Matha as Religious Institution

Abstract

It’s a very rich traditions of India in the field of education. Evolution of Hindu religion always under influence of religious and economics. Vedas are the main source of our knowledge for our rich education systems. The education system in India come from the Vedas and their culture. There are Four major Hinduism thoughts as Vaishnavism (Vishnu), Shaivism (Shiva), Shaktism (Devi) and Smartism. Hindu education system developed and survived due to concept of Matha and various other religious institute established by Shankaracharya in four corners of India. This concept of religious institute establishments in medieval period helped, to survived Hindu religion in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra is a land of saints and Gurus where everyone spread the importance of religion and its values in various forms, in medieval period the Matha concept proven the importance of religious education. As this is a living heritage, it is still in continuation. Various patrons are taking the education system at higher levels. But in modern urban context the new needs and expansion are neglecting the importance of built heritage.