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Vidyashankara Temple-Sringeri
Temple dedicated to Vidyashankara, the 10th Guru of Sree Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, considered to be one of the greatest Gurus of the Peetham till then.
Built in 1338 by Vidyaranya, the 12th Guru, with the aid of rulers of Vijayanagara Empire.
Built entirely of stone, combining both Hoysala (Chalukya) and Dravidian architectural features.
There are six doorways leading to the temple. Eastern half of the structure is a mandapa (hall) with 12 pillars marked by 12 signs of the zodiac in their regular order, and arranged in such a manner that the rays of the sun fall on each of them in the order of the twelve solar months. Column of the pillars has a large rearing lion, with non removable rolling stone balls in its mouth. On the floor is a large circle, marked with converging lines to indicate the direction of the shadows. The central ceiling has lotus and pecking parrots excellently carved on it.
Temple also features 61 images of various scenes from the puranas.
From across the river, this temple looks seated like a majestic swan.
Vidyashankara Temple-Sringeri
Temple dedicated to Vidyashankara, the 10th Guru of Sree Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, considered to be one of the greatest Gurus of the Peetham till then.
Built in 1338 by Vidyaranya, the 12th Guru, with the aid of rulers of Vijayanagara Empire.
Built entirely of stone, combining both Hoysala (Chalukya) and Dravidian architectural features.
There are six doorways leading to the temple. Eastern half of the structure is a mandapa (hall) with 12 pillars marked by 12 signs of the zodiac in their regular order, and arranged in such a manner that the rays of the sun fall on each of them in the order of the twelve solar months. Column of the pillars has a large rearing lion, with non removable rolling stone balls in its mouth. On the floor is a large circle, marked with converging lines to indicate the direction of the shadows. The central ceiling has lotus and pecking parrots excellently carved on it.
Temple also features 61 images of various scenes from the puranas.
From across the river, this temple looks seated like a majestic swan.