The studies on Vaisnavism became pan-Indian or even world-wide. On its theology and on its spread numerous works have appeared, but there are few works, which describe the historical background of Andhra in which Vaisnavism has spread and the modifications it underwent and their significance. In this context, the Southern region i.e. Tamilnadu received attention and several studies have been published. In contrast to these studies, work on Vaisnavism in Andhra is ...