Shree Kashi Math Samsthan

About Shree Kashi Math Samsthan

GSB :

The reason why the Goud Saraswath Brahmins, who worship all Gods, are Vaishnavas: The most precious knowledge for a Goud Saraswath Brahmin is that Lord Vishnu is the SUPREME Being. Nobody knows the divine Leelas of Lord Vishnu (Hari) because it is incomprehensible and beyond one’s imagination. That is why, Goud Saraswath Brahmins are Vaishnavas even though they worship all Gods.

Shrimath Madhwacharya’s connection with Shree Kashi Math Samsthan :

The ancient story about the Goud Saraswath Brahmins is not very clear on this. When Shrimath Madhwacharya visited Goa he found countless Goud Saraswath Brahmins already lived in Goa at that time as they had been invited there in prior times by the famous Saraswath Shree Parashuram (Incarnation of Lord Shree Vishnu).
Originally Goud Saraswaths were divided as Vaishnavas and Advaitas.It was only after the Vaishnava Goud Saraswath Brahmins interacted with Madhwacharya that they took the path of Dvaita Siddhanta of Shrimath Madhwacharya.

Shree Kashi Math Samsthan disciples today are followers of the Vaishnavite philosophy propounded by Madhwacharya.

Shree Kashi Math Samsthan

Deities : The Mathadhipathi (Head of the Math) offers daily prayers to theCharaprathishta(Moving Installation) idols, the Presiding deities of worship in Shree Kashi Math Samsthan – Lord Shri Veda Vyasa and Lord Shri Raghupati (Rama) and Shree Narasimha (Ugra Roopa) which is popularly known as Shri Vyasa Raghupati Narasimha.

Swamijis of Shree Kashi Math Samsthan, by tradition, personally worship the deities three times a day – morning, noon and night. Whatever be the state of health, H.H Shrimath Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji has continued this tradition. Acccording to custom, Swamiji takes bath three times a day, once each before the three Poojas.
Dharma Peeta and Gurukula (centre of education) is not for everyone. The goal is the same, but the results are different.

In the Gurukula : The student must practice Brahmacharya (Celibacy), learn the Shastras (scriptures) from the teacher and engage in deep study of the Vedas. The Guru’s role will be that of householder with the experience of the world. The generous Guru will teach poetry and drama, in addition to the Vedas.

Whereas in a Dharma Peetha : A Sanyasi is one who renounces everything. Sanyasis are Parivrajaks (wandering monks) because, to avoid attachments, they do not stay in one place. Sanyasis of Shree Kashi Math Samsthan are honest and free from desire. Their faith is deep and unfathomable and they are the best among Vaishnavas.

Shree Kashi Math Samsthan is the abode of Dharma. The knowledge of Lord Vedavyasa and the ideals and noble qualities of Lord Raghupati are incomprehensible. The Yatis of Shree Kashi Math Samsthan are attachments the knowers of truth.

The Mathadhipathi

The spiritual head or the Mathadhipathi is also the administrative of the Math and its properties. As a Math specific to the Goud Saraswat Brahimins, the Mathadhipathis seldom mingle with members of other communities. The Mathadhipathi is not a mere spiritual head of the community. In the past, the Mathadhipathi exercised powers over secular matters of the community too. There have been occasions when the Mathadhipathi has excommunicated members for violation of his edicts.

Guru System

As per customs followed in Shree Samsthan a Swamiji initiates a worthy vatu into Sanyas and accepts him as His Patta – Shishya. It is only after the Guru-Swami (Mathadhipathi) attains Mukti, that the Shishya Swami assumes control over the Math and looks after the affairs of the Math.

Intiating A Shishya

According to the traditions of the Shree Kashi Math Samsthan, a Swami {Guru) initiates a worthy Vatu (a young Brahmin boy) into Sanyas (renunciation of the world and its attachments). The individual is selected from a large number of candidates after given due consideration to his horoscope, religious bent, character and education etc. After the selection, he is then declared a Shishya Swami.

