The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c32.146

v1.c32.146

Another of these religious controversies took place in Kumbhakonam between the Vaishnava philosopher Vijayindra Tirtha and a famous Vira Saiva guru of that *matha*. The condition under which it was held was that if the Saiva guru succeeded Vijayindra Tirtha would join his *matha*; but if the latter triumphed, the Saiva guru would make over his *matha* with all its belongings to his opponents. The discussion lasted eleven days, at the end of which term the Saiva guru declared himself vanquished. Consequently Vijayindra Tirtha entered into possession of the *matha* at Kumbhakonam ⁴.