sarvajna peeth is a small temple like structure near the peak where adi shankara meditated. this small structure bears a name which is similar to sarvajñapīṭha, also called sharada peeth of jammu and kashmir. which was visited by adi shankara during his long spiritual journey, where he defeated other scholars in philosophical debate and opened the southern door of the temple. another temple is located near travellers' bungalow and is believed to be the (the origin) of "sri mookambika devi". from this spot, it is a 2 km trek to the peak. just below the peak, an almost vertical path leads to a small cave called chitramoola, from where the mookambika temple of kollur, is visible.