puttige mutt
Puttige Mutt
Idol of Vittala with Rukmini and Satyabhama
Jagadguru Sri Madhwacharya, who preached Tatvavada also installed Krishna idol in Udupi and appointed 8 saints to worship the same on rotational basis. These saints became the heads of 8 different mutts called Ashta mutts. Puttige mutt is one such mutt. Sri Upendra Theertha is the first pontiff of this mutt.
Next to Sode Mutt in the southern portion of the Car Street is Puttige Mutt. The main branch of this Mutt is in the village by name Puttige. The idol of Vittala with Rukmini and Satyabhama gifted to the first pontiff Sri Upendra Theertha by the Acharya Madhwa is worshipped here. The idol has a smiling face with conch in one hand. The other hand with abhaya mudra is placed on the waist. Since other two Mutts also have the idol of Vittala, the idol of this Mutt is known as Upendra Vittala to distinguish this from the other idols as the one worshipped by the pontiff Upendra Theertha.
Below is brief description about the saints of Puttige mutt guru parampare.
01. Sri Upendra Theertha
Sri Upendra Theertha is the 1st saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Madhwacharya
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Kavindra Theertha
Aradhana : Magha Shudha Dwadashi
Vrundavana : on the banks of river Krishna
Sri Upendra Theertha is the first pontiff of Puttige mutt who was given Ashrama by Sri Madhwacharya himself. In Sumadhwa Vijaya, his name was mentioned. When some thieves attacked acharya madhwa during tour, he fought with them and defeated them as per the instructions of acharya madhwa. This incidence in mentioned in Bhavaprakashika. He propagated Tatvavada to his disciples for many years. He gave Ashrama to Sri Kavindra Theertha.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Kavindra Theertha, it is said that he entered Vrundavana on the banks of river Krishna, but it needs to be confirmed after thorough research.
02. Sri Kavindra Theertha
Sri Kavindra Theertha is the 2nd saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Upendra Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Hamsendra Theertha
Aradhana : Sravana Shudha Panchami
Vrundavana : Bhagirathi
Sri Kavindra Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Upendra Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 23 years. Not much information is available about him.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Hamsendra Theertha, it is said that he entered Vrundavana at Bhagirathi, but it needs to be confirmed after thorough research.
03. Sri Hamsendra Theertha
Sri Hamsendra Theertha is the 3rd saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Kavindra Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Yadavendra Theertha
Aradhana : Phalguna Shudha Panchami
Vrundavana : Puttige
Sri Hamsendra Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Kavindra Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 26 years. Not much information is available about him.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Yadavendra Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Puttige.
04. Sri Yadavendra Theertha
Sri Yadavendra Theertha is the 4th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Hamsendra Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Dharanidhara Theertha
Aradhana : Chaitra Shudha Padya
Vrundavana : Udupi
Sri Yadavendra Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Hamsendra Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 22 years. Not much information is available about him. He was believed to be great scholar.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Dharanidhara Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Udupi.
05. Sri Dharanidhara Theertha
Sri Dharanidhara Theertha is the 5th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Yadavendra Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Damodara Theertha
Aradhana : Pushya Bahula Panchami
Vrundavana : Kashi (on the banks of river Ganga)
Sri Dharanidhara Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Yadavendra Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 40 years. Not much information is available about him even though he ruled Peeta for long time. He was believed to be great scholar and developed many scholars.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Damodara Theertha, it is said that he entered Vrundavana at Kashi, but it needs to be confirmed after thorough research.
06. Sri Damodara Theertha
Sri Damodara Theertha is the 6th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Dharanidhara Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Raghunatha Theertha
Aradhana : —
Vrundavana : Kashi (on the banks of river Ganga)
Sri Damodara Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Dharanidhara Theertha and ruled the Peeta for few years. Not much information is available about him.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Raghunatha Theertha, it is said that he entered Vrundavana at Kashi, but it needs to be confirmed after thorough research.
07. Sri Raghunatha Theertha
Sri Raghunatha Theertha is the 7th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Damodara Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Srivatsanka Theertha
Aradhana : Chaitra Shudha Panchami
Vrundavana : Udupi
Sri Raghunatha Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Damodara Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 7 years. Not much information is available about him.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Srivatsanka Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Udupi.
