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Adi Guru Shri Gaudapadacharya the grand guru of Shri Adi Shankaracharya and the first historical proponent of Advaita Vedanta, also the founder of Sri Gaudapadacharya Kashi Peetham. 6th-century saint Gaudapada is one of the most renowned scholars of the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. Also known as Gaudapadacharya, Gaudapada authored the Mandukya Karika, which greatly influenced the teachings of Advaita Vedanta. Gaudapada is regarded as the Guru of the revered saint Adi Shankaracharya. The one of oldest Parampara lineage Mutt in india with 41 Pontiffs.
Sri Shiva Nagendra Saraswati Gaudapadacharya Swamiji is the 41st and current Pontiff. He was initiated into Thuriya Ashrama and was blessed by his predecessor, 40th Sri Chandrashekhara Saraswati Swamiji. As the present head, Swamiji upholds the legacy of Advaita Vedanta, guides disciples, and leads Vedic studies and spiritual practices.