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was mach gratified at the condescension of the goddess, and immediately proceeded towards- Bednore, which is a province in the Carnatic. When he arrived at the hermitage of the Reshi, called Sringi, on the banks of the river, Tunga Bhadra, the goddess Sarada became manifest, and intimated to him, that she intended to reside there, and commanded him to build temple in her honor, which Sankarachari accordingly did he also raised several edifices in various divisions, where worship was paid to the above-named deity. After this, he made a tour round the Indian peninsula, and erected fanes in honor of the goddess in numerous places, giving them distinct denominations. He returned to Sringeri and composed a poetical work to celebrate the incomparable charms and accomplishments of the wife of king Amaraga. He also compiled a commentary on the theological works of Vyasa and intitled it " Sarera — Bhashya," in which was recorded his extermination of the heretical sects of Jainas, Bowdhas, Charwakas Kafabkas, etc. his eminence in philosophy obtained for him the title of " Shanmato-dharaka"