Sringeri Sri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamsthanam Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham:
Sringeri is a Town in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka State, gets its name from the powerful sage who lived here in ancient times by the name Sri Rishyasringa and this is located on the Banks of the River Tunga, Coordinates at 13.416519° North and 75.251972° East.
Once Sri Adi Guru Sri Shankaracharya Visited this place and delighted with the peacefulness of this place Established Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetam, or Sri Sringeri Mutt one amongst the four Cardinal peetam which he established in Circa 8th Century to Propagate Sanatana Dharma.
Sringeri Since located in the Western Ghats of Karnataka Receives Heavy Rainfall.
Key facts about Sringeri.
Location | A Taluk of Chikmagalur District |
Top Attraction | Sri Sringeri Mutt. |
Elevation | 3400 feet MSL |
Founder | Sri Adi Guru Shankaracharya. |
Main Attractions | Sri Sharada Peetam |
Key Activities | Akshara abyasa |
Nearest Major Town | Sringeri |
Pass / Permission | Nil |
Nearest Accommodation | Sringeri |
Nearest Bus station | Sringeri |
Nearest Airport | Mangalore Airport |
Entry Fees | Free |
Best time to Visit | August to May |
Sanitizer Availability | Available |
Thermal Screening | Available |
Peak Season | Uncrowded Place. |
Land | Hilly area |
Weather | Rainy season June to November |
Map | Sringeri Mutt Map |
Sri Sri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamsthanam, Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri Entrance