Pontiffs of Srimadam

Peetam	Name and other details of Jeer	Period	Photograph (Click to enlarge)
30	Shri Kaliyan Ramanuja Jeer Swami (The present Jeer of the Mutt) Present Jeer is a post graduate in Tamil, English, Hindhi, Sanskrit. In his poorvasrama he was principal for Kendriya Vidalaya in Chennai. He has translated Thirukural in English in its original form Has travelled far and wide and organised many functions. We pray to bless us for many many years to come.	Since 1994
29	Shri Pattarpiran Swami 1. Performed samprokshanam on Rajagopuram 2. Performed Nathan Temple Samprokshanam	AD 1989 to 1994
28	Shri Sadagopa Ramanuja Swami 1. Performed repair works of Rajagopuram of Vanamamalai Perumal 2. Repaired the vimanahs (roof) of Perumal and Thayar sannadhis. 3. Constructed a mutt in Tanjore	AD 1980 to 1989
27	Chinna Ramanuja Swami 1. Renovated the Vimana (roof) of Thayar and perumal. Gold plated the kalasam of Vaikunda Vimana. 2. Made a silver swing, chapparam, tholukkiniyan, golden kavacham and gold coated the pooja utensils.(thirumanjana vedikai) 3. Made a crown and kavacham out of gold for perumal. Studded the abaya hastam (holy palm) with diamond stones. 4. Repaired the roof of Thiruvengadamudayan sannadhi and performed samprokshanam 5. Made flooring in mani mandap, periya koil, Alwar Sannadhi and Acharya Sannadhi. 6. Established a flower garden on the outer prahara 7. Purchased lands for the monastry 8. Constructed a mandap near holy kitchen and dug a well. 9. Electrified many mandapams 10. Made a chariot in silver and presented to Alwar Thirunagari 11. Published books such as : Srivaramangai Muni Vaibhavam Prabaththi, Mangalasasanangal, Gaganagirimuni guruparampara prabhavam, Varna Panjavamsathi, Manavala Maamunigal Viyakiyanathodu Thathvathraya.	AD 1939 to 1980
26	Shri Madura Kavi Ramanuja Swami 1. Constructed a mandap for Deivanayaka Perumal 2. Covered a wooden cot used for Perumal during summer with Silver plating. 3. He cast a silver stage and decorated the doors of Garpagruha (Sanctom Santoram) with silver plating.	AD 1933 to 1939
25	Shri Kaliyan Ramanuja Swami 1. Fabricated tholukku Iniyan, silver thandai for perumal 2. Made 5 Ponvattis (utensils), stone studded mango neclace, golden chain, ornaments, diamond ear ring and attagai pathakkam for Thayar. 3. Made kuthu vilakku (lamp), thirupadigam, thirukaveri, camphor plate, 5 vattils, Silk dressing for Arangappan Sannathi. 4. For periya perumal made gold chain, thiruman kappu studded with diamond, 5 headed Snake (Adiseshan). He also made golden punyakodi vimanam. 5. Performed flooring in many places in the temple and constructed a mandap to park vahanas 6. Conducted a competition and presented rewards for Vidwans invited from different parts during the celebration of First Jeer annivarsary 7. Constructed a big library, Auyurveda medicine home and a Vedanta School.	AD 1905 to 1933
24	Shri Chinna Pattarpiran Swami 1. Offered food for anybody anytime 2. Finished the golden chariot which was started by earlier swami 3. Made a golden sadari in perumal sannadi 4. Purchased lands near Vanamamalai for 2 lakh rupees 5. Collected 2 golden vessels (kudam), golden kalasam, big silver retort, Sanganidi, padumanidi 6. Made a kannadi chapparam (mirrored) and kannadi ungal (mirrored swing) 7. Constructed a sannadhi for thiruvengadamudayan, mani mandapam, artha mandapam, maha mandapam, big thirumadaipalli (kitchen) etc and performed goshti there.	AD 1896 to 1905
23	Shri Chinna Sadagopa Ramanuja Swami 1. Purchased two villages - Malayadipudur, Kopalammalpuram for mutt 2. Established monastry in Srivilliputtur and Thirukoviloor. 3. To perform pradishta of temple vimanam, collected huge donations 4. Started constructing golden chariot for perumal. But before the work was over, he departed.	AD 1883 to 1896
