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Jyotirmath (Joshimath)

India / Uttaranchal / Joshimath / Shankarachary Math Road
 temple, mutt (Hinduism / Jainism)

"Jyotirmath Badrikashram Himalaya": One of 4 maths (sometimes spelled as mutt: Monastic place) established by the Seer Shankaracharya as part of revival of 'Sanatana Dharma' in the 9th century. Adi Sankara is believed to have got enlightenment here and authored Sri Sankara Bhashyam.
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Coordinates:   30°33'18"N   79°33'39"E
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