Pancha Pathi Temple

Kikkeri Brahmeshvara temple KR Pete tourism Mandya Tourism near Shravanabelagola Karnataka tourism

Kikkeri Brahmeshvara temple at KR Pete tourism, Mandya tourism near Shravanabelagola Karnataka tourism.Kikkeri is a small village on State Highway 7 (Arsikere - Mysore Road), KR pete taluk . The Brahmeshvara temple is located next to Kikkeri Amanikere(Lake). The Brahmeshvara temple (also spelt Brahmeshwara) is an ancient stone carved temple, a fine specimen of 12th century Hoysala architecture and is located in the town of Kikkeri of Mandya district in Karnataka state, India. The temple was built in 1171 AD by a wealthy lady called Bommare Nayakiti during the rule of Hoysala King Narasimha I. This temple is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India. The temple is dedicated to Eshwara and the presence of Brahma on the doorway leads to the naming of the diety as Brahmeshwara. This is a Trikutachala temple and is facing East Direction. Thr temple is Conserved & Maintained by DIRECTORATE OF ARCHAEOLOGY & MUSEUMS, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA, MYSORE DIVISION.
The steps to a small kalyani telling the story of a Shiva Bhakta being taken to Kailasa after obtaining Veera Gathi in a war by the Shiva Dhootas in a Pallaki(palanquine)
Just next to Kalyani is the abode of Kala Bhairava, this idol is carefully crafted and one can find the Dog, the official follower of Kalabhairava. The idol holds a Kodli(axe), Billu (Bow) .
The design of the temple is unique. the interior of the temple has been widened beyond its base by making the outer walls bulge out in a convex shape. This is a ekakuta (single shrine) construction. There is a four feet tall image of the Hindu god Shiva in one of the niches of the navaranga (hall). The madanika figures (also called salabhanjika, refers to the sculpture of a woman, displaying stylized feminine features) carved on the capitals of the pillars of the hall are works of fine art.
the Hoysala crest (emblem of the Hoysala warrior stabbing a lion) over the sukhanasi. decorative Nandi (bull) facing the shrine in Brahmaeshvara temple, Kikkeri. Kikkeri is 70 kms from Mysore and 150 kms from Bangalore, 11 kms from KR Pete. It is only 10 km from the historically important town of Shravanabelagola (in Hassan district).
The other places of interest nearby offered by Mandya tourism are are Gaganachukki Falls, hydro electric power project at Shivanasamudra Falls, old stone bridge Lushington bridge, Bheemeshwari,1200 years old Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Marehalli, Malavalli, Ruins of Panchalingeshwara Temple at Somanathapura, Unknown stone carved ruin temple at Somanathapura, oldest Dam in Karnataka || 900 years old Madhavmantri Dam, temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheshwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingas believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous. Talakadu is one of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams where the Keerthi Narayana temple was established and the presiding Deity in this temple is Keerthi Narayana,18 feet tall Ancient Bahubali statue at KRS backwaters, Arethippur Mandya, 1200 years old excavated jain basadi at Kanakagiri, Excavated Ancient statue of Bhagawan Bahubali at Arethippur KM Doddi of Mandya District.Basadihalli, venugopala swamy temple at KRS backwaters on the banks of Kaveri River, the Sri Narayana Swamy temple at Anandur, the submerged stone carved temple , Gommatagiri -a heritage jain center, Somanathapura Hoysala temple, Muthathi forest and Bheemeshwari Cauveri fishing camp.

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Muthathi (or Muttatti) or Sangam Wildlife ranges - Biking Mandya Tourism Karnataka tourism

Muthathi (or Muttatti) or Sangam Wildlife ranges - Biking Mandya Tourism Karnataka tourism . Sangam Wildlife ranges is a settlement situated on the banks of the Kaveri river near Malavalli taluk of Mandya in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is surrounded by a dense forest which is home to the Kaveri Wildlife Sanctuary.
Muthathi is a lesser known destination, around 100km from Bangalore and 88 kms from Mysore. It is located on the banks of the river Cauvery near Malavalli. It is also known as the “Elephant Corridor” as it has one of the highest densities of wild elephants in the country. Beware of Crocodiles in the water, do not go swimming .
River Kaveri and Hanuman temple are the main tourist attractions in Muthathi. There is a mythology related to this place, once goddess Sita loses her nose ring while taking bath in the river. Later, Lord Hanuman finds her nose ring in this place and returns it to her. Hence, Hanuman in this place is called as 'Muthetharaya'. This is one of the famous forest place which has connection with Ramayana. When Sita Devi (wife of Lord Sri Rama) was taking bath at this place, her nose studd falls into the river. Anjaneya comes to the rescue, finds the studd and returns to Sita maatha. Anjaneya gets the name Muthetharaya because of this instance and there is a small temple for Anjaneya at this place.
Malavalli Tourism and Mandya tourism offers other places of interest around such Barachukki Falls, Gaganachukki Falls, hydro electric power project at Shivanasamudra Falls, old stone bridge Lushington bridge, Bheemeshwari,1200 years old Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Marehalli, Malavalli, Ruins of Panchalingeshwara Temple at Somanathapura, Unknown stone carved ruin temple at Somanathapura, oldest Dam in Karnataka, 900 years old Madhavmantri Dam, temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheshwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingas believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous. Talakadu is one of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams where the Keerthi Narayana temple was established and the presiding Deity in this temple is Keerthi Narayana,18 feet tall Ancient Bahubali statue at KRS backwaters, Basadihalli, venugopala swamy temple at KRS backwaters on the banks of Kaveri River, the ancient stone carved temple of Sri Narayana Swamy temple at Anandur, the submerged stone carved temple , Gommatagiri -a heritage jain center, Somanathapura Hoysala temple, 18 feet tall Ancient Bahubali statue at KRS backwaters, Basadihalli, the Sri Narayana Swamy temple at Anandur, the submerged stone carved temple. Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple ,Shivana Samudra, Barachukki Jalapatha , Mallikarjunaswamy Temple, Mudukuthore , Panchalingeshwara Temple, Talakadu and Bheemeshwari Cauveri fishing camp.

