Sri Vibhudesha Tirtharu

Sri Vibhudesha Tirtharu Theertha was known for his rigorous austerities and extensive pilgrimages. While performing severe penance at Mannargudi, he pleased Lord Krishna and miraculously obtained 8 idols of the Lord, keeping one and distributing the rest to other Mathas. After completing a Paryaya and appointing his disciple Shri Varijaksha Theertha, he returned to Mannargudi where he entered Brindavana at Mannarugudi.