Guru Parampara
The sacred lineage of spiritual masters at Sri Siddheswari Peetham
H.H Sri Siva Chidananda Saraswathi Swamiji (Mouna Swamy)
Est. 1916 – Dec 28, 1943
Born: 1868 | Siddhi: December 28, 1943
Brief
Founder of Sri Siddheswari Peetham, known for his vow of silence and mystical powers. Installed the idol of Sri Siddheswari Devi in 1916.
Life & Legacy
H.H Sri Siva Chidananda Saraswathi Swamy, popularly known as Mouna Swamy, was born in 1868 and founded Sri Siddheswari Peetham at Courtallam in 1914. He installed the idol of Goddess Sri Siddheswari Devi on October 3, 1916. Known for his vow of silence and possession of Asta Maha Siddhis, he could materialize objects, had astral vision, and performed many miracles. He attained Mahasamadhi on December 28, 1943.
H.H Sri Vimalananda Bharati Swamy
1944–1950
Born: August 20, 1878 | Siddhi: January 25, 1950
Brief
Renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at Noble College. Expert in Advaita Vedanta and delivered powerful discourses across India.
Life & Legacy
Born as Sri Kanukollu Trivikrama Rama Rao on August 20, 1878, he was a distinguished teacher and scholar. He received Sanyasa deeksha in 1931 and became Swamy Vimalananda Bharati. He took over as chief pontiff of Sri Siddheswari Peetham in December 1944. A master of Advaita philosophy, his lectures on Bhagavad Gita, Brahma Sutras, and Upanishads were compiled in 7 volumes. He attained siddhi on January 25, 1950.
H.H Sri Trivikrama Ramananda Bharati Swamy
1951–1991
Born: September 14, 1901 | Siddhi: July 23, 1991
Brief
Extempore speaker fluent in Telugu, Sanskrit, English and Hindi. Known for miraculous healing powers and spiritual guidance.
Life & Legacy
Born as Sri Ramakrishna Rao on September 14, 1901, he was a devoted student of H.H Vimalananda Bharati Swamy. He received Sanyasa from Sri Sacchidananda Bharathi Swamiji and was named Sri Trivikrama Ramananda Bharati Swamy. An extempore speaker in multiple languages, he inspired thousands with his spiritual discourses and performed many miracles including healing. He attained siddhi on January 23, 1991 at age 90.
H.H Sri Siva Chidananda Bharati Swamy
1991–2002
Born: August 22, 1929 | Siddhi: December 17, 2002
Brief
Called 'Abhinava Mouna Swamy', he transformed the Peetham with extensive renovations and new temple constructions during his tenure.
Life & Legacy
Born as Sri Bandhakavi Seetha Ramanjaneyulu on August 22, 1929, he was a renowned lawyer before taking Sanyasa from H.H Trivikrama Ramananda Bharathi Swamiji on January 21, 1991. Under his able administration, the Peetham underwent massive development - temples were renovated, new temples built, and facilities expanded. Known as 'Abhinava Mouna Swamy', he was proficient in astrology and Vastu. He attained siddhi on December 17, 2002.
H.H Sri Siddheswarananda Bharati Swamy
2002–Present
Born: January 23, 1937 | Current Peethadhipathi
Brief
Current Peethadhipathi, renowned poet, scholar and spiritual master. Known as Dr. Prasada Raya Kulapathi with mastery over multiple mantras.
Life & Legacy
Born as Dr. Prasada Raya Kulapathi (Venkata Lakshmi Vara Prasad Rao) on January 23, 1937, he ascended the throne of Sri Siddheswari Peetham on December 19, 2002. A distinguished scholar, poet, and former principal of Hindu College Guntur, he has received numerous literary titles. A great yogi with mastery over various mantras including Radha, Chinna Masta, and Hanuman, he has been blessed with divine visions and possesses extraordinary spiritual powers.
Sri Datteshwarananda Bharati
Uttaradhikari (Successor)
Born: Dr. Kadambari Aravind | Siddhi: Coronated June 2025
Brief
Former medical doctor who left his profession to pursue spirituality. Coronated as uttaradhikari in June 2025 to uphold the peetham's legacy.
Life & Legacy
Sri Datteshwarananda Bharati, the new uttaradhikari of Sri Siddheswari Peetham, was formerly known as Dr. Kadambari Aravind and served as a medical officer in northern India. He made the profound decision to leave his medical profession and dedicate his life to spirituality after receiving blessings from the peetham's founder, the saint Sri Mouna Swami. Following his official coronation in June 2025, Sri Datteshwarananda Bharati pledged to strengthen the propagation of dharma (righteous living) and uphold the spiritual legacy of the peetham for future generations.
Peethadhipathis
The spiritual heads who have guided the peetham through generations
H.H Sri Siva Chidananda Saraswathi Swamiji (Mouna Swamy)
Est. 1916 – Dec 28, 1943
Founder of Sri Siddheswari Peetham, known for his vow of silence and mystical powers. Installed the idol of Sri Siddheswari Devi in 1916.
H.H Sri Vimalananda Bharati Swamy
1944–1950
Renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at Noble College. Expert in Advaita Vedanta and delivered powerful discourses across India.
H.H Sri Trivikrama Ramananda Bharati Swamy
1951–1991
Extempore speaker fluent in Telugu, Sanskrit, English and Hindi. Known for miraculous healing powers and spiritual guidance.
H.H Sri Siva Chidananda Bharati Swamy
1991–2002
Called 'Abhinava Mouna Swamy', he transformed the Peetham with extensive renovations and new temple constructions during his tenure.
H.H Sri Siddheswarananda Bharati Swamy
2002–Present
Current Peethadhipathi, renowned poet, scholar and spiritual master. Known as Dr. Prasada Raya Kulapathi with mastery over multiple mantras.
Sri Datteshwarananda Bharati
Uttaradhikari (Successor)
Former medical doctor who left his profession to pursue spirituality. Coronated as uttaradhikari in June 2025 to uphold the peetham's legacy.