PANCHALINGA TEMPLES TALAKADU, KARNATAKA INDIA

Talakadu is a desert-like town on the left bank of the Kaveri river 45 km (28 miles) from Mysore and 133 km (82 miles) from Bangalore in Karnataka, India. It once had over 30 temples, most of which now lay buried in sand. The extant group of temples, where the eastward flowing Kaveri river changes course as the sand on its banks spreads over a wide area, is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus.
Among the temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheshwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingas believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous. In honour of these five Shiva temples, a fair is held once every 12 years called Panchalinga Darshana, last held in 2009.

Edmuri Falls River Kaveri in Srirangapatna tourism Mandya Tourism Karnataka Tourism Yedmuri falls

Edmuri Falls River Kaveri in Srirangapatna tourism Mandya Tourism Karnataka Tourism Yedmuri Falls Edamuri falls. Edmuri falls or yedmuri falls is located in Srirangapatna, Mandya District. Cauvery River flows through the falls. Edmuri Falls is 1 km from Balmuri Falls. It is a man made check dam built on Kaveri river. As the river turns to the left at this place, it is called Eda means left, and Muri means cut in Kannada. Thus the name Edamuri.
The cascade of water at Edmuri is no less majestic than Balmuri. This place often remains less crowded than Balmuri and offers a never-ending sight of green agricultural fields along the wide Cauvery River.
At a distance of 15 Kms from Mysore near Brindavan Gardens, Edumuri waterfalls is on the way to KRS dam.Its 145 kms from Bangalore.
Other places of interest in Mysore tourism , nearby are St. Anthony's Shrine - Dornahalli, Sri Narayana Swamy Temple- The submerged stone carved temple on the banks of KRS Dam, the ancient submerged Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple and the new restored Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple on the banks or Krishnaraja sagara Dam. Brindavan Gardens, cauvery river, Mysore Palace, St. Philomena's Church, Arethippur Mandya, 1200 years old excavated jain basadi at Kanakagiri, Excavated Ancient statue of Bhagawan Bahubali at Arethippur KM Doddi of Mandya District.
The other places of interest nearby offered by Mandya tourism are are Gaganachukki Falls, hydro electric power project at Shivanasamudra Falls, old stone bridge Lushington bridge, Bheemeshwari,1200 years old Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Marehalli, Malavalli, Ruins of Panchalingeshwara Temple at Somanathapura, Unknown stone carved ruin temple at Somanathapura, oldest Dam in Karnataka || 900 years old Madhavmantri Dam, temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheshwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingas believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous. Talakadu is one of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams where the Keerthi Narayana temple was established and the presiding Deity in this temple is Keerthi Narayana,18 feet tall Ancient Bahubali statue at KRS backwaters, Basadihalli, venugopala swamy temple at KRS backwaters on the banks of Kaveri River, the Sri Narayana Swamy temple at Anandur, the submerged stone carved temple , Gommatagiri -a heritage jain center, Somanathapura Hoysala temple, Muthathi forest and Bheemeshwari Cauveri fishing camp.

VAIDYESHWARA TEMPLE TALAKADU

The Vaidyeshvara temple in Talakadu is the largest, the most intact and ornate of Panchalinga temples . This temple bears Ganga-Chola-Hoysala architectural features. Its consecration is assignable to the 10th century with improvements made up to the 14th century .This temple was built in the Dravidian style and has two huge Dwarapalakas standing at the entrance to the main shrine. The doorways are intricately carved and the outer walls too are covered in sculptures.The walls are covered by depictions of various forms of Shiva .
Talakadu is a desert-like town on the left bank of the Kaveri river 45 km (28 miles) from Mysore and 133 km (82 miles) from Bangalore in Karnataka, India. It once had over 30 temples, most of which now lay buried in sand. The extant group of temples, where the eastward flowing Kaveri river changes course as the sand on its banks spreads over a wide area, is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus. Among the temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheshwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingas believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous. In honour of these five Shiva temples, a fair is held once every 12 years called Panchalinga Darshana, last held in 2009.

Gaganachukki Water Falls Shivanasamudra falls Bluff falls Mandya tourism Karnataka Tourism

