Sringeri

Sringeri 341 Kms from Bangalore/90 kms from Chikmagalur
Situated on the banks of Tungabhadra, was established by Sri Adi Shankara in 9th Century A.D. It's famous for Vidyashankara Temple and Sharada Temple.
Sringeri was discovered by Sri Sankaracharya as a place where even natural animosities did not exist, as he saw a frog in labour protected from the scorching rays of the sun by a raised hood of a cobra. He installed at that place the Goddess of learning, Sri Sharada.
He also established a Matha for the propagation of Advaita philosophy, and his first sishya Sri Suresvaracharya was made the head of the Matha. From then onwards, Sringeri has become famous as a center of learning, philosophy and sublime spirituality. It is one of the holy places of India and it attracts many pilgrims.