Sringeri, one of the foremost Shakthi Sthalas of India, lies in the Western Ghats in Karnataka, 150 km from Mangalore and 336 km from Bangalore.Sri Shankaracharya discovered Sringeri at a time when the place was not inhabited by anyone. He saw a frog in labor protected from the blazing sunrays by a raised hood of a cobra. Sankara was greatly moved by the sight, and thus installed the Goddess of learning, Sri Sharada, at Sringeri.
Sringeri town derived its name from the mythological character Rishyasringa, who was a part of Ramayana. Famed for featuring a major centre for Advaita Vedanta, Sri Sarada Samsthanam is also known as Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham. Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham was established in the 7th century and is one of the prominent Shakthi Sthalas at present.
Agumbe, Jog Falls, Kudremukh and the Sringagiri hills around are some of the notable sites to visit. Sarada Navratri is a major festival .