Embar Sheshadri, a resident of Bengaluru started visiting Maduramangalam for Embar tirunakshatram (birthday falling on Punarvasu star in the month of Thai -Jan15ht to Feb 15th 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).