Sri Vidyasamudra Tirtharu

Sri Vidyasamudra Tirtharu was the highly revered 28th pontiff, renowned for his unwavering devotion to his Guru and his strict adherence to Sanyasa dharma. He miraculously brought rains to Udupi during a severe drought by performing a powerful Abhisheka to Lord Anantasana, and was known for his immense compassion, even famously bringing a snakebite victim back to life. A masterful scholar and teacher, he firmly defended authentic Madhwa texts before passing the lineage to Sri Vidyavarinidhi Teertha . His holy Brindavana is located at Udupi.