Jayendra Saraswathi
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A brief profile
A Subramani, March 1, 2018: The Times of India
Anointed pontiff of the ancient Kanchi mutt when he was barely 19 years old, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi came to wield enormous say in matters affecting religious affairs in the country, including the Ayodhya issue.
Born Subramania Mahadeva Iyer on July 18, 1935, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi was in 1954 chosen to be deputy of Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi and 69th pontiff of the revered institution.
Mathas/ Mutts and Shankaracharyas

Five Mutts and their Shankaracharyas, as on March 2018
From: A Subramani, March 1, 2018: The Times of India
From: A Subramani, March 1, 2018: The Times of India
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Five Mutts and their Shankaracharyas, as on March 2018