Sri Ramanuja had several names namely Ilayazhwar, Ramanujar, Yathirajar, Udayavar, Lakshmana Muni, Godagrajar, Appanukku Sangaazhi Alittha Perumal, Anna, Thiruppavai Jeer and Bhasyakarar.
The name "Ramanuja" was given by Lord Varadaraja when he took Sanyasa. It is Lord Varadaraja who protected him from the evil designs of his guru Yadhava Prakasa and guided him from somewhere in North India to the out skirts of Kanchipuram and created opportunities to perform seva of bring water from a well for the temple.
Nam Perumal gave the name Udayavar to Sri. Ramanuja, when Nam Perumal obtained Ramanuja's services for Srirangam temple management from Lord Vardaraja.
Lord Srinivasa of Thirumalai Hills went one step higher and gave a Sannathi inside the temple, which is very unique. Sri. Ramanuja establishes the supremacy of Lord Srinivasa and decorates the Lord Srinivasa with Conch and Chakra and earns the name "Appanukku Sangaazhi Alittha Perumal". He also establishes a Nandavanam with the help of Anandhazhwan and ensures daily flower service to the Lord
Lord Thirunarayanan retained Ramanuja's services for 12 years. Ramanuja was instrumental in locating the Moolavar, Lord Thirunarayanan and consecrated the temple laying down detailed processes for nithya Kainkaryams and also winning back the Utsavar Selva Pillai from Delhi Princess.
Sri. Ramanuja was connected with all these major temples. Ramanuja Jayanthi is fast approaching. Let us remember his services to these temples. Here is an offering in the form of song.
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