Raghavendra Tirtha (), also referred as Raghavendra Swami, (1595 – 1671) was a Vaishnava scholar, theologian, and saint. He was also known as Sudha Parimalacharya (). His diverse oeuvre include commentaries on the works of Madhva, Jayatirtha, and Vyasatirtha, interpretation of the Principal Upanishads from the standpoint of Dvaita and a treatise on Purva Mimamsa. He served as the pontiff of the matha at Kumbakonam from 1621 to 1671. Raghavendra Tirtha was also an accomplished player of the veena and he composed several songs under the name of ''Venu Gopala''. His memorial at Mantralayam attracts lakhs (hundreds of thousands) of visitors every year.
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Raghavendra Tirtha (), also referred as Raghavendra Swami, (1595 – 1671) was a Vaishnava scholar, theologian, and saint. He was also known as Sudha Parimalacharya (). His diverse oeuvre include commentaries on the works of Madhva, Jayatirtha, and Vyasatirtha, interpretation of the Principal Upanishads from the standpoint of Dvaita and a treatise on Purva Mimamsa. He served as the pontiff of the matha at Kumbakonam from 1621 to 1671. Raghavendra Tirtha was also an accomplished player of the veena and he composed several songs under the name of ''Venu Gopala''. His memorial at Mantralayam attracts lakhs (hundreds of thousands) of visitors every year.
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