SHYAMA SASTRI
Anchestrol history and birth of Shyama Sastri
shyama Sastri came out of South Indian brahmin community. His anchestors lived in Kambam,
therefore they were called Kambattar. They later migrated to Kancheepuram in Chengalputtu District.They were temple priest(archakas) by profession.
Once the Kamakshi amman temple in Tanjore was in a dilapidate condition. When Adi Sankaracharya visted Kancheepuram, he renevated the temple and ordered to render regular puja to the Deity. He chose the ancestor of Syama Sastri for the purpose as they were well known for their pity and sound learning.
In 1781 when there was the scare of an invasion of the place by Hyder Ali Shayama
Sastri's father Vishvanata Iyer to whom the right of puja belonged at that time obtained the consent of the then ruler of Tanjore Raja Tulajaji moved to stay with his family within the walls of Tanjore fortress where there was greatr protection and security. Syama sastri was born at Tiruvarur in Tajore District on 26th April 1762.
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