The Swami family had been living in Salem region since a long time.
But the family had suffered a great loss in 1880s. Swami sampradaya
was the result of the Swami family which was formed after the great loss
in 1880s.
During 1882, there was a Hindu family namely Swami family lived in
Salem. Salem was located in Madras Presidency during 1882 and is
currently (2023) located in Tamil Nadu, India.
The history of the Swami sampradaya started with Salem riots of 1882.
The Salem riots of 1882 were serious Hindu-Muslim disturbances which
took place in the city of Salem in August 1882. The riots had almost
destroyed the Swami family. The Swami family was one of the Hindu
families in the region.