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Sanatan Tradition

Odisha as well as this math is proud of the great Shri Shridhar Saraswati Swamy, the 5th Mathgadhish of this matha in 14th Century. He was a learned literaturian of Moreigaon at present Mayurgaon, Remuna in the Balasore district. A great Sadhak of Shri Nrusingh Dev left home in search of a pious place for worship and writing the best teeka on Shrimad Bhagabat Geeta. Arrived Sri Jagannath Dham on bare feet, met Swamiji of this Matha in side Shrimandir and being invited stayed here. In the course of time his devotion towards Shri Nrusingh Dev and Seva made him Mathadhish of this auspicious Matha.

He became the disciple of Ramakrishna Nanda Saraswati Swamy. By the blessings of Shri Nrusingh Dev he composed the following world famous Philosophical Sagas in this Matha and made this pious place proud mother of giving birth to:

  • The Subodhini Teeka
  • Bhabarth Deepika Teeka on Shreemad Bhagabat Geeta
  • Brahma Sambodhini Teeka and
  • Atma Sambodhini Teeka

During his tenure as Mathadhisha He was selected as the first Odia Shankaracharya at Gobardhan Peeth, Shankaracharya Matha, Puri.

Beside above all most all the Mathadhishas were experts in many streams of Social Science, Due application of Yoga in Karma, which they are utilizing for uplift of humanity of common people of society and spreading sanatan culture.

Sculpture

This auspicious institution was full of wall embossing’s sculptures, alcoves, and wall paintings. Most of them have been destroyed due to a lack of proper maintenance; still few sculptures, etc., are here, which are in the process of preservation. Below, we have included before-and-after images showcasing the restoration process and the remarkable improvements achieved.

Kanchi Abhiyan of Shri Jagannath and Balabhadra

Ramabhishek (like Raghunath Besha of Shri Jagannath at Shrimandir)

Natya Ganapati

Anantasayan

A replica of the Shri Jagannath temple is used as Tulasi Chaura.

Education and Yoga

Yoga and other forms of education through Gurukul Tradition had produced numerous eminent scholars who imported spiritual, mental, Physiological and Social wellness. Existence of Nata Mandap which was being used for a meeting space for Sadhu and vidwans etc. An attic in 1st floor still exists in dilapidated condition which was meant for Yoga Sadhana by the Swamies in long past and for celebration of Dashahara Celebration followed by Durga Puja.

Festivals

It was an auspicious platform for staging Sanatan Festivals. Sri Ganesh Puja, Durga Puja, Kalipuja, Deepavali, DolaPurnima, Holi, Aksha Deep during Kartik (month) maasa. Sri Rama Janma, Mahasivaratri(Jagar), Shri Nrusingh Janma, Kanya Chori & Siva Vivah during Shital Sasthi, and Rath Yatra along with the Jayanti of Shri Shankaranand Swamy, Shri Shridhar Swammy, and Shri Balabrahmanand Swamy are some important festivals celebrated in the matha. Every year, Baba Lokanath and Maa Parbati visit this Math on the August occasion of Kanya Chori and Siva Vivah during ‘Shital Shasthi’. This is an exclusive and unique tradition of Shrikhetra, which the Matha helps to preserve our culture.

Cultural Integration

In past the Sanatanies are mainly divided into two groups. Some worshiped Hari, the lord Vishnu and some others worshiped Hara, the lord Shiv. In this Math both Hari, Shri Nrusingh Dev and Hara, Lord Shri Lokanath are worshiped as Hari-Hara Upasana which exhibits the National Cultural Integration. The theme Hari-Hara upasana was initiated from this peeth is observed and celebrated almost in all temples of Odisha till date. Some other deities worshiped here are Tantra Ganapati from Southern part Sri Radha & Krishna, Badri Vishal, Sri Ram Darwar from Northern part. Ganapati, Narayan, Rudra, Ambika and Bhaskar are worshiped here. Besides idol of Hayagrib is also worshiped here.

Hospitality and Social Service

Sadhu Santha Sannyasi Devotees and Pilgrims of Sanatan Dharma travelling from every corner of Akhand Bharat were provided warm hospitality at this matha which served as a Rest House for them. Dilapidated rooms still exist awaiting reconstruction. During “Na-Anka Durbhikshya” Feminine 1866 this matha opened “Anna Chhatra” and fed starving people without hesitation for which we are proud. Even today also homeopathic treatment camp and water/Tanka Torani distribution camps are arranged during Rathyatra to serve the pilgrims. Besides classical vocal and instrumental music and Bhajan programmes are performed throughout the year. Seminars and discussions on Shri Jagannath chetana also being conducted almost on all weekends.

List of Mathadhishas:

  1. Shri 108 Jagadguru Shri Sankaracharya Paribrajakacharya
  2. Shri 108 Jagadguru Shri Padmapadacharya Paribrajakacharya
  1. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Balabrahmananda Saraswati Swamy
  2. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Sankarananda Saraswati Swamy
  3. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Maheswarananda Saraswati Swamy
  4. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Ramakrushnanda Saraswati Swamy
  5. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Sridhara Saraswati Swamy
  6. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Ramtarakananda Saraswati Swamy
  7. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Jagannaathananda Saraswati Swamy
  8. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Sankarananda Saraswati Swamy
  9. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Maheswarananda Saraswati Swamy
  10. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Ramakrushnanda Saraswati Swamy
  11. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Ramtarakananda Saraswati Swamy
  12. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Jagannaathananda Saraswati Swamy
  13. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Maheswarananda Saraswati Swamy
  14. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Ramakrushnanda Saraswati Swamy
  15. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Ramtarakananda Saraswati Swamy
  16. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Paramananda Saraswati Swamy
  17. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Jagannaathananda Saraswati Swamy
  18. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Sankarananda Saraswati Swamy
  19. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Sachidananda Saraswati Swamy
  20. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Maheswarananda Saraswati Swamy
  21. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Ramakrushnanda Saraswati Swamy
  22. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Ramtarakananda Saraswati Swamy
  23. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Shivananda Saraswati Swamy
  24. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Purnananda Saraswati Swamy
  25. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Sankarananda Saraswati Swamy
  26. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Jagannaathananda Saraswati Swamy
  27. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Sankarananda Saraswati Swamy
  28. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Maheswarananda Saraswati Swamy
  29. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Ramakrushnanda Saraswati Swamy
  30. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Ramtarakananda Saraswati Swamy
  31. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Paramananda Saraswati Swamy
  32. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Jagannaathananda Saraswati Swamy
  33. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Sankarananda Saraswati Swamy
  34. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Maheswarananda Saraswati Swamy
  35. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Ramtarakananda Saraswati Swamy
  36. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Jagannaathananda Saraswati Swamy
  37. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Ramakrushnanda Saraswati Swamy
  38. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Shivananda Saraswati Swamy
  39. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Jagannaathananda Saraswati Swamy
  40. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Sachidananda Saraswati Swamy
  41. Shri Jagadguru Shri 108 Swami Ramakrushnanda Saraswati Swamy

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