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This post provides a list of the Srivaishnava guruparamparai, the lineage of teachers in this great religion. The lineage starts with Srirangam Periya Perumal and ends with Manavala Mamunigal. The lineage is also known as Aacharya Rathna Haaram, representing a complete circle. Srirangam Periya Perumal Srirangam Periya Pirattiyar (Srirangam Thayar) Vishwaksenar (Senai Mudaliyaar) Nammazhwar (with Madhurakavigal and Srimannathamunigal) Uyyakondar (pundarikakshar) Manakkal Nambi ( Sriraama Mishrar) Yaamunacharyar (Yaamuna Muni/Aalavandaar) Periya Nambi Mahapoornar Swami Ramanujar Embaar (Govinda Jeeyar) Parasara Bhattar and Nanjeeyar at his thiruvadi Nanjeeyar Nampillai and Pinbazhagiya Perumal Jeeyar at his thiruvadi Vadakku Thiruveedhi Pillai Pillailokachariyar Thiruvaimozhi Pillai Manavala Mamunigal The lineage chain links back to Srirangam Periya Perumal, as he appeared in the form of a small boy and composed Manavala Mamunigal's thaniyan of "Srisailesha dayapathram,"

Sage Suthapas was taking a bath in the holy waters of Noopura Ganga in Azhagar hills. Unbeknownst to him, sage Durvasa passed by, but Suthapas didn't notice his arrival. Misinterpreting this as being ignored, Durvasa felt offended and cursed Suthapas to transform into a frog and live in the Vaigai River. Henceforth, Suthapas came to be known as Mandooka Maharishi. Upon realizing his mistake and feeling remorseful, Suthapas Rishi pleaded for forgiveness from Durvasa. In response, Durvasa advised him to pray to Lord Azhagar in Maliruncholai hills. Following the sage's advice, Suthapas engaged in intense penance to please Lord Azhagar. Pleased with his devotion, Lord Azhagar granted the sage's request and revealed his Dashavataram sevai (the ten divine incarnations) to him. This was the beginning and primary reason for the start of the chittirai utsavam which is now so famous and attracts millions of devotees every year, where the lords comes down from the Azhagar hills to the