Sringeri Sharada Peetham

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Sringeri Sharada Peetha located near tunga river is the foremost matha established by adi shankaracharya in the 8th century

 

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Partially visible in the front is the Vidyashankara temple constructed by Jagadguru Vidyaranya. The temple is cited by the Archeological Survey of India particularly for it's unique zodiac pillars. The sun's rays fall on the specific zodiac pillar as it enters that constellation.