Pajaka Kshetra (Paschima Prabandha)

Pajaka is treated as Sri Madhvacharya's sacred Avatara Place (birthplace),  located about 13–16 km from Udupi, Karnataka. It is revered for its holy relics of Madhwa’s childhood, the four Parashurama-created Theerthas, and shrines like Sri Anantha Padmanabha Temple.  

Stone slab with Madhwa’s footprints.    Rock used for his Aksharabhyasa (first writing practice).  Banyan tree planted by Madhwa.  Sri Anantha Padmanabha Temple (Moodu Matha) – worshipped by Madhwa’s ancestors.  

The Four Parashurama Theerthas  1. Parasu Theertha – bathing remove obstacles.  2. Dhanus Theertha – Perennial Pond, Soul Purification.   3. Gada Theertha Nearby Parausrama Temple and 4.  Bana Theertha – Grants Spiritual Strength