The Ashta Mathas of Udupi are a group of eight mathas. It was established by Hindu philosopher Madhvacharya, the chief proponent of the Dvaita school of Hindu thought. For each of the eight mathas, he also appointed one of his direct disciples to be the first Swami, head of the matha.
These ashta mathas are named after the villages in which they were originally located and today they are located surrounding the Krishna Temple.
They not only work to propagate the Dvaita philosophy, but also administer the Krishna Temple by way of a formal rotation. They take care of the temple in pairs.
The four pairs of mathas are: Palimaru and Adamaru; Krishnapura and Puttige; Shirur and Sodhe; and Kaniyooru and Pejavara.
These ashta mathas are named after the villages in which they were originally located and today they are located surrounding the Krishna Temple.
They not only work to propagate the Dvaita philosophy, but also administer the Krishna Temple by way of a formal rotation. They take care of the temple in pairs.
The four pairs of mathas are: Palimaru and Adamaru; Krishnapura and Puttige; Shirur and Sodhe; and Kaniyooru and Pejavara.
Great photos, the pool in the middle is ineresting. I know very little of Hindu philosophy, have read more about buddhism.
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ReplyDeleteLoved the post. Beautiful pics.
ReplyDeleteAnother fascinating insight into your world, so very different from my own, thank you for sharing with us at Mosaic Monday this week.
ReplyDeleteNice to know about 8 mathas of Udupi.
ReplyDeleteNice mosaics, have a good Monday
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Very elaborate building; a lot to learn about.
ReplyDeleteA very impressive place.
ReplyDeleteI like the first photo showing the temple surrounded by water as well as a little more of the town.
ReplyDeleteloved that pond :)
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ReplyDeleteFascinating photos of the mystical buildings ~ thanks,
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Although I guess that those are busy places, they seem deserted at the moment you've taken these beautiful photo's
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I can meditate on the little structure in the middle of the pond.
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very organized system
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Each mathas exhibits interesting architecture and you lovely captured over all!
ReplyDeleteHandsome structures. The buildings in the middle photo remind me of Spanish California architecture of the late 1700s.
ReplyDeleteNice reflection.
ReplyDeleteHow intricate and interesting!
ReplyDeleteYour black and white photo is interesting - the street looks so empty.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I like the reflections and the black and white shot!
ReplyDeleteNice photo's like the buildings and the reflections.
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