08. Sri Srivatsanka Theertha
Sri Srivatsanka Theertha is the 8th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Raghunatha Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Gopinatha Theertha
Aradhana : Bhadrapada Shudha Saptami
Vrundavana : Rameswaram
Sri Srivatsanka Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Raghunatha Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 20 years. Not much information is available about him.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Gopinatha Theertha, it is said that he entered Vrundavana at Rameswaram, but it needs to be confirmed after thorough research.
09. Sri Gopinatha Theertha
Sri Gopinatha Theertha is the 9th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Srivatsanka Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Ranganatha Theertha
Aradhana : Sravana Bahula Panchami
Vrundavana : Vrundavana
Sri Gopinatha Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Srivatsanka Theertha and ruled the Peeta for only one year. Not much information is available about him.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Ranganatha Theertha, it is said that he entered Vrundavana at Vrundavana, but it needs to be confirmed after thorough research.
10. Sri Ranganatha Theertha
Sri Ranganatha Theertha is the 10th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Gopinatha Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Lokanatha Theertha
Aradhana : Asweeja Amavasya
Vrundavana : Udupi
Sri Ranganatha Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Gopinatha Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 52 years. Not much information is available about him even though he ruled Peeta for long time. He was believed to be great scholar and developed many scholars. He spent most of his time at Udupi only.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Ranganatha Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Udupi.
11. Sri Lokanatha Theertha
Sri Lokanatha Theertha is the 11th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Ranganatha Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Ramanatha Theertha
Aradhana : Asweeja Shudha Panchami
Vrundavana : on the banks of river Godavari
Sri Lokanatha Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Ranganatha Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 17 years. Not much information is available about him. He was believed to be great scholar.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Ramanatha Theertha, it is said that he entered Vrundavana on the banks of river Godavari, but it needs to be confirmed after thorough research.
12. Sri Ramanatha Theertha
Sri Ramanatha Theertha is the 12th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Lokanatha Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Srivallabha Theertha
Aradhana : Chaitra Bahula Panchami
Vrundavana : Udupi
Sri Ramanatha Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Lokanatha Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 25 years. Not much information is available about him.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Srivallabha Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Udupi.
13. Sri Srivallabha Theertha
Sri Srivallabha Theertha is the 13th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Ramanatha Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Srinivasa Theertha
Aradhana : Vaishakha Amavasya
Vrundavana : Udupi
Sri Srivallabha Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Ramanatha Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 39 years. Not much information is available about him even though he ruled Peeta for long time. He is believed to contemporary of Sri Vadiraja of Sode mutt.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Srinivasa Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Udupi.
14. Sri Srinivasa Theertha
Sri Srinivasa Theertha is the 14th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Srivallabha Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Srinidhi Theertha
Aradhana : Jeshta Shudha Padya
Vrundavana : Udupi
Sri Srinivasa Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Srivallabha Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 33 years. Not much information is available about him even though he ruled Peeta for long time. He is believed to contemporary of Sri Vadiraja of Sode mutt. He got lands from Barakuru king Palapattanayaka near Kambala.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Srinidhi Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Udupi.
15. Sri Srinidhi Theertha
Sri Srinidhi Theertha is the 15th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Srinivasa Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Gunanidhi Theertha
Aradhana : Chaitra Shudha Panchami
Vrundavana : Udupi
Sri Srinidhi Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Srinivasa Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 19 years. He wrote Tippani on Nyayasudha and it is famous as ‘Srinidhitirthiya’. He is believed to contemporary of Sri Raghavendra theertha (Rayaru).
After handing over Peeta to Sri Gunanidhi Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Udupi.
16. Sri Gunanidhi Theertha
Sri Gunanidhi Theertha is the 16th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Srinidhi Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Anandanidhi Theertha
Aradhana : —
Vrundavana : —
Sri Gunanidhi Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Srinidhi Theertha. Not much information is available about him. He was always involved in Harismarana and was great scholar.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Anandanidhi Theertha he entered Vrundavana.
17. Sri Anandanidhi Theertha
Sri Anandanidhi Theertha is the 17th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Gunanidhi Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Taponidhi Theertha
Aradhana : Magha Bahula Panchami.
Vrundavana : Puttige
Sri Anandanidhi Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Gunanidhi Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 24 years. Not much information is available about him.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Taponidhi Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Puttige.
