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Bhimanakatte Matha
Sadh Vaishnavism (;), also referred to as Madhva Vaishnavism, the Madhva Sampradaya, or Tattvavada, part of the Brahma Sampradaya, is a denomination within the VaishnavismBhagavata tradition of Hinduism. Sadh Vaishnavism was founded by the thirteenth century philosopher-saint Madhvacharya, who developed the Tattvavada (Dvaita Vedanta) ("arguments from a realist viewpoint") sub-school of Vedanta in Hindu philosophy. The tradition traces its roots to the ancient Vedas and Pancharatra texts. The Madhva Sampradaya or Sadh-Vaishnava Sampradaya is referred to as the Brahma Sampradaya, referring to its traditional origins in the succession of spiritual masters (gurus) have originated from Brahma. Madhva championed the ultimate reality as personal and Saguna Brahman ("the absolute with qualities") and it is Lord Vishnu (Narayana). Hence god Vishnu (Narayana) along with his consort Lakshmi, and their divine incarnations and forms are revered and worshipped in this tradition. In Sadh-Vais ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udupi Sri Krishna Matha
Udupi Shri Krishna Temple is a well-known historic Hindu temple dedicated to Krishna and Dvaita Matha located in the city of Udupi in Karnataka, India. The Matha area resembles a living Aashram, a holy place for daily devotion and living. Surrounding the Shri Krishna Temple are several temples namely the Udupi Anantheshwara Temple which is over a thousand years old. History The Krishna Matha was founded by the Vaishnavite saint Madhvacharya in the 13th century. He was the founder of the Dvaita school of Vedanta. It is believed that Madhvacharya found the vigraha of Krishna in a large ball of ''gopichandana''. As told by Madhvacharya in his ''Tantrasara Sangraha'', the Vigraha was placed initially in the east direction. Due to intense devotion shown by kanakadasa, the deity is said to have turned Pashchimabhimukha (facing west). All the other Vigrahas in other Ashta Muthas face west as well. Devotees always have darshan of Krishna through the inner window, known as the Navag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
