Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple, Mantralayam, Kurnool,Andhra Pradesh

The Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple in Mantralayam, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, is a significant pilgrimage site housing the Jeevasamadhi (tomb) of the revered 17th-century saint, Sri Raghavendra Swamy, on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, attracting devotees of the Dvaita tradition for its divine atmosphere and Vedic learning, with key features including the saint’s Brindavan and nearby temples like Panchamuki Anjaneya Swamy.

History

Raghavendra Math is descended from Jagadguru Shri Madhvacharya through Vibhudendra Tirtha and came to existence in 15th century. The Raghavendra Math was founded in 15th century by Vibhudendra Tirtha in Kumbhakonam. So, earlier the matha was known as Kumbhakonam Matha or Dakshinadi Math and later the matha was made popular as Sri Vijayendra Mutt after Vijayendra Tirtha by Sudhindra Tirtha, a disciple and successor to the pontificate of Kumbakonam Matha. After Sudhindra Tirtha his disciple, the most venerated dvaita saint Raghavendra Tirtha continued in the pontifical lineage as the pontiff of the matha.