Shringeri Sharadamba Temple is in the Chickmagalur district of Karnataka state in India. Sharadamba Temple is an 8th-century temple founded by Sri Adi Shankaracharya.

Photo of Shringeri Sharadamba Temple

Sri Sharadamba is the presiding deity at the Temple. The temple has a magnificent history to tell. The original Sharada idol was made of Sandalwood over the ‘Sri Chakra’ installed on a rock carved by the great saint Sri Adi Shankara. Presently, the idol is a golden idol that Sri Bharati Krishna Tirtha installed in the 14th century. The temple was also made in Kerala style with a titled roof and timber by him and Sri Vidyaranya. The original sandalwood idol is now installed at the Sri Vidyashankara temple in Sringeri. Other improvement works were done to the temple walls and pillars.

A golden chariot was dedicated by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswamigal to the temple in 1999. Golden doors were also installed at the temple connected to Jagadguru’s Golden Jubilee. The golden door covering has “Ashta Lakshmi” figures, which is a beautiful piece of work.

Sringeri Sri Sharada Peetham is the First Math established by the Great Sri Adi Shankaracharya, considered one of the most revered Hindu philosophers and theologians who established this Math in the 8th century.

Navaratri is the main temple festival, celebrated every year for 11 days.

How Do I Go to The Famous Sharadamba Temple?

Sharadamba Temple is in Shringeri, well connected by roads to other parts of the country.

Udupi (UD) and Barkur (BKJ) railway stations are around 55 kilometers from the temple at Shringeri. Mysore is around 200 kilometers away.

Mangalore is the nearest airport to Shringeri Sharadamba Temple, at around 71 kilometers distance.

Bengaluru (earlier known as Bangalore), the capital of Karnataka state, is around 330 kilometers from the famous temple town of Shringeri.

Shringeri Sharadamba Temple Timings

Shringeri Sharadamba Temple is open to devotees from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.