Varadapura
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Shri Shri Shri Sridhara Swami
Ashram (Shrine
) at Varadapura also known as Varadahalli
is one of the holy and famous hill shrine
located at the Sagara taluk, Shimoga District
, North Karnataka
, India
. This Shrine is 6 km from Sagara, 72 km from Shimoga, 352 km from Bangalore
and 800 km from
Mumbai
.
Saint Shri Shridhar Swami
also referred to as "Bhagwan Satguru
Shri Shridhar Swami
Maharaj" who lived here and spent his last few years, preaching the Dharma
and some of his principles to his disciples and led the foundation for this Shrine. is a very picturesque place, full of Nature's bounties worth visiting even if you are not a disciple of Shridhar Swami
and not inclined towards spiritualism, after your visit there, you will become his disciple!
This Shrine consists of Samadhi, Gynan Mandir, Dharma Sthamba, Goshala, Shridhar Teertha.
Samadhi (Tomb
) this is the place where all the disciples visit this Ashram (Shrine
) as they believe that the saint Shridhar Swami
although is omnipresent, he is still in the Ashram (Shrine
) always and even with the disciples wherever they are. So the disciple from all over Karnataka
frequently visit to the Ashram(Shrine
) to seek the blessings of Shridhar Swami
.
Gynan Mandir (Meditation room) a place where Shridhar Swami
performed meditation.
Dharma
Stambha (Crag) with the Dharma
Dhwaj(Flag
) which is located at the top of the mountain and is 30 feet in height. This Dhwaj(Flag
) is made of 5 sacred metals.
Goshala (Cow Shelter) which houses around 250 cows at this Shrine. It is believed that most of these cows go out of Shrine in the morning and assemble back near the shrine during dusk
at the time of Aarti
.
Shridhar Teertha (Sacred Water)
Shridhar Teertha is a continuous source of holy water running 24 hours a day formed by Swami
, no one knows the origin of water and there is a pool constructed here to store the holy water. This water which we the disciples believe will run till the existence of the Earth is purest in quality, not found in the areas around and. Even when stored for years together in any clean container, it never loses the fragrance or is never contaminated. It is used by the disciples as the sacred Teertha made available to them by Shridhar Swami
for use during calamities in their family lives or during the pooja. It is also believed that this holy water has the power to cure the any kind of disease. Disciples drink and bathe with this holy water. There is small pond at the Shrine where disciples bathe first and then go into this holy water.
The Sridhar Mutt (Shrine
) is managed by his own disciples. They are Shridhar's loyal disciples and have no other interest in life apart from worshipping Shridhar Swami
and serving the devotees.
where the students learn the Vedas, the Upanishads and the related spiritual literature.
for the devotees as a Prasada at a communal dining hall daily.
) can stay here. They are provided with lodging and boarding facilities.
1.Bangalore
-Tumkur
-Tiptur
-Arasikere-Kadur
-Bhadravathi
-Shimoga-Sagara-Varadapura
.
2.Bellary
-Hospet
-Hagaribommanahalli
-Harihar
-Shimoga-Sagara-Varadapura
.
3.Mysore-Channarayapattana-Arasikere-Kadur
-Shimoga-Sagara-Varadapura
.
4.Davangere-Harihara
-Shimoga-Sagara-Varadapura
.
5.Mumbai
-Pune
-Hubli-Sagara-Varadapura
.
Note: We do not have a direct K.S.R.T.C(Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation
) Buses available to Varadapura
from Bangalore
.
Need to catch the Bus till Shimoga and local bus to Sagara and finally Auto rickshaw
to Varadapura
.
-Shimoga.
Alight at the place Shimoga and than need to catch a local Bus to Sagara and finally Auto rickshaw
to Varadapura
.
Swami
A swami sometimes abbreviated "Sw." is an ascetic or yogi who has been initiated into the religious monastic order founded by Adi Sankara, or to a religious teacher.The Oxford English Dictionary gives the etymology as...
Ashram (Shrine
Shrine
A shrine is a holy or sacred place, which is dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, daemon or similar figure of awe and respect, at which they are venerated or worshipped. Shrines often contain idols, relics, or other such objects associated with the figure being venerated....
) at Varadapura also known as Varadahalli
is one of the holy and famous hill shrine
Shrine
A shrine is a holy or sacred place, which is dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, daemon or similar figure of awe and respect, at which they are venerated or worshipped. Shrines often contain idols, relics, or other such objects associated with the figure being venerated....
located at the Sagara taluk, Shimoga District
Shimoga District
Shimoga District is a district in the Karnataka state of India. A major part of Shimoga District lies in the Malnad region of the Western Ghats, a hilly area known for its green forests, plentiful rainfall, and as the source of many of the area's rivers. Shimoga City is the administrative centre...
