Parakala Matha
ಪರಕಾಲ ಮಠ | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Bramhatantra Swatantra Parakala Matha |
| Denomination | Sri Vaishnavism |
| Established | 1268 |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | Sri Brahmatantra Swatantra Jeeyar |
| Important associated figures | Thirumangai Alvar, Vedanta Desika, the Wadiyars |
| Site | |
| Public access | Yes |
| Website | https://www.parakalamatham.org |
Bramhatantra Swatantra Parakala Matha, commonly known as Parakala Matha, is a Hindu Sri Vaishnava monastery founded during the Hoysala Empire in 1268 at Mysore, Karnataka, primarily worshipping Vishnu and Lakshmi as Hayagriva and Vageesha. It is the first mediaeval era monastery of the Vadakalai denomination within Vaishnavism in the Hindu society and is the gurupeeta, the seat of the royal guru, of the maharajas of Mysore.
Originally founded in Mysore where its headquarters has been based, the matha has branches across southern India and as well as one abroad.