Shri Shridhara Ashram,Varadalli

Shri Shridhara Ashram, Varadalli, Sagara

Shri Shidhara mutt Varadapura/(Varadalli) located  13 km Sagara City, This divine place in the midst of pristine natural surroundings of the Western ghats was the chosen place of Maharshi Agastya and Veda Vyas to do Sadhana thousands of years ago. The Durgamba idol was installed by Veda Vyasa himself. A cave in which Veda Vyasa meditated is present at this place.

Saint Shri Shridhara Swami also referred to as "Bhagwan Sadguru Shri Shridhar Swami Maharaj" who lived here and spent his last few years of his life preaching the Dharma and some of his principles to his disciples and led the foundation for this Shrine.

This Shrine consists of Samadhi, Gynan Mandir, Dharma Sthamba, Goshala, Shridhar Teertha. Varadahalli is a small village surrounded by picturesque location, near Sagar Town in Shimoga district. Varadahalli, also called as Varadpur is well known for a famous Mutt (Ashram) called Sridhara Swami Mutt. It is famous for the Samadhi of His Holiness Sri Sridhara Swami one of the great saints of 20th century.

Sri Sridhara Swami lived at Varadahalli and spent his last years before going into the Samadhi.

The main places of attraction in the temple premises are:

Sri Sridhara Swamiji's Samadhi Temple with the cave where Swamiji used to stay during his solitude.

Dharma Stambha with the Dharma Dhwaj which is located at the top of the mountain and is 30 feet in height.

Sanskrit Pathshala named after Swamiji where the students learn the Vedas, the Upanishads and the related spiritual literature.

Goshala which houses around 250 cows.

ShreedharaTeertha(Thirtha)

Shreedhar Teertha is a continuous source of holy water running 24 hours a day formed by Swamiji, no one knows the origin of water and there is a pool constructed here to store the holy water. It is believed that this water will run with purity till the existence of the earth. It is also believed that this holy water has the power to cure the skin related diseases.

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Nearest Cities: Sagara,Siddapur,Sirsi,Shivamogga,Hosanagara,Gerusoppa

Distances from Varadpur:

Sagar:10km

Siddapur:41km

Gersoppa:70km

Sirsi:80km

Shimoga:80km

Hosanagar:50km

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Courtesy:

http://www.itslife.in/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varadapura

http://www.shrishridhara.org