Gauḍīya Maṭha—a Vaisnava institution, originally with 64 temples in India and elsewhere, founded by Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Thākura for propagating the sacred teachings of Lord Caitanya throughout India and the world. It was first established in 1918 as the Śrī Bhaktivinoda Āsana. In 1919 he re-established it as the Viśva-vaiṣṇava-rāja-sabhā, an institution originally established by Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī and re-instituted by Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura. The organization ultimately came to be known as the Gauḍīya Maṭha. Its influenced waned after the passing of Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura.
Gauḍiya Matha-a Vaisnava institution, originally with 64 temples in India and elsewhere, founded by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura for propagating the sacred teachings of Lord Caitanya throughout India and the world. It was first established in 1918 as the Sri Bhaktivinoda Asana. In 1919 he re-established it as the Visva-vaisnava-raja-sabha, an institution originally established by Srila Jiva Gosvami and re-instituted by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura. The organization ultimately came to be known as the Gauḍiya Matha. Its influenced waned after the passing of Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura.
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