If a Shishya Swami passes away while the Guru is alive, the latter initiates another Vatu into Sanyas.

The SANYAS DEEKSHA ceremony is celebrated for two days at a most auspicious time. The day prior to the ceremony, the head of the Shishya is cleanly shaven as a part of a ritual, leaving behind just a small tuft of six hair (In ancient times, a person who desired to become a Sanyasi had to pluck all his hair himself. However, as it was cruel, as a token to the past ritual, only six of the hairs are plucked.). The next (the day of ceremony) early morning the Shishya, accompanied by priests, goes to the bank of a holy river. The Shishya takes a bath in the river and rituals are completed before the Shishya wears saffron clothes and forsakes the white one he was wearing until then.

The Rituals are as follows

Followers and spectators assemble in large numbers on the banks of the holy river. The priests guide the Shishya to pluck all six hairs one by one and offer them to the water. Then, his sacred thread (The sacred thread (Jannuve), which has three strands, is put on at the time of Upanayanam. It is meant to be worn throughout life. Jannuve reminds all of us that we are indebted (a) to parents for giving birth to us and for rearing us; (b) to teachers and sages for giving us knowledge; and (c) to Devas (Gods) for making available (in plenty and for free) natural resources. The sacred thread signifies that we are indebted and that we are duty-bound to the aforementioned throughout our life. One is absolved of that debt only when one renounces the world.) that the Shishya wore until then, is removed to symbolize renunciation and severance of all worldly connections. Other rituals prescribed in the scriptures (such as a ceremnonial bath and Vishnu homa), are also performed. The Shishya importantly also performs his own funeral rites to symbolize a break from past attachments and the beginning of a new life.
Then the Shishya is given saffron clothes to wear, a loin cloth to cover the shoulders and the chest, and another piece of cloth to cover the shaven head. In addition, he is given a Danda (purified bamboo stick/staff) to hold. The Danda symbolizes spiritual authority. Shishya is then given a Kamandalu (pitcher) to carry holy water. The Danda and Kamandalu represent the essential features of a Sanyasi.

The route from the river to the temple is colourfully decorated with arches, mango leaves and flowers. The procession is accompanied by bhajans, musical instruments, dance, fireworks and frequent joyous shouts in praise of Shree Kashi Math Samsthan and the Mathadhipathis.

At exactly the selected most auspicious time, Guru Swami initiates his Shishya into Sanyas. Guru Swami reveals to Shishya Swami the sacred Pranava Mantra to be chanted throughout life. Guru Swami then gives a new name to Shishya Swami.

The Guru offers the Aarati to the Presiding deities of Shree Kashi Math Samsthan, Sri Vyasa Raghupati. As soon as Guru Swami finishes waving the Aarati, the Shishya waves another Aarati to the deities to symbolize the continuity of the lineage. Then, both Guru and Shishya take their seats on beautifully decorated high thrones to give audience to the visitors, devotees and followers. After the midday Pooja to the deities of the Shree Kashi Math Samsthan and temple, there will be Samaradhana for devotees attending the function. Then the followers offer Guru Kanike and Patta Kanika to both Swamiji s and seek their Blessings.

It is always a great and grand event that lingers in one’s memory for a long time as a unique and memorable event.

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Branches

UTTARAKHAND

1) Shri Vyas Ashram,
Haridwar

Haridwar Shri Kashi Math,
Haripur Marg, P.O. Sadhubela,
Haridwar – 249 410 (UT IN)
Ph: +91 1334-260110
+919412073378

This beautifull building alond with sri vyasa mandir,

vishwanath sabha grihayatri annapurna hall and other

building was established by His Holiness Sudhindhra Thirtha swamiji in 1988

2) Badri Sri Kashimath

badri kashimath
Purana Mana Road,
Badrinath – 246422 (UT IN)
Ph: +91 9410324695
312 kms from haridwar

