Sringeri

Aksharabhyasam in Sringeri Temple is performed by couples with young children as a start to their education. This ritual is special because the presiding deity Sri Sharadamba is the Goddess of intelligence and knowledge.

Sringeri Temple Timings for Aksharabhyasam

• Timings: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Ticket Cost: Rs.250 for one child and parents
• Location: Sri Sharadamba Temple

Sringeri Aksharabhyasam Booking

• No advance booking is required.
• The seva ticket can be purchased at the temple counter by paying Rs.250.

Aksharabhyasa Requirements

• Child should be between the age of 2.5 years and 5 years.
• Child should be able to understand and speak well.
• Bring with you a writing slate and chalk.
• Recommended Dress Code: Men – Dhoti/Kurta Pyjama. Women – Saree/Chudidar/Half Saree.

Best days to perform Sringeri Aksharabhyasam

• Aksharabhyasa is performed on all days other than Amavasya.
• Auspicious days – Akshaya Tritiya, Vijaya Dasami, Lalita Panchami, Moola Nakshatra Day and Thursdays.
• There will be huge crowds on festival days and during April-May.

Sringeri Aksharabhyasa Procedure

Poojas and sevas that form a part of the Sringeri Temple rituals are:

• Chandramouleeshwara Pooja – The Trikala Nitya Pooja of the holy Linga of Sri Chandramouleeshwara and of Sri Chakra  takes place every night at the Sringeri Temple.
• Sri Adi Shankaracharya Ashtottara Shatanamavali – This is the list of 108 names of Sri Adi Shankaracharya that the previous generations passed down.
• Gita Gyana Yagna –  Sri Sharada Peetham started The Gita Gyana Yagna scheme in which any individual who can recite the 700 Shlokas of the Gita will receive Rupees 21,000 and a certificate. One can also split the attempt into 3 days.
• Ashtottara Seva – The devotees can perform the Ashtottara ceremony in all the temples of the complex to their respective presiding deities. Ashtottara means reciting of the 108 names of Gods such as Ganesha, Vishnu, Durga, and Shiva.

Other important poojas that are a part of the Sringeri temple rituals are:

• Dindi Deeparadana (Suvasini Pooja) – Devotees can perform this pooja at the Sringeri Temple. The Suvasini Pooja takes place by worshiping a married woman as a representation of Goddess Durga. One offers the woman meals, fruits, clothes, and Dakshina.
• Udayastamana Pooja – This is a unique Pooja that takes place for one full day, from dawn till dusk. Moreover, there is a total of 18 Poojas for the devotees throughout the day.
• Rudrabhishekam – This Pooja is performed to please Lord Shiva and to get his blessings. The Pooja also relieves one of his or her sins and brings prosperity to the family. It can take place at the Sri Shankaracharya Temple, Sri Vidyashankara Temple and Sri Balasubramanya Temple.
• Panchamrutha Abhishekam – It is a ritual in which the idols of the God bathe in five items (Panch amrit)- Milk, Curd, Honey, Sugar, as well as Ghee. The ritual can take place at all the Temples in the complex including the Sringeri Temple.

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

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

The devotees can stay comfortably in any one of the seven Guest Houses constructed by the Sri Sharada Peetham which provide Sringeri Temple accommodation. Normal rooms and dormitories are also available for use at nominal rates. First come, first serve basis is there for the booking of the rooms.

Further, for booking of rooms, pilgrims need to contact the Information office located near the Temple main entrance.

A large number of small guest houses and hotels are also available in Sringeri, Karnataka for private accommodation. Some of the private places that provide Sringeri temple accommodation are:

Hotel Sringeri Residency

This 3-storey hotel has 28 AC as well as non-AC rooms with personal bathrooms. Each room has good furnishing which consists of a wardrobe, an LCD TV, and also a telephone. This hotel also provides facilities for conference and parties. It also offers breakfast, laundry as well as room services. 

Hedge Residency

The hotel provides its guests with all the basic amenities, like comfortable beds, sofa, TV, and more. It also provides round the clock front desk, rooms services as well as travel counter. One can easily reach famous tourist spots from the hotel due to good connectivity.

Hotel Advaith Lancer

This property in Chikmagalur has 21 guestrooms spread across 2 floors for Sringeri temple accommodation.
Moreover, all rooms have facilities like television, coffee maker, mini-fridge as well as personal bathroom with hot/cold water supply. Hotel Advaith Lancer also offers front desk, laundry and doctor-on-call facilities.

Where to eat nearby?

Under the leadership of Sri Sharada Peetham, a dining hall by the name of “Sri Bharathi Theertha Prasada” is near the Sharada Temple. The 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.

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

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