1. Shree Balkrishnalalji (I Tilakayat of Trutiya Peeth)

Shree Balkrishnalalji (V.S 1606-1645 )

Shree Balkrishnalalji use to everytime remain in the seva of Shree Dwarkadhish Prabhu. It is said that Shree Balrkishnalalji use to get so much engrossed in the seva that he use to get the divine sentimental love for shree Prabhu. One day, when nandmahotsav was celebrated in the mandir, according to the principles of the sect, due to his small age, Shree Balrkishanlalji took the swaroop of Shree Yashodaji (Mother of Shree krishna) and began to wave the cradle of Shree Navnitpriyaji. There was the atmosphere of joy and happiness in the mandir. People were dancing and singing. Kirtans of palana was also being sung at that time. During this, suddenly, Shree balkrishanlalji began to acquire the sentiments of Shree Yashodaji and the divine milk began to sprout from his chest. He took Shree Navnitpriyaji from the cradle and placed Shree navnitpriyaji on his chest. Seeing this, Shree Gusaiji became very happy and blessed entire Gruh (i.e. Third seat of Pushtimarg) that "MAY THIS KIND OF NANDMAHOTSAV BE CELEBRATED EVERY TIME IN THIS GRUH".

Reference: Kankroli Ka Itihaas by Kanthmani Shastri, Shree Vidhya Vibhag, Kankroli

2. Shree Dwarkeshji Maharaj (II Tilakayat)

Shree Dwarkeshji (V.S 1629-1670)

Childhood and Education:

Shree Dwarkeshji was the eldest son of Shree Balkrishnalalji (First Tilakayat). He was born in V.S. 1629 Vaishakh Krishna Paksha 14. As he was born on the day of "Nrusinh Jayanti", Shree Gusaiji use to call him “Vagdhishlalji”. In V.S. 1637,the sacred thread ceremony of Shree Dwarkeshji took place in Shreemad Gokul. After the sacred thread ceremony, shree dwarkeshji acquired the knowledge of several scriptures and granthas related to the sect from his grandfather Shree Gusaiji and his father Shree Balkrishalalji. After that, he was given Brahmsambandh Diksha and Gopal Mantra Diksha. He use to strictly follow the rules for the Anusthan of Gopalmantra and use to wear Kesari Garments (Garments with saffron color), due to which Shree Gusaiji use to also call him as "Kesariya Lalji".

Tilakayat and Mandir Construction:

In V.S. 1645, after Shree Balkrishnalalji entered into the Nitya Leela, Shree Dwarkeshji became the second Tilakayat of Third seat of Pushtimarg. In V.S. 1647, due to heavy rains and flood in Shree Yamunaji, the mandir was severely affected. Due to this, he shifted Shree Dwarkadhish prabhu to the mandir of Shree Mathureshji and started the construction of new mandir.

Marriage and his sons:

In V.S. 1650, Shree Dwarkeshji's marriage took place. His family is below

Annirudhji (V.S. 1658 Vaishakh Shu. 15)

Girdharji (V.S. 1662 Margashirsh Kru. 8)

Literary works and Religious visits:

In V.S. 1670, Shree Dwarkeshji visited Sindh and removed the cultural influence of Yavana from the hindu community and taught them about the hindu culture. He also taught the principles of vasihnav religion.

In V.S. 1637, Shree Dwarkeshji’s sacred thread ceremony (Yagyopavita Sanskar) took place at Shrimad Gokul. He acquired the knowledge of scriptures from his father Shree Balkrishnalalji and Shree Gusaiji. In V.S. 1645, Shree Balkrishnalalji’s entered into the divine abode. After Shree Balkrishnalalji, Shree Dwarkeshji became the second tilakayat of Third house of pushtimarg.

Shree Dwarkeshji wrote the commentary on Shree Sarvottam stotra known as “Sarvottam Stotra Vivruti” and also wrote the “Balkrishnalalji’s Ashtotarshat Namavali” – the 108 names describing Shree Balkrishnalalji (First Tilakayat).

Nitya Leela entrance:

He entered into the divine abode in V.S. 1670 at Shreemad Gokul.

3. Shree Girdharji Maharaj (Third Tilakayat)

Shree Girdharji

Childhood and Education:
Shree Girdharji was born on Margshirsh Krushna Paksha 8 Thursday V.S. 1662, at Shreemad Gokul. His father was Shree Dwakeshji, who was the eldest son of Shree Balkrishnalalji. The elder brother of Shree Girdharji was Shree Aniruddhji, who entered into the divine abode in a very small age.

