Thursday, May 14, 2020

Tota Gopinatha Matha, Puri, Odisha

Tota Gopinatha Matha is a Hindu religious Matha, located in Puri, a famous pilgrimage town in the state of Odisha, India. It is also famous for its shrine dedicated to Tota Gopinatha. The Matha is located in Gaudabada Sahi, Puri. It is situated on the right side of the road leading from Yamesvara temple to the beach. The Matha is located at about 1.5 Kms from Puri Jagannatha Temple, 3 Kms from Puri Bus Stand and 4 Kms from Puri Railway Station.





Legends
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History
The Current Matha was built by Marathas in 18th Century C.E. But the Matha might have existed from Gajapathi period.




The Matha
The single storeyed matha is affiliated to the Gaudiya sect. It is a functioning Matha. The Matha has ten rooms. Out of 10 rooms of the monastery, five rooms are totally damaged. One room is used for ritualistic purpose and other four rooms have been empty. There is a shrine dedicated to Toda Gopinatha in the monastery complex. He is gracing the devotees along with Radharani & Lalita Sakhi.





Tota Gopinatha is a unique idol because he is the only Krishna Deity in the world in sitting posture and playing his flute. Every day, at 7.00 am during Darshana time, upon request, the priest can show a small golden streak on Gopinath’s right knee where Mahaprabhu entered the Lord. Idols of Madana Mohana, Chaitanya, bronze Aditya, and an image of Balaram are kept in the matha verandah.




Festivals
Dolapurnima, Nandotsav, Tandula Mahotsava, Damodara Utsava and Gamha Purnima are the festivals celebrated here.
Connectivity
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Location

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