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Sri Jagadguru Sankaracharya Mahasamsthanam Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetam, Sringeri town in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The 33rd Jagadguru of Sringeri Sri Sharada Peetham, Sri Sachidananda Shivabhinava Nrasimha Bharathiji has constructed a shrine for the founder of the Amneya Peetham, Sri Adi Shankara Bhagawatpada inside the Shardambal Temple complex. The murti is represented as seated in yogasana with chin mudra on the right hand and abhayamudra on the left. The pedestal of the image has four disciples and there is a shiva linga in the front. Special worship is offered during the Shanakara jayanti in the Month of April-May. The Adi shankara idol was being worshipped in the Janardana swami temple earlier. Sri Chandrashekara Bharati Mahaswamiji 33rd Acharaya, constructed a small shrine in a quadrangle pArijAta toThi within the math building north of Sharada temple and consecrated the Adi shankara idol. Sri Abhinava Vidya Thirtha Swamiji 35th Acharaya, had constructed an attractive vimanam with a stupi constructed over the grabhagriha.
Adi Shankara Temple, Sringeri
HistoryEdit
Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada established the first of the four Amnaya Peethams (Amnaya–The Veda; Peetham–Throne). One at Sringeri more than twelve centuries ago to foster the sacred tradition of Sanatana Dharma. In the 14th century, royal patronage to the Peetham began with the founding of the famous Vijayanagar empire under the divine guidance of the 12th Acharya, Jagadguru Sri Vidyaranya.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October and March.
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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 minutes.
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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.
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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