, North Karnataka
North Karnataka
North Karnataka is an arid plateau from elevation in the Karnataka state of southwest India. It is drained by the Krishna River and its tributaries the Bhima, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, and Tungabhadra...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. This Shrine is 6 km from Sagara, 72 km from Shimoga, 352 km from Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
and 800 km from
Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
.
Geography
Latitude 14.78 North, Longitude 74.59 East and Elevation = 580 Meters Above MSLSaint Shri Shridhar Swami
Swami
A swami sometimes abbreviated "Sw." is an ascetic or yogi who has been initiated into the religious monastic order founded by Adi Sankara, or to a religious teacher.The Oxford English Dictionary gives the etymology as...
also referred to as "Bhagwan Satguru
Satguru
Satguru does not merely mean true guru. The term is distinguished from other forms of gurus, such as musical instructors, scriptural teachers, parents, and so on...
Shri Shridhar Swami
Swami
A swami sometimes abbreviated "Sw." is an ascetic or yogi who has been initiated into the religious monastic order founded by Adi Sankara, or to a religious teacher.The Oxford English Dictionary gives the etymology as...
Maharaj" who lived here and spent his last few years, preaching the Dharma
Dharma
Dharma means Law or Natural Law and is a concept of central importance in Indian philosophy and religion. In the context of Hinduism, it refers to one's personal obligations, calling and duties, and a Hindu's dharma is affected by the person's age, caste, class, occupation, and gender...
and some of his principles to his disciples and led the foundation for this Shrine. is a very picturesque place, full of Nature's bounties worth visiting even if you are not a disciple of Shridhar Swami
Swami
A swami sometimes abbreviated "Sw." is an ascetic or yogi who has been initiated into the religious monastic order founded by Adi Sankara, or to a religious teacher.The Oxford English Dictionary gives the etymology as...
and not inclined towards spiritualism, after your visit there, you will become his disciple!
This Shrine consists of Samadhi, Gynan Mandir, Dharma Sthamba, Goshala, Shridhar Teertha.
Samadhi (Tomb
Tomb
A tomb is a repository for the remains of the dead. It is generally any structurally enclosed interment space or burial chamber, of varying sizes...
) this is the place where all the disciples visit this Ashram (Shrine
Shrine
A shrine is a holy or sacred place, which is dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, daemon or similar figure of awe and respect, at which they are venerated or worshipped. Shrines often contain idols, relics, or other such objects associated with the figure being venerated....
) as they believe that the saint Shridhar Swami
Swami
A swami sometimes abbreviated "Sw." is an ascetic or yogi who has been initiated into the religious monastic order founded by Adi Sankara, or to a religious teacher.The Oxford English Dictionary gives the etymology as...
although is omnipresent, he is still in the Ashram (Shrine
Shrine
A shrine is a holy or sacred place, which is dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, daemon or similar figure of awe and respect, at which they are venerated or worshipped. Shrines often contain idols, relics, or other such objects associated with the figure being venerated....
) always and even with the disciples wherever they are. So the disciple from all over Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
frequently visit to the Ashram(Shrine
Shrine
A shrine is a holy or sacred place, which is dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, daemon or similar figure of awe and respect, at which they are venerated or worshipped. Shrines often contain idols, relics, or other such objects associated with the figure being venerated....
) to seek the blessings of Shridhar Swami
Swami
A swami sometimes abbreviated "Sw." is an ascetic or yogi who has been initiated into the religious monastic order founded by Adi Sankara, or to a religious teacher.The Oxford English Dictionary gives the etymology as...
.
Gynan Mandir (Meditation room) a place where Shridhar Swami
Swami
A swami sometimes abbreviated "Sw." is an ascetic or yogi who has been initiated into the religious monastic order founded by Adi Sankara, or to a religious teacher.The Oxford English Dictionary gives the etymology as...
performed meditation.
Dharma
Dharma
Dharma means Law or Natural Law and is a concept of central importance in Indian philosophy and religion. In the context of Hinduism, it refers to one's personal obligations, calling and duties, and a Hindu's dharma is affected by the person's age, caste, class, occupation, and gender...
Stambha (Crag) with the Dharma
Dharma
Dharma means Law or Natural Law and is a concept of central importance in Indian philosophy and religion. In the context of Hinduism, it refers to one's personal obligations, calling and duties, and a Hindu's dharma is affected by the person's age, caste, class, occupation, and gender...
