Sri Srikantha Tirtharu

Sri Srikantha Tirtharu was an exemplary scholar who, after a pilgrimage to Tirupati, chose to settle with hermits near Mulbagal. He entrusted the daily worship of the Matha's deities to his disciple Sri Vallabha Teertha , sending him on a pilgrimage. Due to failing health, he subsequently ordained Sri Srinidhi Teertha as his successor and entered his Brindavana at Nangli Village near Mulbagal.