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

Sri Sharadamba Temple – Guide

Sri Sharadamba Temple is one of the holy temple which is dedicated to Maa Saraswati and is located in the city of sringeri, Karnataka. This temple of Maa Saraswati was built during the period of 8 th century. This temple was founded by Adi Shankaracharya. At that time the standing statue of Maa Saraswati is established in this temple which is made up of sandal wood. Later on this sandal wood statue was replaced by the vijaynagar Empire with the sitting gold statue of Maa Saraswati.

History of this Temple

According to history it is believed that lord Shiva have envisioned this place as the most sacred place where a snake covers a pregnant frog as a canopy to protect it from the hot sun during its delivery. To commemorate this event, there is an idol known as Kappe Shankara on the steps of the Tunga River. It is also believed that this was the first place where lord Shiva established one of the four major monasteries.

According to Hindu beliefs, this place is also associated with Rishyasringa, son of Vibhandakamuni. He used to do penance at this place after which this place is known as sringeri. During the period of vijaynagar Empire in 1916 this Temple was again re- established and come in existence.

Best time to visit Sri Sharadamba Temple

Navratri festival is celebrated with great joy and happiness in this temple. This festival is celebrated in the month of September or October for 9 days.

Sri Sharadamba Temple Timings

Sri Sharadamba Temple opens from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the morning and from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 7:30 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 8:00 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this temple

Hornandu

This is the beautiful village which is mainly famous for the presence of Adi-Shaktyamaka Shri Annapoorneshwari Temple. This village is located at a distance of about few kms away from this temple.

Torana Ganpati Temple

This temple is dedicated to lord Ganesha. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from the Shardamba Mandir. In this temple lord Ganesha is worshipped in the form of Kshipra Varaprasadi.

Vidyashankara Temple

This temple is dedicated to pontiff Vidyashankara. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from the temple.

Adi Shankaracharya Temple

This temple is dedicated to adi guru Shankaracharya. This temple is located just near the temple.

Kera Ajenya Temple

This temple is dedicated to lord Hanuman. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from the Shardamba Mandir.

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How to reach Sri Sharadamba Temple

By Air- The nearest airport from Sri Sharadamba Temple is Mangalore airport which is at a distance of 111 km away from the temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Sri Sharadamba Temple is Shivamogga railway station which is at a distance of 90 km away from the temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- The nearest bus stop from this temple is Shivamogga which is located at a distance of about few kms away from the temple and here buses from almost all the parts of the country reach easily.

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