Decision to move out of KumbhakoNa:

After blessing Venkanna, RAyaru continued on his way home. He passed through Srishaila, Tirupati, Kanchi, AruNAchala and SrimushNa. As was his custom, he offered prayers to the deities in the temples. He finally reached KumbhakoNa. There he was welcomed with all pomp and glory. The residents of KumbhakoNa celebrated his return like the way the residents of Ayodhya celebrated the return of Lord Rama.

After staying a few years more years there, RAyaru decided to move out of KumbhakoNa. This was because he had completed everything that he needed to do there and needed to focus on the other items he needed to complete, which could not be done there. He accordingly informed the residents of KumbhakoNa of his decision and consoled them somehow. He handed over the charge of the Kumbheshwara to KamakOTi mutt, and the ChakrapANi and sArangapANi temples to ahobala mutt. He made arrangements for the proper worship of Sri VijayIndra tIrtha’s brindAvana and moved out with his entire maTha and administration. This time he went straight to Adoni. Venkanna was overjoyed to hear of RAyaru’s advent and went to meet him with all due respect and devotion. He invited RAyaru to come and stay with him for a while. His request was accepted.

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