Nava Brindavana & Sri Vidyaranya Samadhi, Hampi, Karnataka

About the temple :

Nava Brindavanam or Tombs or Samadhis of 9 Madhva saints in Hampi, Karnataka. Along with the 9 tombs, a small temple for Lord Vishnu (Ranganatha) and Lord Hanuman can be seen. It is situated on the banks of the river Tungabadra. These 9 saints where propagators of Dvaita Sidhanta of Hinduism.

1.Sri Padhmanabha Thirtha
2.Sri Jayathirtha/Sri Raghuvarya
3.Sri Kavindra Thirtha
4.Sri Vageesa Thirtha
5. Sri Vyasaraja Thirtha
6.Sri Srinivasa Thitha
7.Sri Rama Thirtha
8.Sri Sudheendhra Thirtha
9.Sri Govinda Odeyaru

Speciality:
This calm serene place is the perfect place for meditation and chanting. Special pujas are arranged for pilgrims if we inform the priests in advance.

Location:
Located inside the ruins of the ancient kingdom of Hampi, near Hospet,Karnataka. Hampi has been declared as international monument by UNESCO.

How to Reach:
 Located in an island in the middle of the Tungabadra river, it is a remote location to reach. You need to take a boat from Anegunthi. Bellarry would be nearest Airport/Railway station. During monsoon, if the river is flooded then transport to this temple is suspended. Google map location is provided at the end of the article.

Stay:

The nearest place to stay would be hospet. There are also private Mutts or monasteries where we can stay for a short duration.

Contact Persons who can help:
At Navabrindavan:
Mr.Bhakta Vatsalan
Sri Tulasi Garden,
09480464487, 09449743509
Residence: 08533-267880

Travel Operator:
Sri Ragavendra Tours and Travels – http://www.srsttourstravels.com 

Other Places Nearby:

Sri Vidyaranya Guru was one of the pontiffs of the holy Sringeri Mutt. His Mahasamadhi is located in Hampi,near to the Virupakshi Shiva temple.

Location: Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India