Sri Adishankaracharya Sharada Lakshmi Narasimha Peetam

SRI ADISHANKARACHARYA SHARADA LAKSHMI NARASIMHA PEETAM

Hariharapura, Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India

God

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Goddess

Sri Sharada Parameswari is the consort of Lord Narasimha.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoâ€‹king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Hariharapura Bus Stand	350 MTRS	9449596666
Bathinda Junction	327 KM	139
Mangalore International Airport	120 KM	0824-2220400

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Bathinda Junction	327 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Mangalore International Airport	120 KM	0824-2220400

Architecture

This temple has a 3 tier Rajagopuram facing east direction, constructed in Hariharapura, the holy land, located on the banks of River Tunga is where the Lord Daksha Prajapathi performed his great Yajna (Sacrifice), according to Skanda Purana (Sahyadri Kaanda). Lord Parama Shiva appeared from the ‘Yajna Kunda’ as Dakshahara Someshwara and blessed all. There is a ‘Swayambhoo Someshwara Temple’ here and hence it is considered as Yaga Bhoomi and sacred, auspicious and effective for performing homa, havana and yajnas.

The Shankaracharya Dharmapeetam at Hariharapura - In addition to being a Yaga Bhoomi and Tapo Bhoomi, Hariharapura also became a Jnyaana Bhoomi with the arrival of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Moved by the divine vibrations at this place, Sri Adi Shankaracharya consecrated the deity of Goddess Sri Sharada Parameswari with the installation of Sri Chakra. With the consecration of the Supreme Mother, Sri Adi Shankaracharya established a Dharmapeetam at this Kshetra. Thus came the renowned Adi Shankaracharya Sharada Lakshmi Narasimha Peetam at Hariharapura.

Religious Significance

Sthala Mahima - Kshetras inhabited by Yogis and Maharishis are highly praised and respected in the Vedic tradition. Hariharapura, located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka, is one such ancient Kshetra that has been constantly populated by Yogis and Tapasvis since time unknown. The river Tunga flowing at Hariharapura is called Uttravahini. The Kshetras where rivers flow as Uttravahini are regarded great Siddha Kshetras, where performing any kind of worship or spiritual Sadhana yields manifold benefits. Hariharapura is one such powerful Siddha Kshetra discussed in high praise by various religious texts and Puranas. Vedic Seers refer this Kshetra as a very effective pilgrimage that is capable of warding off all sins and granting both spiritual & material upliftment.

The Puranic history of Hariharapura dates back to the episode of Daksha Maha Yajnya. Skanda Purana (Sahyadri Kanda) addresses Hariharapura by the name “Dakshashrama” - the place where Daksha Maha Yajnya took place. As per the well known legend of Daksha Yajnya, Lord Shiva, enraged by the loss of Sati Devi, ordered Veerabhadra to slay Daksha Prajapati. However, on the prayers of Sages and other devotees, the Lord pardoned Daksha Prajapati and restored him to life with a goat’s head.

Ancient literatures glorify Hariharapura as a prominent Lakshmi Narasimha Kshetra. It is the place where Agastya Maharishi was blessed with the Pratyaksha Anugraham of Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. It is known that Agastya Maharishi, who came south after subduing the Vindhyachala, had performed penance at many centres in South India. At this holy Kshetra of Hariharapura, Sage Agastya performed rigorous penance worshipping Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha. Thus, having been the Tapovanam of great Sage Agastya, Hariharapura is also praised as a Tapo Bhoomi - the Land of Penance. The Lakshmi Narasimha deity and Shalagrama worshipped by Sage Agastya are still worshipped in the Sharada Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Hariharapura.

History

Historic sources mention Hariharapura to have been an Agrahara ruled by Harihara Maharaya, the second ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire. As per the 14th Century inscriptions, the place was renovated by the Maharaya and was named after him. Harihara Maharaya and the other Rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire had been very devoted to the Shankaracharya Dharmapeetam at Hariharapura and had donated many lands and villages to Sreemath as an expression of their reverence to the then Peetadhipathis. The Gazettes compiled during the beginning of 19th Century by Mr. Luis Rice (in 1916) and later by Sri C.Hayavadana Rao (in 1928) are major historical documents that present similar details: From the inscriptions at the place, it appears to have been an Agrahara established in 1418 by Sambanna Wodeyar of Agra in the reign of Harihararaya of Vijayanagar and later named after him. The religious establishment at Sringeri was intimately connected with the foundation Vijayanagar empire and Harihara, one of the brothers from whom the Royal line had descended, gave his name to the Agrahara of Hariharapura.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757