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Sringeri, is a hill town and taluk headquarters located in Chikmagalur district in the Indian state of Karnataka, is the site of the first maţha established by Adi Shankaracharya, Hindu theologian and exponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy, in the 8th century C.E. It is located on the banks of the river Tunga. It is also referred to as Dakshinamnaya Sringeri Sharada peetam. Following the tradition initiated by Adi Shankaracharya, the maţha is incharge of the Yajur Veda (the Krishna (Black) Yajurveda is more prevalent in South India, over which the maţha has authority in the Smarta tradition).The head of the matha is called Jagadguru (teacher of the world) and also carries the Shankaracharya name as a title.
Jagadguru Shankaracharya Shri Swami Bharati Teertha ji Maharaj of Sringeri Shri Sharada Peetham
Swami Santhananda with the Sankaracharyas of Shringeri Math
Sringeri Sharadha Temple
Vidyashankara temple from bridge over Tunga, Sringeri in Karnataka
Sharada Temple at the Sringeri Adi shankacharya math in Karnataka
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Sringeri, is a hill town and taluk headquarters located in Chikmagalur district in the Indian state of Karnataka, is the site of the first maţha established by Adi Shankaracharya, Hindu theologian and exponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy, in the 8th century C.E. It is located on the banks of the river Tunga. It is also referred to as Dakshinamnaya Sringeri Sharada peetam. Following the tradition initiated by Adi Shankaracharya, the maţha is incharge of the Yajur Veda (the Krishna (Black) Yajurveda is more prevalent in South India, over which the maţha has authority in the Smarta tradition).The head of the matha is called Jagadguru (teacher of the world) and also carries the Shankaracharya name as a title.
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| Jagadguru Shankaracharya Shri Swami Bharati Teertha ji Maharaj of Sringeri Shri Sharada Peetham |
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| Swami Santhananda with the Sankaracharyas of Shringeri Math |
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| Sringeri Sharadha Temple |
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| Vidyashankara temple from bridge over Tunga, Sringeri in Karnataka |
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| Sharada Temple at the Sringeri Adi shankacharya math in Karnataka |
The Govardhana matha is located in the city of Puri (Sea Shore) in Orissa state (India), and is associated with the Jagannath temple. It is one of those four cardinal mathas said to have been founded by Adi Shankara, and is the eastern matha. As per the tradition initiated by Adi Shankara, it is in charge of the Rig Veda. Padmapadacharya was the first pontiff appointed by Adi Shankara.
Jagadguru Shankaracharya Shri Swami Nishchalananda Saraswati ji Maharaj of Puri Shri Govardhan Peetham
Svami Nishcalananda Sarasvati was appointed by his predecessor Niranjandev Tirth in the early 1990s.Present pujyashri was born in a reputed Maithili Brahmin family of North Bihar and educated in various places like Haridwar, Varanasi, Shringeri and Vrindavan regarding Veda, Mimansa, Vedanta and Karmakanda.He took Sanyasa through the lotus hand of Karpatri ji.
The mathas or monasteries that till date exist in Puri can be divided into ten categories based on their different origin. They are:
- Ashram
- Khairata and Rajangila
- Dasanami Monasteries
- Monasteries of Catuh-Sampradaya
- Goudiya Vaishnava
- Utkal Vaishnava
- Nanaka
- Kabir
- Monasteries of Modern Sects
- Monasteries established by service caste, wealthy persons and ruling families
Activities of Govardhana Math
Peeth Parishad- Aditya Bahini And Anand Bahini. The Aditya Bahini institution of young males and Ananda Bahini Institution of females, is governed by the Peeth Parishad which has senior citizens as its members, presided by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Maharaj himself.The medical and voluntary services of Aditya Bahini during Puri Ratha Yatra are lauded by one and all. Shankaracharya Govardhan Ved Pathashala: The Peetham runs a Veda Path Shala to impart Vedic Education to students in a traditional manner. Presently around 30 students learn the Vedas in this Pathashala. Shankaracharya Govardhan Yoga Vidyalaya: Students learn Yogasanas in the Yoga Vidyalaya. These students have stood first in various competitions at State level Yogasana Competitions. Shankaracharya Govardhan Vyayama Shala: The Vyayama Shala trains athletes in various exercises. Shankaracharya Chikitsalaya: A dispensary is run by the Govardhan Peetham for the health-care of pilgrims and residents of Puri free of cost. Shankaracharya Govardhan Go-Shala: The cow-shed i.e. “Go Shala” extends services to around 70 cows. This service is not provided with the objective of milk or milk-products. It is done wholly as a religious service for cows. It aims to breed pure Indian breeds and to provide such pure breeds to farmers in the future. It also aims to develop various methods of medicine-making and manure-making from cow products.