 

UTTAR PRADESH

1. Varanasi Shri Kashi Math,
Kashi

K 22/87, Brahma Ghat,
Varanasi – 221001, (UP IN)
Ph: 0524-2435632
The Kashi Moola Math of the Goud Saraswath
Brahmins was rediscovered by the Cochin GSBs
under the guidance of H.H Shrimath Vijayendra
Thirtha Swamiji at some time about 1540 A.D.
Among the important temples of the Math
situated in Kashi are: (I) Shri Gopalakrishna
Temple, installed by Shrimath Upendra Thirtha
Swamiji, the third Mathadhipathi of Shree Kashi
Math Samsthan, (2) Shri Lakshmi Narasimha
Temple, founded by Shrimath Raghavendra
Thirtha Swamiji, the fifth Guru of Shree
Samsthan, and (3) Shri Bindu Madhava Temple,
consecrated by Shrimath Madhavendra Thirtha
Swamiji, the seventh Guru of Shree Samsthan.
The renovation of this building was carried out
by H.H Shrimath Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji in
1977.

2. Prayag Shri Kashi Math,
Allahabad

43, Mori Dharaganj, Prayag,
Allahabad – 211 006, (UP IN)
Ph: +91 532 2505047
This was founded by the eleventh Swamiji, H.H
Shrimath Rajendra Thirtha and was later
renovated by H.H Shrimath Sudhindra Thirtha
Swamiji.

3. Sri Bala Vyas Mandir

Kalpi Shri Kashi Math
Vyas Tila, Vyas Nagar,
Kalpi – 285204, Jalaun District (UP IN)
Ph: +91 5164-274869
Mobile: 9838713366
Kalpi-Uttar pradesh (state)

MAHARASHTRA

1. Sri Venkatesh Balaji Mandir

Nagpur Shri Kashi Math,
Plot No. 5, Phase II,
Vasundara Green Farm House Scheme,
Mouza Panjari, Off: Khapri – Shankarpur
Road,
Wardha Highway Road, Nagpur – 441108
Mob : +91 9370470972

2. Sri Ramanjaneya Mandir,

Nasik Shri Kashi Math,
Kailas Nagar, Nasik – Aurangabad Road,
Nasik 422 003 (MH IN).
Ph: +91 253-2514177
This Math was established at Nasik in 1994 by
H.H Shrimath Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji…

Nasik- Maharastra(state)

3. Sri Vittal Rukumai Mandir,

Dahisar Shri Kashi Math
317-B Sri Sudhindra Nagar,
Dahisar (E), Mumbai – 400068. (MH IN)
Phone :+91 22 – 28484333/28484926

Dahisar- Maharastra (state)

4. Walkeshwar Shri Kashi Math,

85, Banaganga Road,
Walkeshwar, Mumbai – 400 006, (MH IN).
Ph: +91 22-23622903
This was founded by H.H Shrimath
Madhavendra Thirtha, the seventh Swamiji of
the Math and renovated by H.H Shrimath
Sukratindra Thirtha Swamiji in 1937. Vrindavans
of H.H Shrimath Madhavendra Thirtha and H.H
Shrimath Varadendra Thirtha Swamijis is
located in this Math.

5. Khed Shri Kashi Math,

Barne Naka, Shinde Wade Jawala,
N.H. 17, Post Barne, Khed Taluk – 415 709,
Ratnagiri District, (MH IN).
Ph: +91 2356-64457
Mob : +91 9422433319
This Math was established at Khed in 1995 by
H.H Shrimath Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji.

GOA

1. Goa Shri Kashi Math,

Bandora, Ponda 403 401 (GA IN).
Ph: +91 832-2335294
The Math at Goa was built in 1973 by H.H
Shrimath Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji.
Bandora-Goa(state)

 

KARNATAKA

1. Sri Partha Sarathi Mandir

Bangalore Shri Kashi Math,
No. 14, Sri Kashi Math Road, 19th Cross
Malleshwaram, Bangalore 560055 (KA IN)
Ph: +91 80-23340355)
+91 80-23340352
This Math along with Sri Parthasarathi Mandir
was established in 1986 by H.H Shrimath
Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji.