18. Sri Taponidhi Theertha
Sri Taponidhi Theertha is the 18th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Anandanidhi Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Yadavendra Theertha
Aradhana : Magha Amavasya
Vrundavana : Tirthahalli
Sri Taponidhi Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Anandanidhi Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 26 years. Not much information is available about him. He was also great scholar. His Vrundavana is in Tirthahalli, but in kaifiyat it is mentioned as he died in Udupi.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Taponidhi Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Tirthahalli.
19. Sri Yadavendra Theertha
Sri Yadavendra Theertha is the 19th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Taponidhi Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Kavindra Theertha
Aradhana : Chaitra Bahula Panchami
Vrundavana : Srimadallu.
Sri Yadavendra Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Taponidhi Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 42 years. Not much information is available about him. He was great scholar and wrote Vyakhyana on Bhagavatha. He got Mundigejaddu village as gift.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Taponidhi Theertha, it is said that he entered Vrundavana at Srimadallu, but it needs to be confirmed after thorough research.
20. Sri Kavindra Theertha
Sri Kavindra Theertha is the 20th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Yadavendra Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Raghavendra Theertha
Aradhana : Vaishakha Shudha Dashami
Vrundavana : Puttige
Sri Kavindra Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Yadavendra Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 35 years. During his time in a mutt built by his guru in Puttige village, he did avahana of Narasimha which was carved in a pole in eastern side in Narasimha idol and started doing Pooja to it daily. He also made arrangements for daily Pooja of Ganapati which was carved in pole outside the mutt.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Raghavendra Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Puttige.
21. Sri Raghavendra Theertha
Sri Raghavendra Theertha is the 21st saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Kavindra Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Vibudhendra Theertha
Aradhana : Ashada Shudha Padya
Vrundavana : Puttige
Sri Raghavendra Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Kavindra Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 26 years. He was a great scholar and was Vidya guru for many saints. He toured the country all over and won the debates over opponents. Many kings donated elephants, horses and ornaments to him. He also told sarva moola paata to many disciples for many times. He was believed to be lived for 100 years.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Vibudhendra Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Puttige.
22. Sri Vibudhendra Theertha
Sri Vibudhendra Theertha is the 22nd saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Raghavendra Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Surendra Theertha
Aradhana : Jeshta Shudha Panchami
Vrundavana : Udupi
Sri Vibudhendra Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Raghavendra Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 2 years. He was a great scholar.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Surendra Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Udupi.
వృందారకగురుప్రఖ్యం మందారతరుసన్నిభం
విబుధేంద్రమునిం వందే భువనేంద్రగురోర్గురుం
ವೃಂದಾರಕಗುರುಪ್ರಖ್ಯಂ ಮಂದಾರತರುಸನ್ನಿಭಂ
ವಿಬುಧೇಂದ್ರಮುನಿಂ ವಂದೇ ಭುವನೇಂದ್ರಗುರೋರ್ಗುರುಂ
vRuMdArakaguruprakhyaM maMdAratarusannibhaM
vibudhEMdramuniM vaMdE bhuvanEMdragurOrguruM
23. Sri Surendra Theertha
Sri Surendra Theertha is the 23rd saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Vibudhendra Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Bhuvanendra Theertha
Aradhana : Phalguna Shudha Dwadashi
Vrundavana : Nagapuri.
Sri Surendra Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Vibudhendra Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 15 years. He was a great scholar. Not much information is available about him.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Bhuvanendra Theertha, it is said that he entered Vrundavana at Nagapuri, but it needs to be confirmed after thorough research.
24. Sri Bhuvanendra Theertha
Sri Bhuvanendra Theertha is the 24th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Surendra Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Yogeendra Theertha / Vidyadheesha Theertha (Krishnapura mutt)
Aradhana : Kartika Shudha Truteeya
Vrundavana : Tirthahalli
Sri Bhuvanendra Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Surendra Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 38 years. He was a great scholar. He did Sudha mangala for 12 times. During his time Mysore kings came to Udupi for darshan and gave authority to Puttige mutt for doing anna-seva in Ananta temple daily. He was responsible for developing Anatasayana temple. He completed 4 paryayas in his time. His Aradhana is being celebrated not only in Puttige mutt but also in some other mutts which shows his greatness. He was believed to be lived for 100 years.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Yogeendra Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Tirthahalli.
