Where are the four Mathas established by Sankaracharya?

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Joshimatha, Dwarika, Puri, Sringeri. The four Mathas or Peeth were established by Adi Shankaracharya with a view to bring unity among various sects of Hinduism. He established the Mathas in in four different directions of the country. These are– (i) Jyotirmath/ - Badrinath (Uttaranchal) Jyotirpeeth (ii) Govardhanpeeth - Puri (Orissa) (iii) Shardapeeth - Dwarika (Gujarat) (iv) Sringeripeeth - Mysore (Karnataka) Kanchi (Kamkotipeeth) Tamilnadu was also established by Adi Shankaracharya but it is disputed.

Where are the four Mathas established by Sankaracharya?

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