One should not be dogmatic but analyse and examine, every available record in which the expression occur and derive a well founded conclusion. A research work based on inscriptions result in better understanding of a fact as compared to Guruparampara tales. Sometimes truth is a bitterpill to swallow. The author has quoted many inscriptional references to establish the fact that the character of Ahobila mutt was Thenkalai till the year 1800 AD. The present book is an extension of that research work. Sri T.A.Rajagopalan, the author of this book had earlier published a book titled “v¸©ø» AÚ¢uõÌÁõÝ® AÁµx ÁÈz÷uõßÓÀPЮ” in the year 2003 - an indepth study based on TTD inscriptions, Epigraphia Indica and Epigraphia Carnatica volumes. The details given in this book make a fascinating reading. He has analysed and interpreted a considerable number of inscriptions. Sri T.A.Rajagopalan in this book has strung into various facts together by notes of highest value to the historians. When the Aravidu dynasty kings were ruling, few temples were usurped by Thathacharyars and in the process, temples at Ahobilam, Tiruvallore, Kumbakonam were taken over by Vadakalai sect. The Divyadesas of south where Sri Pancharatra or Sri Vaikanasa was the governing agama, were under the control of Thenkalai sect only till the dawn of 19th century. There was no division among the Sri Vaishnavites as Thenkalai and Vadakalai till 17th century, eventhough there were some ideological differences existed. The character of this mutt at Ahobilam was essentially Thenkalai. There are a number of misgivings amongst the scholars as regards the essential character of Ahobila mutt.
Accordingly a Jeeyar was installed to oversee the religious activities at Ahobilam sanctified by the hymns of Tirumangai Alwar, by the Vijayanagara King Sri Krishnadevaraya in the year 1513 AD.
Most of the sacred shrines called Divyadesams were under the control of Jeeyars who were also the religious heads. speak volumes of his administrative ability. Koil Ozhugu, Tirumalai Ozhugu and Iympathiruvar Thittam (I®£zv¸Áº vmh®) at Melkote etc.
He nominated Jeeyars to guide and conduct the religious affairs of various temples. The credit goes to Sri Ramanuja who revolutionised and revitalised the temple administration. Srivaishna shrines of South India have been the most prominent institutions down the centuries. List of Authorities quoted and referred to Invasion of Ahobilam by Muslims in 1675 ADġ1. Van-Satakopa Jeeyar as a disciple of Vathsya Varadachariar Inscription at Thirumala-Thirupathi on Van-Satagopa Jeeyar Who Restored and Consecrated the Archa Vigraha of Nammalvar? T.A.Rajagopalan Plot No.2C, Gajalakshmi Nagar, 1st Main Road Chrompet, Chennai-600 044Īrcha Vigraha of Adhi Van Satakopa Jeeyar at MelkoteĨ-8-2005 - 23rd Aadi - Parthiva - Thiruvadi Pooram.ĭIVYA DESA PARAMPARIYA PADHUKAPPU PERAVAI 214, East Uthara Street, Srirangam, Trichy - 620 006 Rs.20/. Sri Vaishnava Sri 15/10, Hanumar Koil Street W.Mambalam, Chennai-600 033 Cell: 98842 89887 3. Sri Ranganachiyar Achagam 214, East Uthara Street Srirangam, Trichy-620 006 Ph: 0431-2434398, E-mail: 2. THE ORIGIN AND GROWTH OF AHOBILA MUTT (A study based on inscriptions)ġ. Sri Ranganachiyar Achagam 214, East Uthara Street Srirangam, Trichy-620 006 The Origin and Growth of Ahobila Mutt (A study based on inscriptions)
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