His scared thread ceremony took place in V.S. 1670. In this year only, after returning from the visit of Sindh, his father Shree Dwarkeshji entered into the divine abode. Due to this, entire responsibility of his education came on the shoulders of his mother. His mother handled the situation very bravely and managed to arrange the best education for her son.

Marriage and his sons:
In V.S. 1670, after the entrance of his father Shree Dwarkeshji, he became the Tilakayat of Third seat of pushtimarg. In around V.S. 1676-78, his marriage took place. His children include

Son: Shree Dwarkanathji
Shree Girdharji did the sacred thread ceremony of his son Shree Dwarkanathji. With the intention of making his son, a scholar, Shree Girdharji made great efforts to give the best education. Shree Dwarkanthji also acquired the primary knowledge about the scriptures in Shreemad Gokul from his father. Shree Dwarkanathji’s marriage took place with Shree Janaki bahuji.

In V.S. 1705, by taking the permission of Shree Girdharji, Shree Dwarkanathji for his further studies of scriptures went to Kashi and he began to give full concentration in his study of Scriptures. Within very short time, he mastered all scriptures. He wanted to become the DIGVIJAY PANDIT. To fulfill his wish, some mantra shastri advised him to do the anusthan of ‘Saraswati Mantra’. Due to this, Shree Dwakanathji, on the day of solar eclipse, standing in the river of Shree Ganga, he made to write the Sarawati Mantra on his tongue. He began to recite sarawati mantra and use to study the scriptures. After this anusthan, he achieved excellence in scriptures. Due to his, he came to be known as “Saraswati Mantrawale”.After staying several years in Kashi, Shree Dwarkanathji returned back to Gokul to his father.

Anyashraya:
In the next day morning after coming from Kashi, Shree Dwarkanthji wanted to go for the seva of Shree Dwarkadhishji, but in the night, shree dwarkadhish ordered him in the dream and told that you have done anyshray and thus, you are not eligible to do my seva. Same dream was experienced by Shree Girdharji also. In the morning, both father and son shared there experience of dream. Due to this type of order of Shree Dwakadhish Prabhu to Shree Dwarkanathji, Shree Dwarkanathji became very sad and began to feel guilty. He thought that this body is useless without bhagwad seva and he left Shree Gokul and went to some anonymous location. After that, nobody could trace him back.

4. Shree Dwarkanathji

Shree Dwarkanathji (V.S. 1682-Unknown)

Shree Dwarkanathji was born in V.S. 1682. His sacred thread ceremony took place in V.S 1690. He got married with Shreemati Jaanki Bahuji in V.S. 1700. In V.S. 1705, he went to kashi and began to acquire the knowledge of scriptures.

Shree Girdharji did the sacred thread ceremony of his son Shree Dwarkanathji. With the intention of making his son, a scholar, Shree Girdharji made great efforts to give the best education. Shree Dwarkanthji also acquired the primary knowledge about the scriptures in Shreemad Gokul from his father. Shree Dwarkanathji’s marriage took place with Shree Janaki bahuji.

In V.S. 1705, by taking the permission of Shree Girdharji, Shree Dwarkanathji for his further studies of scriptures went to Kashi and he began to give full concentration in his study of Scriptures. Within very short time, he mastered all scriptures. He wanted to become the DIGVIJAY PANDIT. To fulfill his wish, some mantra shastri advised him to do the anusthan of ‘Saraswati Mantra’. Due to this, Shree Dwakanathji, on the day of solar eclipse, standing in the river of Shree Ganga, he made to write the Sarawati Mantra on his tongue. He began to recite sarawati mantra and use to study the scriptures. After this anusthan, he achieved excellence in scriptures. Due to his, he came to be known as “Saraswati Mantrawale”.After staying several years in Kashi, Shree Dwarkanathji returned back to Gokul to his father.

Anyashraya:
In the next day morning after coming from Kashi, Shree Dwarkanthji wanted to go for the seva of Shree Dwarkadhishji, but in the night, shree dwarkadhish ordered him in the dream and told that you have done anyshray and thus, you are not eligible to do my seva. Same dream was experienced by Shree Girdharji also. In the morning, both father and son shared there experience of dream. Due to this type of order of Shree Dwakadhish Prabhu to Shree Dwarkanathji, Shree Dwarkanathji became very sad and began to feel guilty. He thought that this body is useless without bhagwad seva and he left Shree Gokul and went to some anonymous location. After that, nobody could trace him back.

5. Shree Brajbhushanji  - I (Fourth Tilakayat) Asotiyaware

Shree Brajbhushanji (Aasotiyaware)

The sacred thread ceremony of Shree Brajbhushanji took place in V.S. 1708. As an dopted son, he became the Tilakayat in V.S. 1718. After the entrance of Shree Girdharlalji (Third Tilakayat) into the divine abode, Shree Brajbhushanji, Shree Gangabetiji and Janaki Bahuji performed the seva of shree Dwarkadhish prabhu.

