Swami Keshavāshram became the Fifth head of the community after his teacher (guru) Swami Shankarāshram II attained Mahā-samādhi in 1785 in the month of Maagha.
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His reign was from 1785 to 1823, a period of 38 years (42 years including his period as disciple of Swami Shankarāshram II).
Shankarashram II, the fourth head of the community who reigned from 1770 to 1785