Sringeri Sharada Peetham — Timings 2026

Complete schedule of darshan, aarti, sevas, festivals and prasadam details.

🕒 Opens 6:00 AM 🕘 Closes 8:30 PM 📍 Karnataka Opening Soon

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Sringeri Sharada Peetham

Accommodation near Sringeri Sharada Peetham

Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
Session Timings Status Notes
🛕 Temple Opening
6:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning Darshan
6:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Open
Best before 9 AM
⏸ Afternoon Break
Between sessions
Closed
Rituals & cleaning
🙏 Evening Darshan
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Open
🔒 Temple Closing
8:30 PM
Closed
â„šī¸ Sringeri, Karnataka. One of the 4 Adi Shankaracharya peethas. Sharada Devi temple on banks of Tunga river. Very peaceful.
📅 Extended during Sharada Navratri. Peetham monastery conducts various Vedic programs.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Praat Aarti
Morning lamp worship of Goddess Sharada.
Time : 6:30 AM
Price : Free
Madhyanha Aarti
Midday pooja.
Time : 12:00 PM
Price : Free
Sandhya Aarti
Evening lamps by Tunga river — very scenic.
Time : 6:30 PM
Price : Free
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free for all.
Free
10–30 min
Walk-in
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Saraswati / Sharada Archana
🕐 Morning
₹200 – ₹500
Archana for Goddess of knowledge.
Vedic Chanting Session
🕐 Daily
Free
Vedic scholars chant in the peetham — open for all to hear.
Abhishekam
🕐 Morning
₹500 – ₹3,000
Sacred bath of Sharada Devi.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
September / October
Sharada Navratri
Grand 9-day festival — most important event at Sringeri Peetham.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 9 days
May
Shankaracharya Jayanti
Birthday of Adi Shankaracharya with special Vedic rituals.
đŸ‘Ĩ High crowd 📅 1 day
July
Guru Purnima
Guru worship at this ancient monastery.
đŸ‘Ĩ High crowd 📅 1 day
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.
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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food
Vibhuti
Free
Sacred ash.
Prasad
₹20 – ₹50
Temple food blessings.
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How to Reach

Nearest transport options

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Nearest Airport:

Mangalore Airport (100 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Shimoga Railway Station (60 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Sringeri Bus Stand (1 km)

Frequently Asked Questions