Sringeri

Sringeri is a town in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, located on the banks of the Tunga River at the foothills of the Western Ghats. It is a major center of Hindu worship and learning, famed for the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, the temple and monastery established by Adi Shankaracharya to preserve Advaita Vedanta. The mutt maintains a lineage of pontiffs and engages in scholarship, religious services, and education.

The main temple complex centers on the Sharadamba Temple, dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, and forms part of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham complex. The temple and its surrounding institutions emphasize Vedic study, scriptural learning, and spiritual practice. The town hosts annual religious and cultural events associated with the mutt, attracting pilgrims from across the region.

Sringeri also serves as a gateway to the Western Ghats and a base for travelers exploring the Malnad region. It has historical associations and is a noted site of pilgrimage, tourism, and learning, with a mix of temples, monasteries, and educational facilities. The area experiences a tropical climate with monsoon rainfall and scenic riverine landscapes.