Sringeri Sharadamba Temple, Timings, History, Travel Guide, and How to reach

Sringeri Sharadamba Temple – Guide

The Sharadamba Temple at Sringeri was built by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8^th century. The temple is very beautiful and Goddess Saraswati is worshiped here. Sringeri, situated on the banks of the Tunga River, is a well-known pilgrimage centre for Hindus as well as those who worship Adi Shankaracharya.

History of this Temple

When Shri Shankaracharya was roaming the country with his disciples, he reached Sringeri Sharadamba Temple. Here was the hermitage of Maharishi Vibhandaka and his son Rishyashringa. On reaching there, Shankaracharya saw that a cobra was protecting a pregnant frog from the scorching sun by spreading its hood. He was very impressed by this scene.

After which he and Goddess Saraswati, present with him in the form of a young woman Bharati, decided to stay here. And thought of establishing Sringeri as Sharda Peeth. Sringeri is one of the five mathas located in different parts of India. It is said that Adi Shankaracharya spent 12 years here. And at the same time established 4 other temples Kalabhairav, Durga, Anjaneya and Kali temple around the Math. Earlier there was a sandalwood idol of Goddess Saraswati inside the temple, later a gold idol was installed here. After some time Sri Bharati Krishna Tirath and Sri Vidyaranya rebuilt the temple.

Festivals celebrated in Sringeri Sharadamba Temple

On the occasion of Navratri and Dussehra, a different kind of brightness is seen here in Sringeri Sharadamba Temple. In Navratri, which is celebrated for 11 days, there is a special kind of worship on the day of Mahanavami. On the day of Chaitra Shukla Purnima, special worship is done in Shri Sharda Temple, on the day of Vaishakhi, Krishna Pratipath Mahabhishekam and Shri Shardambal, Deepotsav on the day of Kartik Purnima, Magh Shukla Panchami, Lalit Panchami, special worship is done by Jagadguru in Shri Sharadamba. Shri Sharadamba Ranotsav is celebrated in Magha Tritiya.

Sringeri Sharadamba Temple Timings

Sringeri Sharadamba Temple opens from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the morning and from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 7:00 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 8:00 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Vidhya Shankar Mandir

This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. This temple is few kms away from the Shardamba temple.

Siramane waterfall

This beautiful waterfall is few kms away from this temple.

Mallikarjuna Temple

Mallikarjuna temple is dedicated to lord Mallikarjuna. This temple is few kms away from Shardamba temple.

Jannardan Temple

This temple is also few kms away from Shardamba temple.

Hornandu annapurneshwari Temple

This temple is dedicated to lord Annapurna which is the god of food. This temple is few kms away from Shardamba temple.

Hanuman gundi waterfall

This waterfall is very beautiful and attractive. This waterfall is located at a few kms away from this temple.

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How to reach Sringeri Sharadamba Temple

By Air- The nearest airport from Sringeri Sharadamba Temple is Mangalore airport which is at a distance of about few kms away from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Sringeri Sharadamba Temple is Mangalore railway station which is at a distance of about few kms away from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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