5. अनेकमठनिर्माता Aneka-maṭha-nirmātā

One who established many branch Maṭhas

In order to sustain and propagate Sanātana-dharma, Bhagavatpāda established four Maṭhas in India. In accordance with the mandate given by Bhagavatpāda, the pontiffs in the unbroken line of traditional succession in the Maṭha of the south, Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, have, over the centuries, continued to spread the message of Sanātana-dharma and the teachings of the Upaniṣads among the masses. In the process, they also established branches of the Maṭha at various locations in the country for efficacious dissemination of the teachings of Bhagavatpāda. Much like its headquarters at Sringeri, a branch Maṭha may have shrines of Śrī Śāradāmbā and Bhagavatpāda among others, Veda and Śāstra pāṭhaśālas, community halls for conduct of religious and spiritual activities including satsaṅga, bhajans and religious discourses, and accommodation for the stay of pilgrims. Branch Maṭhas serve as links between the local community and the Jagadgurus at Sringeri. In some branches, saṁnyāsins too are engaged in spreading the teachings of Bhagavatpāda.

Under His Holiness, the Sringeri Math saw stupendous growth in terms of establishment of new branch Maṭhas, all of which thrived under His watch.

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Some of the branch Maṭhas newly established by His Holiness:

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