Shri Shringeri Shankar Math, Coorg, Karnataka India

Shri Shringeri Shankar Math, Siddapur is establishment in 1997 by the holy blessings of Sri Bharathi Teertha Mahaswamiji. Beyond the bustle of the town lies this elegant and magnificent structure of Shankar a Math complex, Built on an elevated landscape this elegant and imposing structure has a magnificent entrance or Mahadwara. The religious gaiety and fervour with which the visitors come to this place is enhanced the moment they stand and stare at the Mahadwara and its architecture. The majestic statues of elephants on both sides welcome the visitors. Lord Ganesha on both sides welcomes the visitors. Lord Ganesh and Sharadamba idols of a variety of architectural elegance, housed in miniature temples on the arc of the entrance walls, make the visitors to bow down and pray with folded hands. The coloured fountain in the artificial lotus in front of the temples is a special attraction.

The ultimate destination of visitors in Shankar Math complex is the clustered three temples of Sri Sharadamba, Lord Ganesha and Sri Shankara. The natural features and man made structures here exert a magnetic quality captivating the visitors. The temple dedicated to Sharadamba, a popular form of the goddess Saraswati, is the principal destination for local and outside devotees. The Sharadamba statue is made of white marble and decorated with silver prabhavali of rare artistic acrograpy.