Vidyashankara Temple

Sringeri Vidyashankara Temple is a Hindu temple in Sringeri, Karnataka, India. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The temple was built in the 9th century by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III. The temple complex consists of the central temple, which houses the idol of Vidyashankara, and the surrounding temples and shrines. The temple is built in the Dravidian style of architecture. The central temple is a three-story structure with a pyramidal roof. The temple is decorated with carvings of gods and goddesses, and reliefs of animals and birds. The temple is a popular pilgrimage destination and is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year.