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The Sringeri Sharada Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Sharada, a form of the goddess associated with learning and wisdom, in Sringeri, Karnataka. It forms part of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, a monastic institution traditionally attributed to the philosopher Adi Shankara. The complex is an important center of Advaita Vedanta and includes the nearby Vidyashankara Temple, noted for its stone architecture and sculptural program.
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Who is worshipped at the Sringeri Sharada Temple?
The central deity is Sharada, a form of Saraswati associated with knowledge and learning. The temple is part of Sringeri Sharada Peetham on the banks of the Tunga River in Karnataka.
What is the connection between Sringeri and Adi Shankara?
Tradition attributes the founding of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham to the philosopher Adi Shankara more than 1,200 years ago. The Peetham's own history says he spent 12 years at Sringeri teaching his disciples.
What is the Vidyashankara Temple near the Sharada Temple?
The Vidyashankara Temple is a separate shrine in the Sringeri complex dedicated to Shiva. It is commonly dated to 1338 and is known for combining Hoysala and Vijayanagara architectural features.
What is the cobra and frog story connected with Sringeri?
According to tradition, Adi Shankara saw a cobra sheltering a frog from the sun beside the Tunga River. He interpreted the scene as a sign of the site's spiritual harmony and chose Sringeri for his monastery.
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