OUR GURUPITHAS or Matha
Havyakas are followers of Shri Adi Shankaracharya and his ‘Advaita’ philosophy. Today we Havyakas are blessed with two Gurupithas viz. Shri Ramachandrapur Math, Hosnagar, Shimoga District and Shri Sonda Sarnavalli Math, Sirsi, Uttar Kannada District. They are our spiritual Centers harnessing spirituality among the members, creating awareness regarding wisdom of Vedanta and incorporating Vedic philosophy in our daily life. In this modern age of globalizations and fast changing technology, our Mathas play an important role in ushering and preserving cultural values among the members of the community. They are our pillars of strength in building up stronger, cooperative and peaceful Havyaka communities by preaching Sanatana Dharma which upholds truth and righteousness.
Param Pujya Srimad Raghaveshwar Bharati Mahaswamiji Sri Ramachandra Pura Matha, Hosanagar
Ramachandrapur Matha is situated at Hosnagar, a serene place of peace and tranquility, on the banks of river Sharavati. Shrimad Shri Shri Raghaveshwar Bharati Swamiji is the Mathadipati of Ramachandrapura Math. His Holiness was enthralled and coroneted at the age of 24, on 28th April, 1999, as the 36th Guru in the uninterrupted hierarchy. It may be recalled that Shrimad Shri Vidyanandacharya was the first Mathadipati in 9th Century under the spiritual guidance of Shrimad Shri Adi Shankaracharya who gave idols of Pattabi Rama and Sri Chandramauleshwara. The Math was then called Ragottam Math situated at Gokarn, which is considered at Dakshin Kashi. In 1464, Shrimad Shri Ramachandra Bharati moved to Hosnagar, which was ruled by Kelade Kings, and the Math was then named “Ramachandrapur Math”.
Shri Shri Raghaveshwar Bharati Swamiji united Havyakas in the pursuit to protect Vedic Culture. The religious ceremonies like Kumkuma Archana, recitation of Saundarya Lahari got impetus and became popular and strengthened spirituality in the community. Many Yojanas insitituted by him include Mushti Biksha Yojana where in each devotee in the house keeps a fistful of rice daily as Biksha to Math and collectively feeds the needy. His Holiness has taken up the cause of preserving Indian cow breeds which are on the verge of being extinct, and opened up Goshalas in different parts of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala and Tamilnadu. It may be recalled that Vishva Go Sammelan was organized on 22nd April, 2007, where more than 300 religious leaders had participated.
Param Pujya Srimad Gangadharendra Saraswati Mahaswamiji Sri Sonda Swaranawalli, Sirsi
Swarnavalli matha is situated on the banks of Shalmala River, amidst areca nut gardens and lush evergreen forests and Shrimad Shri Gangadharendra Saraswati Swamiji is the Mathadipati. His Holiness ascended the holy throne on 2nd February, 1991 at the age of 23. As per the history, the matha came in to existence in Dasha Shwamedha Ghat at Kashi under the direction of Shri Adi Shankaracharya in the 9th Century. The Matha moved to the present place in 1556, which was patronized from time to time namely Kings of Kashi, Ujjain, Banarasi, Sode and others. Shri Gangadharendra Saraswati Swamiji performs Sri Chakra Pooja of Sri Raja Rajeshwari, the diety of Swarnavalli Swamijiees for centuries.
His Holiness is immersed in various spiritual and religious observances and is promoting chanting of Holi Gayatri Maha mantra, Kumkuma Archana, Gayatri havan. Sri Raja Rajeshwari Veda Pathashala in the premises of math is doing well under the supervision of His Holiness.
Shri Shri Gangadharendra Saraswati has also responded to social cause. It may be recalled that His Holiness took Padayatra to save the evergreen forests from the clutches of ill conceived Bedti Project for the protection of environment. His accomplishment include establishment of Sanskrit College, Establishment of Sri Sarvajnanendra Saraswati Pratishtan to awaken people about art, culture and protection of environment establishment of Brahma Vidya Samasthana to facilitate the research work on interrelationship among Veda, Vedanta and Science. His Holiness is also the Chief Patron of “Swarnavalli Prabha” brought out by Maha Sansthana.