Gaganachukki waterfalls also known as Shivanasamudra falls or Bluff falls. Famous Gaganachukki falls of Mandya tourism
Karnataka tourism is located at Chamarajnagar, Karnataka. Gaganchukki waterfalls situated near the island town of Shivanasamudra in the Mandya district of Karnataka.
Gaganachukki Falls are shaped like a huge horsetail. It is a steep waterfall that rushes down with great velocity and provides incredible views. Gaganachukki waterfalls are best viewed from the watch tower at Shivanasamudra. The waterfall can also be approached by another way that passes through the Dargah of Hazrath Mardane Gaib. It presents the upstream end of the waterfall and is closer to the Barachukki Falls.
The waterfalls are created by river Cauvery that runs down a 75 metre gorge before it divides into two branches that flow around the island of Shivanasamudra. The two branches (eastern & western branches) flow through deep ravines on either side of the island before plunging in two different places a few kilometres apart to form the Barachukki and Gaganachukki waterfalls. The island town of Sivasamudram divides the river into twin waterfalls.
The waterfalls are located at a distance of about 139 km from Bangalore and about 60 km from Mysore. The eastern branch of the waterfall is known as Barachukki while the western branch is known as Gaganachukki. Barachukki and Gaganachukki waterfalls are together known as the Shivanasamudra Falls.
Shivanasamudra literally means Shiva’s Ocean. The area near the waterfalls is famous for being the location of Asia’s first hydro-electric power station that was set up in the year 1902 and is still functional. The project was designed by Diwan Sheshadri Iyer. Shivanasamudra is a small city in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka, India. It is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri, which forms here the boundary to the Chamarajanagar District,
The other places of interest nearby offered by Mandya tourism are are Gaganachukki Falls, hydro electric power project at Shivanasamudra Falls, old stone bridge Lushington bridge, Bheemeshwari,1200 years old Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Marehalli, Malavalli, Ruins of Panchalingeshwara Temple at Somanathapura, Unknown stone carved ruin temple at Somanathapura, oldest Dam in Karnataka || 900 years old Madhavmantri Dam, temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheshwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingas believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous. Talakadu is one of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams where the Keerthi Narayana temple was established and the presiding Deity in this temple is Keerthi Narayana,18 feet tall Ancient Bahubali statue at KRS backwaters, Basadihalli, venugopala swamy temple at KRS backwaters on the banks of Kaveri River, the Sri Narayana Swamy temple at Anandur, the submerged stone carved temple , Gommatagiri -a heritage jain center, Somanathapura Hoysala temple, Muthathi forest and Bheemeshwari Cauveri fishing camp.

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Markonahalli Dam by Sir M. Visvesvaraya Mandya Toursim Karnataka tourism - Automatic Siphon System

Markonahalli Dam - Automatic Siphon System Dam by Sir M. Visvesvaraya - ,Mandya Toursim, Karnataka tourism. Markonahalli Dam, located at Bitagonahalli, Karnataka. Bitagonahalli village is located in Nagamangala taluk of Mandya district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 18km from Nagamangala and 71km away Mandya, 90 kms from Mysore and 96 Kms from Bangalore
Markonahalli Dam is built across the river Shimsha near Kunigal Taluk of Tumkur district. It was built by Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the King of Mysore under the guidance of his Diwan, Sir M Visweswaraiah. It was built to irrigate 6,070 hectares of land and has a masonry structure of 139 m and a pair of earth dams extending to 1,470 metres on either side.
The uniqueness of the dam is that, that the dam gates are kept open always, still the water does not flow unless the dam is full. This is because the dam has 4 small, 2 big and 10 wood siphons which when dam is full will automatically allow water to pass through. This dam requires no actual maintenance and the water in the whole dam can be cleared within one and half hour.The reservoir has a catchment area of 4,103 kms and can hold a volume of 68 million of water at a full reservoir level of 731.57 m above the mean sea level. In 2000, a part of the dam had to be demolished to prevent floods and save 25 villages. Hirebhaskara Dam or Madenur Dam in Linganamakki backwater(near Sagar in shimoga district) which has the same technology and built by the same team of Sir M.Visweswaraiah and Ganesh Iyer.
As much as 27 species of fish, including 13 species of commercial fishes have been recorded in the reservoir with Puntius being the dominant species. Labeo calbasu and Cirrhinus Reba and other transplanted carps are also found here.
Kunigal tourism also offers other places for Tourist Attractions such as Pavagada Fort, Shiva Ganga Hill and its two temples, Devarayanadurga state forest, Devarayanadurga hill station, Historical temple of Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Swamy Temple, Aralguppe – One of the oldest temples of Karnataka, the ancient temple dedicated to Someshwara and Parvathi, Kunigal Lake ,Deepambhudi lake , Huliyurdurga , Kunigal stud farm (Horse breeding farm). Nagamangala tourism offers Sri Saumyakeshava Temple, Basaralu offers the ancient Shri Mallikarjuna Temple of Hoysala Dynasty.
Mandya tourism also offers places such as Gaganachukki Falls, hydro electric power project at Shivanasamudra Falls, old stone bridge Lushington bridge, Bheemeshwari,1200 years old Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Marehalli, Malavalli, Ruins of Panchalingeshwara Temple at Somanathapura, Unknown stone carved ruin temple at Somanathapura, oldest Dam in Karnataka || 900 years old Madhavmantri Dam, temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheshwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingas believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous. Talakadu is one of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams where the Keerthi Narayana temple was established and the presiding Deity in this temple is Keerthi Narayana,18 feet tall Ancient Bahubali statue at KRS backwaters, Basadihalli, venugopala swamy temple at KRS backwaters on the banks of Kaveri River, the Sri Narayana Swamy temple at Anandur, the submerged stone carved temple , Gommatagiri -a heritage jain center, Somanathapura Hoysala temple, Muthathi forest and Bheemeshwari Cauveri fishing camp.

Srirangapatana Obelisk Srirangapatna Fort Srirangapatna tourism Karnataka tourism South India

Srirangapatana Obelisk at Srirangapatna Fort part of Srirangapatna tourism Karnataka tourism South India. Obelisk at Srirangapatana Fort is an unknown Srirangapatna tourist place Karnataka South India is a Historical site. Karnataka tourism has this unknown location surrounded by river cauvery. Mandya tourism and Mysore tourism has many such places.
Commemorative Obelisk in Srirangapatna is a memorial erected by the then government of Mysore in memory of the English soldiers died during the siege of Srirangapatna.

