Sri Ramanujacharya

◍ Life: Born in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.

◍ Sadhana & Philosophy:
• Vishnu Bhakti.
• Exponent of the philosophy of Vishistadvaita Vedanta.

◍ Compositions:
• Wrote commentaries on Brahma Sutras (known as Sri Bhashya) and Bhagavad Gita.
• Composed several texts on Sri Vaishnavism and organised the method of worship.

◍ Pilgrimages:
• Sriperumbudur: Birthplace of Ramanuja.
• Kanchipuram: Ramanuja met his guru Yadava Prakasha and later separated. Served as a priest of Varadaraja Perumal Temple.
• Srirangam: Ramanuja became the head of the Srirangam Mutt after the death of Yamunacharya.
• Thirukoshtiyur: Ramanuja received the Ashtakshara mantra (Om Namo Narayana) from Thirukoshtiyur Nambigal which he proclaimed to all.
• Tirumala: Ramanuja established the deity as Lord Vishnu. Introduced many temple rituals and reformations.
• Melkote: Ramanuja discovered the idol of Lord Tirunarayana and built a new Temple. Stayed in Melkote for around 12 years.