Mathas
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