The Obelisk stands at the center of an expansive and concentric series of steps, on a high point close to the fort walls.
The four plaques fixed on the of the square base is inscribed with various details.

Above the base structure is a conical projection supported by four cannonballs. Another canon ball is fixed the the very top too.The inscription on one side reads This monument is erected by the government of Mysore in 1907 in order to commemorate the siege of Seringapatam by the British forces under lieutenant general G. Harris and its final capture by assault on the 4th May 1799. As also the names of those gallant officers who fell during the operations.

The next side is a corps wise table that lists the number of soldiers and officers wounded,killed or missing for the siege (4 april to 4th May 1799). The final tally reads as Killed-192, Wounded -657 and missing -25. That's the official version of the damage the British corps suffered at Srirangapatna.
The other two sides lists the rank, name and the regiment of the european officers killed.
Though it is not very difficult to access Obelisk but is not frequented by tourists as other nearby attractions in Srirangapatna. Historically this sits on a very eventful place during the siege of Srirangapatna. The Obelisk is at the northwestern corner of the fort.
From the Colonel Bailey's dungeon take the road along the ramparts to the east. After crossing the railway line you can see the Delhi Gate facing the riverside. A little ahead you will see this tall structure over the edges of the zigzag rampants.

Srirangapatna in Mandya district of Karnataka state is an island formed in the course of River Cauvery. Cauvery River flows on eastern side of the island and deviates to west before it creates the island and called Paschimavahini.Here we can see the confluence of three holy rivers namely Kaveri, Kabini and Hemavathi.

Srirangapatna is just 20 kms from Mysore and 130 kms from Bangalore
Srirangapatna (also spelled Shrirangapattinam; anglicized to Seringapatam during the British Raj) is a town in Mandya district of the Indian state of Karnataka.
The monuments on the island town of Srirangapatna has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Srirangapatna Tourism.
Tipu Sultan's Fort. Gumbaz 'Tipu Sultan's Tomb'.
Srirangapatna flourished as the cosmopolitan capital of powerful state of Mysore. Various Indo-Islamic monuments that dot the town, such as Tipu Sultan's palaces, the Darya Daulat and the Jumma Masjid , date from this olden period. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna fort, Karighatta (Black Hill) the summer palace of Tipu Sultan and his mausoleum.
Mandya tourism offers other places of interest around such Barachukki Falls, Gaganachukki Falls, hydro electric power project at Shivanasamudra Falls, old stone bridge Lushington bridge, Bheemeshwari,1200 years old Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Marehalli, Malavalli, Ruins of Panchalingeshwara Temple at Somanathapura, Unknown stone carved ruin temple at Somanathapura, oldest Dam in Karnataka, 900 years old Madhavmantri Dam, temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheshwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingas believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous. Talakadu is one of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams where the Keerthi Narayana temple was established and the presiding Deity in this temple is Keerthi Narayana,18 feet tall Ancient Bahubali statue at KRS backwaters, Basadihalli, venugopala swamy temple at KRS backwaters on the banks of Kaveri River, the Sri Narayana Swamy temple at Anandur, the submerged stone carved temple , Gommatagiri -a heritage jain center, Somanathapura Hoysala temple, Muthathi forest and Bheemeshwari Cauveri fishing camp.

Blue Lagoon Island at KRS Krishna Raja Sagara backwaters Mandya tourism Karnataka Tourism

Blue Lagoon Island at KRS Krishna Raja Sagara backwaters Mandya tourism Karnataka Tourism. Blue lagoon Island- the beautiful island in the backwaters of Krishna Raja Sagar Reservoir of Kaveri river, Mysore. It can be reached through the road near to the railway station near krs Dam. The time we choose to visit this place ,was once when the summer was just setting in and the rain gods had not been merciful to the place , for the last few years. The water level had dipped so low that the dams had reached dead storage. The river bed during drought season is used for agricultural purpose by local farmers. The so called island was no more submerged by water on all sides. We could drive on to the island and around it. But nature never fails to surprise us .The beauty which awaited us was exotic. Words fail to express the feeling of the serenity that surrounded us. The kind of silence which human habitation has deprived us of, the fresh air that cheers up ones mood and the blue waters against the barren river bed contrasting itself. One of the best memories has been etched in my mind with this visit. It just connects to u instantly............Again i visited the place just when the monsoon had started setting in. This time round the water had started filling up around the island and few other islands were starting to form in the KRS Backwaters. The beautiful waves of the Krishna Raja Sagara cauvery river keeps one mesmerized.
Blue Lagoon is located around 25 from Mysuru, 6kms from Brindavan Gardens, 11 kms from balmuri falls, 7kms from KrishnaRajaSagara Dam , 50kms from Mandya and around 150 km from Bangalore.
The other places of interest nearby offered by Mandya tourism are Ancient stone carved Venugopalaswamy temple at KRS backwaters, Kikkeri Brahmeshvara temple at KR Pete, Arkeshwara Temple on the banks of River Kaveri at Yedatore, Krishnarajanagar Taluk, BallurKatte falls , Chunchanakatte falls, Ganalu Falls, Edmuri falls and Balmuri falls, Gaganachukki Falls, hydro electric power project at Shivanasamudra Falls, Wellesley Bridge, old stone bridge Lushington bridge, Bheemeshwari,1200 years old Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Marehalli, Malavalli, Ruins of Panchalingeshwara Temple at Somanathapura, Unknown stone carved ruin temple at Somanathapura, oldest Dam in Karnataka || 900 years old Madhavmantri Dam, Melukote Akka Thangi kola , Raya Gopura at Melukote , Melukote Kalyani, Dhanushkoti at Melukote, Gumbaz - Tomb of Tippu Sultan, temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheshwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingas believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous. Talakadu is one of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams where the Keerthi Narayana temple was established and the presiding Deity in this temple is Keerthi Narayana,18 feet tall Ancient Bahubali statue at KRS backwaters, Basadihalli, the Sri Narayana Swamy temple at Anandur, Basaralu ancient Mallikarjuna temple, Arethippur Mandya, 1200 years old excavated jain basadi || Kanakagiri, Excavated Ancient statue of Bhagawan Bahubali at Arethippur, the submerged stone carved temple , Hulikere Tunnel , Gommatagiri -a heritage jain center, Somanathapura Hoysala temple, Muthathi forest and Bheemeshwari Cauveri fishing camp.
Mysore tourism offers other places such as Brindavan Garden, , Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Balmuri Falls,Lalitha Mahal Palace, Mysore Zoo, Chamundi hills , St. Philomena's Church,Karanji Lake.The Blue Lagoon, Big Banyan Tree Mysore , kaveri and hemavathi river sangam, Basadi Hosakote Jain Temple, Dornahalli Church, Sagarakatte Bridge are lesser know places around Mysore.

