Vidyashankara Temple located in Sringeri in Karnataka is an important pilgrimage centre. The procession of Saradamba and Navaratri festival is organised on a grand scale by the temple.
Vidyashankara Temple is an important pilgrimage centre located at Sringeri in Karnataka.
As one enters the pristine premise of the Sringeri Temple complex, the stunning sight of the Vidya-Shankara Temple, shaped like chariot with its majestic gopuram soaring into the sky, attracts the visual senses. The presiding deity in this temple is the Shiva Linga known as Vidya-Shankara, installed over the Samadhi.
According to history the Vidyashankara Temple was constructed by Vidyaranya in memory of Guru Vidyashankara or Vidyathirtha.
Architecture of Vidyashankara Temple
Vidyashankara Temple is an ancient pilgrimage centre built according to the architectural designs of the Hoysala Empire and Dravidian style. The temple has been built on a beautifully designed basement. There are six doorways that lead to the temple.
The walls of the temple are adorned with images from the Indian Puranas carved beautifully. The templeportrays Lord Buddha as one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
Image of Goddess SaradaThe original image of Goddess Sarada was made of sandalwood. Later in the 14th century it was replaced by a golden image. It portrays Ma Sarada sitting on the Sri Chakra Peetham. She has a Japa Mala in her hand and a parrot is seen sitting on her hand.
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