The four mathas (monasteries or mutts) established by Adi
Shankaracharya in the four corners of India were meant to uphold Sanatana
Dharma (Hinduism). It was also meant to propagate Vedanta. The four mathas of
Adi Shankara are:
Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetam in Chikmaglur in Karnataka
Jyotir Matha in the Garhwal region in Uttarakhand.
Kalika Matha in Dwarka in Gujarat.
Govardhana Matha in Puri in Odisha.
Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetam in Chikmaglur in Karnataka
Deities worshiped here – Malahanikara Linga, Varaha, – Goddess
– Sharada
Holy River – Tungabhadra River
Veda – Yajur Veda
Sampradaya – Bhurivala
Mahavakya – Aham Brahmasmi
Titles followed – Saraswati, Puri, Bharati, Aranya, Tirtha,
Giri, Ashrama
First Acharya of Peetah – Sri Sureshwaracharya (direct
disciple of Adi Shankara)
Kalika Matha in Dwarka in Gujarat
Deities worshiped here – Siddheshwara – Goddess – Bhadra
Kali
Holy River – Gomati River
Veda – Sama Veda
Sampradaya – Kitavala
Mahavakya –Tattvamasi
Titles followed – Tirtha /Ashrama
First Acharya of Peetah – Sri Padmapadacharya (direct
disciple of Adi Shankara)
Govardhana Matha in Puri, Odisha
Deities worshiped here – Jagannatha / Goddess – Vrsala Vimala
Holy River – Mahodadhi (Bay of Bengal)
Veda – Rig Veda
Sampradaya – Bhogavala
Mahavakya – Prajnanam Brahma
Titles followed – Aranya / Vana
First Acharya of Peetah – Sri Hastamalakacharya (direct
disciple of Adi Shankara)
Jyotir Matha in Badrikashrama, Uttarakhand
Deities worshiped here – Narayana / Goddess – Purnagiri
Holy River – Alakananda River
Veda – Atharva Veda
Sampradaya – Nandavala
Mahavakya – Ayamatma Brahma
Titles followed – Giri / Parvata / Sagara
First Acharya of Peetah – Sri Totakacharya (direct disciple
of Adi Shankara)
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