Sri Keshava Madhava Tirtharu

Sri Keshava Madhava Tirtharu Madhava Teertha was an extraordinary scholar and a 'Vairagya-Shikhamani' (jewel of renunciation) who powerfully transformed the Tambihalli Mutt. During a devastating famine, he halted his tour to heal the sick in KabaLi KaTTe using his Ayurvedic expertise, earning the deep admiration of the Mysuru ruler, Sri Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar. The ruler granted him land, renaming it Majjige Halli, leading the institution to be known as the Majjigehalli Matha. He ordained Shri Prajna Madhava Teertha and entered a spiritually vibrant Brindavana at Tambihalli near Mulbagal, where he is still believed to perform miracles for his devotees.