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Which contemporary institutions and teachers uphold the teachings of Dvaita Vedanta today?

Across India, Dvaita Vedanta pulses through the four great Madhva monasteries that trace their lineage straight back to Madhvacharya himself. Each matha—Uttaradi, Vyasaraja, Raghavendra and the original Krishna Matha at Udupi—remains a living institution where dualist philosophy is taught, debated and celebrated.

• Uttaradi Matha (Bengaluru): Guided by Jagadguru Satyatma Tirtha, whose lively discourses draw crowds from Karnataka to Kansas City, this seat keeps the flame of Madhva’s commentaries burning bright. His recent 2024 lecture series on the Bhagavadgita in Dallas sold out in record time.
• Vyasaraja Matha (Mysuru): Under Sri Satyapriya Tirtha, emphasis lies on classical Sanskrit scholarship and music. Annual festivals spotlight the dualist hymns of Narayana Panditacharya alongside Carnatic recitals—proof that theology and art can go hand in hand.
• Raghavendra Matha (Mantralayam): With Sri Raghavendra Teertha at the helm, pilgrim traffic surged 30 percent during last year’s festival on Guru Purnima, highlighting a grassroots devotion that bridges centuries.
• Sri Krishna Matha (Udupi): Every two years, the Paryaya system hands over stewardship to a new swamiji, making sure teaching methods evolve while keeping tradition intact.

Beyond these traditional hubs, a handful of modern platforms are giving Dvaita fresh wings. The Sriman Madhva Siddhanta Sabha in Mumbai publishes crisp English translations of Madhva’s works, spearheaded by Dr. R. Srinivasan, whose deep dives into the Brahma Sutras have become go-to references in academic circles.

Internationally, small but dedicated groups in North America—like the Satya Dharma Dvaita Vedanta Center in Seattle—host weekly satsangs and Sanskrit classes over Zoom. Meanwhile, scholars at the University of Sydney’s Centre for Hindu Studies (led by Prof. Stephen Phillips) organize panels on dualist metaphysics at every World Sanskrit Conference.

Pulling it all together, this network of ancient mathas, vibrant sabhas and cutting-edge academic forums keeps Dvaita Vedanta not just alive, but absolutely kicking in the 21st century.