What had its origin in the premises of Krishna Math Udipi (Dwaita, Masala Dosa, Dancer's anklet,...)?

Brainy Blonde

I'm not certain this is what you are looking for, but if it isn't, I am sure you will find the answer at this site. The towns of Udupi and Mangalore. Thousands of acres of land, including that on which presently sit important Hindu temples and monasteries, are being acquired for steel mills, electrical plants, chemical, and fertilizer factories. The most important institutions affected--Palimar, Admar and Pejayar--are three of the famed eight monastic centers ('maths') of Udupi founded in the 13th century by the Vaishnava saint, Madhva. Madhva's philosophy of dvaita, dualism, emphatically stresses the differences between God, the world and the souls. There are 24 major monasteries in the Madhva tradition located in the southwestern parts of India. Of these the ashtamathas, 'eight monasteries,' of Udipi which were personally founded by Madhva are the most prominent. They are traditionally responsible for the world-famous Shri Krishna temple of Udupi, their spiritual heads taking turns (two years at a stretch) in performing the 14 daily pujas. Over the years, each math has come largely under the control of one or another family, from whom the next religious successor is chosen. http://www.hinduismtoday.com/1996/8-11/1996-8-11-03.html Sep 24 02, 12:05 PM

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Thanks for the reply. Sep 25 02, 7:05 AM