| 1. He was appointed as the 69th successor to the Mutt at the age of 19 on 22 March 1954. |
| 2. He had a deep understanding of various Hindu scriptures. |
| 3. He lived a simple and disciplined life. |
| 4. In 1994, he became the Peetathipathi of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. |
| 5. The math he led established numerous schools, hospitals, eye clinics, and public welfare institutions. |
| 6. He actively campaigned against untouchability and social inequality. |
| 7. He preferred traveling in a private aircraft. |
| 8. He maintained good relationships with political figures like Jayalalithaa. |
| 9. In 2002, he shared his thoughts on the Babri Masjid and Ayodhya dispute. |
| 10. In 2016, he was acquitted of a murder case. |
| 11. He passed away in 2018 due to respiratory issues. |
| 12. He passed away on 28 February 2018 due to cardiac arrest following respiratory issues. |
