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Here is the list of temples inside Sringeri Temple Complex:

Sri Sharadamba Temple – The Temple consists of granite stones. The Mahamandapam also has huge stone pillars and have carvings of deities like Durga, Raja Rajeshwari, Dwarapalakas and Devis according to the Shilpa Sastras. The door of the temple has Gold covering and is unique because it has 8 panels with figures of Ashtalakshmi inscribed on them.

Sri Torana Ganapati Temple – The unique shrine is a simple silver door with an idol of Ganapati on the top. It is also customary for devotees to first have darshan of Torana Ganapati and then proceed to visit Sri Sharadamba.

Sri Vidyashankara Temple – The Temple exists since 1338 AD and shows Chalukyan and Dravidian style of architecture. The Garbhagrah is on the west side with Vidya Ganapati and Durga as the main deities. Also, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva govern the other three sides.

Sri Janardhana Temple – The Temple exists since the 9th century. The Temple is for Lord Vishnu as Janardhana. The idol of Lord Janardhana has Sridevi and Bhudevi on both sides. Priests cover the idol with Sandal paste throughout the year.

Sri Adi Shankaracharya Temple – The idol of Sri Adi Shankaracharya is present in a pose of a Yogasana with four disciples and a Shiva Linga in front.

Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple – A small Temple for Lord Rama, Lakshmana and Sita is present on the right of the temple.

Besides these Temples, Sri Adi Shankaracharya established four guardian deities in the four directions to protect the town. They are Kalabhairava in the East, Anjaneya in the West, Durga in the South, and Kalikamba in North.

What is Sringeri Mutt?

Near Sringeri Temple, there is a famous monastery known as Sringeri Mutt which was established by Adi Shankaracharya in 8th century. Gurus of the mutt follow Advaita Vedanta philosophy. The gurus believe that the Brahman is the ultimate cosmic spirit and all gods in scriptures are just manifestations of Brahman.

They believe in the innermost self of the human being – Aham Brahma Asmi, which means “I am the Universal spirit”.

The gurus at the mutt teach that an individual must imbibe the good habits of the guru in addition to revering and listening to the guru’s teachings.

The mutt has produced so many scholars. The swamis of this matha consider themselves as the descendants of Sri Adi Shankaracharya.

The mutt runs a few colleges and a hospital. It also maintains some temples and Vedic schools across India. The Sringeri temple is maintained by the mutt. The mutt also strives hard to preserve the natural beauty of Sringeri.

Here is everything you want to know about Sringeri Temple

  1. Sringeri Temple Timings and Dress Code
  2. Aksharabhyasam in Sringeri Temple
  3. List of all temples inside Sringeri
  4. Sringeri Temple History
  5. Sringeri Temple Sevas
  6. Festivals celebrated in Sringeri
  7. Sringeri Temple Accommodation
  8. How to Reach Sringeri Temple?
  9. Places to visit near Sringeri

How to reach Sringeri Temple?

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Here is the best way to reach the Sringeri Temple:

  • Air – The Mangalore airport is the nearest airport to Sringeri Temple.
  • Train – Shimoga as well as Kadur are the railway stations nearest to the temple.
  • Road – The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses are available from all major towns and cities in Karnataka like Bengaluru, Mangalore, Udupi, Mysore, Shimoga, as well as Dharmasthala.

Sringeri Temple route from Bangalore

Bangalore is the capital of the State of Karnataka and is also the nearest metroplitan city to the temple. It is present 320 kilometres away from Sringeri. One can travel between these places using airways, railways as well as roadways.

Here’s how to reach Sringeri temple from Bangalore:

  • Air – One can fly from Bangalore International Airport to the Bajpe International Airport at Mangalore. There are regular buses available from Mangalore to Sringeri temple.
  • Train – One can easily take a train from Bangalore to Mangalore or Shimoga.
  • Road – The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operates regular buses from Bangalore Bus Station.

Here is everything you want to know about Sringeri Temple

  1. Sringeri Temple Timings and Dress Code
  2. Aksharabhyasam in Sringeri Temple
  3. List of all temples inside Sringeri
  4. Sringeri Temple History
  5. Sringeri Temple Sevas
  6. Festivals celebrated in Sringeri
  7. Sringeri Temple Accommodation
  8. How to Reach Sringeri Temple?
  9. Places to visit near Sringeri

Sringeri Temple Timings – Jagadguru Darshan, Annadanam Timings

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What are the timings of Sringeri Temple?

