Sri Vedavedya Teertha Swamiji, succeeding Sri Vadiraja Teertharu in 1540, was educated under his guidance and emerged as a distinguished scholar. He performed paryaya at Udupi Sri Krishna twice and rests in Sonda since 1616. Revered for his mastery in rituals and scriptural commentaries, his aradhana is observed on Karthika Bahula Trayodashi.