Varadahalli also known as Varadapura is situated 6 Kms from Sagar, Shimoga district of Karnataka. 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.
Shridhara swamiji had a dream in which Durgamba appeared and asked him to go to Varadahalli and perform Jeernodharana / revival of her idol. Hence Shree Shridar Swamiji came to Varadahalli and spent many years doing meditation, discourses and penance for the benefit for human kind in his ashrama.
Shree Shridar Swamiji attained moksha at Varadahalli, and his disciples have built a Samadhi here. Since then the ashrama has been the center of religious activities throughout the year with special programs being held to mark the swamiji’s aradhane / the day of attaining moksha. There are 300 steps leading to the Samadhi (tomb).
The view of the hills covered by rain forests surrounding the ashrama is breathtaking. The Swamiji could not have chosen a better place to live and promote the Sanatana Dharma.
He is still omnipresent in Shridhar Ashrama and you can feel his presence through the calm smile of his photograph placed on the Samadhi / tomb blessing and watching intently at his devotees. The ashrama is a place to visit to offer prayers, perform paduka pooja, share your joys and sorrows and connect with the swamiji. You will come out of this place calm, blessed and purified.
Theertha prasada / blessed food is served for lunch and breakfast. Paduka pooja can be performed here, which is held very early in the morning.
The Durgamba temple is situated half a kilometer from Varadahalli in green lush surroundings. The idol is small and striking.
A small temple dedicated to Lord Rama is situated near Durgamba temple. It is so very green around the place as though blessed with nature’s bounty.
The branches of trees around the ashrama and the temple are weighed down by Orchids. I could recognize at least 5 varieties on the same tree!
Nearby places to visit are Ikkeri, Keladi, Jog Falls and Varadmoola.
Updated on 31/7/2011
I thank Shri Ajay Shankar for sending the photos below clicked by Santhosh Shetty related to the Bangalore Shri Shridhara Paduka Mandir.
Illuminated Paduka Mandir, Bangalore
The blessed couple Smt and Sri Shankaranarayana Rao
Nagaraja Darshan near Homa. Click on image to enlarge
Govu Shala
Updated on 22/09/2011
Updated on 11/12/2011
Meditation came will be held in Shridara Paduka Mandir, Bangalore for 2 to 3 days. If interested please contact Sri Bheemana Katte Shridhara Bhatta – (080) 23287234 or Sri Pramesh, Organizer – 9845655142.
Place Statistics:
Type of Place: Ashrama of Shree Shridar Swamiji
Situated: 6 Kms from Sagar, Shimoga district, Karnataka
Distance: 361 Km from Bangalore, 6 Km from Sagar, 80 Km from Shimoga
Transport: Well connected by road, government buses ply to Varadahalli or can hire cars or autorikshaws at Sagar
Facilities: Rest rooms, lunch and breakfast according to the timings
For more information please visit http://www.sridharaashrama.org/Ashrama.html
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I need to know the details of the accommodation in varadahalli sri sridhar ashram
Hello Shashi Shintri,
Please contact: Sri Sridharashrama, Varadapura,
E.J.Mane Post, Sagar Taluk,
Shimoga District – 577401,
Phone – 08183 – 236166 / 236011
In Bangalore please contact:
Bhagavan Sri Sridharaswamy Paduka Mandira
Vasanthapura, Subramanya Post,
Bangalore – 560061
Phone – (080) 26662726
Buses: Majestic 210E, Market 210, 210D
From Banashankari 210T, 210V (Vasanthapura Stop)
In Sagar Hotel Varadashree is very good and the next best is Durga Lodge. Hope this helps.
Regards,
Shantha
Varadha Ashrama is a holly place, and well planned with all facility like food, stay is available,
i need to know the shloka of sridhara swami its starts with adinarayanam vishnum brahmananda vashishtam…….
can any body know this full shloka, please quote the mantra/shloka
thanking you,
Radhika N
Hi Radhika.N,
When Sri Sridhara Swamiji visited our house in Mysore, he taught this shloka/mantra to everyone at home and it has been passed on to all of us. Hence I quote:
Adi Narayanam Vishnum
Brahmanancha Vashishtakam
Sri Ramam Maruthim Vande
Rama Dasancha Sridharam
Namah Shanthaya Divyaya
Sathya Dharma Swaroopine
Swanandamrutha Thrupthaya
Sridharaya Namoh Namahah
Regards,
Shantha
Thanks Shantha for shloka. i will keep in touch with you.
thanks Shantha for shloka.but i want shloka in kannada can you send it please i am in trouble.
Dear Pushpalatha,
Here is the shloka in Kannada.
