What is the significance of Sringeri?

Sringeri is the first of the four cardinal mathas established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. It has been the seat of Advaita Vedanta scholarship for over 1,200 years and houses the Sharada Peetham, a center of learning and spirituality.

What is special about Vidyashankara Temple?

The Vidyashankara Temple has 12 zodiac pillars designed so that sunlight falls on each pillar during its corresponding zodiac month. This ingenious astronomical alignment demonstrates the advanced knowledge of medieval Indian temple architects.

What is the significance of Sringeri?

Sringeri is the first of the four cardinal mathas established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. It has been the seat of Advaita Vedanta scholarship for over 1,200 years and houses the Sharada Peetham, a center of learning and spirituality.

What is special about Vidyashankara Temple?

The Vidyashankara Temple has 12 zodiac pillars designed so that sunlight falls on each pillar during its corresponding zodiac month. This ingenious astronomical alignment demonstrates the advanced knowledge of medieval Indian temple architects.

Sringeri Sharada Peetham

Sringeri, Karnataka

Main God

Goddess Saraswati

Timings

7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Location

Sringeri

Type

MAJOR

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Plan Visit

Sringeri Sharada Peetham is the first of the four cardinal mathas (monasteries) established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century, representing the southern direction. The math is dedicated to Goddess Sharada (Saraswati). The temple complex sits on the banks of the Tunga River and is home to remarkable art, ancient manuscripts, and the Vidyashankara Temple - an architectural wonder with 12 zodiac pillars where sunlight falls on each pillar during its respective month. Sringeri has been a center of Advaita Vedanta scholarship for over 1,200 years.

Darshan Guide

Enter the complex and visit Sri Sharada Temple (main shrine)

Visit the Vidyashankara Temple with its zodiac pillars

See the ancient Torana Gate and temple sculptures

Visit the Shankaracharya's seat (Peetha)

Walk along the Tunga River banks for a serene experience

How to Reach

By Bus

KSRTC from Bangalore (340 km) and Mangalore (100 km)

By Air

Mangalore Airport (100 km)

By Rail

Kadur Station (100 km)

About the Main God

Goddess Saraswati

Goddess Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning. She is the consort of Lord Brahma and is one of the Tridevi alongside Lakshmi and Parvati. The Gnana Saraswati Temple in Basara is one of only two temples in India dedicated exclusively to her.

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Darshan Timings

Darshan Guide

Enter the complex and visit Sri Sharada Temple (main shrine)

Visit the Vidyashankara Temple with its zodiac pillars

See the ancient Torana Gate and temple sculptures

Visit the Shankaracharya's seat (Peetha)

Walk along the Tunga River banks for a serene experience

Location & Directions

How to Reach

About the Main God

Goddess Saraswati

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