Today is Sri Krishnendra Guruji’s 169th Aradhana Mahotsava
Il ಶ್ರೀ ದಯಾಸಾಗರಾ ಯೋಗಿವರಾ ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣೇಂದ್ರ ದಿಗಂಬರಾ ll
Krishnendra Guru was born towards the end of Eighteenth Century (18th Century) in Ananthapura district of Madras- Karnataka. He was born in the family of Rajapurohit and his Poorvashram name was “Ananth”.
He was drawn towards vedadhyayana from a very early age. He chose Kumbakonam for his vedhadhyana and was known as Anantha Shastry.
He left Kumbakonam in search of a sadguru and reached Kashi Kshetra. His companion was Marthanda Dikshitha, father of Chidambara Dikshitha, presumed to be an avatar of Shri. Chidambareshwara of Gurlahosuru. Shri Siddeshwara Maharaja who left his worldly body at Karaveerapura after gaining popularity in Kolhapura princely state was also his companion. All the three were in search of a guru. They prostrated before Shri Swayamprakasha, a thaponishtha yati of Kashi, it is believed a magnet will attract iron and not stone. Here, the Guru estimated the calibre of these three shishyas through his divyadrishthi. He turned these shishyas into experts in Vedas through sadupadesha. The guru had to undergo some torture because of janmanthara karma. It was destined that these three shishyas were to be tested for their devotion. The yathi invoked some disease using his tapobala. His body was covered with wounds, puss and blood and emanated foul smell.
All his disciples except these three abandoned the gurukula. These three never turned their backs but continued to nurse the Guru. Finally, the guru recovered and blessed them.
Shri. Swayamprakasha yati gave Sanyasa Deeksha only to Anantha Shastry and gave him the name as Krishnendra. Shri Swayamprakasha yati asked him to travel to South India, and after travelling to several places, Sri Krishnendra Guru reached Hubballi and settled here.
Krishnendra Guru went on a pilgrimage and conducted Gayathri Punascharana. Through discourses, he brought people into the righteous path and showed his mahima in Karnataka.
His disciples were Sri Narasimha Bhatt Agnihotri Sri Ganesh Pant Sahasrabuddhe, Sri Padaki Baavu Rao, Narasobawadi temple priest Sri Appanna Bhattaru and Sri Trivikrama Shastry.
Later, realizing that the end is not far off, he came to Hubballi and started Gayathri Punascharana under a dry oudumbara vriksha. Soon, the dry tree sprang to life. After some time, the Guruji attained Samadhi under the same tree. Soon after, the tree also withered away.
Since then, the Guruji though invisible to the eyes, stands personified to the eyes of the devotees. The place is still awake and alive. Several people have got rid of their diseases and evil spirits by a single Darshana. He is there to fulfill the desires of devotees. Daily poojas and deeparadhane have been held for the past several years. Every year, Aradhana is held on the 13th and 14th days of Kartheeka shuddha. In this connection, Mukthadwara Annasantharpane is also arranged. And the number of devotees is increasing year by year.
