Dear Devotees

Welcome to Shrikshetra Shakatapuram, the seat of Shri Jagadguru Badari Shankaracharya Samsthaanam – Shrividya Peetam. The glory of Shrikshetram on the banks of river Tunga is enunciated in Mahabharata by Lord Krishna himself to Dharmaputra. Brahmandapurana pronounces, that any Yagna or Tapas or Dana performed in this sacred place will yield benefits multiple times. To participate in this yagna in the Shrikshetra where Shri Santanavenugopalakrishna is the presiding deity, and that too in the benign presence of Shri Jagadguru Shrividyaabhinava Shri Shri Krishnanandateertha Mahaswamigal a great Tapasvi of our times, is a life time opportunity. Needless to say, that the Srimad Bhagavata Saptaaha Yagna performed by none other than the great Aatma Vidya exponent of our times, Brahma Sri Nochur Venkataraman, will make those days meaningful in our life and elevate us.

For the benefit of devotees to plan their participation and stay, the following information is provided.

Details about the Shrimutt and Shrikshetra Shakatapuram, including the location map & travel info is available in Shrimutt website: www.shrividyapeetam.in

We request you to visit the web site and register so that the future communication is easier.

Note: Those planning to come by bus from Sringeri or Shimoga or Mangalore, or Koppa the alighting point is HARIHARAPURA, which is on the highway between Tirtahalli & Sringeri. From Hariharapura people should take autorikshaw to reach Shakatapuram.

1. Devotees visiting & staying at Srikshetra Shakatapuram generally donate for the Annadanam and other dharmic activities of Shrimutt. A minimum of Rs 5000 (Rupees Five thousands) would entail benefits of deduction under 80 G of the Income Tax Act.
2. Donations are accepted in cheque or electronic transfer mode. Details may be obtained from Shrimutt office or the Coordinators.
3. During the stay devotees can participate in regular sevas like Bikshavandana, Pada pooja, Archana Seva, Rathotsava Seva etc. Details can be obtained from Shrimutt office.
4. Shrimutt observes the Shastric traditions of our Dharma fairly strictly and hence the devotees are requested to follow the same wholeheartedly, without minding inconvenience if any. Shrimutt administration will be happy to assist you within their means and make your divine yatra a comfortable and soul fulfilling experience.

1. Shakatapuram village is maintained green and hence please avoid plastics.
2. There are no shops in the village. Nearest shopping point for petty purchases is 2 KMs and other bigger shopping point is 8 Kms. Hence devotees are requested to bring adequate toiletries, medicines, biscuits/snacks and other items they may feel necessary.
3. Autorikshaws / cabs are available on call.
4. Airtel & BSNL signals are good.
5. Reasonable medical facilities are available in Koppa (17kms) and Sringeri (28 Kms)
6. There could be monsoon showers during that period and devotees are requested to bring their umbrellas without fail.
7. Please bring ‘Pancha Patra uddharini’, rope for drying clothes, candle and matchbox for your use.