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Madhvacharya (1238-1317) was the chief proponent of Tattvavāda (True Philosophy), popularly known as Dvaita or dualistic school of Hindu philosophy. It is one of the three most influential Vedanta philosophies. Madhva was one of the important philosophers during the Bhakti movement. He was a pioneer in many ways, going against standard conventions and norms. Madhvacharya is believed by his followers to be the third incarnation of Vayu, aka MukhyaPrana, after Hanuman and Bhima.
Shri Madhvacharya was born as Vaasudeva to Madhyageha Bhatta (father) and Vedavati (mother) at Pajaka in Udupi, Karnataka.