log on to thegoan.net @thegoanonline MONDAY MARCH 2025 MONDAY MARCH 31, 31, 2025 Facebook.com/thegoan The Goan E-Paper (Playstore/IOS) 12 pages 12 pages PRICE ` 10 PANAJI MARGAO GOA VOLUME X, NO. 282 Instagram.com/thegoanonline RNI: GOAENG/2015/65729 Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math Foundation Day 31 March, 2025 st Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya A BRIEF INTRODUCTION SJeevottam Math was HISTORY AND OVERVIEW OF MATH amsthan Gokarn Partagali founded 550 years ago in 1475 AD. In that significant year, a young Brahmachari named “Madhav” was initiated into Sanyasa by Shree Ramachandra Teerth, the 10th Mathadhipati of Shree Palimaru Math in Udupi, one of the eight Mathas established by Guru Madhwacharya. The initiation occurred on Manmatha Nama Samvatsara Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya at Badarikashrama, where the Guru bestowed upon him the name “Shree Narayana Teerth” and presented him with an idol of Lord Shree Rama for daily worship. The disciples of the Math in its rich heritage stemming from the Guru Parampara and the significant contributions made by all 24 Pontiffs in the lineage to society, promoting the divine teachings of “Dwaita Siddhanta” initiated by Guru Madhwacharya. are recognized as Madhwa Vaishnava Brahmins, specifically Goud Saraswat Brahmins, and adhere to the principles of the Vaishnava sects established by Guru Madhwacharya. The disciples originate from the West Coast and have since migrated to various regions across the country. The headquarters of the Math is located in Partagali (Goa) and encompasses 33 branches across Bharath established by previous Pontiffs of this Math and Under the spiritual guidance of Swamiji, 130+ temples are managed across Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Goa. The present Pontiff was initiated into Sanyas by the 23rd Mathadhipati, Shreemad Shree Vidyadhiraj Teerth Shreepad Vader Swamiji, on Magha Shukla Trayodashi, 9th February 2017, and subsequently assumed the holy throne as Peethadhipati on Ashadha Krishna Saptami, 30th July 2021. The presiding Deity of the Math is “Shree Ramdev Veer Vittal” The Math takes pride DEITIES WORSHIPPED AT P ARTAGALI MATH RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY MATH F IRamachandra, accompanied by Seeta n the year 1656 A.D., Lord Shree and Lakshman Idol was consecrated at Partagali Math by the 6th Pontiff of the Math, Shreemad Ramachandra Teerth Shreepad Vader Swamiji. The current 24th Peetadhipati is headed by Shreemad Shree Vidyadheesh Teerth Shreepad Vader Swamiji. DEITIES WORSHIPED BY P ARAMAPOOJYA SW AMIJI P aramapooja swamiji will be Travelling across Bharath in order to guide our Samaj in all ways and convey the message/Principles of Jagadguru Shreemad Madwacharya. Lord Shri Ramadev Veeravittal is worshipped as Samsthan deities and every day “Tantrasarokta Trikal Pooja” as per Vaishnava Sampradaya will be performed by Swamiji rom Chaitra Masa to Phalguna Masa, numerous religious activities and festivals are celebrated at the central Math at Partagali and 33 branches across Bharath Shree Rama Navami is one of the major festivals celebrated at the Central Math of Partagali, as well as at various branch mathas across Bharath. At the Central Math, the Agamokta Maharathotsav is held, and the Bramharathotsav of Lord Shree Ramdev is performed in the divine presence of Swamiji. Additionally, the Punyatithis (memorial observances) of all past pontiffs are commemorated at the Math and its branches. 24th Peetadhipathi, Parmapoojya Shreemad Vidyadheesh Teerth Shreepad Vader Swamiji SSwamiji, Purvashrama name hreemad Vidyadheesh Teerth Uday Lakshminarayan Bhat, graced this world on the 16th of October, 1995, within the sacred premises of Shri Gopalakrishna Temple in Kasarkod, Honnavar Taluk,Karnataka. Born to the blessed union of Lakshminarayan Bhat and Padmavati Bhat, with a brotherly companion in wisdom of Govardhan Bhat. Their educational journey began at M.V.M.S. English Medium School, Belagavi, followed by Pre-University studies at G.S.S College, Belagavi. They later pursued Mechanical Engineering at Maratha Mandal Engineering College, Belagavi. However, a deeper spiritual calling arose, leading them to join Shri Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math on the 30th of June, 2014, where they took on the path of Brahmacharya and became an apta shishya to Shreemad Vidyadhiraj Teerth Shreepad Vader Swamiji. Under the guidance of their Guru, they gained profound knowledge in Vyakarana, Tarka, Jyotisha, and Madhva philosophy. The 9th of February 2017 marked a pivotal moment in their spiritual journey with the sacred Shishya Sweekar Deeksha (Durmukha Nama Samvatsara Magha Shukla Trayodashi). They observed the Chaturmasya Vrata under the guidance of their SHAKHA MATH Following the Vrindavan Pravesh of their Paramaguru, Shreemad Vidyadhiraj Teerth Shreepad