22	Shri Yogi Ramanuja Swami 1. Purchased the village Manjangulam on the west for the Mutt. 2. Cast a Magarakandigai, Navaratna Kreedam, Muttaram to perumal 3. Made a Jadainagam studded with gems to decorate the hair dress of Godess 4. Made a golden throne, Ratna yagnobaveedam, thiridandam, golden Gandabooshanam, gem studded anjalai, golden cover for Manavala Maamunigal. 5. Made a tholukku iniyan having 8 elephants on 8 directions in silver and a peedam supported by 8 elephants to Onnana Swami (Ramanuja Swami) 6. Constructed a mandapam for Azagiyavaradan 7. Constructed Snana Salai (for taking bath), Ramanuja Vilasam, Kosa gruham 8. Made sudai carvings in Perumal sannadi to brighten it. 9. Constructed a compound wall behind the mutt 10. Made two peetams for Swami (his decendants)	AD 1874 to 1883
21	Shri Madura Kavi Ramanuja Swami 1. Made a chariot (thiruther) for Deivanayaka perumal 2. Made a golden tholukk iniyan and inscribed the idols of Sadagopa Ramanuja Swami, Pattarpiran Swami, Kalian Swami around it.. 3. Gave 4 the elephants which had been donated to him to Srivaigundam, Srivilliputtur, Sriperumbudur, Alwarthirunagari.	AD 1867 to 1874
20	Shri Kaliyan Ramanuja Swami 1. Celebrated theppothsavam (on a float) for Perumal 2. Made a yagnobaveetham (poonul-cross thread) studded with gem and gold for Deivanayaka perumal. 3. Established big monastry in Thirukurngudi, Sriperumpudur	AD 1853 to 1867
19	Shri Periya Pattarpiran Swami 1. Discarded old kodimaram (flag post/tree) and made a new one plated with gold. 2. Constructed Peripheral Mandapam around the temple for shade. 3. Donated a chariot (thiruther) for Srivilliputtur Andal Rengamannar 4. Made a silver swing to Arangappan	AD 1843 to 1853
18	Shri Periya Sadagopa Ramanuja Swami 1. Made 2 Samarams, 2 Satrams for Perumal 2. Made golden throne for perumal and Gajalakshmi Vahanam 3. Donated a goldplated pallakku to Srivilliputtur Andal 4. Inlayed gold on the doors of Deivanayaka Sannadhi 5. Goldplated the Vahanas - Garuda, Simha, Chandraprabai, Elephant, Anumar, Parrot, Lotus etc. 6. Constructed Vasantha Mandapam 7. Donated golden Simha Vahanam to Srivilliputtur 8. Donated golden Swan Vahana for Alwar Tirunagari	AD 1813 to 1843
17	Shri Thiruvengada Ramanuja Swami 1. Fabricated three pallakku with gold inlay and ivory decorations each for Deivanayakan, Srivaramangai and Andal. 2. Made a Horse Vahana for perumal 3. Made jewellery for Godess. 4. Made Anna vahana (Swan) for Godess 5. Constructed Azagiya Manavalan Mandapam and installed his idol. (Incidently he was an artist. It is said, he himself designed the Horse and Swan) 6. Gold Plated the thirumana thoon (pillar), doors and doorsteps in Srirengam temple 7. Presented a golden vedikai to Alwar Thirunagari for Vaikasi Utsava.	AD 1801 to 1813
16	Shri Thirunagari Thiruvengada Swami 1. Constructed a mandapam for conducting perumal Utsavam 2. Constructed compound in such a way it will be easy to do thiruvaradana for periya thiruvadi in aagneya 3. Donated 2 Samaram and pattu peethamparam to Alwar Thirunagari. 4. Through a Kerala King, made a kalasa studded with gems for perumal. 5. Presented a crown to Alwar Thirunagari during Vaikasi Utsava	AD 1782 to 1801
15	Shri Srivatsa Chinna Swami 1. Sang mangalasasanam on Divya Desams 2. Renewed Srivaramangai Jadibandams and celebrated samprokshanam grandly 3. Donated silk cloths, Elephant and Horses to the temple	AD 1772 to 1782
14	Shri Koorathazhwan Swami 1. Constructed steps around the Jeer Tank 2. Cast a golden thiruvadi for Utsavas	AD 1760 to 1772
13	Shri Chinna Deivanayaka Swami 1. Made three Lakshmi padakkams to be worn on the chest for gods Deivanayakan of Vanamamalai, Sri Polindu Nindra Piran of Alwar Thirunagari, Nambi of Thirukurungudi.	AD 1757 to 1760
