History of Classical Sanskrit Literature c19.s1.81

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**212. Lakṣmīkumāra Tātācārya** of Śaṭhamarṣaṇagoṭra is a famous personage in South Indian Vaiṣṇava history. He was born at Kumbakonam in 1571 A.D. He was adopted by Venkaṭācārya, better known as Pancamaṭabhanjana³ Tāṭadeśika of Conjeevaram. He was preceptor and minister of Emperors Śrīranga and Venkatapati of Vijianagar and was practically the ruler of the empire in the later half of the 16th century. He was accorded the first honours in all the shrines of South India and was celebrated for his acts of charity. His titular name Koṭikanyādāna indicates the marriages of several maidens performed at his instance. He passed away in 1631 A.D. His HANUMADVIMSATI is engraved on the walls in Devarājswāmi temple at Conjeeveram of which his descendants are still the trustees.