Mupperum vizha at a jaina hill- thirumalai-Tamilnadu-Part-1of Two parts- 12-2-12.wmv

Sri Jinaya namah:
Dear All, on 12-02-2012 a gand function was held at Thirumalai ,an ancient Jaina centre at Thirumalai village near Polur, Thiruvannamalai Dt.,Tamilnadu.It is also called Arahanthagiri..It has a hillock also called Thirumalai( Sacred hill) has a cave with paintings, sculptures, inscriptions, beautiful temples( in four tires- at the ground level, in the middle, upper and at the top of the hillock.) one of the temples( Jinalayam)is called Kunthavai jinalayam,named after the Sister of Emperor Raja Raja Chola..At the third tire we have a very beautiful Nemi Thirthankara statue -16 feet in height.Here Nemi Thirthankara is called Sigamani natha. etc.etc.
for hundred of years this famous Jaina centre went into oblivion, .(This is a protected monument under the care of ASI-Archaeological Survey of India )14 years back His Holiness Sri Charukeerthi Bhattarak Bhattacharyavarya Maha Swamigal of the Holy Sravanbelgola had decided to give' life' to this ancient centre and immediately established a Sri Mutt called Arahanthagiri Digamber Jain SriMutt., and One of His disciples Sri .Dharnendran became Madathipathi with the title Dhavalakeerthi Bhattarak. After assuming the office as Head of the Arahanthagiri SriMutt the face of this place has entirely changed. .Thank God. A good Samaritan Sri M.K.Jain.,a noble soul, has given his helping hand to develop this very ancient Jaina Centre to regain its past (lost )glory.Yes, as for Tamilnadu is concerned Sri M.K.Jain is a' God sent person,. now .one has to visit to believe how the sleepy, uncared Thirumalai has changed now.School ,free boardind and hostel facilities for more than 200 persons, beutiful temple, home for the aged, guest houses, computer centre for students, support for Archakas (temple priests 0 of 130 Jinalayams (jain temples), scholarships for students studying elswhere, help to hundreds of people in surrounding villages etc. etc. we have our salutes to Sri M.K.Jain. in the history of this ancient Jaina centre, sevaral kings, chieftains, princess, queens have endowed a lot .in that line come Sri m.K.jain and Srimathi.Saritha M.K.Jain.6 years back a beautiful temple called Panchakula devi temple was constructed ,
,on 12th to celebrate 1-Sri Dhavalakeerthi Swamiji 's 14th year of service as Head of Arahanthagiri SriMutt,
2-6th year of prathista of panchakula devis,
3-to honour persons who have dedicated themselves entirely for the cause of society and religion ,a grand function was arranged. this is the first part of it captured in my old handy cam. Please visit Thirumalai-Arahanthagiri
Jai jinendra
Dr.Nelliyankulam Kanaka.Ajithadoss

Markonahalli Dam gate open First Automatic Siphon System Tumkur Tourism Dams of Karnataka Tourism

