Located at
Partagali Village on the banks of the sacred rivulet Kushavati, this math
established by Shreernai Narayanateertha Swamiji in the year 1475 A. D.
has an uninterrupted tradition of 23 Swamijis. This is an ancient Math of
the Gaud Saraswat Bhrahmin Vaishnav Commu nity which maintained contact
with the scattered members of the community.
The symbol
representing the spiritual movement carried on by the Math for over 500
years is one of the few huge ancient 'Vatavriksha' (Banyan tree) which is
about 200ft. x 22 ft. and is considered a Tapasya Kshetra for over a
thousand years. Vatavriksha and the Ishwar linga in front of it are
worshipped by the people of Partagali and adjoining area.
This
place is popularly known as Bramhasthan. Partagali is being developed into
centre of culture and learning, without in any way tampering with its
glorious traditions.
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