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The Govardhana matha is located in the city of Puri (Sea Shore) in Orissa state (India), and is associated with the Jagannath temple. It is one of those four cardinal mathas said to have been founded by Adi Shankara, and is the eastern matha. As per the tradition initiated by Adi Shankara, it is in charge of the Rig Veda. Padmapadacharya was the first pontiff appointed by Adi Shankara.
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| Jagadguru Shankaracharya Shri Swami Nishchalananda Saraswati ji Maharaj of Puri Shri Govardhan Peetham |
Svami Nishcalananda Sarasvati was appointed by his predecessor Niranjandev Tirth in the early 1990s.Present pujyashri was born in a reputed Maithili Brahmin family of North Bihar and educated in various places like Haridwar, Varanasi, Shringeri and Vrindavan regarding Veda, Mimansa, Vedanta and Karmakanda.He took Sanyasa through the lotus hand of Karpatri ji.
The mathas or monasteries that till date exist in Puri can be divided into ten categories based on their different origin. They are:
- Ashram
- Khairata and Rajangila
- Dasanami Monasteries
- Monasteries of Catuh-Sampradaya
- Goudiya Vaishnava
- Utkal Vaishnava
- Nanaka
- Kabir
- Monasteries of Modern Sects
- Monasteries established by service caste, wealthy persons and ruling families
Activities of Govardhana Math
Peeth Parishad- Aditya Bahini And Anand Bahini. The Aditya Bahini institution of young males and Ananda Bahini Institution of females, is governed by the Peeth Parishad which has senior citizens as its members, presided by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Maharaj himself.The medical and voluntary services of Aditya Bahini during Puri Ratha Yatra are lauded by one and all. Shankaracharya Govardhan Ved Pathashala: The Peetham runs a Veda Path Shala to impart Vedic Education to students in a traditional manner. Presently around 30 students learn the Vedas in this Pathashala. Shankaracharya Govardhan Yoga Vidyalaya: Students learn Yogasanas in the Yoga Vidyalaya. These students have stood first in various competitions at State level Yogasana Competitions. Shankaracharya Govardhan Vyayama Shala: The Vyayama Shala trains athletes in various exercises. Shankaracharya Chikitsalaya: A dispensary is run by the Govardhan Peetham for the health-care of pilgrims and residents of Puri free of cost. Shankaracharya Govardhan Go-Shala: The cow-shed i.e. “Go Shala” extends services to around 70 cows. This service is not provided with the objective of milk or milk-products. It is done wholly as a religious service for cows. It aims to breed pure Indian breeds and to provide such pure breeds to farmers in the future. It also aims to develop various methods of medicine-making and manure-making from cow products.
Peeth Parishad- Aditya Bahini And Anand Bahini. The Aditya Bahini institution of young males and Ananda Bahini Institution of females, is governed by the Peeth Parishad which has senior citizens as its members, presided by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Maharaj himself.The medical and voluntary services of Aditya Bahini during Puri Ratha Yatra are lauded by one and all. Shankaracharya Govardhan Ved Pathashala: The Peetham runs a Veda Path Shala to impart Vedic Education to students in a traditional manner. Presently around 30 students learn the Vedas in this Pathashala. Shankaracharya Govardhan Yoga Vidyalaya: Students learn Yogasanas in the Yoga Vidyalaya. These students have stood first in various competitions at State level Yogasana Competitions. Shankaracharya Govardhan Vyayama Shala: The Vyayama Shala trains athletes in various exercises. Shankaracharya Chikitsalaya: A dispensary is run by the Govardhan Peetham for the health-care of pilgrims and residents of Puri free of cost. Shankaracharya Govardhan Go-Shala: The cow-shed i.e. “Go Shala” extends services to around 70 cows. This service is not provided with the objective of milk or milk-products. It is done wholly as a religious service for cows. It aims to breed pure Indian breeds and to provide such pure breeds to farmers in the future. It also aims to develop various methods of medicine-making and manure-making from cow products.
Dwarka stands at the shore of the Arabian Sea in Gujarat. The Dwaraka piţha or Dwaraka maţha is situated in the coastal city of Dwaraka, Gujarat which itself is a popular destination of pilgrimage for the Hindus, dedicated to Krishna. It is one of the four cardinal mathas said to have been founded by Adi Sankaracarya, and is the pascimamnaya matha, or western matha. It is also known as the Kalika Matha, and, as per the tradition initiated by Adi Shankara, is in charge of the Sama Veda.