Markonahalli Dam water release First Automatic Siphon System Mandya Tourism Dams Karnataka Tourism. Markonahalli Dam - Automatic Siphon System Dam by Sir M. Visvesvaraya - ,Mandya Toursim, Karnataka tourism. Markonahalli Dam, located at Bitagonahalli, Karnataka. Bitagonahalli village is located in Nagamangala taluk of Mandya district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 18km from Nagamangala and 71km away Mandya, 90 kms from Mysore and 96 Kms from Bangalore
Markonahalli Dam is built across the river Shimsha near Kunigal Taluk of Tumkur district. It was built by Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the King of Mysore under the guidance of his Diwan, Sir M Visweswaraiah. It was built to irrigate 6,070 hectares of land and has a masonry structure of 139 m and a pair of earth dams extending to 1,470 metres on either side.
The uniqueness of the dam is that, that the dam gates are kept open always, still the water does not flow unless the dam is full. This is because the dam has 4 small, 2 big and 10 wood siphons which when dam is full will automatically allow water to pass through. This dam requires no actual maintenance and the water in the whole dam can be cleared within one and half hour.The reservoir has a catchment area of 4,103 kms and can hold a volume of 68 million of water at a full reservoir level of 731.57 m above the mean sea level. In 2000, a part of the dam had to be demolished to prevent floods and save 25 villages. Hirebhaskara Dam or Madenur Dam in Linganamakki backwater(near Sagar in shimoga district) which has the same technology and built by the same team of Sir M.Visweswaraiah and Ganesh Iyer.
As much as 27 species of fish, including 13 species of commercial fishes have been recorded in the reservoir with Puntius being the dominant species. Labeo calbasu and Cirrhinus Reba and other transplanted carps are also found here.
Kunigal tourism also offers other places for Tourist Attractions such as Pavagada Fort, Shiva Ganga Hill and its two temples, Devarayanadurga state forest, Devarayanadurga hill station, Historical temple of Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Swamy Temple, Aralguppe – One of the oldest temples of Karnataka, the ancient temple dedicated to Someshwara and Parvathi, Kunigal Lake ,Deepambhudi lake , Huliyurdurga , Kunigal stud farm (Horse breeding farm). Nagamangala tourism offers Sri Saumyakeshava Temple, Basaralu offers the ancient Shri Mallikarjuna Temple of Hoysala Dynasty.
Mandya tourism also offers places such as Gaganachukki Falls, hydro electric power project at Shivanasamudra Falls, old stone bridge Lushington bridge, Bheemeshwari,1200 years old Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Marehalli, Malavalli, Ruins of Panchalingeshwara Temple at Somanathapura, Unknown stone carved ruin temple at Somanathapura, oldest Dam in Karnataka || 900 years old Madhavmantri Dam, temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheshwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingas believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous. Talakadu is one of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams where the Keerthi Narayana temple was established and the presiding Deity in this temple is Keerthi Narayana,18 feet tall Ancient Bahubali statue at KRS backwaters, Basadihalli, venugopala swamy temple at KRS backwaters on the banks of Kaveri River, the Sri Narayana Swamy temple at Anandur, the submerged stone carved temple , Gommatagiri -a heritage jain center, Somanathapura Hoysala temple, Muthathi forest and Bheemeshwari Cauveri fishing camp.

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Oldest Dam in Karnataka 900 years old Madhavmantri Dam at Talakadu, Mysore tourism Karnataka tourism

Oldest Dam in Karnataka 900 years old Madhavmantri Dam at Talakadu, Mysore tourism Karnataka tourism. The Madhava Mantri Dam built across river Cauvery near Talakadu in Tirumakudlu Narasipur (T. Narasipur) of Mysore district, Karnataka.
A few years back, a portion of the Madhava Mantri Dam collapsed and had destroyed crops grown in thousands of acres near Talakad. As per the new plan, a cement concrete dam will be built with a total length of 527 metres. The old structure will be pulled down and according to Talakad villagers, once the new dam comes up, T. Narasipur will lose a piece of history.
Though there is a dispute regarding the exact date of the Madhava Mantri Dam at Talakad (according to government engineers, it was built in the year 1140 AD), records say that it was built in 14th century AD by Madhava Mantri, an eminent Minister and Viceroy in the Vijayanagar period.
The structure has been built by mud and earthwork and offers a wonderful topography for River Cauvery to create a miniature Falls over it. The dam, which is used for irrigation purpose, doubles as a picnic spot during monsoon. The Madhava Mantri dam is located at Hemmige, some four kilometres from Talakadu. Normally, a portion of the dam breaches whenever there is a major release of water from the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya.
Legends say that the Madhava Mantri Dam was built by the Vijayanagar kings. Talakadu and all of Mysuru and South Karnataka were once part of the famed Vijayanagar Empire and Bukka was the ruling Emperor. One of his many Ministers was Madhava Mantri.
A signboard on the structure says that the dam was built in 1140 AD making it the second oldest dam next only to the Grand Anicut, built by Chola King Karikalan during the first century, on the Cauvery further downstream at Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu.
Madhava Mantri was a Brahmin and was as apt at debates and war. Bukka deputed him to conquer Goa from the Bahamani kings. Madhava Mantri seized Goa and built a Gommateshwara Temple. Bukka then ordered Madhava Mantri to look after the Mysore province. Madhava Mantri then decided to build a dam across the Cauvery a little upstream Talakadu. He did so as he wanted to divert the water for irrigation purposes.The sand hills used to advance upon the town at the rate of 9 or 10 feet a year, principally during the south-west monsoon and as they pressed it close on three sides. The inhabitants of Talkād were constantly forced to abandon their houses and retreat further inland. The town, however, is increasing in population, owing to the rich wet cultivation in the neighbourhood, derived from the Mādhavamantri anicut and channel. More than thirty temples, it is stated, are beneath the sand, but the Kírti Nārāyana temlpe has been successfully excavated. The most imposing temple left uncovered by the sand is that of vydyanatheshwara temple.
Talakadu is a desert-like town on the left bank of the Kaveri river 45 km from Mysore and 133 km from Bangalore in Karnataka, India. It once had over 30 temples, most of which now lay buried in sand. It is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus.Other near by places of interest for mysore tourists are the temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheshwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingas believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous.Talakadu is one of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams where the Keerthi Narayana temple was established and the presiding Deity in this temple is Keerthi Narayana.

