• Dr. Ganapathi H A
• Dr. Veerappa Gowda H C

Abstract: The Sringeri monastery, located on the fertile left bank of the Tunga River, surrounded by the Western Ghats, has a glorious history of about 1200 years. Among the monasteries established in the four directions of the country by Sri Shankaracharya, Sri Sharada Peeta established in Sringeri in the south is famous as the Dakshinamnaya Peeta. This section explores the economic performance of the Sringeri Math, highlighting its role as a significant economic institution. Historical records reveal a well-structured administrative system that managed revenue collection and expenditure effectively, even during periods of financial fluctuation. The Math engaged in various economic activities, particularly land transactions, which included donations, purchases, sales, and inheritances. Land was often granted to individuals who served the monastery, with provisions for hereditary ownership and resale. The state played a role in transferring land to the Math and other institutions, both as full and partial grants, to support agriculture and rural development. Documents from the early 19th century illustrate the systematic nature of these transactions, showing how land was managed, cultivated, and its produce utilized for the Math's sustenance. Notably, the Math extended its economic outreach beyond the Brahmin community, providing support to artisans and common people, thereby fostering inclusive socio-economic development. These findings underscore the Math's dual role as a spiritual and economic nucleus in its region.

Monastery, Jahagir, Administration, Gowdike, Coinage

"UNDER HISTORICAL BACKGROUND ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT IN SRINGERI SHARADA PEETA MONASTERY - A STUDY ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no.a204-a210, October-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510024.pdf

"UNDER HISTORICAL BACKGROUND ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT IN SRINGERI SHARADA PEETA MONASTERY - A STUDY ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no. ppa204-a210, October-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510024.pdf