The current head or Shankaracharya of this order is Swami Svarupananda Sarasvati, who is also the head of the corresponding northern matha at Jyotirmath.
Jagadguru
Shankaracharya Shri Swami Swaroopananda Saraswati ji Maharaj of Dwarka Sharada
and Badri Jyotish Peetham (at present holding two peethams)
Swami Svarupananda Sarasvati
Somnath Temple
Jagat Mandir Dwarka is famous for the temple of Dwarkadhish, the ` Lord of Dwarka' also known as Jagat Mandir or temple of the world. It is sup- posed to have been constructed over 1400 years ago, although many claim that it is even older. It houses the image of Lord Krishna and is the beacon which draws pilgrims from all over India and abroad. Magnificently built on traditional lines, the temple has five floors and is profusely carved from base to pinnacle. The festival of Lord Krishna's birth is celebrated there every year in the auspicious month of Shravan with great splendour and amidst great rejoicing. Navratri and other festivals celebrated there during the year recall special events in the Lord's life. It is during these festivals, redolent as they are with mystic fervor and joy, that the true significance of Dwarka can be understood.
Maha Kumbha 2013 : Dwaraka Maţha
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Dwarka stands at the shore of the Arabian Sea in Gujarat. The Dwaraka piţha or Dwaraka maţha is situated in the coastal city of Dwaraka, Gujarat which itself is a popular destination of pilgrimage for the Hindus, dedicated to Krishna. It is one of the four cardinal mathas said to have been founded by Adi Sankaracarya, and is the pascimamnaya matha, or western matha. It is also known as the Kalika Matha, and, as per the tradition initiated by Adi Shankara, is in charge of the Sama Veda.
The current head or Shankaracharya of this order is Swami Svarupananda Sarasvati, who is also the head of the corresponding northern matha at Jyotirmath.
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| Jagadguru Shankaracharya Shri Swami Swaroopananda Saraswati ji Maharaj of Dwarka Sharada and Badri Jyotish Peetham (at present holding two peethams) |
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| Swami Svarupananda Sarasvati |
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| Somnath Temple |
Jagat Mandir Dwarka is famous for the temple of Dwarkadhish, the ` Lord of Dwarka' also known as Jagat Mandir or temple of the world. It is sup- posed to have been constructed over 1400 years ago, although many claim that it is even older. It houses the image of Lord Krishna and is the beacon which draws pilgrims from all over India and abroad. Magnificently built on traditional lines, the temple has five floors and is profusely carved from base to pinnacle. The festival of Lord Krishna's birth is celebrated there every year in the auspicious month of Shravan with great splendour and amidst great rejoicing. Navratri and other festivals celebrated there during the year recall special events in the Lord's life. It is during these festivals, redolent as they are with mystic fervor and joy, that the true significance of Dwarka can be understood.
According to the tradition initiated by Adi Shankara, this matha is in charge of the Atharvaveda. Jyotirmath, which is close to the pilgrimage town of Badrinath, has not always been an active matha. It is sometimes said incorrectly that the original northern matha was established at Badrinath. This place can be a base station for travellers going to Guru Gobind Ghat or the Valley of Flowers National Park.
In its most recent history, the Jyotirmath became inactive in the early 19th century. The formal occupation of the matha was restarted with the aid of the heads of some of the other mathas from about 1940 onward when Brahmananda Saraswati became the Shankaracharya from 1941 to 1953. The current head or shankaracharya is Svarupananda Sarasvati who is also head of the Dvaraka Pitha.
Jagadguru
Shankaracharya Shri Swami Swaroopananda Saraswati ji Maharaj of Dwarka Sharada
and Badri Jyotish Peetham (at present holding two peethams)
Maha Kumbha 2013 : Badrinath Matha
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According to the tradition initiated by Adi Shankara, this matha is in charge of the Atharvaveda. Jyotirmath, which is close to the pilgrimage town of Badrinath, has not always been an active matha. It is sometimes said incorrectly that the original northern matha was established at Badrinath. This place can be a base station for travellers going to Guru Gobind Ghat or the Valley of Flowers National Park.
In its most recent history, the Jyotirmath became inactive in the early 19th century. The formal occupation of the matha was restarted with the aid of the heads of some of the other mathas from about 1940 onward when Brahmananda Saraswati became the Shankaracharya from 1941 to 1953. The current head or shankaracharya is Svarupananda Sarasvati who is also head of the Dvaraka Pitha.