Here are the darshan timings of Sringeri Temple:

Darshan Open Time Close Time
Morning 6:00 AM 2:00 PM
Evening 4:00 PM 9:15 PM
Jagadguru 10:30 PM 12:30 PM
Pooja 8:30 PM 12:30 PM
  • All the other Temples inside the Sharada Matha Complex – 8:30 AM to 7 PM.
  • Sri Vidyashankara Temple and Sri Torana Ganapati Temple – 7 AM to 8:30 PM.
  • Sri Malahaneekareswara Temple – 8:30 AM to 7 PM.

What are Jagadguru Darshan Timings?

On the days when Jagadguru is available, you will get a chance to meet him twice a day.

  • Morning Hours: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Evening Hours: 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Shree Chandramouleshwara Pooja: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Chandramouleshwara Pooja performed by Sri Jagadguru: 8:45 PM to 10 PM

Sringeri Temple Dress Code

We advise everyone to wear decent cotton clothes during summers (March to Mid-June). The rains start from June onwards when one should wear full sleeves as well as jackets. One must also carry blankets and bedsheets in winters as it gets quite cold here in winters.

Notes/Tips:

  • The timings mentioned above might change on festivals/special days.
  • Under the leadership of Sri Sharada Peetham, a dining hall popular as “Sri Bharathi Theertha Prasada” is near the Temple. As per Sringeri temple timings, serving of food takes place in the afternoon between 12:15 PM to 2:30 PM and at night between 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM.
  • A few private restaurants are also available near the Temple Complex. The cuisine offered is mainly South Indian.
  • The best time to visit Sringeri temple is October to March because the weather is pleasant.

Here is everything you want to know about Sringeri Temple

  1. Sringeri Temple Timings and Dress Code
  2. Aksharabhyasam in Sringeri Temple
  3. List of all temples inside Sringeri
  4. Sringeri Temple History
  5. Sringeri Temple Sevas
  6. Festivals celebrated in Sringeri
  7. Sringeri Temple Accommodation
  8. How to Reach Sringeri Temple?
  9. Places to visit near Sringeri

What are the timings of Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple?

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Horanadu Temple Timings goes on from 6:30 am in the morning to 9:30 pm in the evening with breaks in between. Find out exact timings now.

Here are the Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple timings:

Rituals Timings
Morning Darshan 6:30 am to 9:00 am
Afternoon Darshan 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Evening Darshan 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Annadanam 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Maha Mangalarti 9:00 am to 9:30 am
  • The dress code is that male devotees have to remove their shirts and vests before entering the Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple complex. Prefer to wear a towel or shawl that covers their shoulders. There is no particular dress code for women but we recommend everyone to wear decent apparel.
  • The Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple provides Annadanam to the pilgrims every day in the afternoon and the evening where devotees can eat. The meal is vegetarian with a desert too. Besides this, a few small hotels are present  outside the Temple Complex that one can visit for more food options.
  • If one wishes to explore Horanadu along with visiting the temple, the best time to visit is during winters. This is because the cool atmosphere allows one to visit more places without the scorching heat of the summers.

Manakamana Temple Guide – Timings, Poojas, and History

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Manakamana Temple present in the Gorkha district of Nepal is in dedication to the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, who is an incarnation of goddess Parvati (Shiva’s consort). Further, the name ‘Manakamana’ originates from two words, ‘mana‘ meaning heart/mind and ‘kamana‘ meaning wish, hence translating to ‘the heart’s wish’.

The temple is present 1,302 meters (4,272 ft) above sea level. One can also view the Manaslu- Himachali and Annapurna ranges to the north of the temple. Spectacular deep valleys, the terraced field from a cable car and mountain views of Himchuli range can be seen from the temple.  

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Manakamana Temple Facts-

DeityGoddess Bhagwati
LocationGorkha District
Entry FeesFree
ToursMuktinath Tours
Timings5 AM to 9 PM
Best Time to VisitSeptember to October
Cable Car timing8 AM to 5 PM
The divine tour of Manakamana Temple

What are the timings of the Manakamana Temple?

Here are the timings of Manakamana Temple:

TimingsFromTo
Morning5 AM 12 PM
Evening2 PM 9 PM

Pooja and Ritual Samagri for Manakamana Temple

Puja and Rituals at Manakamana Temple
Devotees offer flowers and light diyas to get the desired blessing from the Goddess of Manakamana Temple.

As per Hindu mythology, all objects in this universe is consist of five cosmic elements the earth, water, fire, air, and ether or space or sky. Devi is worshiped with the same elements. Especially red is considered as Saubhagya, so Devi is offered almost everything in Red color. 

