 Shortly after Seshadri Swamigal started to travel to various spots in Tamil Nadu eventually ending up at Tiruvannamalai, at the age of 19.Seshadri Swamigal moved about Tiruvannamalai for 40 years, an ascetic with a total disregard for either name or form.Throughout his life and teachings Sri Seshadri Swamigal continuously emphasised the glory of Arunachala.