In its most recent history, the Jyotirmath became inactive in the early 19th century. The formal occupation of the matha was restarted with the aid of the heads of some of the other mathas from about 1940 onward when Brahmananda Saraswati became the Shankaracharya from 1941 to 1953. The current head or shankaracharya is Svarupananda Sarasvati who is also head of the Dvaraka Pitha.
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| Jagadguru Shankaracharya Shri Swami Swaroopananda Saraswati ji Maharaj of Dwarka Sharada and Badri Jyotish Peetham (at present holding two peethams) |
Shri Adi Shankaracharya or the first Shankara with his remarkable reinterpretations of Hindu scriptures, especially on Upanishads or Vedanta, had a profound influence on the growth of Hinduism at a time when chaos, superstition and bigotry was rampant. Shankara advocated the greatness of the Vedas and was the most famous Advaita philosopher who restored the Vedic Dharma and Advaita Vedanta to its pristine purity and glory.
Adi Shankaracharya's Dvaraka Pitha (Matha), Dwaraka, Gujarat, India
Adi Shankaracharya's Jyotirmath or Joshimath Matha, Chamoli (Badrinath), Uttarakhand, India
Adi Shankaracharya's Sringeri Sarada Pitham (Matha), Karnataka, India
Adi Shankaracharya's Govardhana Matha, Puri, Orissa, India
Shankaracharya's Monastic Centers
Shri Shankaracharya established four 'mutts' or monastic centers in four corners of India and put his four main disciples to head them and serve the spiritual needs of the ascetic community within the Vedantic tradition. He classified the wandering mendicants into 10 main groups to consolidate their spiritual strength.
Each mutt was assigned one Hinduism Veda. The mutts are Jyothir Mutt at Badrinath in northern India with Atharva Veda; Sarada Mutt at Sringeri in southern India with Yajur Veda; Govardhan Mutt at Jaganath Puri in eastern India with Rig Veda and Kalika Mutt at Dwarka in western India with Sama Veda.
It is believed that Shankara attained heavenly abode in Kedarnath and was only 32 years old when he died.
Direction
City
Branch of Veda
Acharya
Deity
Name of Peeta
East India
Puri, Orissa, India
Rigveda
Padmapaada
Vimala Devi
Shakti Peeta
South India
Shringeri, Karnataka, India,
Yajurveda
Sureshwara
Sharada Devi
Sharada Peeta
West India
Dwaraka, Gujarat,India
Samaveda
Hasthaamalaka
Mahakali Peeta
North India
Chamoli (Badarinath), Uttarakhand, India
Atharvanaveda
Thotaka
Aamurtha Peeta
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Shri Adi Shankaracharya or the first Shankara with his remarkable reinterpretations of Hindu scriptures, especially on Upanishads or Vedanta, had a profound influence on the growth of Hinduism at a time when chaos, superstition and bigotry was rampant. Shankara advocated the greatness of the Vedas and was the most famous Advaita philosopher who restored the Vedic Dharma and Advaita Vedanta to its pristine purity and glory.
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| Adi Shankaracharya's Dvaraka Pitha (Matha), Dwaraka, Gujarat, India |
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| Adi Shankaracharya's Jyotirmath or Joshimath Matha, Chamoli (Badrinath), Uttarakhand, India |
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| Adi Shankaracharya's Sringeri Sarada Pitham (Matha), Karnataka, India |
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| Adi Shankaracharya's Govardhana Matha, Puri, Orissa, India |
Shankaracharya's Monastic Centers
Shri Shankaracharya established four 'mutts' or monastic centers in four corners of India and put his four main disciples to head them and serve the spiritual needs of the ascetic community within the Vedantic tradition. He classified the wandering mendicants into 10 main groups to consolidate their spiritual strength.
Each mutt was assigned one Hinduism Veda. The mutts are Jyothir Mutt at Badrinath in northern India with Atharva Veda; Sarada Mutt at Sringeri in southern India with Yajur Veda; Govardhan Mutt at Jaganath Puri in eastern India with Rig Veda and Kalika Mutt at Dwarka in western India with Sama Veda.
It is believed that Shankara attained heavenly abode in Kedarnath and was only 32 years old when he died.
| Direction | City | Branch of Veda | Acharya | Deity | Name of Peeta |
| East India | Puri, Orissa, India | Rigveda | Padmapaada | Vimala Devi | Shakti Peeta |
| South India | Shringeri, Karnataka, India, | Yajurveda | Sureshwara | Sharada Devi | Sharada Peeta |
| West India | Dwaraka, Gujarat,India | Samaveda | Hasthaamalaka | Mahakali Peeta | |
| North India | Chamoli (Badarinath), Uttarakhand, India | Atharvanaveda | Thotaka | Aamurtha Peeta |