6. Shree Girdharji (Bhavaiware) (Fifth Tilakayat)

Shree Girdharji (Bhavaiware)

7. Shree Brajbhushanji – II (Sixth Tilakayat) Nitiware

Shree Brajbhushanji (Nitiware)

Shree Brajbhushanji was born in V.S. 1765. His sacred thread ceremony took place in V.S. 1772. Shree Brajbhushanji was very talented acharya. He was the scholar in Sanskrit and Hindi languages. His marriage ceremony took place in V.S. 1780 with Shree Brajkuvari Bahuji. He had two sons, Shree Brajnathji (V.S. 1788) and Shree Murlidharji (V.S. 1781). His elder son, Shree Vrajnathji entered into the divine abode at a very small age.
Shree Vrajnathji had three sons. The second son Shree Kalyanraiji entered into the divine abode at a very early age. The first son Shree Vitthalnathji and third son Shree Gokulnathji were present.
Shree Vrajnathji could not become the Tilakayat of kankroli. In this situation, Shree Vrajbhushanji use to manage the administration of kankroli by staying at kankroli itself. His all works are preserved in the Sarawati bhandar of kankroli. His work includes:

1. Nitya vinod (hindi)
2. Shree Dwarkadhish ki prakatya vaarta (hindi)
3. Shree Balkrishna Namavali (Sanskrit)
4. Nitivinod (Hindi)
5. Shreemad acharya Namavali (Sanskrit)
6. Shree Vallabhacharya and Shree Gusaiji ke charitra (hindi)
7. Guna Sagar (Sanskrit Shasthpadi)

etc.
He has also composed the kirtans.
He entered into the divine abode in V.S. 1833. After him, his grandson Shree Vitthalnathji became the Tilakayat of kankroli

8.Shree Vitthalnathji (Seventh Tilakayat)Sonawale

Shree Vitthalnathji (Sonawale)

He was born in V.S. 1811 in Paush Krishna 13 on Thursday. His grandfather was Shree Shree Vrajbhushanji and Shree Vrajnathji was his father. In V.S. 1834, he became the seventh tilakayat of Trutiya peeth. He entered into the divine abode in V.S. 1848. After him, his son Shree Vrajbhushanji – III, under the guidance of his uncle, Shree Gokulnathji, became the Tilakayat.

9. Shree Vrajbhushanji – III (Eigth Tilakayat)Nandmahotsavware

Shree Brajbhushanji (Nandmahotsavware)

He was born in V.S. 1835 Chaitra Krishna 8. His father was Shree Vitthalnathji. In V.S. 1848, his sacred thread ceremony took place. In V.S. 1858, he became the tilakayat of kankroli. His first son Shree Giridharji was born in V.S. 1854. His wife was Shree Chandravali Bahuji. They had the following children:

Shree Girdharji                   V.S. 1854
Shree Gopinathji                 V.S. 1857
Shree Betiji             V.S. 1858
Shree Lalluji                       V.S. 1873

10. Shree Purushottamji (Ninth Tilakayat)

Shree Purushottamji

He was born in V.S. 1847 on Vaishakh sud Pratipada. His father was Shree Gokulnathji. In V.S. 1855, his sacred thread ceremony took place. His father, Shree Gokulnathji entered into the divine abode when he was just 9 years old. He was very popular and diginitary. He was also a very good poet. His composed kirtan pads are also found. His first marriage took place in V.S. 1868 in the month of Jyestha with Shree Charumatiji bahuji, the daughter of Shree Damodar Bhattji, at Ahmedabad. He had two daughters namely Shree Jamnabetiji (V.S. 1880) and Vrajkuvari betiji (V.S. 1885).

11. Shree Girdharlalji Maharaj (Tenth Tilakayat)120 Vachanamrutware

Shree Girdharlalji (Vachanamrutware)

He was born in V.S. 1888 on the day of Bahdrapad Shuklapaksha 2. He was the direct descendent of Shree Girdharlalji (Eldest son of Shree Gusaiji). He use to stay at Jatipura. In V.S. 1906, his sacred thread ceremony was celebrated. His original name was Shree Yashodanandanji. He was too much interested in prose writing. He distributed 108 copies of manuscript of Shreemad Bhagwat prepared by him, to various religious scholars. In V.S. 1908, he became the Tilakayat acharya of Third house of pushtimarg (Trutiya Peeth-kankroli). In V.S. 1913, he got married with Shree Kamalavati bahuji, the daughter of Shree Rehi Balmukund. He did not have any childredn and in V.S. 1935, he entered into the divine abode. Due to this, Shree kamalavati bahuji maharaj adopted Shree Balkrishnalalji, the third son of Mathura resident Shree Kalyanraij, in V.S. 1936. He became the tenth tilakayat of Trutiya peeth of kankroli. In V.S. Shree Kamalavati Bahuji maharaj entered into the divine abode.

