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Sri Raghavendra Swamy

Sri Raghavendra Swamy, also known as Raghavendra Tirtha, was a prominent saint, scholar, and philosopher in the Dvaita Vedanta tradition of Hinduism. 

Born around 1595 in Bhuvanagiri, Tamil Nadu, he is revered for his profound contributions to spiritual teachings and his miraculous abilities.


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SRS Matha, Mantralaya

Mantralaya is a renowned pilgrimage site located in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. This village is particularly famous for being the Brudhavana (final resting place) of Raghavendra Tirtha, a revered saint from the 17th century.

Raghavendra Tirtha is known for his deep spiritual teachings and is believed to have chosen to be enshrined alive in a meditative state, which attracts thousands of devotees annually to his matha (monastery) and surrounding temples


History of Mantralaya

What sets us apart?

As an official branch of Sri Raghavendra Swamy Matha, Mantralaya, we adhere to Dvaita Vedanta by placing a strong emphasis on practical applications of Madhwacharya's teachings in daily life. This includes a focus on devotion (bhakti) and service (seva), which are integral to Raghavendra Swamy's teachings.


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Board of Trustees

Dr. Kris Gururajan
Bhargavi Gururajan
Dr. Narendar Rao
Dr. Madhavi Rao
Dr. Subbanna Jayaprakash
Dr. Poornima Prakash
Arun Tallikar
Arati Tallikar
Sreesha Subbarao
Janaki Ramachandra Rao
Sunil Rao
Swetha Rao
Dr. Ranga Sriram
Jayashree Sriram

Our dedicated permanent Board of Trustees provides spiritual guidance and administrative leadership, ensuring our community's mission and values are upheld with devotion and integrity.

Executive Board

Dr. Madhavi Rao
Dr. Madhavi Rao
President
Venkatesh Bagayat
Venkatesh Bagayat
Vice President
Prasanna Raghavendran
Prasanna Raghavendran
Board Member
Dr. K. Gururajan
Dr. K. Gururajan
Board Member
Maddury Somayazulu
Maddury Somayazulu
Board Member
Arun Tallikar
Arun Tallikar
Treasurer
Anita Prahlad
Anita Prahlad
Secretary

Our Executive Board leads with vision and dedication, managing day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives to serve our community's spiritual and administrative needs.