Sringeri Mutt in Chikmagalur

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Considered as one of the most sacred pilgrimages of Hindus in the southern India, Sringeri was supposed to be the abode of the great social reformer cum philosopher, 'Shankaracharya'. Sringeri of Chikmagalur was the place which was chosen by him to erect his first mutt which was followed by the construction of three other mutts other sacred places. The other mutts that came into existence were in Himalayas, Dwarka and Puri. The mutts and preaching's of Shankaracharya became popular even in distant shores and he gained a great name in the world of spiritual wisdom and learning.

Location of the famous Sringeri Mutt

Enjoying a picturesque location on River Tunga's Bank, this is one of the destinations situated by the sides of the Western Ghats which hold immense faith of people. Not only a popular spot amongst the tourists of Chikmagalur, people coming to Bangalore and Mangalore also come to see this place. From Bangalore, the Sringeri Mutt is at a distance of just 336 Kms and from Mangalore it is just 107 Kms away.

All about Sringeri Mutt

Sringeri Mutt is also known by the name of Sringeri Sharda Peetham. Shardamba Temple is the place where Sharda Devi is prayed as the chief deity. Sharda Devi is known as an incarnation of the Goddess Saraswati. Here, the deity is seen seated on The Chakra Peetham with a parrot on her hand. This parrot is also considered sacred. The Deity is also seen holding a pious Jap Mala. An image of original sandalwood was supposed to installed here by Adi Shankaracharya but later somewhere around the 14th century, a golden image replaced it. The temple is also abodes a Sphatika Linga which Shankaracharya was blessed with by Lord Shiva when he was in the Himalayas. Till date, the in charge of this mutt is in charge of the Yajur Vedas. The one who becomes the head of this mutt is given the name of Jagadguru which mean a teacher to the world. The Jagadguru is also supposed to carry Shankracharya's name as the title.

Stay in Sringeri

The temples in Sringeri have guest houses for visitors. There also are many private lodges where you can stay or you can also stay at Shimola and Chikmagalur and plan a day tour for the destination. If you want to stay at Sringeri, contact the hotel and make arrangements before reaching the place. There are also some restaurants around. The food is mainly South Indian' Idli Sambar, Rasam, rice, etc.

In all, the faith of people and the grandeur of the temple attract numerous tourists to this destination every year. This place till now is flourishing as a great center for learning for students who want to learn Vedic philosophy. So, if you are planning to visit this place then am sure you'll have an experience here which will be worth remembering for all your life, but if you can the try scheduling you trip to this pace on Friday when you can have a glance at the grand procession of Sharda Devi on a beautiful silver chariot. So plan a trip to this place to get one of the most peaceful and holy experiences of your life.