2. Sri Venkataramana Mandir,

Hubli Shri Kashi Math,
Behind Nrupathunga Hills (Venkatagiri),
J.K. School Road, Shakthi Colony,
Hubli – 580032 (KA IN)
Ph : +91 836-2480455
+91 9945358199

Hubli- Karnataka(state)

3. Bhatkal Shri Kashi Math,

Raghunath Road, II Cross,
Bhatkal – 581320, UK District (KA IN).
Ph : +91 8385 – 226315
Mob: +91 9743172009
The Math at Bhatkal had been donated by Jog
Mallya to the first Swamiji, H.H Shrimath
Yadavendra Thirtha Swamiji.

Bhatkal-Karnataka(state)

4. Sri Venkatramana Temple,

Basrur sri kashimath
Ph : 08254 237123
The Math was founded by the second
Mathadhipathi, H.H Shrimath Keshavendra
Thirtha Swamiji. The Vrindavans of this Swamiji
and of H.H Shrimath Bhuvanendra Thirtha are
situated in these buildings.

Basrur-Karnataka(state)

5. Sri Gopinatha Temple

Hemmady Shri Kashi Math
N.H-66, Near Bus Stand, Hemmady PO,
Kundapur Taluk – 574 203 Udupi District (KA
IN)
Ph : +91 9341355577
The residents of Hemmady had donated the
Math to the second Swamiji. This houses the
Vrindavan of H.H Shrimath Yadavendra Thirtha
II, the fourth Swamiji of Shree Kashi Math
Samsthan.

Hemmady-Karnataka(state)

6. Sri Muraleedhara Krishna Maruthi Temple

Kota Shri Kashi Math,
NH 66, Kota 576 211, Udupi District (KA IN)
Ph: +91 9538684057
The Math building along with Sri Muraleedhara
Krishna Maruthi Temple was built and later
donated to the Math by Sri Subraya Bhat and his
brothers.

Kota- Karnataka(state)

7. Sri Rama Mandir,

Sasthan Shri Kashi Math,
Pandeshwar village, Sasthan
Udupi District (KA IN)
Contact : +91 9448484192

 

8. Sri Gopal Krishna Temple,
Nayampalli Shri Kashi Math,

Nayampalli, Santhekatte-576 125, Udupi
District, (KA IN).
Ph: +91 826-2580422
+91 825-580422

 

 

9. Sri Mahalasa Narayani Temple

Shirva Shri Kashi Math
Post Shirva Udupi Dist -574116 (KA IN)
Contact – +91 820 2576976
Contact person – Raghuram Shenoy Mobile-
09480574661

shirva- karnataka(state)

10. Karkala Shri Kashi Math,

Opp. Sri Venkataramana Temple,
Car Street, Karkala 574 104, Udupi District (KA
IN).
Ph: +91 8258-230491
This is situated near Shri Venkataramana
Temple, and was renovated by H.H Shrimath
Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji in 1969 and again in
1990.

11. Sri Venkataramana Temple,

Surathkal Shri Kashi Math, PB No. 28,
Surathkal 574 158, DK District (KA IN)
Ph: 0824-5554823
This Math was originally located at Panambur in
Mangalore. This was built by one Damars Pai
and donated to some Bhatjis whose descendants
offered it to H.H Shrimath Sumathindra Thirtha
(15th Swamiji). This was renovated by H.H
Shrimath Sukratindra Thirtha Swamiji. Later
this was shifted to Surathkal in 1968, due to the
construction of harbour nearby Panambur. The
Math was constructed along with the
construction of Shri Venkataramana Temple, by
H.H Shrimath Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji.

