Bhavabhoda Vidyapeetha

Bhavabhoda Vidyapeetha is a revered Vedic institution situated in Tirukoilur, Tamil Nadu. It operates under the auspices of Sri Uttaradi Math, a prominent center of the Dvaita Vedanta tradition established by Sri Madhvacharya. The Vidyapeetha is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of Vedic knowledge and Madhwa philosophy.

🕉️ Historical Significance

The Vidyapeetha is named in honor of Sri Raghuttama Tirtha (c. 1548–1596), the 14th pontiff of Sri Uttaradi Math, who is renowned for his profound contributions to Dvaita Vedanta. He authored five seminal commentaries known as the Bhavabhodas, which elucidate the works of Sri Madhvacharya and Sri Jayatirtha:Aanmigam Deiveegam+9Wikipedia+9Madhwa+9Wikipedia+3Madhwa Yati+3vijayadasaru.net+3

Brihadaranya Bhavabhoda

Nyaya Vivarana Bhavabhoda

Gitabhashya Bhavabhoda (also known as Prameya Dipika Bhavabhoda)

Vishnutatvanirnaya Bhavabhoda

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These works have earned him the honorific title Bhavabodhacharya .Wikipedia+1vijayadasaru.net+1

📍 Location & Contact

The Vidyapeetha is located in Manampoondi, a village near Tirukoilur in the Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu. It is situated on the banks of the South Pennar (Pinakini) River, approximately 2 kilometers from Tirukoilur and about 36 kilometers from Tiruvannamalai .Uttaradimath+8sumadhwaseva.com+8Madhwa Sakha+8vijayadasaru.net+3Madhwa Sakha+3Uttaradimath+3

Contact Information:

Phone: +91 94428 65395

Email: chimmalgi.anandateerthachar@gmail.com Madhwa Sakha+2Uttaradimath+2sumadhwaseva.com+2Uttaradimath+2sumadhwaseva.com+2YouTube+2

🛕 Spiritual Significance

The Moola Brindavana (final resting place) of Sri Raghuttama Tirtha is located at this site. Every year, his Aradhana (commemoration ceremony) is celebrated with great devotion, attracting devotees from various regions. The 452nd Aradhana Mahotsava was observed from January 9 to 12, 2025, under the guidance of Sri Satyatma Tirtharu .muralisudha.blogspot.com+16Uttaradimath+16Madhwa Yati+16dvaitavedanta.com+2vijayadasaru.net+2anandsp1.wordpress.com+2Uttaradimath

Bhavabhoda Vidyapeetha continues to uphold the rich legacy of Dvaita Vedanta, nurturing scholars and spiritual seekers in the traditional Gurukula system.

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