ಆದಿ ನಾರಾಯಣಂ ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮನಂಚ ವಶಿಷ್ಟಕಂ
ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಂ ಮಾರುತಿಂ ವಂದೇ
ರಾಮ ದಾಸಂಚ ಶ್ರೀಧರಂ
ನಮಃ ಶಾಂತಯ ದಿವ್ಯಾಯ
ಸತ್ಯ ಧರ್ಮ ಸ್ವರೂಪಿಣೆ
ಸ್ವಾನಂದಾಮೃತ ತ್ರುಪ್ತಾಯ
ಶ್ರೀಧರಾಯ ನಮೊಹ್ ನಮಹಃ
Wish you the best,
Shantha
hi,Shantha thank you for sending me shloka in kannada, so how many should I read?
Namaskara Shantha Avare,
You are really blessed that Lord Dattatreya himself visited your home to bless you all. I am from a small village near Sirsi & long before I was born, Sadguru had come home, around 1954-55. I just try to imagine the atmosphere then. My parents were really fortunate who offered Pooja at his Holy Feet.
Om Namo Bhagavate Shreedharaaya
(Madhusudan. S. Paranjape)
Namaskara Madhusudan,
Yes, my grandparents in Mysore and my father had the opportunity to meet him in 1950 in Mysore and my maternal grandparents and mother had the opportunity of meeting him in 1960 at Kurtkoti.
I have heard a lot about him from my parents and the family is indeed blessed as Shri Shridhara Swamiji has given his paduka to be worshiped at home. Now the Paduka is at my uncle’s house in New Delhi.
In Bangalore we keep visiting the Sridhara paduka mandira at Vasanthpura, to offer prayers and meditate.
With warm regards,
Shantha
Pushpalatha,
Read ಆದಿ ನಾರಾಯಣಂ ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ….(1 time)
Read ನಮಃ ಶಾಂತಯ ದಿವ್ಯಾಯ…. (33 times)
Read ಆದಿ ನಾರಾಯಣಂ ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ….(1 time)
Wish you a very happy New Year and let all your dreams come true,
Shantha
Hi Radhika,
thanks for the Slokha…
if u know the dattatreya slokha.. kindly send .
Thanks & Ragards
Shetty
dear shilpa, the sloka was sent by Shantha as i had asked for the slokha.
Shantha, if you have seen this message please quote the dattatreya slokha also for viewers.
This is because, In zee kannada Bruhath bramahanda, they telecasted about the sridharashram, asked to chant the guru slokha. its of 3 paras including dattatreya slokha.
With Regards,
Radhika
Dear Radhika and Shilpa,
Sorry, I don’t know the Dattatreya Shloka. You can contact Shridharashrama at Bangalore, Phone – (080) 26662726.
Regards,
Shantha
OM SRI SAI RAM
Last friday i went to the bangalore mutt searching for DATTATREYA shloka, but i did not get. On 23/03/2010 i had guru darshan in varadapura, sagara, for the first time in my life. Am very much pleased to have darshan and attend PAADA POOJE. The office people gave me the DATTATREYA SHLOKA. It is as follows
DATTATREYO HAREEKRISHNA UNMATTAANANDADAAYAKA
DIGAMBARA MUNEE BAARO PISHACHOO JNANASAGARA.
Thanks for the office people who gave the guru shloka.
Hi Lohith,
Thank you for quoting the shloka and also felt happy that you visited Varadapura and did paduka pooja.
With best wishes,
Shantha
Sir,
I am native of Narendra (Dharwad Dt). 8 days back our friends were proceed to Varadahalli by Padayatra”. Most probably tomorrow they may reach varadapura. I am also ready to go Varadapur tomorrow if possible. you may help to padayatra persons in varadahalli.
Thank you,
Yours faithfully,
R.G.Kulkarni
Mr. Kulkarni,
I am very glad to hear about the Padayatra, may you all have a successful trip. I live in Bangalore hence I cannot help you people in Varadahalli. Please contact the office at Sridhara Ashrama and they will take care of your needs.
Regards,
Shantha
Shantha with out knowing i became very attach to sridhara swamy
i have visited the place and have done the thirtha sthana also
but i have lots of problems if we do prayer of slokha is that
will be solved
Satish, My mother says that when devotees went to Sri Shridhara Swamiji with problems, the swamiji would know what the devotees are going to ask him and answer their questions even before they told their woes. Continue to pray but also find a solution to your problems. Every problem has a solution you just need to put in the effort to find it and implement it, to lead a better life.
I really hope that your problems are solved.
Jai Gurudeva Datta,
Shantha
hi pls send me some photos of sridhara swamiji
Sridhar, you can copy the photo posted here. Right click on the image and save it. If you need photographs you can visit Sridhara Ashrama in Varadahalli or at Bangalore and buy the pictures.
