Sringeri
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Sringeri is a small town in Southern India, in Chikmagaluru district of Karnataka. The Town is famous for the Shree Sharada Peetam, a Temple of the Goddess of knowledge, Devi Sharadamba, an incarnation of Devi Adi Parasakthi, which was established by Shri Adi Sankaracharya in the 8th Century CE. The Temple is located on the banks of the River Tunga, which joins Bhadra to become Tungabhadra, a tributary of the River Krishna joining in Kurnool. As per sources, while Shri Adi Shankarar went around, in search for areas for establishing the Peetams, he came to the town on the bank of the river Tunga. It was during Monsoon time, and the river was filled with water. Heavy rains lashed across the hilly Western Ghats. At this time, on the banks of the river Tunga, he saw a frog struggling. The frog had gone into labour, and it was time to lay eggs, but it couldn't move around anywhere. At this moment, a cobra, which happens to pass through, spreads its hood around the frog, turning its protector, rather than killing it. This scene surprised Adi Shankarar, who decided that there could be no better place for setting his Peetam than a place where foes turn protector. Hence, he prayed to the Goddess and established the Temple on the banks of the river Tunga.
Taste of Sringeri...
Many decent budget lodges are available in Bharathi street of Sringeri. Sri Mutt has many decent lodges but has to be booked well in advance. Like most of the other lodges on Bharathi Street, it does not permit alcohol or meat. Shankara kripa, Sharada Kripa, Bharathi Vihar and Yatri Nivas are the town's Mutt lodges. If you are not used to walking barefoot for two hours, you will miss most of the charms of Sringeri. They ask you to remove your shoes at the temple entrance, but after seeing the temple, you have to cross the river and walk in the beautiful areca nut farm to reach the cute residence of the chief priest. So take some training in walking on the gravel path. The chief priest is an Indian scientist who has renounced the material world and selected the world of spirituality.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThe nearest airport is Mangalore (110km from Sringeri). Shimoga or Kadur is the nearest railhead and is linked to Bengaluru. Shimoga is about 110 km from Sringeri and connected through Pvt buses The 16227 Shimoga Express runs from Mysore to Talaguppa. The train departs from KSR Bengaluru City at 23:10 and arrives at Shimoga, next day at 0450 hrs. The train can also be boarded at Yashwantpur and Malleswaram. A similar train - 16228 Bengaluru Express departs Shimoga at 22:20 and arrives at KSR Bengaluru City at 04:20 the next day. Both trains run on all days in the week. Kadur is located on the Mumbai-Bengaluru line and has Daily connection to Mumbai through Chalukya/Sharavati Express. apart from that the station is connected with Kohlapur with Ranu Chennamma Express. Kundapura (KUDA) is nearest major railway station on Konkan Railway route connecting Kerala and Mangalore through Mumbai and is an important stop for all trains passing through this route....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Shri Sharada Temple is the major place of interest in this Town. Next to this temple, on the exact banks of river Tunga, is the Shri Vidyashankar Temple, built in the old Hoysala style architecture. Fish is very famous in the river Tunga, however fishing is not allowed. Visitors are given packets of puffed rice to feed the fish and it's a delightful sight. The Narasimhavana is located on the other side of the river, connected through a Foot over bridge. The Ashrama is a very peaceful place for relaxation and a quick stroll. There is no dress code to enter the temple. However if you are planning to go to Narasimhavana where Swamiji resides, carry a set of dhothi. Men are supposed to take off their shirt before entering "GuruBhavana" (Swamiji's place). Even though women don't have any dress code, they are expected to wear either a saree or salwar kameez. Many decent budget lodges are available in Bharathi street of Sringeri.
Where to Stay
Many decent budget lodges are available in Bharathi street of Sringeri. Sri Mutt has many decent lodges but has to be booked well in advance. Like most of the other lodges on Bharathi Street, it does not permit alcohol or meat. Shankara kripa, Sharada Kripa, Bharathi Vihar and Yatri Nivas are the town's Mutt lodges. If you are not used to walking barefoot for two hours, you will miss most of the charms of Sringeri. They ask you to remove your shoes at the temple entrance, but after seeing the temple, you have to cross the river and walk in the beautiful areca nut farm to reach the cute residence of the chief priest. So take some training in walking on the gravel path. The chief priest is an Indian scientist who has renounced the material world and selected the world of spirituality.
Money & Budget
Many decent budget lodges are available in Bharathi street of Sringeri. Sri Mutt has many decent lodges but has to be booked well in advance. Like most of the other lodges on Bharathi Street, it does not permit alcohol or meat. Shankara kripa, Sharada Kripa, Bharathi Vihar and Yatri Nivas are the town's Mutt lodges. If you are not used to walking barefoot for two hours, you will miss most of the charms of Sringeri. They ask you to remove your shoes at the temple entrance, but after seeing the temple, you have to cross the river and walk in the beautiful areca nut farm to reach the cute residence of the chief priest. So take some training in walking on the gravel path. The chief priest is an Indian scientist who has renounced the material world and selected the world of spirituality.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
If you are not used to walking barefoot for two hours, you will miss most of the charms of Sringeri. They ask you to remove your shoes at the temple entrance, but after seeing the temple, you have to cross the river and walk in the beautiful areca nut farm to reach the cute residence of the chief priest. So take some training in walking on the gravel path. The chief priest is an Indian scientist who has renounced the material world and selected the world of spirituality.