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Temple of Vidyashankara- this temple features many wall carvings and sculpture depicting figures and scenes from the Hindu and Jain mythologies. The elegantly carved Raasi pillars of the main temple are noteworthy. The sanctum at the temple features golden image of Sarada, ruby images of Venugopala and Srinivasa, and a charming pearl image of Nandi.
Sringeri Sharada Peetha- this was founded by Adi Shankaracharya.
Sri Malahanikareswara Temple- this temple is located on top of a hill. Here you will find fine idols of Virabhadra and Narasimha. The temple also features a beautiful shrine of Bhavani.
Other Tourist Attractions In Sringeri include the temple of Janardhana which is not to be missed either.
On Tour To Sringeri In India one can also take a tour of some of the nearby tourist spots like the Rameshwara temple in Thirthahalli, Rishyashringa temple in Kigga, Udbava Ganapathi temple in Himbaravalli, Annapoorneshari temple in Horanadu and Venkataramana Swamy temple in Megur.
An excursion to Chikmagalur is also common on Tour to Sringeri Karnataka.
How to Reach Sringeri on Tour To Sringeri In Karnataka:
The airports nearest to Sringeri are at Bangalore and Mangalore. Regular bus services to Sringeri from Bangalore and Mangalore are available. The nearest railway station is in Sringeri. One can also reach Birur or Shimoga by train and from there travel to Sringeri by bus or car.
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The town of Sringeri was founded by Sri Sankaracharya and was in its heyday, an eminent seat of learning. It has now emerged as one of the important Hindu pilgrimage centers in the state of Karnataka. The name of this city is taken from Rishyashringa giri. A Tour to Sringeri Karnataka is significant both from the tourist as well as religious point of view. 
