This temple is one of the main temples in Sringeri Mutt, which was founded by Adi Shankaracharya. It is on the left side of Sri Sharadamba temple besides the River Tungha, and has very beautiful stone carvings and sculptures all around it. It is dedicated to the 10th Jagadguru of Sringeri, Sri Vidyashankar, and was built in the year 1338 AD.
The temple is so constructed that the morning rays of the sun falls on the pillar representing the relevant zodiac sign for the month, for that entire month. There are 12 such pillars corresponding to the 12 zodiac signs and the phenomenon speaks volumes of the architectural mastery
Darshan timings of this temple is from 7 am to 1 pm, and evening 5 pm to 8.30 pm. Devotees can also partake in the free meals offered at the Prasadalaya from 12.15 pm to 2.30 pm (lunch), and from 7.15 pm to 8.30 pm (dinner).
The Vidyashankar temple is definitely a beautiful temple and worth a visit if you are touring in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka.
The temple is so constructed that the morning rays of the sun falls on the pillar representing the relevant zodiac sign for the month, for that entire month. There are 12 such pillars corresponding to the 12 zodiac signs and the phenomenon speaks volumes of the architectural mastery
Darshan timings of this temple is from 7 am to 1 pm, and evening 5 pm to 8.30 pm. Devotees can also partake in the free meals offered at the Prasadalaya from 12.15 pm to 2.30 pm (lunch), and from 7.15 pm to 8.30 pm (dinner).
The Vidyashankar temple is definitely a beautiful temple and worth a visit if you are touring in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka.
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