History of Guru

Thiruvannamalai, one of the sacred places blessed by Lord Shiva, has been home to countless saints who embarked on their spiritual journeys in search of divine truth. Among them, Swamiji's spiritual journey began as a divine miracle!. Born into a family blessed by the grace of Lord Murugan of Thirupporur, Swamiji came into this world under extraordinary circumstances. Despite medical and familial challenges that prevented his birth three times, divine grace prevailed, and he was born on November 26, 1971. From an early age, he naturally gravitated towards solitude and immersed himself deeply in divine worship.

From a young age, he excelled in academics, mastered four languages, and pursued technical education.His spiritual journey began at the Korattur Easanya Lingam and the Jambukeshwarar Temple. There, he worked in agriculture alongside his elder brother Krishna Murthy. As a result of divine grace, he traveled to various Shiva temples, developing an ardent desire to attain the divine. In the background of this journey, while reading the experiences of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, he immersed himself in an unquenchable quest to personally see God.

When his spiritual vision intensified, he came to Tiruvannamalai. There, he set a goal to perform Girivalam (circumambulation) of the mountain 108 times. During this journey, he received guidance and blessings from many saints. After completing this Girivalam fully, he stayed in Tiruvannamalai, residing in the cave of Guhai Namasivayar and engaging in divine worship for 7 years.

When he came to Tiruvannamalai, he got the opportunity to serve the dilapidated Isanya Ashtama Lingam, and during the Vaikasi Visakam festival, he performed Maheshwara Puja for saints at the Kumara Temple for approximately seventeen years.

In the year 2003, by the grace of the Divine, he united with his spiritual chief disciple, Atmanatha Swami, also known as Thandapani Prabhu, and has been serving ever since. His service is immeasurable.

In 2009, he arranged for his parents and disciples to witness the divine vision of Kailash that he had experienced. Through an aerial journey, he took them to behold several miraculous sights, including Mount Everest. Under his guidance, they performed the consecration of Lingodbhava and conducted sacred rituals. Later, during their final years, a Samadhi temple was established and consecrated for them.

He has lived a cave life on the mountain for approximately 25 years. In between, he has had the opportunity to perform Samadhi Puja for around 36 saints. Specifically, these include Mookupodi, Kottanguchchi, Panparai, Vellayananda Swamigal, among countless others.For nearly 20 years, by the grace of the Divine, he has been conducting Pradosha worship and reciting Thevaram Thirumurai at the Periya Nandi within the Annamalaiyar Temple. Additionally, for the past 10 years, he has been devotedly serving Maha Selva Ganapathi, the deity installed by Swamiji at the Rajagopuram.

At the conclusion of his spiritual quest, guided by divine grace, he has been working on establishing fundamental initiatives for the historical Maha Lingothbhava in Tiruvannamalai, including a 108-foot tall Panchaloha statue, a Maha Nandi, a 108-foot Vishwaroopa darshan for the Lord, and numerous associated temples. Having completed his spiritual journey, he is undertaking work aimed at establishing various meditation halls, hospitals, educational institutions, and Yaga ceremonies. He believes that all the services and spiritual goals he intends to accomplish will be fulfilled by the grace of God. Thus, Swamiji's spiritual journey, transcending difficult life circumstances and achieving spiritual growth through divine compassion, stands as an inspirational driving force for people throughout the world.