Vader Swamiji, on Ashada Shuddha Dashami (19th July 2021), they ascended to the Guru Peetha on Plava Nama Samvatsara Ashada Krishna Saptami 30th of July 2021. Their ascension as the 24th Pontiff of Shri Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math marked the beginning of an ever-growing spiritual legacy that continues to inspire and guide countless hearts and souls, resonating with the divine guidance of their Paramapoojya Swamiji. GURU P ARAMP ARA This Math has 33 branches located at significant pilgrimage sites such as Badrinath, Kashi (Varanasi), and in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Goa. Paramaguru at Partagali, Hubli, and Badarikashram. This Math has a rich history of remarkable achievements under the guidance of enlightened and ascetic Mathadhipatis. List of Location where the Vrindavan of past Pontiffs of Math is located. NAME OF TOWN STATE DEITY IN THE BRANCH YEAR OF MATH ESTABLISHMENT Varanasi Uttar Pradesh Shree Laxminarayan 1475 AD Dev Bhatkal Karnataka Rukmini Satyabhama 1475 AD sahita Shree Gopala Krishna. Gokarna Karnataka Shree Bhoovijaya Vittala 1545 AD Basrur Karnataka Shree Digvijaya Vittal 1550 AD Dicholim Goa Shree Laxminarayan 1637 AD Ankola Karnataka Shree Veeravittala Dev 1649 AD Partagali Goa Shree Ram Laxman 1656 AD Seeta Rivona Goa Shree Ram Laxman 1656 AD Seeta Mangalore Karnataka Shree Veeravittala 1660 AD Mudgeri Karwar Shree Veeravittala 1755 AD Yellapur Karnataka Shree Venkataraman 1790 AD Dev Aversa Karnataka Shree Gopalkrishna Dev 1801 AD Venkatapur Karnataka Shree Venkataraman 1817 AD Dev Balli Goa Shree Veeravittala 1826 AD Kukkalli Goa Shree Veeravittala 1840 AD Honnavar Karnataka Shree Bete Veer 1922 AD Venkataraman Dev NAME OF TOWN Karwar Gangolli Mumbai Bangalore Vasco-DaGama Manki STATE DEITY IN THE BRANCH YEAR OF MATH ESTABLISHMENT Karnataka Shree Muralidhar Dev 1923 AD Karnataka Shree Venkataraman 1945 AD Dev Maharashtra Shree Ram Laxman 1955 AD Seeta Karnataka Shree Gurumandir 1957 AD Goa Shree Gurumandir 1965 AD Karnataka Shree Venkataraman Dev Badrinath Uttaranchala Shree Gurumandir Dandeli Karnataka Shree Venkataraman Dev Belgaum Karnataka Shree Gurumandir Madgaon Goa Shree Gurumandir Hubballi Karnataka Shree Gurumandir Porvorim Goa Shree Gurumandir Nasik Maharashtra Shree Laxminarayan Kandlur Karnataka Shree Rukmini Vithala Bhadravati Karnataka Shree Gurumandir Pune Maharashtra Tirupati Andrapradesh Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh 1983 AD 1989 AD 1992 AD 1992 AD 1993 AD 1996 AD 2000 AD 2002 AD 2002 AD 2003 AD 2022 AD 2024 AD 2024 AD SL NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. GURU Shreemad Narayana Teerth Sanyasa Sveekara from shree Ramchandra Teerth of Udupi Palimaru Mutt (10th Yati) at Badari on Chaitra shulka 2 shaka 1397(1475 A.D.) Shreemad Vasudeva Teerth Shreemad Jeevottam Teerth Shreemad Purushottama Teerth Shreemad Anu-Jeevottam Teerth Shreemad Ramchandra Teerth Shreemad Digvijaya Ramchandra Teerth Shreemad Raghuchandra Teerth Shreemad Laxminarayana Teerth Shreemad Laxmikanta Teerth Shreemad Ramakanta Teerth Shreemad Kamalaskanta Teerth Shreemad Shreekanta Teerth Shreemad Boovijaya-Ramchandra Teerth Shreemad Ramanatha Teerth Shreemad Lakshminatha Teerth Shreemad Ananda Teerth Shreemad Poornaprajna Teerth Shreemad Padmanabha Teerth Shreemad Indirakanta Teerth Shreemad Kamalanatha Teerth Shreemad Dwarakanatha Teerth Shreemad Vidyadhiraja Teerth Shreemad Vidyadheesha Teerth PUNYATTHI VIRUNDAVAN Shaka 1439, Eshwara Samvatsara, Chaitra, Bhatkai Amavasya Shaka 1440, Vaishaka Shukla-3 Shaka 1510, Bhadrapada Shukla 5 Shaka 1510, Margashirsha Vadya-2 Shaka 1559, Kartika Vadya-7 Shaka 1587, Vaishaka Vadya-3 Shaka 1590, Magha Vadya-9 Shaka 1604, Pushya Shukla-15 Shaka 1624, Phalguna Vadya-7 Shaka 1629, Margashirsha Shukla-2 Shaka 1672, Margashirsha Shukla-1 Shaka 1679, Pushya Shukla-8 Shaka 1708, Ashada Shukla-9 Shaka 1725, Margashirsha Shukla-9 Shaka 1726, (Adhika) Chaitra Shukla-9 Shaka 1743, Margashirsha Krishna-9 Shaka 1750, Shravana Shukla-9 Shaka 1801, Jyeshta Shukla-2 Shaka 1814, Ashada Shukla-7 Shaka 1864, Chaitra Vadya-7 Shaka 1865, Chaitra Shukla-11 Shaka 1894, Phalguna Vadya-6 Shaka 1943, Ashadha Shukla-10 Peethadhipati Sanyasa Swikara 09/02/2017 (Magha Shuddha Trayodashi) Padharapura (Chandra Bhaga) Bhatkai Gokarna Dicholi Rivana Ankola Honnavara Nashik (Godavari Bank) Honnavara Ankola Gokarna Partagali Ankola Venkatapura Badoda Partagali Partagali Partagali Partagali Partagali Partagali Partagali - Swamiji who did not ascend the holy throne, attained Vrundavan during the discipleship (Shishya) period Shreemad Vyasa Teerth Kartika, Shukla 7 Shishya of Shreemad Raghuchandra Teerth SwamijI, Partagali Shreemad Narahari Teerth Margasheera, Krishna 6 Shishya of Shreemad Indirakantha Teerth Swamiji Partagali SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
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