Best Wishes,
Shantha
I am realy thrilled since i am a strong bhakta of sri sribhagavan sridharaswamiji by joining the discusion
Gopalkrishna, very happy to know that you are Sri Shridhara Swamiji’s devotee…
Hi, Shantha
Naanu huttiddu, belediddu ellaa Saagaradalli. Naanu Sri Sridhara Swamigala bhakte. Naanu ivatte E website nodiddu. Thumba khushi Ayitu.
ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು ಪದ್ಮಜಾಅವರೇ, ನಿಮ್ಮ ಊರು ಸಾಗರ ತುಂಬಾ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ. ನೀವು ಆ ಪ್ರಕೃತಿ ಸೌಂದರ್ಯ ದಲ್ಲಿ ನೆಲಿಸಿರುವುದು ನಿಮ್ಮ ಅದೃಷ್ಟವೇ. ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀಧರ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ಅವರು ನಮ್ಮ ಗುರುಗಳು. ನನ್ನ ತಾತ ಮತ್ತು ನನ್ನ ತಂದೆಯವರು ಪ್ರತಿದಿನ ಪಾದುಕಗಳನ್ನು ಅಭಿಷೇಕ ಮಾಡುವುದನ್ನು ನೋಡಿ ಬೆಳೆದಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ವರದಹಳ್ಳಿ ನೋಡಬೇಕೆಂದು ತುಂಬಾ ಆಸೆ ಇತ್ತು. ಕಳೆದ ವರ್ಷ ಅಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಬಂದು ಪಾದುಕ ಪೂಜೆ ಮಾಡಿದೆವು.
Ella Gurubhaktharigoo Namaskaara.
Neevella eshtu adrishtavantaru! Naanoo eshto varshagalinda Varadahallige hogabekendu prayatna padutta iddene. Aadare innoo Guru maharaajaru nannannu tammallige karesikondilla. Kaala koodi bandillavendu kaanuttade. Naanu bega Varadahalliyannu noduvanthagalee endu neevu prarthisi. Sattvikara prarthane phalisuttade endu nanna nambike.
Ellarigoo mangalavaagali
ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಸುಬ್ರಮಣ್ಯ ಆವರೆ, ನೀವು ಆದಷ್ಟು ಬೇಗ ವರದಹಳ್ಳಿಗೆ ಹೋಗಿ ಗುರುಗಳ ದರ್ಶನ ಮಾಡಿ ಬರಲಿ ಎಂದು ನಾನು ಗುರುಗಳಿಗೇ ಪ್ರರ್ಥಿಸುತ್ಹೇನೆ.
Hi Shantha,
Thanks a lot for the information on Sridhara swamy..
Wanted to know a couple of info if u have any idea..
Dattatreya shloka mentioned here is it “PISHACHOO JNANASAGARA” or any other word mis-typed.. Just wanted to chant it right, but am not getting this mantra anywhere else.. So thought of raising a query here..
Also, if u knw any mantra for conception please post the same..
Thanks n looking forward for ur response,
Rohini..
Dear Rohini,
I am not sure how the words are pronounced as this shloka was given by a reader called Lohith. I hope he clarifies this doubt.
Sorry, I do not know any mantra for conception. Don’t lose hope.
All the best,
Shantha
Its Digambaro Mune Bala, Pisachoo Jnana Sagara.
Mune Bala — Son of Muni (Son of Atri Muni).
Rest is correct….
One request… Pls avoid distributing mantras on web… or public.
Shlokas are ok but mantra requires some practicies or they need to be given by authentic/ diginified / spiritual personalities or can be passed on in family by father mother or elder brother.
Hope i didnt offend any body.. if so excuse me ….
Jai Shri Guru Sridhara..
hii all
i am looking for sridhar swamiji’s bhajan “jayadeva jayadeva” if anyone has its lyrics or link to any site where i could listen pls post it .
