MATTS

Mathas

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What is a Math?

A Math (pronounced Muh-t, whith an emphasis on the t sound, with a flick of the tongue against the gums)  is a center of spirituality, religion and learning. In the GSB culture, there are four main Mathas; Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math, Shri Kashi Math Samsthan, Shri Chitrapur Math and  Shri Samsthan Gowdapadacharya Kaivalya Math. These four Mathas serve as guides for the GSBs, and are visited to attain knowledge and blessings.

Shri Samsthan Goudapadacharya Kaivalya Math

Known as the oldest GSB Math, established: 499 BCE

Number of Gurus: 77

Current Guru: Shreemat Shivanand Saraswati Swami Gaudapadacharya

Located in Kavale, Goa

Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math

Running since: 1475 AD (completed 551 years as of 2025)

Number of Gurus: 24

Current Guru: H.H Srimath Vidhyadeesh Thirtha Swamiji

Located in Partagali, Southern Goa.

Shri Kashi Math Samsthan

Running since: 1542 AD

Number of Gurus: 21
Current Guru: H.H Shrimath Samyamindra Tirtha Swamiji

Main Math located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Shri Chitrapur Math

Running since: 1708 AD

Number of Gurus: 11
Current Guru: Parama Pūjya Sadyojāt Shaṅkarāshram Swamījī 

Located in Shirali, Karnataka