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Raghavendra Tirtha (Rāghavēndra Tīrtha), also referred as Raghavendra Swami, (c.1595 – c.1671) was a Vaishnava scholar, theologian, and saint. He was also known as Sudha Parimalacharya ( Sudhā Parimaḷācārya ).
Raghavendra Swami, was born on 27 July 1890, [1] in a small village Barkur, in Karnataka. He was their only child. His parents named him Kumaraswamy. Later, urged by the head priest of Mantralaya Mutt, his name was changed to Raghavendra. [citation needed] He has said that he met Palani Swami, [2] a yogi.
Sri Raghavendra was Rajinikanth's 100th film (including his other language films). [1] The film featured him in the role of the saint Raghavendra Tirtha, different from the larger-than-life characters which he is known for and portrayed. [2]
Sri Moola rama, Digvijaya rama and Jayarama Idols at Raghavendra Math. Shri Raghavendra Math, better known as Rayara Math (popularly known as Shri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, formerly known as Kumbakonam Math, Vibhudendra Math, Dakshinadi Mutt [1] or Vijayendra Math or Sushameendra Math) is one of the Dvaita Vedanta monasteries descended from Madhvacharya through Sri Jayatirtha further with ...
It is the birthplace of a South Indian saint, Sri Raghavendra Swami and is close to Maruthur, the birthplace of Saint Ramalinga Adigalar. The word Bhuvanagiri is a combination of Bhuvanam (meaning World) and Giri (meaning Mountain). Hence, the name Bhuvanagiri means "The place with a mountain."
It is known for being the site of the samadhi of Raghavendra Tirtha, a saint who lived in the 17th century. He is believed to have chosen to be enshrined alive in a meditative state in front of his disciples at the site of the temple. [2] Thousands of people visit the Raghavendra Math and temples on the banks of the river. [3]
A typical gurukula. Over the centuries during the times of saint Raghavendra Swami (also known as Rayaru), who promoted Dwaita philosophy, it became a prominent centre for gurukula education established by the saintly and erudite scholar Sri Appanachary born in Bichali, who was the son of a rich land lord Ramasubbanachar, who owned 20 villages as Jagir and 300 acres (120 ha) of fertile land.
Raghavendra stotra is a hymn composed by Appanacharya, an ardent devotee of Raghavendra Swami in praise of his guru. It is also known as Sri Raghavendra stotra, or the Guru stotra. The Sanskrit verse, comprising 32 ślokas, is recited till today by followers of Raghavendra Swami and other Dvaita Vaishnavas. [1] [2] [3]