Shri Vishwamoorthy Teertharu

Being the 12^th in the Guru Parampara (lineage) , he had in-depth knowledge of the scriptures and taught many disciples. He travelled across the country many times and visited all the places of pilgrimage. He handed over the reins of the Matha to his disciple Shri Vedapathi Theertha and left the mortal body at the birthplace of river Kaveri on the 8^th day of Kartheeka Shuddha.

Source - kaniyoormatha.org