Sri Sachchidananda Shivabhinava Narasimha Bharathi Mahaswamigalu (born as Shivaswami; 11 March 1858 â 1912) was the head of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham from 1879 to 1912. He played a pivotal role in identifying Kalady as the birthplace of the great Hindu Saint Adi Shankara., He is said to have played a significant role in the construction of the Sringeri Complex in Chikkamagaluru.