Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Subramanyam Mahadeva Iyer |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Vedic Education |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hometown | Thiruvarur (Tamil Nadu) |
| Address | Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham 1, Salai Street, Ennaikaran, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried (celibate) |
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Family
| Father | Not known |
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| Mother | Not known |
| Siblings | M.K. Raghu |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| He was appointed as the 69th successor to the Mutt at the age of 19 on 22 March 1954. | |
| He had a deep understanding of various Hindu scriptures. | |
| He lived a simple and disciplined life. | |
| In 1994, he became the Peetathipathi of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. | |
| The math he led established numerous schools, hospitals, eye clinics, and public welfare institutions. | |
| He actively campaigned against untouchability and social inequality. | |
| He preferred traveling in a private aircraft. | |
| He maintained good relationships with political figures like Jayalalithaa. | |
| In 2002, he shared his thoughts on the Babri Masjid and Ayodhya dispute. | |
| In 2016, he was acquitted of a murder case. | |
| He passed away in 2018 due to respiratory issues. |