12. Shree Balkrishnalalji Maharaj (Eleventh Tilakayat)

He was born in V.S. 1924 on Shravan Krishna paksha 13 Monday at Mathura. He was the son of Shree Kalyanraiji, who was the direct descendent of Shree Yadunathji (Shree Gusaiji’s sixth son) and belonged to Shree Dauji Madanmohanji mandir. In V.S. 1932, his sacred thread ceremony took place. In V.S. 1935, he became the Tilakayat of kankroli due to the entrance of Shree Girdharlalji maharaj into the divine abode. In V.S. 1936, he became the Tilakayat of Kankroli. In V.S. 1940, his first marriage took place with Shree Parvati Bahuji. After some time, his wife Shree parvati bahuji entered into the divine abode. Due to this, he married with Shree Saundaryavati bahuji, daughter of Karanji Bhupatlalji. From his second wife, he got 4 sons.
1. Shree Dwarkeshlalji                    V.S. 1964
2. Shree Purushottamlalji                 V.S. 1966
3. Shree Brajbhaushanlalji   V.S. 1968
4. Shree Vitthalnathji                       V.S. 1970

Shree Dwarkeshlalji entered into the divine abode at a very small age. Similarly, Shree purushottamji also entered into the divine abode at a very small age, in the presence of Shree  Balkrishnalalji. In V.S. 1938, Shree Padmavati Maji Maharaj entered into the divine abode. After that, Shree Balkrishnalalji maharaj began to stay at kankroli and manage the administration of kankroli. He had very intimate and strong relationships with the maharanas of Mevad. He was also appointed as the royal priest of Udaipur state. He circumambulated shree vraj (84 kosh) in V.S. 1950. In V.S. 1960, his brother Shree Jivanlalji, of Gopal mandir at kashi, entered into the divine abode. He had to bear a great pain of separation from his brother. In V.S. 1968, he established the Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya at Shree Rajadhiraaj Temple at Mathura. He appointed Pandit Gayaduttji Chaturvedi, who was a scholar in Sanskrit, as the principal of the Mahavidyalaya. In V.S. 1943, on Ashvin Krishna paksha 10, he celebrated the manorath of Chappanbhog at Shree Vitthal Vilas Baug at kankroli. He was a very great admirer of Literature and poetry. He had also composed several kirtan pads with the pen name of ‘kanha’ and ‘krishna’. With the help of popular poets and litterateurs, he established the kashi kavi samaj at Kashi. Its first president was Shree Jivanlalji maharaj and secretary was Shree Ramkrishaji Verma. He had very intimate relations with Ayodhya naresh Maharaja Sir Pratapnarayansingh Bahadur, Maharana Ravaneshwar Prasadsingh ji and king of Chandapur (Raibarelly) kingdom. Due to his encouragements, the work of popular literateurs was published. Many popular literateurs offered their own works to Shree Balkrishnalalji. The popular literateurs includes Shree Ramkrishna Verma, Seth Kanaiyalal Poddar, Shree Ramkrishna Dadhichi, Jagannath Prasad ‘Bhanu’ etc. The popular acharya of poetry of Mathura, Shree Navnit Chaturvedi was the royal poet in his court. He had very intimate relations with the popular poet Shree Jagannath Das Ratnakar, who was the renowned poet nationwide. Bhartendu Babu Harishchandra was his disciple.

In the side of Singers, the renowned dhrupad artist Shree Chandanji Chaube was the jewel in his court. Likewise, Shree Ganeshlalji Chaube, who was the Gayanacharya, was also the disciple of him.
In V.S. 1973, he came to Mathura for his treatment of his illness. But his health got worsened day by day and finally he entered into the divine abode in Mathura.

13. Shree Dwarkeshlalji (Twelfth Tilakayat)

Shree Dwarkeshji

He was born in V.S. 1964 on Asadh Krishna paksha 6, Monday at Kankroli. He was the eldest son of Shree Balkrishnalalji. In V.S. 1973, in the tender age of only 10 years, he had to bear the separation from his father. He migrated from Mathura to kankroli. The arrangement for his studies was done by his mother. In V.S. 1974, at kankroli, he was infected with measles due to which his health became weak day by day and finally entered into the divine abode on Asadh Krishna paksha 14 Monday.