Friday, December 10, 2021

Gopal Tirtha Matha, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Gopal Tirtha Matha, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Gopal Tirtha Matha is a Hindu religious monastic institution, located in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. This Matha is a branch of the Gopala Tirtha Matha of Puri. The matha is located in front of the Chitrakarini temple, across the Ratha Road near Badheibanka chowk, in old town, Bhubaneswar.


History

The Matha was constructed in 19th century CE. This Matha is a branch of the Gopala Tirtha Matha of Puri. Gopala Tirtha was one of the prominent disciples of Sankaracharya, who commissioned monastic establishments in Puri and Bhubaneswar.

The Matha

The matha is facing towards south and rectangular on plan. The Matha is double storeyed structure and is in dilapidated condition. The Matha consists of sixty rooms, out of which fifty are totally ruined and the remaining ten rooms are in dilapidated condition.


Festivals

Ratha Yatra, Radhastami, Chandan Yatra, Janmashtami and Dolapurnima are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/12/gopal-tirtha-matha-bhubaneswar-connectivity.html

Location

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