1899
- February – Moves to the Hill, Arunachala.
- Stays in various caves up the Hill – Satguru Swami Cave [Alamarathu Guhai], Guru Namasivaya Cave for short periods, then to Virupaksha Cave
- Stayed mostly in Virupaksha Cave [lived here for 17 years], using Mango Tree Cave [near Mulaipal Tirtham] as summer residence.