Hello Devotes, Puri is well known as One of the Charidhams. here many monasteries (Matha) are situated for Lord Jagannath temple among them Mata Matha is very famous & popular. for staying of devotes Government build many rest rooms & Monastery. Let’s explore the Monastery(Matha).
About & History Of Mata Matha Puri
This Ashram(Matha) is situated in Puri town, Puri district. It was created in the 16th Century CE during the reign of King Mukundadeva. it is a very old and famous monastery in Puri. the visitors who came to Lord Jagannath Temple also visited the Matha. it is only 3.5 km from the famous temple.
The old architecture of the Matha is very attractive. thousands of devotes came to the Monastery. at the entry point of the Matha, there is a big statue of Lord Jagannath. After that Lord Bishnu & Lord Shiva statues were also created there. The figure indicates the history of gods and what they did before like Samudra Manthan etc.
The monastery is dedicated to Adi Shankaracharya. and is also famous for its unique architecture that indicates both Hindu and Buddhist monasteries. there is the largest Chaitanya Statue In Odisha. they charge a nominal fee as an entry fee that is Rs.10 per head. Mata Matha is also known as SRI GOUR VIHAR ASHRAMA.
Mata Matha Puri Timings
The Matha opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. every day.
Overview Of The Matha
Place Name | Mata Matha |
Location | Gitanjali Rd, Baliapanda Housing Board Colony, Puri |
Ticket Price | Rs.10/ per head |
Timings | 7 am to 5 pm |
Contact Details | Not Known |
Nearest Visiting Place | Siruli Mahavir Temple |
Mata Matha Distance
This is a famous Monastery in Puri so many tourist visits there to enjoy all god with nature. Puri to Mata Matha distance is 3.5 K.M. Golden Beach Puri to Mata Matha distance is 2.5 K.M. Maa Batamangala to the Matha distance is 10 K.M. Nuanai nature camp to the Matha distance is 17 K.M.
Puri Mata Matha Location
Puri Mata Matha Photos
More About The Matha
Nearest Bus Stop
This Matha is situated in Puri town so there is no problem with travel & visiting the place.
Nearest Railway Station
Puri railway station is the nearest railway junction to Matha. it is about 6 K.M far
Enter Fee
Before there were no fees for visiting the Monastery but nowadays they charge only Rs.10 per head.
Best Time To Visit
There is no best time all time of the year is best for visiting the matha but nature-friendly November to February is good for a visit.
Conclusion
This is a spiritual place where visitors find nature with god and many stages of God and there are a lot of statues of every god. If you plan to travel to Lord Jagannath Temple, this is a must-visit place after that. if you have any suggestions or more knowledge about the place feel free to comment below.
FAQs
What are Mata Matha’s timings?
The matha is open every day of the week morning to evening.
What is the entry fee?
Rs.10