Sringeri Tourism

"A natural and spiritual paradise" Sringeri Tourism Sringeri or Shringeri, as it is called is a hill town located in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. It is the site of the first Matha- Sringeri Sharada Peeta, established by Adi Shankara- the great Indian theologian and exponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy, in 8th century CE. Adi Shankara, also known as Adi Shankaracharya was born either in a village named Kaladi in the state of Karnataka, or in a place called Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu (debatable, as per different texts), and travelled throughout the Indian subcontinent. He propagated his philosophies and established the principles of monastic life- as per the traditions sanctioned in the Upanishads and Brahma Sutras. He is credited for finding the four mathas (apart from Sringeri) in the northern (Jyotirmath, near Badrinath), eastern (Puri) and western (Dwarka) quarters of India- thus promoting historical development, revival and spread of Advaita Vedanta. Download Sringeri PDF Guide > What's Great? Great pilgrimage site. Picturesque waterfalls. What's not so Great? Difficult to access. Summers can be harsh. For Whom Sringeri is a great place for pilgrims and those living in and around Tamil Nadu.

Historic significance of Sringeri According to popular folk tales, Adi Shankaracharya is said to have selected Sringeri to settle and preach. This is because when he was walking by the Tunga river, he saw a cobra with a raised hood, providing shelter from the hot sun to a frog about to spawn. Impressed with the place where natural enemies had gone beyond their instincts, he stayed here for twelve years. Etymology The name 'Sringeri' is derived from the name 'Rishyashringa griri', a small hill nearby that is said to have contained the heritage of Rishyashringa and his father Rishi Vibhandaka. As per an episode in the Bala-Kanda Ramayana, Guru Vashishtha had narrated as to how Rishyashringa had brought rains to the drought-stricken kingdom of Romapada. Legend As per legends, Adi Shankara was once walking by the Tunga river, when he saw a cobra with a raised hood who was providing shelter to a frog from the hot sun, who was about to spawn. Impressed by this place, where natural enemies had gone beyond their instincts to help each other, he decided to stay here and teach his disciples. Adi Shankara ended up staying in Sringeri for twelve years. Four Guardian Temples Adi Shankara had created four guardian temples on all four sides of the Sringeri village- Kala Bhairava temple in the East- dedicated to Lord Kala Bhairava, a fiercer form of Lord Shiva- representing the march of time. Kere Anjaneya temple in the West-dedicated to Sri Anjaneya, carved on a rock inside a cave. Kalikamba temple in the North - dedicated to Devi Kalikamba, a beautiful form of the Goddess. Durgamba temple in the South- dedicated to Devi Durgamba, also known as 'Vana (forest) Durga', owing to its remote location in the woods.

Itinerary Day 1-Arrive, check-in and rest. Then visit Adhishakthyathmaka Sri Annapoorneshwari Temple, Annapoorneshwari Temple, Sirimane Falls and Adi Shankara Temples.Day 2-Visit Vidyashankara Temple, Koodlu Teertha Falls, Agumbe Ghat and Jogigunde Falls.

Restaurants and Local Food in Sringeri The options for food in this temple town aren't elaborate though you should be able to find a handful of eating places serving local and popular foods. You can also travel to nearby cities for a more flattering range of options. However, what almost stands out in the town's platter is its famous traditional sweet calledSringeri Halwathat you must try, while here. Other than this you may find local delicacies likeDosa, Bisi Bele Bath, Akki Roti, Jolada Roti, Idli, Vada, Sambhar, Kesari Bath, Ragi Mudde, Uppittu, Vangi Bathand traditional and local sweets likeMysore pak, Chiroti etc.

Throughout the yearis the best time to visit Sringeri Sringeri will leave you equally spellbound across the year with its pleasant an cool climate. Summers offer a good time to visit the temples and move about the city while the showers leave the sceneries all the more breathtaking. Weather in Sringeri Loading... Sringeri in Summer (March - June) During summers, the temperatures range between 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. This is not a good time to be here is the weather is hot and exhausting. Sringeri in Monsoon (July - September) During the monsoons, the temperatures here range from 23 to 29 degrees Celsius. Sringeri receives medium to heavy rainfall. Sringeri in Winter (October - March) This is the best time to be here. The weather is pleasant and the temperatures range between 21 to 24 degrees Celsius. Monthly Weather in Sringeri Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 21 33 February 23 34 March 24 34 April 26 34 May 26 34 June 24 29 July 23 28 August 24 29 September 23 29 October 23 31 November 22 33 December 21 33