Category: Pilgrimage Travel

Sringeri is a small hill town on the banks of river Tunga in Chikmagalur, Karnataka. This holy place is set amidst Western ghats and is at an altitude of 2789 ft above sea level. Sringeri got its name from a nearby hill called” Rishya Shringa Giri”, which in turn is named after a sage: “Rishyashringa”. It is the major hub for Vedic learning and it attracts a lot of students from various corners of India. Besides this, Sringeri is also known for its picture-perfect landscapes and peaceful surroundings that bring in nature lovers and travelers. Sringeri Mutt or Sharada Peetham In fact. This place is popular for Sharada Peetham or Mutt dedicated to Goddess “Saraswathi” was established by Sir Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. Sharada Mutt in south India was established first of 4 Peetham in 4 directions. Other Mutts are Jyotir Mutt near Badrinath in North, Govardhana Mutt In Puri in the east, and Kalika Mutt near Dwarka in the West. Apart from this, there are 4 guardian temples on all four sides established by Adi Shankaracharya. Kalabhairava temple dedicated to lord shiva in the east, Kere Anjaneya temple in west, Kali Kamba temple in the north, and Devigamba temple in the south to protect the mutt. Story About What Made Adi Shankaracharya Establish Peetham In Sringeri As per the legends, Adi Shankaracharya in his early teens had visited Sringeri while in search of a place to establish Vedic institute and spread his teachings. He happened to notice a pregnant frog suffering from the scorching sun and all of a sudden a snake appeared and spread his hood to protect the frog. Shankaracharya was awestruck to see a snake protect the frog instead of eating it and was spellbound by the kindness of the land. Hence, he decided