The pooja thali should contain at least the following in a puja basket along with Pancha Patro–

  1. Abir (kumkum) for Saubhagya
  2. Kesar represents earth
  3. Flower and Leaves
  4. Dhup for Scent (Fragrance)
  5. Diya for light
  6. Cloth (Bastra or Dress)
  7. Mirror
  8. Fruit and Foods for Prasad (Coconut and sweet deserts)
  9. Bell for sound.
  10. Betel nut and Janai
  11. A little amount of rice (anna, grain)

What is the significance of the Manakamana Temple?

The significance of the Manakamana Temple is that devotees believe that the goddess grants wishes to people who visit her shrine and worship her with devotion. According to Hindu mythology, the universe consists of five elements- earth, fire, water, air, and ether. Offerings to the Goddess are made on this basis.

Some pilgrims sacrifice goats or pigeons in a pavilion behind the temple.

Manakamana Temple Significance
‘Mana’ meaning heart and ‘Kamana’ meaning wish, hence Goddess fulfils the heartily wishes of all the pilgrims visiting the temple.

What is the history of the Manakamana Temple?

A legend associated with the history of Manakamana Temple states that the Queen of Gorkha king Ram Shah possessed divine powers. Nobody knew anything about them except her devotee Lakhan Thapa. However, once the king saw the queen in her angelic form, with Thapa as a lion.

Soon after, the king died mysteriously and the queen jumped in the funeral pyre (the act of Sati).  Six months later, a farmer while ploughing his fields cleaved a stone from which blood and milk were flowing. When Lakhan heard an account of this event, he immediately started performing Hindu tantric rituals.

How to reach Manakamana Temple?

Here’s how to reach Manakamana Temple:

  • Air: The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (2 km away from the temple).
  • Train: One can reach Raxaul railway junction and then avail a bus to Brigunj and then Kathmandu.
  • Road: Devotees can avail buses from New Delhi to Pokhara, and then to Kathmandu.
Cable Car Ride to Manakamana Temple
Cable Car Ride is an easy option for devotees to reach Manakamana Temple.

For those unable to trek all the way to the temple, there is an option to travel by choppers from Pokhara to Jomsom. Have a look at our Helicopter Ride Yatra from Pokhara to Jomsom.

Where to stay near Manakamana Temple?

Some of the places where one can stay near Manakamana Temple are:

  • Palagya Hotel: This 2-star hotel commands an excellent location and provides access to the city’s biggest attractions.  The hotel provides 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas to ensure our guests the greatest comfort. 
  • Dwarika’s Hotel:  Dwarika’s Hotel is just a 10-minute drive away from the city of Kathmandu. The restaurant serves a 22-course Newari feast and also has Friday night barbecues. With its unique and intricate beauty, the romantic 5-star hotel is ideal for anyone who wants to experience Nepal’s rich and artistic atmosphere.
  • Hotel Travel Inn: The facilities and services provided by Hotel Travel Inn ensure a pleasant stay for guests. While lodging at this wonderful property, guests can enjoy 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out as well as luggage storage.

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What are the festivals celebrated at Manakamana Temple?

Some of the festivals celebrated at Manakamana Temple are:

  • Navratri: Navratri or Durga Puja is celebrated as a symbol of victory of good over evil. As per legend, goddess Durga defeated the demon king Mahishasura to save the world and restore Dharma. Celebrations include stage decorations, recital of the legend, enacting of the story, and chanting of the scriptures of Hinduism. Take a look at 9 colours of navratri 2018.
  • Nag Panchmi: It is the day for traditional worship of snakes in Hinduism and is celebrated majorly across India and Nepal. Devotees perform rituals using milk, sweets, flowers, lamps etc in front of idols made of silver, stone, wood, or paintings on the wall.

What are some temples near Manakamana Temple?

Some of the temples that one can visit near Manakamana Temple are:

  • Muktinath Temple: It is a place of religious importance for both Hindus and Buddhists. It is present in the Muktinath Valley in Mustang, Nepal. As per Hinduism, it is the ‘Mukti Kshetra‘ or ‘the place of liberation’ and is among the 108 Divya Desam of the Vaishnava sect. Also, it is one of the oldest temples of Lord Vishnu.
  • Pashupatinath Temple: It is one of the most sacred Hindu temples of Nepal, present near the eastern side of Kathmandu valley. This temple is in dedication to Lord Shiva and is of supreme importance in Nepal. It serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath. It is present on the banks of river Bagmati and devotees believe that the 12 Jyotirlingas in India (Know the details about them) are the representations of a body, and the Jyotirlinga at Pashupatinath temple is the head of that body.

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