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Sringeri Sharada Peetham

Sringeri Sharada Peetham is a revered Hindu monastery and spiritual center in Karnataka, India, founded by the sage Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. It serves as a seat for Advaita Vedanta, promoting spiritual learning, meditation, and Hindu traditions. The Peetham houses a temple dedicated to Goddess Sharada, symbolizing wisdom, and functions as a place for religious teachings, rituals, and cultural preservation. It has historically been a hub for scholarship and spiritual guidance, attracting devotees and scholars from around the world who seek spiritual growth and philosophical understanding.