Madhwa Jayanthi is the appearance day (birth anniversary) of Sriman Madhwacharya, the founder of the Dvaita Vedanta philosophy and one of the most important spiritual masters in the Madhwa tradition.
It marks the birth of Sri Madhwacharya, who is considered an incarnation of Vayu Devaru (specifically as Mukhya Prana's third avatar after Hanuman and Bhima).
He established the Tatvavada (Dvaita philosophy), affirming that Vishnu is Supreme (Vishnu Sarvottamatva) and all souls are distinct from Him.
Celebrated on Vijaya Dashami (Dasara) – the 10th day of Ashwina Shukla Paksha (usually in September or October).
This day is significant as Sri Madhwacharya is believed to have appeared on Vijaya Dashami day in Pajaka Kshetra, near Udupi.
Idols and photos of Sri Madhwacharya are decorated with flowers and garlands.
Ritual worship (puja) is done with tulasi, sandalwood, and offerings.
Recitation of:
Dvadasa Stotra
Acharya Madhwa’s biography (like “Sumadhwa Vijaya”)
Vayu Stuti
These texts glorify Acharya Madhwa’s greatness and his role in spreading Dvaita.
Temples and mathas organize pravachanas (lectures) on Madhwa philosophy and his works like the Bhashyas on Brahma Sutra, Bhagavad Gita, and Upanishads.
In places like Udupi, Mulbagal, and other Madhwa mathas, grand processions of Madhwacharya’s idol are conducted.
Free food distribution (annadana) to devotees.
Bhajans and Harikatha sessions glorifying Lord Vishnu and Acharya Madhwa.
Madhwacharya is Mukhya Prana's third avatar:
Hanuman (Rama seva)
Bheema (Krishna seva)
Madhwa (Vedanta seva)
His teachings emphasize:
Five-fold difference (Panchabheda)
Supremacy of Vishnu
Devotion with discrimination (Bhakti with Jnana)
Importance of Guru and Shastra
| Category | Other Rituals |
| month | Aashwija |
| paksha | Shukla |
| tithi | Dashami |
| Nakshatra | |
| yogha |
