Torana Ganapati Temple

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India /Karnataka /Chikkamagaluru /Sringeri

Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru (District), Sringeri, Karnataka 577139, India. Edit

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Torana Ganapati Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. As per legends, Sri Nrisimha Bharati IV found the idol of Lord Ganesha enshrined in the temple. The padukaas of Vriddha Narasimha Bharati Swamy are the prominent attractions of this temple. Coconuts and modaks of sugar and jaggery are the offerings made to the deity. Special prayers and rituals are performed on Tuesdays and on the day of Chaturthi. The Vara Prasadi and Kshipra Varaprasadi are some of the forms of Lord Ganesha worshipped in this temple.

Torana Ganapati Temple, Sringeri

HistoryEdit

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

5:30 AM – 2:00 PM
5:00 PM – 9:15 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Around 1 hour.

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.

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Guide Required : No Edit

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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.