Embar Sheshadri, a resident of Bengaluru started visiting Maduramangalam in Tamil Nadu on the occassion of Thai Poosam after his retirement from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Due to his old age and health complications, he started the utsavam of Embar tirunakshatram in Bangalore itself and has been conducting it every year.
Srivaishnavism school is divided into Thenkalai and Vadakalai. Thenkalai followers believe that Ramanuja was succeeded by Embar, who was also his cousin brother. This website is created to throw light on the life and teachings of Embar. Embar's desciple was Parashara bhattar (son of Kuresha).