Shree Ramachandrapura Math has an illustrious history of over one thousand years. It was established in Gokarna by Shree Shankaracharya for the propagation of Sanathana Dharma. The first Peetadisha Shree Vidyananda Acharya was the disciple of Adi Shankara. Shree Shankaracharya bestowed a rare Chandramouleeshwara Lingam and Idols of Shree Rama, Seetha Lakshmana and other deities to the Math. These were worshipped with great devotion and reverence by the subsequent Swamijis and to this day the worship continues. The twelfth pontiff Shree Ramachandra Bharathi Swamiji built a new Math on the banks of river Sharavathi in Hosanagara, Shimoga District, Karnataka, in the 15th century and since then the Math at Hosanagara has gained prominence as the main one. Historical documents state that our Math was revered and held in great esteem by the emperors of Vijayanagara, Keladi and Mysore. Even the nawabs of Hyderabad and nawabs of Mysore like Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan acknowledged both the temporal and spiritual sway of the Shree Math which is symbolised by the throne and crown of the Peeta. |
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The Shree Math has a stunningly beautiful
ivory throne which is a feast to one’s eyes. This
invaluable piece of art was carved during the period of
Shree Ramachandra Bharathi Swamiji (the 34th pontiff), out
of the tusks of Ramabhadra, the elephant whose love and
devotion to Shree Raghaveshwara Bharathi Swamiji (33rd pontiff)
is legendary.This manually carved throne with its intricate
designs, which depict scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharatha,
is studded with precious stones and gold inlay work. Indeed
it is a shimmering jewel in the world of art. |
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