Sri Jayatirtha Teekacharya Aradhana honors Sri Jayatirtha the sixth pontiff of the Sri Madhvacharya Peetha. Sri Jayatirtha (1365 AD to 1388 AD) was a great teacher of the Dvaita Philosophy. Sri Jayatirtha Teekacharya Aradhana 2011 date is July 20. The teachings and philosophy of Sri Madhvacharya was translated into simple language by Sri Jayatirtha Teekacharya and this helped common man in understanding the Dwaita School of thought.
Sri Jayatirtha got the title Teekacharya due to his great commentaries on the works of Madhavacharya. His most famous work is Nyayasudha.
Legend has it that Sri Jayatirtha was a bull in his previous birth and used to always roam with Sri Madhvacharya.
Pujas, satsangs and lectures on the literary works of Sri Jayatirtha are held on the day.
