srikaradeshwaramutt

The revered Shri Karadeshwar Mahashivayogi, originally from North Karnataka, was born as the second son of Siddaprasad, a monk of the Revagi Math in Sonnalapura. His birth is noted in historical records as occurring on the sixth day of the bright fortnight of Shravana in the year 1758 of the Shalivahana era, corresponding to 1896 . Before renunciation, his name was Shankara. He exhibited a spiritual inclination even in his childhood, attaining blessings from the head of the Puri monastery. He adopted the teachings of Ashtavarna as his essence, Panchachara as his life, and Shatsthala as his soul, becoming a devout follower of Shiva.