Paryaya
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During paryaya, the puja and administration of Krishna Matha is handed over from Swamiji of one of Ashta Matha to the Swamiji of another Ashta Matha. It takes place every two years in even numbered years of
The paryaya takes place in the early hours of 18 January of even numbered year of Gregorian calendar at Udupi. The preparations starts from the previous year itself. The ascending Swamiji of Sarvajna peeta goes to a place called Dandathirtha near Kaup south of Udupi town and takes dip at holy pond and does puja as per Madhwa traditions. The ascending Swamiji taking over pooja of Lord krishna enters Udupi city at around 2.30 A.M. morning.[3] A procession is taken from Jodukatte (Near old Taluk office) of Udupi town, where ascending Swamiji and other Swamijis are carried in palanquin along with cultural shows and plays. Previously, the procession started from Kinnimulki which was considered as southern most tip of Udupi town then or entry point to Udupi town from South side. The Swamiji then enters Krishna Matha accompanied by outgoing Swamiji, where the reins of Krishna Matha are handed over formally. The hand over ceremony is held at Sarvajna peetha inside Krishna Matha. At this ceremony the descending Swamiji hands over articles like the Akshaya Patra, Sattuga and the shrine keys to ascending Swamiji.[4] A formal durbar takes place in the Rajangana. There are many rituals which are followed as it was seven hundred years ago. A public ceremony is held at Rajagana within the premises of the Krishna Matha for benefit of general public.[5]
Baale Muhurtha, Akki Muhurta, Kattige Muhurta and Batha Muhuratha
Before ascending throne of Sarvajna peetha, rituals are initiated one year before paryaya by the ascending Swamiji. Main among them are Baale (Banana) Muhurtha, Akki (Rice) Muhurta, Kattige (Fire wood) Muhurtha and Batha (Paddy) Muhurta.
First, Baale Muhurta is performed, one year prior to the Paryaya by the ascending Swamiji. In Baale Muhurta, banana or plantain saplings are planted along with tulasi (Basil) to meet the needs to
Current Paryaya
- Shri Shri Vidyasagara Teertha Swamiji, Pontiff of Krishnapura Matha.
Next Paryaya
- Puthige Matha Scheduled on 18 Jan 2024
Order of Paryaya
The rotation of the privilege of worshipping Lord Krishna amongst the eight mathas is fixed. The rotation starts with the Palimaru Matha and ends with the Pejavara Matha. The complete order is as follows
- PalimaruMatha
- Adamaru Matha
- Krishnapura Matha
- Puthige Matha
- Shiroor Matha
- SodheMatha
- KaniyooruMatha
- Pejawara Matha
List of Swamiji's who have conducted Paryaya since 2000 C.E. at Shri Krishna Matha,Udupi
From the year | To the Year | Name of the Swamiji | Matha | Number of Paryaya |
---|---|---|---|---|
2000 | 2002 | Shri Vishwesha Thirtha | Pejavara | Fourth time |
2002 | 2004 | Shri Vidyadeesha Thirtha | Palimar | [10] |
2004 | 2006 | Shri Vishwapriya Thirtha | Adamaru | Second time[11] |
2006 | 2008 | Shri Vidyasagara Thirtha | Krishnapura | Third time |
2008 | 2010 | Shri Sugunendra Thirtha | Puttige | Third time[12] |
2010 | 2012 | Shri Lakshmivara Thirtha | Shiroor | [13] |
2012 | 2014 | Shri Vishwavallabha Thirtha | Sode | First time[14] |
2014 | 2016 | Shri Vidyavallabha Thirtha | Kaniyooru | [15] |
2016 | 2018 | Shri Vishwesha Thirtha | Pejavara | Fifth time[16] |
2018 | 2020 | Shri Vidyadeesha Thirtha | Palimar | [17] |
2020 | 2022 | Shri Ishapriya Thirtha | Adamaru | First time[18] |
2022 | 2024 | Shri Vidyasagara Thirtha | Krishnapura | Fourth time[19][20] |
2024 | 2026 | Shri Sugunendra Thirtha | Puthige | Fourth time[21] |
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