There are twenty-four Madhva mathas in India, including one at Udupi. All of them were founded by Madhvacharya and most are still active today.
Madhva mathas are located in several states of India: Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu.
The main deity worshiped in these institutions is Shiva, with some attention given to Vishnu and Brahma. Each monastery follows its own ritualistic practices, which include prayer, meditation, study, and charity. The monks live an austere life, wearing only thin cloths and never eating meat or fish. They eat fruits, vegetables, grains, and milk products that are offered in the temples.
In addition to regular prayers, the monks at these institutions conduct special rituals during times of distress, such as when a member of the community has died. These ceremonies can last for months and involve dancing, singing, and drinking alcohol.
Although women are not allowed in the monasteries, some have managed to sneak in. If caught, they are usually expelled from the community.
Shankara was said to have established four mathas in India at strategic points as bulwarks for Hindu missionary activity and as centers for his group's ten religious orders: the Govardhana Matha in Puri on the east coast for the Aranya and Vana orders; the Jyotih Matha near Badrinath in the Himalayas for the Giri...
According to Shankara, the only way to get knowledge of Brahman is to delve into the teachings of the Upanishads. He emphasized the study of the Upanisads as both a necessary and sufficient way of gaining self-liberating knowledge.
Sree Siddaganga Matha (also known as Siddaganga Kshetra) is a Lingayat matha with an educational institution connected. Sri Haradanahalli Gosala Siddeshwara Swamigalu founded the matha in the 15th century in a hamlet in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is situated in the Tumkur taluk of Karnataka's Tumkur district. The matha is one of the four major institutions in the history of the Lingayats who have been responsible for preserving their literature and traditions.
In 1537 AD, Sri Haradanahalli Gosala Swamigal established another matha at Chikkanayakanahalli near Mysore in Karnataka. This matha also is active today under the leadership of Srirama Panigrahana Shastri.
Siddaganga Vyasa Sabha is the governing body of the two mathsas. It administers religious ceremonies called "Pancha Sabhas" and manages the financial affairs of the institutions.
The present pontiff of Siddaganga Matha is Dr. Prathap Lokesh. He was elected by the assembly of priests, called Akka Mahadeva Gowda. The current president of the Vyasa Sabha is Dr. Prathap Lokesh.
Dr. Prathap Lokesh has done his PhD from Bangalore University in History.
Indian mathematicians have produced major contributions to mathematics that have inspired scientists and mathematicians in the modern period. These include place-value mathematical notations, ruler use, the idea of zero, and, most notably, the Arabic-Hindu numerals that are often employed. They have also made significant advances in geometry, astronomy, and analysis.
The work of Indian mathematicians has influenced scholars throughout Asia and Europe. The concept of zero was introduced into Europe from India around 500 AD by Arab mathematicians. The idea of using symbols with numerical values to represent numbers had been proposed earlier in India but only really took root there after it was adopted in algebraic notation by Arab mathematicians. Algebraic notation is still used today in many contexts such as arithmetic performed by computers. The idea of separating different types of math skills has also been widely accepted since the time of Ramanujan. He is known for his skill in analytic number theory, which has applications beyond just counting numbers. His work on approximating pi too has been cited by researchers in computer science who need accurate estimates for these kinds of problems.
Place-value mathematical notations have been developed in India even though they were first proposed in China. The system used in India adds up the digits of the number being represented and assigns it a place value based on where the digit 7 falls within this sum.
The following is a list of at least 18 Sanskrit universities in India (3 central, 1 recognized, and 14 state) that are solely dedicated to Sanskrit revival and study, as well as associated subjects such as Ayurveda. The year 1791 was declared to be established. Some institutions were founded earlier but they began teaching only in the 19th century:
1894 - Banaras Hindu University
1947 - Saurashtra University
1949 - Sanathana Dharma University
1951 - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University
1952 - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Uttar Pradesh University
1953 - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Rajasthan University
1954 - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Tamil Nadu University
1955 - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Andhra Pradesh University
1956 - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Kerala University
1957 - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Maharashtra University
1958 - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Gujarat University