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A maṭha (also written '''matha''' and '''mutt''') is a term for Monastic and similar religious establishments of the Hindu religion. A maṭha is usually more formal, hierarchical, and rule-based than an Ashram . The head of a maṭha is often called a Shankaracharya , a title derived from Adi Sankara . Important establishments include the four āmnaya maṭhas;
Many other maṭhas exist, including;
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