12. Sri Venkataramana Temple & Sri Mahalasa
Narayani Temple,

Konchady Shri Kashi Math,
Padavinangady, Konchady P O,
Mangalore 575008, DK District (KA IN)
Ph: 0824- 2216777/2211400
The Math building along with Sri
Venkataramana Temple was established at
Konchady by H.H Shrimath Sudhindra Thirtha
Swamiji in 1967.

13. Bantwal Shri Kashi Math,

Opp. Sri Venkataramana Temple,
Bantwal – 574 211, DK District (KA IN)
Contact : +91 8255-233121
+91 9448453191
The Vrindavan of H.H Shrimath Devendra
Thirtha Swamiji is situated in this premises.

bantwal-karnataka(state)

14. Bhagamandala Shri Kashi Math,

Main Road, Bhagamandala 571 247,
Kodagu District (KA IN)
Ph : +91 8272 210001
Contact : Somashekar Nayak : 9449758288

bhagmandal-karnataka(state)

KERALA

1. Sri Anantheshwar Temple,

Manjeshwar Shri Kashi Math,
Behind Srimath Ananteshwar Temple,
Manjeshwar – 670323 (KL IN)
Ph: +91 4998 – 272797
The Vrindavan s of H.H Shrimath Vibhudendra
Thirtha (14th Swamiji) and H.H Shrimath
Vasudendra Thirtha (16th Swamiji) are situated
in this Math.

Manjeshwar- kerala(state)

2. Sri Kuladevata Mandir Complex,

Ambalamedu Shri Kashi Math,
Ambalamedu 682 303, Ernakulam. (KL IN)
Ph: +91 484-2720488
+91 484-2720239
This temple complex with eight different
temples of Kula Devatas was built under the
directions of H.H Shrimath Sudhindra Thirtha
Swamiji in Ambalamedu.

Ambalmedu-kerala(state)

3. Sri Lakshminarayana Raghupati Devaswom,

Pallipuram Shri Kashi Math
P.O. Pallipport – 683 515 Ernakulam Dist (KL
IN).
Ph: Sec. PP. +91 484/2442937

pallipuram-kerala(state)

4. Alleppy Shri Kashi Math

Alappuzha – 688011
Ph : 0477 – 2261446

 

 

 

 

TAMIL NADU

1.Madras Shree Kashimath

26, Kuppiah Chetty Street, West Mambalam,
Chennai 600 033, (TN IN).
Ph: +91 44-24714026 (Contact Person : Sri
Ganesh Bhat)
The Math at Chennai was established in 1994
by H.H Shrimath Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji.

 

2. Rameshwara Shri Kashi Math,

101, Middle Street, Near West Gate,
Rameshwaram 623 526 (TN IN).
Ph: +91 4573-223130
This Math along with Shri Kodanda Rama
Temple was built by a king of Ramnad on the
recommendation of Kalinga Prabhu, who was
the administrator of a Dutch Governor of Kochi.
The king later donated these buildings to Shri
Kashi Math.

ANDHRA PRADESH

1. Tirumala Shri Kashi Math,

Tirumala Hills,
Tirumala – 517504 (AP IN)

 

 

 

2. Sri Gopala Krishna Mandir,
Tirupathi Sri Kashimath

As per the divine directions and guidance by
H.H Shrimath Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji,
Mathadhipati of Shree Kashi Math Samsthan,
the newly constructed
Tirupati Shri Kashi Math
was inaugurated by their Patta Shishya
H.H Shrimath Samyamindra Thirtha Swamiji
on Saturday|February 7, 2015 at 09:00 AM (Meena Lagna) and
Pratishtapana of Lord Sri Venkataramana
with consorts Sri-devi and Bhu devi was performed by
the divine hands of H.H Shishya Swamiji on
Monday|February 9, 2015 at 08:58 AM (Meena Lagna).

Source : http://kashimath.in/branch-maths/