ABOUT
About Kaniyooru Matha
Shri Kaniyooru Matha is one among the eight Mathas (which are popularly known as Ashta Matha) established by Shri Madhwacharya. Shri Rama Theertha, a direct disciple of Shri Madhwacharya is the first pontiff of Kaniyooru matha. Since then, there were 29 pontiffs who ably led Kaniyooru Matha and added to the glory of Matha. Shri […]
Guru Parampara
The Guru parampara of Kaniyooru Matha began with Shri Rama Theertha, a direct disciple of Shri Madhwacharya. The lineage (parampara) from Shri Rama Theertha to the current Swamiji there have been 29 Swamijis. The incumbent Swamiji Paramapoojya Shri Shri Vidyavallabha Theertha is responsible for the overall development of the Matha. Guru Parampara shloka of Kaniyooru […]
H H Shri Vidyavallabha Theertha Swamiji
Shri Shri Vidyallabha Theertharu is the thirtieth pontiff in the lineage of Shri Kaniyooru Matha. He was born as the second son of the blessed couple Vidwan Raghupathi Acharya and Shrimati Malathi Acharya on October 30th 1977 at Udupi. He was named as Krishnaraja Acharya by his parents. Krishnaraja underwent early schooling at Shri Madhwa […]