Barachukki Waterfalls Shivanasamudra falls Bluff Falls Chamarajanagara tourism Karnataka tourism

Barachukki Waterfalls also known as Shivanasamudra falls or Bluff Falls Chamarajanagara tourism Karnataka tourism . Barachukki falls is part of Cauvery falls. Bharachukki waterfalls is located at Chamarajnagar, Karnataka South India. Barachukki waterfalls situated near the island town of Shivanasamudra in the Mandya district is a famous waterfall of Karnataka tourism. Barachukki waterfalls are created by river Cauvery that runs down a 75 metre gorge before it divides into two branches that flow around the island of Shivanasamudra.
The two branches (eastern & western branches) flow through deep ravines on either side of the island before plunging in two different places a few kilometres apart . The eastern branch of the waterfall is known as Barachukki falls. Barachukki waterfall has a height of about 69 metres. There is a narrow flight of about 200 concrete steps that lead down to the waterfall. Barachukki and Gaganachukki waterfalls are together known as the Shivanasamudra Falls.
Shivanasamudra literally means Shiva’s Ocean. The island town of Sivasamudram divides the river into twin waterfalls. The area near the waterfalls is famous for being the location of Asia’s first hydro-electric power station that was set up in the year 1902 and is still functional. The project was designed by Diwan Sheshadri Iyer. Shivanasamudra is a small city in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka, India. It is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri, which forms here the boundary to the Chamarajanagar District,
The waterfalls are located at a distance of about 139 km from Bangalore and about 60 km from Mysore.
The other places of interest nearby offered by Mandya tourism are are Gaganachukki Falls, hydro electric power project at Shivanasamudra Falls, old stone bridge Lushington bridge, Bheemeshwari,1200 years old Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Marehalli, Malavalli, Ruins of Panchalingeshwara Temple at Somanathapura, Unknown stone carved ruin temple at Somanathapura, oldest Dam in Karnataka || 900 years old Madhavmantri Dam, temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheshwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingas believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous. Talakadu is one of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams where the Keerthi Narayana temple was established and the presiding Deity in this temple is Keerthi Narayana,18 feet tall Ancient Bahubali statue at KRS backwaters, Basadihalli, venugopala swamy temple at KRS backwaters on the banks of Kaveri River, the Sri Narayana Swamy temple at Anandur, the submerged stone carved temple , Gommatagiri -a heritage jain center, Somanathapura Hoysala temple, Muthathi forest and Bheemeshwari Cauveri fishing camp.

Talakadu in Mysore District of Karnataka | Talakadu tourism Mysore tourism Karnataka Tourism

Talakadu in Mysore District of Karnataka is part of Talakadu tourism Mysore tourism Karnataka Tourism. Talakadu is a desert-like town on the left bank of the Kaveri river 45 km (28 miles) from Mysore and 133 km (82 miles) from Bangalore in Karnataka, India. It once had over 30 temples, most of which now lay buried in sand. The extant group of temples, where the eastward flowing Cauvery river changes course as the sand on its banks spreads over a wide area, is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus. Talakadu, a historically vibrant city, is now being submerged under sand dunes several meters deep.
The origin of the town is lost in antiquity; but one tradition is that its name was derived from two Kirāta twin brothers, Tala and Kādu, who, cutting down a tree which they saw wild elephants worshiping, discovered that it contained an image of shiva, and that the elephants were rishis transformed. The tree being miraculously restored, all obtained mōksha and the place was named Tala-kādu, which was translated into Sanskrit as Dala-vana. Two stone images declared to represent the brothers are pointed out in front of the temple Veerabadra swamy. In a later age, Rāma is said to have halted here on his expedition to Lanka. legends also surround this shrine. It is believed that an ascetic Somadatta headed out to Siddharanya Kshetra Talakadu to worship Shiva. Having been killed by wild elephants en route, he and his disciples re-incarnated as wild elephants and worshipped Shiva in the form of a tree at Talakadu.

Two hunters Tala and Kada, are believed to have struck the tree with an axe to find blood gushing forth, and upon the bidding of a heavenly voice, dressed the wound of the tree with the tree's leaves and fruits. The tree healed, and the hunters became immortal. Since Shiva is believed to have healed himself through this incident, he is referred to as Vaidyeshwara. The Panchalingas here are all associated with this legend.
Rāja Wodeyar had been desirous of possessing the jewels which was the property of the Rāni, and being unable to obtain them, and eager to seize at any pretext, he levied an army and proceeded against the Rani. Rāni Alamelamma thereupon went to the banks of the Cauvery, and throwing in the jewel, drowned herself opposite Mālangi, at the same time uttering a three-fold curse,-Let Talakād become sand; let Mālangi become a whirlpool ; let the Mysore Rājas fail to beget heirs. The latter part continues to affect the royal family. Talakadu MaraLagali, Malangi Maduvagali, Mysooru Arasarige Makkalaagadirali
The sand hills used to advance upon the town at the rate of 9 or 10 feet a year, principally during the south-west monsoon and as they pressed it close on three sides. The inhabitants of Talkād were constantly forced to abandon their houses and retreat further inland. The town, however, is increasing in population, owing to the rich wet cultivation in the neighbourhood, derived from the Mādhavamantri anicut and channel. More than thirty temples, it is stated, are beneath the sand, but the Kírti Nārāyana temlpe has been successfully excavated. The most imposing temple left uncovered by the sand is that of vydyanatheshwara temple.
The Ānandēsvara temple is said to have been built by one Chidānandasvāmi, a contemporary of Haidar. A story is related to that of the Svāmi that he once crossed the Cauvery in full flood seated on a plantain leaf and that Haidar who witnessed the miracle greatly honoured him and made a grant of land for the temple founded by him. A Kannada inscription at the Gaurisankara temple tells us that this temple was built during the reign of the Mysore king Chikka-Dēva-Rāja-Wodeyar (1672–1704).
Among the temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheshwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingas believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous.
According to local legend, Ramanujacharya during his sojourn in Karnataka (also called Melnadu), established five Vishnu temples of Lord Narayana known as Pancha Narayana Kshetrams. Talakadu is one of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams where the Keerthi Narayana temple was established and the presiding Deity in this temple is Keerthi Narayana.

