Archaeology in Karnataka-Sringeri

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SRINGERI
 
VIDYASHANKARA TEMPLE (14TH C/ HINDU)
Sringeri is a monastic temple town started by Shankara, who promoted the Advaitha philosophy in the 9h century. The temple was built in the 14th century with the support of Vijayanagara . It is simply called Shankaracharya temple. It has a shrine + mandapa style. The zigzag walls on the foundation platform are almost circular and the shikara rises up in four steps. The outer wall is Hoyasala-style star shaped , but inside it gives a Vijayanagara-style impression.