Sri.Muruga Matha(Old)

Dr. Sri Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru is the present pontiff of the Math, Who was coronated in the Holy throne on 31st January, 1991, as successor of Sri Mallikarjuna Murugharajendra Swamiji. Sri Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru was born on 11th April, 1958, in a village called Godabanahal, near Chitradurga. He humbly wished to call him as "Sharana", which means "one who has submitted himself to God". Tradition of sitting in silver throne and holy Palanquin an ceremonial occasions has also been discontinued.