Vidyashankara Temple Sringeri

The Vidyashankara temple, Sringeri is positioned on the pinnacle of the Sahayadri hills that is found in a locale named Chikmanglur district situated inside the premises of Karnataka. The Vidyashankara temple, Sringeri is also placed at the left facet of the the rivulet named Tungabhadra.

The Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri is considered to be the abode of 'Sarada Peetham' and founded by Adi Shankaracharya.

The Vidyashankara temple, Sringeri is built to commemorate Guru Vidyashankara with some much needed assistance from the emperors of Vijaynagar.

Post setting up the image of Sharada in the temple, Adi Shankaracharya also commenced the propagation of the philosophy that preached non-dualism that was known as Bharati Sampradaya.

The Vidyashankara temple of Karnataka vividly displays the Dravidian and Hoysalan school of engineering. This is apparent from the 12 pillars epitomizing 12 zodiac signs that shoulder the mandapam and are reckoned as the 'Raasi Pillars'.

Another intriguing feature of these pillars is that they are so skillfully erected that each pillar receives sunlight on the basis of the solar calender. The Vidyashankara temple, Sringeri also possesses severals entrance ways, six to be precise.

The image of Sharada that was personally inaugurated by Adi Shankaracharya is constructed from sandalwood although it was substituted by another image that was made from pure gold later with the advent of the 14th century.

The image of Ma Sharada is indeed a spectacle to watch as she is resting on the Sri Chakra Peetham with a Japa Mala and a parrot enhancing the beauty of both her arms.

You can visit the Vidyashankara temple at Sringeri every Friday.