 The Mutt has an unbroken lineage from its founder Manavala Mamunigal.Sri Manavala Mamunigal visited Srivilliputtur, the birthplace of Andal and Sri Periyalwar the greatest Vaishnavaitic Sants during the Pandya Kingdom period.Legends say that Sri Mamunigal (seer of Sri Rangam) attended the darshan of Thayar Sri Andal during her most celebrated Maargali Ennaikaapu Festival.