Ganalu Falls near Bangalore at Ganalu, Malvalli tourism Mandya tourism Karnataka tourism

Ganalu Falls near Bangalore at Ganalu, Malvalli tourism Mandya tourism Karnataka tourism,Ganalu waterfalls located at Ganalu, Malavalli Taluk, Mandya District, Karnataka .The Shimsha river flows down to form the Ganalu Waterfalls. It is surrounded by rocky terrain, and requires little bit of trek to reach the final place. The Shimsha river further flows down towards Shimshapura Hydro Electric Plant . This place is accessible to an extent by two wheelers and and not much by four wheeler. The path to the waterfall is a narrow mud road. It is a lesser known waterfall. Not many people are around this waterfall other than locals and bikers. The waterfalls comes to life by the month of October. The view of the rocky surface of the waterfall area is equally interesting to visit, to see the kind of rough surface. One needs to be cautious while ascending and descending towards the water fall. As the rocky surface can be dangerous in case of even minor mishaps.
Distance between Bangalore and Ganalu Falls is 99 kms. It is located 45 KM from Mandya , 15 KM from Malvalli and 69 Kms from Mysore.
Malavalli Tourism and Mandya tourism offers other places of interest around such Barachukki Falls, Gaganachukki Falls, hydro electric power project at Shivanasamudra Falls, old stone bridge Lushington bridge, Bheemeshwari,1200 years old Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Marehalli, Malavalli, Ruins of Panchalingeshwara Temple at Somanathapura, Unknown stone carved ruin temple at Somanathapura, oldest Dam in Karnataka, 900 years old Madhavmantri Dam, temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheshwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingas believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous. Talakadu is one of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams where the Keerthi Narayana temple was established and the presiding Deity in this temple is Keerthi Narayana,18 feet tall Ancient Bahubali statue at KRS backwaters, Basadihalli, venugopala swamy temple at KRS backwaters on the banks of Kaveri River, the Sri Narayana Swamy temple at Anandur, the submerged stone carved temple , Gommatagiri -a heritage jain center, Somanathapura Hoysala temple, Muthathi forest and Bheemeshwari Cauveri fishing camp.

Benki falls near Bannerghatta National Park Kanakapura tourism Bangalore tourism Karnataka Tourism

Benki falls near Bannerghatta National Park Kanakapura tourism Bangalore tourism Karnataka Tourism. Benki falls located near Bilikal Forest, Kodihalli wildlife sanctuary part of Bannerghatta National Park, Karnataka. It is in the border of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Benki falls is also known as Fire falls. Benki in kannada means fire, and the water flowing here is reddish in colour, hence the name fire falls. The Shimsha river flows down to form the Benki falls .The nearest landmark is the Bande Muthappa Swamy Temple. Bilikal Forest ( ಬಿಳಿಕಲ್ ಫಾರೆಸ್ಟ್ ) is in Kanakapura Taluk, Ramanagara District, Karnataka. The way to the waterfalls involves a small trek . This place can be a weekend get away for Bangaloreans looking for a short drive followed by a short trek. Carry water and eatables as no facilities are avaliable near the falls.
Benki waterfalls is 70 Kms from Bangalore, 125 kms from Mysore and 41 kms from Hosur
Kanakapura tourism offers other places of interst such as Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta, Maralwadi DAM, Cauvery North Wildlife Santury, Panchapalli Dam at Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu , Maralwadi kere, Kanakapura fort, Benki Galls, Kanakapura Fort, Muthathi, Igloor Dam, Ganalu falls., Haro Bele Dam .

Near by Ramanagara tourism offers other places of interest around ,Ramanagara district such as Arkavathi Dam, Janapada Loka,Kanva Reservoir, Sangama: The place is the confluence of Arkavathy and Kaveri, thus called Sangama by locals. Its one of the major tourist attractions in Kanakpura and around 2 hours drive from Bangalore and Kanakapura fort: Built by the chief of Channapatna, Jagadeva Raya, this fort is another place to visit in Kanakapura. One can spot the remains of the fort near the Arkavathi bridge. Mandya tourism are are Gaganachukki Falls, hydro electric power project at Shivanasamudra Falls, old stone bridge Lushington bridge, Bheemeshwari,1200 years old Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Marehalli, Malavalli, Ruins of Panchalingeshwara Temple at Somanathapura, Unknown stone carved ruin temple at Somanathapura, oldest Dam in Karnataka || 900 years old Madhavmantri Dam, temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheshwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingas believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous. Talakadu is one of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams where the Keerthi Narayana temple was established and the presiding Deity in this temple is Keerthi Narayana,18 feet tall Ancient Bahubali statue at KRS backwaters, Basadihalli, venugopala swamy temple at KRS backwaters on the banks of Kaveri River, the Sri Narayana Swamy temple at Anandur, the submerged stone carved temple , Gommatagiri -a heritage jain center, Somanathapura Hoysala temple, Muthathi forest and Bheemeshwari Cauveri fishing camp.

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