రాజేంద్రతీర్థసంసేవ్యం రాజరాజైః సుపూజితమ్
భూదేవవంద్యపాదాబ్జం భువనేంద్రగురుం భజే
ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರತೀರ್ಥಸಂಸೇವ್ಯಂ ರಾಜರಾಜೈಃ ಸುಪೂಜಿತಮ್
ಭೂದೇವವಂದ್ಯಪಾದಾಬ್ಜಂ ಭುವನೇಂದ್ರಗುರುಂ ಭಜೇ
rAjEMdratIrthasaMsEvyaM rAjarAjaiH supUjitam
bhUdEvavaMdyapAdAbjaM bhuvanEMdraguruM bhajE
24 (a). Sri Rajendra Theertha
Sri Rajendra Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Bhuvanendra Theertha. He did not rule the Peeta as he died before his guru. He was an outstanding scholar. He won the debate in Kashi over his opponents. Once he made a visit to Mysore and at the request of king he stayed near the palace. At that time he came to know that his guru Sri Bhuvanendra Theertha had arrived in Mysore. Then he went to his guru and offered him one pot golden coins which he got for his victories without visiting kings palace. This way he respected his guru and then he visited kings palace at his request. King was astonished about swamiji’s guru bhakti and offered both of them one pot golden coins separately. Because of this Puttige mutt came to known as ‘Putthali matha’ from this time onwards. It is believed that he used to have debate with Sri Vidyapati Theertha of Krishnapura mutt many times. Once during such debate both became angry and cursed each other and both died in chikkapatta.
25. Sri Yogeendra Theertha
Sri Yogeendra Theertha is the 25th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Bhuvanendra Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Sumateendra Theertha
Aradhana : Ashada Shudha Padya
Vrundavana : Udupi
Sri Yogeendra Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Bhuvanendra Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 11 years. He was a great scholar. Not much information is available about him. He was Poorvashrama brother of Sri Bhuvanendra Theertha.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Sumateendra Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Udupi.
తపోవైరాగ్యభక్త్యాదిగుణపూర్ణం గురూత్తమం
వేదవేదాంతచతురం వందే యోగీంద్రపుంగవం
ತಪೋವೈರಾಗ್ಯಭಕ್ತ್ಯಾದಿಗುಣಪೂರ್ಣಂ ಗುರೂತ್ತಮಂ
ವೇದವೇದಾಂತಚತುರಂ ವಂದೇ ಯೋಗೀಂದ್ರಪುಂಗವಂ
tapOvairAgyabhaktyAdiguNapUrNaM gurUttamaM
vEdavEdAMtacaturaM vaMdE yOgIMdrapuMgavaM
26. Sri Sumateendra Theertha
Sri Sumateendra Theertha is the 26th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : —
Ashrama Guru : Sri Yogeendra Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Sudheendra Theertha (Uttaradhikari)
Aradhana : —
Vrundavana : Udupi
Sri Sumateendra Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Yogeendra Theertha and ruled the Peeta for few years. He was a great scholar. When Sri Sumateendra Theertha gave Ashrama to his relative without any shastric background, Sri Vidyadheesha Theertha of Krishnapura mutt opposed it and gave Ashrama to other person and named him Sri Sudheendra Theertha and declared him as successor to Sri Sumateendra Theertha. Later he won this in court also. Later without further continuing the fight, Sri Sumateendra Theertha accepted the decision of Sri Vidyadheesha Theertha and made Sri Sudheendra Theertha as his successor.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Sudheendra Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Udupi.
