ಶ್ರಿಂಗೇರಿ - Sringeri

ಶ್ರಿಂಗೇರಿ (Sringeri) is a hill town and taluk headquarters located in Chikkamagaluru district in the Indian state of Karnataka, is the site of the first matha established by Adi Shankara, Hindu theologian and exponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy, in the 8th century  It is located on the banks of the river Tunga.

The Shringeri Matha's main deity is the Goddess of Learning Sri Sharada Parameshwari. The present image in the temple is in gold and is believed to be in place from the times of Jagadguru Vidyaranya Swaminaha; before which a murti made of sandal wood was in worship.

Aksharabhyasa or Vidyarambha facility is one of the Sevas performed at Sri Sharada Temple located at Sringeri.