# Sri Palimaru Matha > Sri Palimaru Matha — the first matha established by Jagadguru Sri Madhwacharya. One of the Ashta Mathas of Udupi, Karnataka, India. Sri Palimaru Matha follows the Dvaita Vedanta tradition. The current Peethadhipathi is H.H. Sri Sri Vidyadheesha Teertha Sripadaru, the 31st pontiff. The matha runs branches and ashramas across India, operates traditional Vedic schools and a research wing, and organises sacred yatras for devotees. ## Pages - [Home](/): Overview of the matha, current activities, and recent news. - [About](/about): History, lineage, and tradition of Sri Palimaru Matha. - [Guru Parampara](/guru-parampara): Complete chronological lineage of pontiffs from Sri Hrishikesha Teertha to the present. - [Sri Vidyadheesha Teertharu](/guru-parampara/sri-vidyadheesha-teertharu): Biography of the current 31st pontiff. - [Sri Vidyamanya Teertharu](/guru-parampara/sri-vidyamanya-teertharu): Biography of the 30th pontiff. - [Branches](/branches): All branches and ashramas of the matha across India. - [Institutions](/institutions): Educational, research, and social-service institutions run by the matha. - [Sacred Yatras](/sacred-yatras): Pilgrimages organised by the matha. - [Shadprayaga Snana](/sacred-yatras/shadprayaga-snana): Sacred Himalayan pilgrimage to the six confluences of the Ganga. - [Haridwar Pavana Dhama](/branches/haridwara/pavana-dhama): Pavana Dhama project at Haridwar. - [News](/news): Latest news, announcements, and event coverage. - [Donate](/donate): Contribute to the matha and ongoing projects. - [Contact](/contact): Address, phone, email, and FAQs. ## Optional - [All News Articles](/news): Full archive of news posts and event reports.