Dhwaj(Flag
Flag
A flag is a piece of fabric with a distinctive design that is usually rectangular and used as a symbol, as a signaling device, or decoration. The term flag is also used to refer to the graphic design employed by a flag, or to its depiction in another medium.The first flags were used to assist...
) which is located at the top of the mountain and is 30 feet in height. This Dhwaj(Flag
Flag
A flag is a piece of fabric with a distinctive design that is usually rectangular and used as a symbol, as a signaling device, or decoration. The term flag is also used to refer to the graphic design employed by a flag, or to its depiction in another medium.The first flags were used to assist...
) is made of 5 sacred metals.
Goshala (Cow Shelter) which houses around 250 cows at this Shrine. It is believed that most of these cows go out of Shrine in the morning and assemble back near the shrine during dusk
Dusk
Dusk is the beginning of darkness in the evening, and occurs after twilight, when the sky generally remains bright and blue. Civil dusk is when the earth has rotated enough that the center of the sun is at 6° below the local horizon...
at the time of Aarti
Aarti
Aarti , also spelled arathi, aarthi is a Hindu religious ritual of worship, a form of puja, in which light from wicks soaked in ghee or camphor is offered to one or more deities...
.
Shridhar Teertha (Sacred Water)
Shridhar Teertha is a continuous source of holy water running 24 hours a day formed by Swami
Swami
A swami sometimes abbreviated "Sw." is an ascetic or yogi who has been initiated into the religious monastic order founded by Adi Sankara, or to a religious teacher.The Oxford English Dictionary gives the etymology as...
, no one knows the origin of water and there is a pool constructed here to store the holy water. This water which we the disciples believe will run till the existence of the Earth is purest in quality, not found in the areas around and. Even when stored for years together in any clean container, it never loses the fragrance or is never contaminated. It is used by the disciples as the sacred Teertha made available to them by Shridhar Swami
Swami
A swami sometimes abbreviated "Sw." is an ascetic or yogi who has been initiated into the religious monastic order founded by Adi Sankara, or to a religious teacher.The Oxford English Dictionary gives the etymology as...
for use during calamities in their family lives or during the pooja. It is also believed that this holy water has the power to cure the any kind of disease. Disciples drink and bathe with this holy water. There is small pond at the Shrine where disciples bathe first and then go into this holy water.
The Sridhar Mutt (Shrine
Shrine
A shrine is a holy or sacred place, which is dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, daemon or similar figure of awe and respect, at which they are venerated or worshipped. Shrines often contain idols, relics, or other such objects associated with the figure being venerated....
) is managed by his own disciples. They are Shridhar's loyal disciples and have no other interest in life apart from worshipping Shridhar Swami
Swami
A swami sometimes abbreviated "Sw." is an ascetic or yogi who has been initiated into the religious monastic order founded by Adi Sankara, or to a religious teacher.The Oxford English Dictionary gives the etymology as...
and serving the devotees.
Sanskrit Pathshala(School)
Sanskrit Pathshala named after SwamiSwami
A swami sometimes abbreviated "Sw." is an ascetic or yogi who has been initiated into the religious monastic order founded by Adi Sankara, or to a religious teacher.The Oxford English Dictionary gives the etymology as...
where the students learn the Vedas, the Upanishads and the related spiritual literature.
Prasadam activities
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served by the ShrineShrine
A shrine is a holy or sacred place, which is dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, daemon or similar figure of awe and respect, at which they are venerated or worshipped. Shrines often contain idols, relics, or other such objects associated with the figure being venerated....
for the devotees as a Prasada at a communal dining hall daily.
Lodge and Boarding
Those visiting the Ashram(ShrineShrine
A shrine is a holy or sacred place, which is dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, daemon or similar figure of awe and respect, at which they are venerated or worshipped. Shrines often contain idols, relics, or other such objects associated with the figure being venerated....
) can stay here. They are provided with lodging and boarding facilities.
Road
Varadahalli is well connected by road network, below are some of Route list:1.Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
-Tumkur
Tumkur
Tumkur is one of the busiest industrial towns located in the state of Karnataka. Since 28 August 2010, Tumkur has been accorded the status of a Corporation city. It is situated at a distance of 70 kilometers north west of the city of Bangalore along National Highway 4...
-Tiptur
Tiptur
Tiptur is a town in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.Tiptur is famous for its copra. There are several educational institutions in Tiptur...
-Arasikere-Kadur
Kadur
Kadur is a taluk in Chikmagalur district, in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was formerly, a district in the Mysore state, with an area of 2813sq. m. Pop. , 362,752, showing an increase of 9% in the decade.-Geography:Kadur is located at...
