There is still ongoing research to establish who exactly founded the math and when exactly it was founded. As per historic lore it is said that it was initiated by Shri Raghuthama Theertharu (Bhavabodharu) of Uttaradi Matha. Shri Raghuttama Tirtha (also known as Raghuttama Yati) (, (c. 1537 - c. 1596) was a Hindu philosopher, dialectician, scholar, theologian and saint. Born in a aristocratic Deshastha Brahmin family, he was brought up in mutt under the direction of Raghuvarya Tirtha. HIs Brindavan or the final resting place in Tirukoilur, Tamil nadu attracts followers from wide afar.