India /Karnataka /Chikkamagaluru /Sringeri
Sri Sureshwaracharya Temple is located in Shringeri town in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Sri Sureshwaracharya Temple has an idol made up of white marble and is considered as the adhisthanam of Sri Sureshvaracharya. A lingam is believed to have been placed on his samadhi. A marble statue of Sri Sureshvaracharya has been installed in the temple. Two pillars, resembling those in the Vidyashankara Temple, are located at the entrance of this temple. On the day of Ashwayuja Shukla Ekadashi, Sri Sureshwaracharya Jayanti is celebrated here.
HistoryEdit
N.A.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
6.00 AM – 6.00 PM
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October and March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 minutes.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are also available from airport and railway station.
Bus : KSRTC (State Owned Transport) operates buses from all major cities to Shringere and Shimoga. Tickets can be booked from online vendors, KSRTC offices or online. There are also a good number of buses and private transport from Shimoga town to Sringeri.
Train : Kundapura (KUDA) is nearest major railway station on Konkan Railway route. Road distance is less than 75km. Traveling options are private taxi and Govt.(KSRTC)/Private buses also there from Kundapura city. Shimoga is another nearer railway station and road distance around 115km.
Air : Nearest airport is Mangalore (110km from Sringeri). Spice Jet / Jet operate this route from Bangalore. Ticket costs range between INR 1800 – 5000.
Others : N.A.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
- Carry Umbrella during June to September, Torch being Sringeri surrounded by forests, Blanket during November to February.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101
