Team Goemkarponn
CANACONA: Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math, one of India’s oldest Maths and a revered centre of spiritual and cultural heritage, is gearing up for its historic Sardha Panchashatamanotsava—the 550-year celebrations of the Math tradition. The grand event will be held from Margashirsha Shukla Sapthami to Margashirsha Krishna Tritiya (November 27 – December 7, 2025) at Partagali Math, Goa.
The 11-day celebrations will feature an array of spiritual, cultural, and social programmes. To mark the significance of the occasion, a Sneha Patra has been ceremoniously presented to the Mathadhipathi of Shree Palimaru Math, Shreemad Vidyadheesha Teerth Swamiji, and Pattashishya Shreemad Vidya Varidhi Teerth Swamiji, as well as to Shree Saunsthan Gaudapadacharya Kavale Mathadhish Shreemad Shankarashram Swamiji, inviting the dignitaries to grace the celebrations.
One of the highlights of the event is the unveiling of a 77-foot-tall bronze idol of Lord Rama, the tallest Rama idol in South India, crafted at Partagali. A Rama-themed park and a museum showcasing Lord Ram’s influence across centuries will also be unveiled. The museum will display rare artefacts such as postal stamps, postal covers, and coins from the Vijayanagara Empire.
A major spiritual initiative, the Sardha Panchashatkot Shri Ram Nama Japa Abhiyan, launched by Shree Shreepad Vader Swamiji, has already inspired the Math’s devotees to chant 550 crore Ram Naam, a feat expected to be completed by April 17, 2024, marking the beginning of the 550th year celebrations.
The event is expected to draw thousands of devotees from across India and abroad, making it an unprecedented spiritual gathering for the serene village of Partagali.
For the first time in the Math’s history, a Bhajani Saptaah will be conducted from December 24 to 31, 2025, featuring non-stop bhajans for seven days. This will coincide with the second anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya. The Math will also observe Vardhanti Utsav on December 31, 2025, with large participation of Math Anuyayees and Ram Bhakts.
With a rich legacy spanning centuries, Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math has contributed immensely to social, educational, and health services through its various maths, hostels, schools, vruddhaashrams, and welfare initiatives across India. Scholarships continue to support needy students, particularly from the Dalit community.
The Math also manages multiple student hostels, including the newly inaugurated ladies’ hostel at Bangalore, and runs Vruddhaashrams at Mangalore Math and Panvel, serving the elderly. Its modern school at Panvel provides quality education to backward-class students with financial assistance.
The central committee reaffirmed its commitment to preserving spiritual values while uplifting society through service and education.
