. He...
The Maruthu Pandya brothers (named Periya Marudhu, born 1748 and Chinna Marudhu, born 1753) were chieftains of the Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu, South India, towards the end of the 18th century. They were known for fighting against the invading Britishers....
From Kanadukathan, a village in a region called Chettinad in South India, ruled by the regent Kings called the Nattukottai Nagarathars, Raja Sir Annamalai Chettiar (30 September 1881 – 15 June 1948), an industrialist, banker, educationist and philanthropist from Tamil...
King Tipu Sultan (lived from 1750 to 1799) called the Tiger of Mysore during his rule of Mysore visited the Madurai Aadheenam in the years 1786, 1790. He prostrated at the feet of the 282nd ruling Pontiff Sri La Sri Pambaninatha Sri Jnanasambandha Desika Paramacharya...
Madurai Aadheenam has established the following trusts to serve in the areas of literature, art, culture and education: A Trust for the house in Sirkazhi in which Sri Jnanasambandar was born A Trust for Sabanayaga Mudaliar High School at Sirkazhi (fostering...
Madurai Aadheenam with its roots firmly grounded on the highest vedic tenets, and its unequaled glory has merited name and fame from recorded history of 6th century onwards. A historic center for the authentic growth of Saiva Siddhanta in Madurai and surrounding...
Manonmaniyam Sundaram Pillai also called Manonmaniyam P. Sundaranar (4 April 1855 – 26 April 1897) was an Indian scholar, noted for the famous Tamil drama “Manonmaniyam” as well as the State song of Tamil Nadu “Tamil Thai Vazhthu”. This song which starts with the...
Muthuramalinga Thevar (30 October 1908 – 30 October 1963) was an active socialist and politician during his period. He was the National Deputy Chairman of the All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) from 1952 and elected to the Parliament three times. Born in a place...
This lineage of Guru Maha Sannidhanams (Pontiffs) were entrusted with the responsibility of training and grooming the Kings in administration, constitution and governance acting as regents. They also performed the spiritual initiations on the Kings and the citizens of...