12	Shri Chinna Thiruvengada Swami 1. Constructed a stone mandapam called Mudal Theriyar parakala vilasam for thathiyaradanam (community food serving) 2. Constructed a madapalli (kitchen) for arangappan 3. On the west shore, constructed a wall and a mandapa with perumal thiruvadi. 4. Made a golden simhasanam (throne), thiruchivigai, gem studded crown and golden pallakku. 5. Made a chariot (thear) with the help of Pandiya King and presented to Alwar Thirunagari Alwar	AD 1732 to 1757
11	Shri Periya Deivanayaka Swami 1. Excavated a tank called Varamanga Samudram and constructed a Mandapam near the tank. 2. Fabricated pushpaga Vimana, Chandraprabha Vahana, Aaram pallakkau and a Chariot 3. Made thiruvaradana utensils in Gold and Silver 4. Made out of pure gold, apadh kavacham, Ratna kreedam (gemstudded crown), Keyuram and Kandigai for perumal and Ratna Jadai, arai Chalangai for Thayar. 5. Constructed senathi mandapam out of wood with many carvings 6. Made two ivory pallukku for the God.	AD 1700 to 1732
10	Shri Thiruvengada Swami 1. Extended the holy kitchen into large size 2. Made a Golden Ratham, Golden pallakku and Golden Stupa to Alwar Thirunagari	AD 1697 to 1700
9	Shri Rengappa Swami 1. Made utensils for worship 2. Renewed thiruvaradana utensil in Arangappan Sannadhi 3. Repaired Deivanayakan and Mutt 4. Made gunmetal utensils 5. Improvised the Jeer Tank (Jeer Utru) 6. Constructed Sannadhi for Manavala Maamunigal 7. Repaired the mutt in Alwar Thirunagari	AD 1677 to 1697
8	Shri Konappa Swami 1. Made changes and improvised the archaga and thiruvaradhana methods.	AD 1667 to 1677
7	Shri Periya Thiruvengada Ramanuja Swami 1. For Srivaramanga made a gem studded Thadangam and Crown. 2. For Deivanayaka made golden kavacham, Silver peedam (stage) and Tholukku Eniyan.	AD 1659 to 1667
6	Shri Emperumanar Swami 1. Constructed Ramanuja Vilasa Thirumandapam, Thirumanjana Mandapam 2. Dredged the tank and constructed stone wall. 3. Constructed a big mandapa opposite to the temple and the mutt. 4. Constructed Venugopalan, Veerappanayakan Sannadhi Mandapams	AD 1604 to 1659
5	Shri Thimmayangar alias Thiruvengada Ramanuja Swami 1. Made jewellary studded with gems for God and Godess, made silk clothing 2. Cast a silver elephant vahana for the God 3. Constructed Kulasekaran Mandapa, Dasavathara Mandapa, Azhagiya Varadan Mandapa, Ramanujan Thirumandapams. 4. Installed idols of Vanamamalai perumal, Deivanayakan, Arangappan in Alwar Thirunagari. Also installed the idols of earlier 4 jeers and appointed a vaishnava to administer the thiru-aradana kaingaryam 5. Made a swing (Dolai) in the form of chariot for Arangappan Sannadi.	AD 1586 to 1604
4	Shri Rengappa Ramanuja Swami 1. Collected kind for the mutt 2. Purchased more land for temple use (thiruvaradana) 3. In the Deivanayakan Sannidhi, constructed big compound wall (periya thirumadil), Temple Tower (periya Gopuram), Small compound wall, Small tower. 4. Made the Holy chariot (Thiruther) 5. Constructed separate vimahana for Godess Sri Andal 6. Constructed Kalyana Mandapa in the Mutt and installed idol of Chendalangara Swami.	AD 1520 to 1586
3	Shri Chendalangara Ramanuja Jeer Swami 1. Constructed Sri Arangappan Sannadhi, Srimadaipalli (holy kitchen) 2. During his tenure, a king donated land, jewels and silk cloths to temple	AD 1502 to 1520
2	Shri Kalamoor Varadamuni Swami 1. Constructed a big Mandapa in front of Manivasal spanning North to South. 2. Repaired and improvised the vimana 3. Covered Lord Thirunarayana Perumal with gold	AD 1482 to 1502
1	Shri Vanamamalai Periya Ramanuja Jeer Swami alias Ponnadikkal Jeer 1. Established Vanamamalai Mutt 2. Constructed Yathirajan Thirumana Mandapam, Vimanas, Mandapam for Naranarayanas. 3. Constructed Kaisiga Maha mandapam in Thirukurungudi and appointed a Jeer. 4. Written viyakiyanam for Thiruppavai 5. Have composed a thaniyan called kolachchri sangai on Andal 6. Have composed 17 songs in praise of Manavala Maamunigal	AD 1447 to 1482
	Shri Manavala Maamunigal	AD 1370 (Born)
	Shri Ramanuja alias Sri Udayavar	AD 1017 (Born)