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ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः

ದಕ್ಷಿಣಾಮ್ನಾಯ ಶ್ರೀ ಶಾರದಾ ಪೀಠ

Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham in Kalkatte, Karnataka, is an Advaita Hindu temple rooted in the philosophical and spiritual traditions of South India.

॥ ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः ॥

Ancient Bells,
Living Faith

Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham stands in the village of Kalkatte in Karnataka's Hassan district, representing an important spiritual center within the Advaita Vedanta tradition. The temple embodies the reverence for Sharada—the goddess of knowledge and learning—central to the philosophical lineage of non-dualism that has shaped Hindu intellectual and devotional life across South India.

॥ वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् ॥

Light a Lamp,
Offer a Prayer

Located in a region rich with spiritual heritage, this peetham serves as a place where the community gathers to honor both the divine feminine principle and the deeper teachings of Advaita philosophy. Such institutions have historically functioned not merely as houses of worship but as custodians of Vedantic wisdom, offering devotees a space to connect their daily practice with the underlying unity that Advaita philosophy teaches. The temple's presence in Kalkatte reflects the enduring connection between rural Karnataka villages and the broader spiritual currents flowing through Hindu practice.

Welcome to the Sanctum

ದಕ್ಷಿಣಾಮ್ನಾಯ ಶ್ರೀ ಶಾರದಾ ಪೀಠ

Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham in Kalkatte, Karnataka, is an Advaita Hindu temple rooted in the philosophical and spiritual traditions of South India.

Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham stands in the village of Kalkatte in Karnataka's Hassan district, representing an important spiritual center within the Advaita Vedanta tradition. The temple embodies the reverence for Sharada—the goddess of knowledge and learning—central to the philosophical lineage of non-dualism that has shaped Hindu intellectual and devotional life across South India.

108Sacred Lamps
6Daily Aartis
Blessings

ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः

Sacred Offerings

Sevas & Pujas

Offerings performed by ordained priests under the guidance of vedic tradition — for every milestone of life.

ऐं

Mahabhishekam

Ceremonial bathing of the deity with milk, honey, sandalwood and sacred herbs accompanied by Vedic chants.

Archana

Recitation of the deity's names and mantras with flower offerings, performed in your name and gotra.

गं

Ganapati Homam

Sacred fire ritual to invoke Lord Ganesha — performed before new beginnings and important journeys.

Daily Worship

Aarti & Darshan Hours

Open every day of the week. Each hour carries its own fragrance, its own prayer.

  • 05:00 AMMangala AartiGoddess is awakened with lamps and conch
  • 08:00 AMSnana & ShringarCeremonial bath followed by adornment
  • 12:00 PMBhog AartiMidday offering of bhoga and naivedyam
  • 04:30 PMUtthapan DarshanRe-opening of the sanctum
  • 07:30 PMSandhya AartiTwilight devotion with rhythmic bells
  • 09:30 PMShayan AartiFinal aarti — sanctum closes

Plan Your Visit

Reach the Sanctum

Address: Sringeri, Karnataka, India 577139

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