-Bhadravathi
Bhadravathi
Bhadravathi is an industrial town and taluk in the Shivamogga District of Karnataka state, India. It is situated at a distance of about from the state capital Bangalore and at about from the district headquarters, Shivamogga...
-Shimoga-Sagara-Varadapura
Varadapura
Shri Shri Shri Sridhara Swami Ashram at Varadapura also known as Varadahalli is one of the holy and famous hill shrine located at the Sagara taluk, Shimoga District, North Karnataka, India...
.
2.Bellary
Bellary
Bellary is a historic city in Bellary District in Karnataka state, India.-Origins of the city's name:There are several legends about how Bellary got its name....
-Hospet
Hospet
Hospet , is a city in Bellary District in northern Karnataka, India. It is on the Tungabhadra River, 12 km from the World Heritage site consisting of the ruins of the medieval city of Vijayanagara, former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire....
-Hagaribommanahalli
Hagaribommanahalli
Hagaribommanahalli is a town and a taluk of Bellary District in Karnataka state of India..-Demographics: India census, Hagari Bommanahalli had a population of 7042 with 3490 males and 3552 females.- Food :...
-Harihar
Harihar
Harihar is a city located in Davanagere District in the Indian state of Karnataka. Harihar also spelled Hari-hara, in Hinduism, a syncretic deity, combining the two major gods, Vishnu and Siva...
-Shimoga-Sagara-Varadapura
Varadapura
Shri Shri Shri Sridhara Swami Ashram at Varadapura also known as Varadahalli is one of the holy and famous hill shrine located at the Sagara taluk, Shimoga District, North Karnataka, India...
.
3.Mysore-Channarayapattana-Arasikere-Kadur
Kadur
Kadur is a taluk in Chikmagalur district, in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was formerly, a district in the Mysore state, with an area of 2813sq. m. Pop. , 362,752, showing an increase of 9% in the decade.-Geography:Kadur is located at...
-Shimoga-Sagara-Varadapura
Varadapura
Shri Shri Shri Sridhara Swami Ashram at Varadapura also known as Varadahalli is one of the holy and famous hill shrine located at the Sagara taluk, Shimoga District, North Karnataka, India...
.
4.Davangere-Harihara
Harihara
Harihara is the name of a combined deity form of both Vishnu and Shiva from the Hindu tradition. Also known as Shankaranarayana , Harihara is thus worshipped by both Vaishnavites and Shaivities as a form of the Supreme God, as well as being a figure of worship for other Hindu traditions in general...
-Shimoga-Sagara-Varadapura
Varadapura
Shri Shri Shri Sridhara Swami Ashram at Varadapura also known as Varadahalli is one of the holy and famous hill shrine located at the Sagara taluk, Shimoga District, North Karnataka, India...
.
5.Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
-Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
-Hubli-Sagara-Varadapura
Varadapura
Shri Shri Shri Sridhara Swami Ashram at Varadapura also known as Varadahalli is one of the holy and famous hill shrine located at the Sagara taluk, Shimoga District, North Karnataka, India...
.
Note: We do not have a direct K.S.R.T.C(Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation or KSRTC is the state owned road transportation company in Karnataka.-About:KSRTC was set up in the year 1961 under the provisions of Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950. It is wholly owned by the Government of Karnataka. The Government of India is also...
) Buses available to Varadapura
Varadapura
Shri Shri Shri Sridhara Swami Ashram at Varadapura also known as Varadahalli is one of the holy and famous hill shrine located at the Sagara taluk, Shimoga District, North Karnataka, India...
from Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
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Need to catch the Bus till Shimoga and local bus to Sagara and finally Auto rickshaw
Auto rickshaw
An auto rickshaw or three-wheeler is a usually three-wheeled cabin cycle for private use and as a vehicle for hire. It is a motorized version of the traditional pulled rickshaw or cycle rickshaw...
to Varadapura
Varadapura
Shri Shri Shri Sridhara Swami Ashram at Varadapura also known as Varadahalli is one of the holy and famous hill shrine located at the Sagara taluk, Shimoga District, North Karnataka, India...
.
Railway station
BangaloreBangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
-Shimoga.
Alight at the place Shimoga and than need to catch a local Bus to Sagara and finally Auto rickshaw
Auto rickshaw
An auto rickshaw or three-wheeler is a usually three-wheeled cabin cycle for private use and as a vehicle for hire. It is a motorized version of the traditional pulled rickshaw or cycle rickshaw...
to Varadapura
Varadapura
Shri Shri Shri Sridhara Swami Ashram at Varadapura also known as Varadahalli is one of the holy and famous hill shrine located at the Sagara taluk, Shimoga District, North Karnataka, India...
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