భువనేంద్రకరాబ్జోత్థ యోగీంద్రవరసూనవే
సుజనాంబుజసూర్యాయ సుమతీంద్రాయ తే నమః
ಭುವನೇಂದ್ರಕರಾಬ್ಜೋತ್ಥ ಯೋಗೀಂದ್ರವರಸೂನವೇ
ಸುಜನಾಂಬುಜಸೂರ್ಯಾಯ ಸುಮತೀಂದ್ರಾಯ ತೇ ನಮಃ
bhuvanEMdrakarAbjOttha yOgIMdravarasUnavE
sujanAMbujasUryAya sumatIMdrAya tE namaH
27. Sri Sudheendra Theertha
Sri Sudheendra Theertha is the 27th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : Sri Krishna Upadhyaya
Ashrama Guru : Sri Vidyadheesha Theertha (Krishnapura mutt)
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Sugnanendra Theertha
Aradhana : Phalguna Pournami
Vrundavana : Udupi
Sri Sudheendra Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Vidyadheesha Theertha of Krishnapura mutt and ruled the Peeta for 79 years. He born in the year 1856 at Hejamadi village belongs to Yajurveda shakha. He took sanyasa in 1878. He got his initial education from Sri Vidyadheesha Theertha and later studied Sudha and other higher education under Sri Lakshmivallabha Theertha of Shiroor mutt. At the request of his Ashrama guru, he gave sanyasa to Sri Vidyapoorna Theertha and appointed him as head of Krishnapura mutt after the demise of Sri Vidyadheesha Theertha. During renovation of garbha gudi of Udupi Krishna, he played major role in lifting the idol and keep it on Simhasana and again reinstalling in its original position. He started ‘Srimanmadhwasiddhantaprabodhini’ school in Udupi. He also gave sanyasa to Sri Vidyaratna Theertha of Krishnapura mutt. He was rewarded as ‘Yatikula Chakravarty’ in 1944 by saints of other ashta mutts. He completed 4 paryayas of Krishna Pooja. His centenary celebrations took place in 1956. During this time, Adamaru mutt saint Sri Vibudhesha Theertha conducted silver tulabhara. With that silver only chariot was built for Udupi Krishna.
He also gave sanyasa to Sri Raghumanya Theertha of Balegaru Akshobhya mutt, Sri Krishnadasa Theertha of Adiudupikere mutt. He was a great tapasvi. Many couples who were childless became parents with his blessings. He installed the idols of Ramachandra and Mukhyaprana in Bangalore, Chalakur village in Penugonda taluk and Chikkur village near Hindupur etc. He died in the year 1957.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Sugnanendra Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Udupi.
శ్రీకృష్ణపాదాంబుజచంచరీకం సుజ్ఞానరత్నాంబుధివర్ధకేంద్రం
శ్రీసజ్జనేష్టప్రదభూమహేంద్రం సుధీంద్రతీర్థం ప్రణమామి నిత్యం
ಶ್ರೀಕೃಷ್ಣಪಾದಾಂಬುಜಚಂಚರೀಕಂ ಸುಜ್ಞಾನರತ್ನಾಂಬುಧಿವರ್ಧಕೇಂದ್ರಂ
ಶ್ರೀಸಜ್ಜನೇಷ್ಟಪ್ರದಭೂಮಹೇಂದ್ರಂ ಸುಧೀಂದ್ರತೀರ್ಥಂ ಪ್ರಣಮಾಮಿ ನಿತ್ಯಂ
SrIkRuShNapAdAMbujacaMcarIkaM suj~jAnaratnAMbudhivardhakEMdraM
SrIsajjanEShTapradabhUmahEMdraM sudhIMdratIrthaM praNamAmi nityaM
28. Sri Sugnanendra Theertha
Sri Sugnanendra Theertha is the 28th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : Sri Gopala
Ashrama Guru : Sri Sudheendra Theertha
Ashrama Shishya : Sri Sugunendra Theertha
Aradhana : Phalguna Pournami
Vrundavana : Udupi
Sri Sugnanendra Theertha took Ashrama from Sri Sudheendra Theertha and ruled the Peeta for 18 years. He is third son of Venkatakrishnachar who is Poorvashrama brother of Sri Sudheendra Theertha. He did Sudha mangala under Sri Vibudhapriya Theertha of Adamaru mutt in Ghatikachala. He took Ashrama in 1918. He built Shilamantapa for Puttige mutt and involved in renovation of Tirthahalli branch mutt. He was expert in Ayurveda and cured diseases of many people. He was honored as ‘Vidyavallabha” from Andhra University. He built Vittala temple in Shimoga.
After handing over Peeta to Sri Sugunendra Theertha he entered Vrundavana at Udupi.
29. Sri Sugunendra Theertha (present pontiff)
Sri Sugunendra Theertha is the 29th saint after Madhwacharya in the guru parampare of Puttige mutt.
Poorvashrama Name : Sri Hayavadanacharya
Ashrama Guru : Sri Sugnanendra Theertha
Source: 1) Ashta mutt parampare by Vyasankere Prabhanjanachar, 2) Information from respective mutt website and other internet sources.