Vishwesha Theertha Swami of Pejawar Matha in Karnataka passes away
- Sri Vishvesha Teertha Swamiji of the renowned Sri Pejawara Matha, Udupi, Karnataka passed away. He was 88 years old seer.
- Swamiji was the 32nd seer to head this matha.
- He will now be succeeded by Sri Vishvaprasanna Tirtha.
- Pejavara Matha is one of the eight Ashta Mathas of Udupi.
- The Ashta Mathas of Udupi are a group of eight mathas or Hindu monasteries established by Sri Madhvacharya, the founder of the Dvaita school of Hindu thought.