thank you
ಈ ಶ್ಲೋಕವನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿ ದಿನ / ನಿತ್ಯ ೧೨ / (ಹನ್ನೇರಡು ಬಾರಿ) ಸತಿ ಹೇಳಿಕೋಳ್ಳಬೇಕು
ಆದಿ ನಾರಾಯಣಂ ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾನಂದ ವಶಿಷ್ಟಕಂ
ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಂ ಮಾರುತಿಂ ವಂದೆ
ರಾಮ ದಾಸಂಚಕ ಶ್ರೀಧರಂ
ನಮ: ಶಾಂತಾಯ ದಿವ್ಯಾಯ
ಸತ್ಯಧರ್ಮ ಸ್ವರೂಪಿಣೆ
ಸ್ವಾನಂದಾಮೃತ ತ್ರುಪ್ತಾಯ
ಶ್ರೀಧರಾಯ ನಮೋ ನಮ:
ದತ್ತಾತ್ರೇಯ ಹರೇ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
ಉನ್ಮತ್ತಾನಂದದಾಯಕ
ದಿಗಂಬರ ಮುನಿ ಬಾಲ ಪಿಶಾಚ
ಜ್ಞಾನ ಸಾಗರ
ಈ ಶ್ಲೋಕವನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿ ದಿನ / ನಿತ್ಯ ೧೨ / (ಹನ್ನೇರಡು ಬಾರಿ) ಸತಿ ಹೇಳಿಕೋಳ್ಳಬೇಕು
ಶೊಭಿತ್ ಗಿರೀಶ್ ರಾಜ್ = ೯೯೦೦೦೦೦೯೫೪
Dhanyavadagalu Shobith
Shantha avre, nanage shreedhar swamigala bhajane beku, vasantpura ashramadalli adanna kelidde. adu “jayadeva jayadeva” anta shuru aagutte. nimma hatra ee bhajane idre, illi post madi pls..
if someone else has this bhajan “jayadeva jayadeva” pls post it here…
Thank you
Thanks a lot for the stotras shobith.. 🙂 Stotras posted in kannada/sanskrit are more readable actually than the same in english. 🙂
Regards,
Rohini.
Yes PuVi I have heard the bhajan too….but I do not have the lyrics of the bhajan.
Hi AjayShankar,
You are right.. Mentioning and publicising mantras on web is not the right thing.. I agree with that.
But, nowadays everywhere things are publicized. Even thro TV channels there are lots of astrology-related prgms where people specify mantras to be chanted and it is a normal human psychology to get influenced by such things… If not clear they ask for them in sites like this.. 🙂
Regards,
Nagashree
Dear Ajay Shankar and Nagashree, I have to my knowledge only published shlokas on this website. I am not even aware of some of the mantras and shlokas that people are asking on this post. It has been a learning experience. From time immemorial shlokas and mantras have been written on Palmyra leaves by scholars, poets and writers. These have been translated and published into books in various languages to reach a wider audience. It is perfectly correct for people to learn mantras/shlokas or rituals through various mediums. Can you also point out which are the mantras that are published… Read more »
I think Dattatreya Shloka mentioned above is mantra rather than shloka.. Might be AjayShankar was referring to that…
Hmm…maybe. Thanks Madhura for the clarification. That is the reason why this particular shloka/mantra is not displayed in Sridhara Swamy Paduka Manidra. I will clarify about this when I visit the place the next time.
Thanks for the infromation about sridhara swamiji. I want to visit tovardahalli ashramaand i have to make paduka pooja of guru. Kindly give the information about from Bangalroebus timings, to eable us to come there to make pooja. HOwany hrs journey. if we leave atr night what time will reach. If we come there accomodation will get. Please give the informationa bout this. I read all you discussion with others. very itneresting. Really you are verylucky your parents had pooja directly to guru paduka and they got guru paduka. They are very lucky to have such things. NIce to hear.… Read more »
Dear Anumohan, I hope you visit Varadahalli and perform Paduka pooja. Please access this link http://59.162.166.116/AWATAROnline to book online for KSRTC buses. Departure will be from Bangalore main bus stand known as Kempegowda Bus Stand. Rajahamsa buses are comfortable with AC and the rates from Bangalore – Sagar town are 275Rs for adults and 138 Rs for children. From Sagar you can hire an auto to reach Varadahalli. For staying Varadashree hotel at Sagar is good and the number is 08183- 228999, please book before you go. If this is not available then try at Durga Lodge Sagar (08183) 226305.… Read more »
Namaskara,
Thanks for the slokas & informations
regards
” MAY GOD BLESS ALL “
nanna thammanege epilipsy 20 years ninda ide nimma ashramadalli avanannu bidabhaude dayabittu thilisi
Dear Anjula,
I am sorry to hear about your brother. I hope god gives you the strength to take care of the gentle soul.
I live in Bangalore and do not run any ashrama.
Regards,
Shantha
Dear Shantha,
I am the secretary of Sri Sridhara Seva Mahamandala, Sri Sridharashrama, Varadapur. I have visited your web site recently. To get any further support or information from our ashram, Please contact me through my mobile (+91 9448774667). Sri Sridhar may bless you for your service.
Kind Regards,
Sridhar Rao K V
Dear Sridhar Rao,
I am very thankful for your visit to this website. I have been guiding people with whatever little knowledge I have about Sri Sridhara Swamiji and asking them to contact your office in Varadahalli and Sridhara Paduka Mandira in Bangalore for more information.
I will definitely contact you for more information. Thank you for all the good wishes.
With warm regards,
Shantha