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Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Marehalli Malavalli, Karnataka Tourism

Marehalli Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Marehalli, Malavalli, Karnataka tourism. Located 2 Kms away from Malavallli town.this is an ancient stone carved temple of great heritage and historic importance. the Marehalli Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple is one among the prominent Narasimhaswamy Temple in Mandya District. Belonging to the Sri Vaishnava tradition. The temple is 1200 years old.
Built during the 10th century and renovated by Raja Raja chola 1st. The temple exists amidst thick greenery in an area of around 12 acres. It is believed that long ago two sages by name Suyagna and Lambakarna performed yagnas and tapasyas where the temple exists now. The lord Narasimhaswamy pleased with their devotion appeared in their dream and assured that he would reside there. The place was earlier known was Gajaranya Kshetra. The deity Narasimhaswamy swamy locally known as Marehalli Mudukappa is also known as sowmya Narasimhaswamy.
The temple complex consists of the “Amrutheshwara” temple at the entrance two mantapas on either side of the temple. Facing the main structure is the 40 feet long Garuda Gamba and Brundawana. An Anjuneyaswamy Temple at the left followed by Pathalankana and Ganesh temple are at the main entrance of the temple. The Bhoodevi and Neeladevi deities are also worshipped here. Surrounded by 108 pillars and ankanas. The Navaranga leads to the sanctun sanctorum. Of the temple called the Shukanasini Mantapa. Where the lord is seated with Goddess Lakshmi on his left lap. Prominent among the belief is that an “Amruthakalasha” lies beneath the lotus feet of Goddess Lakshmi. Which when invoked with devotion full fills all desires.
Being an old agrahara during the time of Gangas, Marehalli was known as Rajasraya Vinnagaram during the time of Rajaraja I (985-1012 AD) of the Chola dynasty. With the victory of the Hoysalas over Cholas at Talkad, the agrahara passed to them and was subsequently ruled successively by Vijayanagara, and later by the Wodeyars of Mysore, Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan in that order.
The temple built during the reign of Rajaraja Chola has on plan a garbhagriha, an antarala and a mukhamandapa in east-west orientation enclosed by a pillared prakara. In the sanctum, is enshrined an image of Lakshminarasimha. The temple subsequently was renovated and restored during the Hoysala and Vijayanagara periods. The temple has an imposing mahadvara of the typical Vijayanagara style. Another small Siva shrine is present to the north-east of the complex. Delineating Chola features, it contains an inscription on the foundation. It comprises of a garbhagriha preceded by an antarala and navaranga. Above the sanctum is a squattish Dravida vimana of brick and lime. The entrance leading from north and a pillared mandapa to the south-east are other edifices in this complex.
PLACES AROUND SRI LAKSHMINARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE are Shivana Samudra Barachukki Jalapatha , Gaganachukki Jalapatha , Mallikarjunaswamy Temple, Mudukuthore , Panchalingeshwara Temple, Talakadu .
The other places of interest nearby offered by Mandya tourism are are Barachukki and Gaganachukki Falls, Shivanasamudra Falls, old stone bridge Lushington bridge, 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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Dodda Malur - Navaneetha Krishnan Temple -Part -2

Dodda Malur -Navaneetha Krishnan Temple - Part - 2

T, Narsipura. 'Gunja Narasimhaswamy & Agastheshwara Temple'

Gunja Narasimhaswamy & Agastheshwara Temple is near T Narasipura, Mysore District, Karnataka, India. Three rivers Cauvery, Kapila and Spatika Sarovara (Gupta Gamini) form Sangam in T Narasipura. According to legend in this place Maharshi Agasthya wanted to offer prayer to Lord Shiva. He ordered Hanuman to bring Shiva Lingam from Kashi. By the time Hanuman could get the Lingam Agasthya made a Lingam out of sand and started to worship it. Hanuman when returned with the Lingam got insulted, and he tried to smash with his fist on the Shiva Lingam. From that day onwards few drops of holy water (Holy Ganga) is falling down from the Shiva Lingam. In the Sangam, Kumbhamela is held once in every 3 years. Gunja Narasimhaswamy temple is more than 1,000 years old.

Sri lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Sugganahalli-Temple

Sri lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Sugganahalli-Temple, Sugganahali, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

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Great art,sculpture,carvings,devotional place with peace and calm ness.crowdless temple near mandya,mysore and bengaluru.

Doddamalur Sri Ambegalu Krishna Sannidhi

It is believed that sage Vyasa installed the statue of Lord Navaneeta Krishna(Benne Krishna) in the temple.
The idol of krishna is small,beautiful with butter in hand.The idol flaunts several ornaments including a tiger claws pendant. Priests say that the Lord wears it to avoid bad eyes from his many devotees.Childless couples come here to pray to AmbegAlu Krishna and offer cradles after the child is born.You can see so many wooden and silver cradles hanged up in the temple.

Teerthayatra Archival - Tirumalagiri (Venkateswara Swamy Temple)

Teertha Yatra - Tirumalagiri (Venkateswara Swamy Temple)
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Miracle Temple In Mandya

There is a small temple on the outskirts of Mandya district in Karnataka. The temple reportedly has some magical powers. Watch to know more.

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Harangi dam at Somwarpet tourism Kodagu tourism Coorg Tourism Karnataka Tourism India

Harangi dam at Somwarpet tourism Kodagu tourism Coorg Tourism Karnataka Tourism Dams of Karnataka India.The Harangi Reservoir is located near Hudgur village, Somwarpet taluk in Kodagu district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Harangi dam is the first Dam to have been built across River Cauvery. The reservoir is formed by a masonry dam built across the river Harangi, a tributary of the Kaveri. The dam is located about 9 km away from the heart of Kushalnagar town. Harangi Dam was completed in the Year 1982.
The Harangi river originates in the Pushpagiri Hills of Western Ghats in Kodagu, Karnataka. Heavy rainfall from the south-west monsoon is the source of water in the catchment area of Harangi River which is about 717 km. The length of the Harangi river from its origin to the confluence with the Kaveri river is 50 km. The Harangi River joins the river Cauvery near Kudige in Somwarpet taluk.
Harangi Dam is located at a distance of approximately 36 km from Madikeri. 95 Kms from Mysore and 230 kms from Bangalore. The Harangi Power House and the Harangi Reservoir are located nearby.
Coorg tourism has other interesting places such the Kaveri Nisargadhama island, Dubare elephant camp, abbey falls, Kottu Holey dam, Gaddige Raja's tomb, Raja Seat, Bhagamandala Temple, Mount Thavoor, Madikeri Fort , Nisargadhama ,Chelavara Falls , Kotebetta, Kote Abbey (waterfalls ), Mandalpatti, Iruppu Falls, Talacauvery, St. Mark's Church, Omkareshwar Temple, Madikeri Fort, and Pushpagiri and Brahmagiri Sanctuaries many more .

Sangama, Srirangapatna

Sangama is in Srirangapatna. Two branches of Kaveri and Lokapavani join together in this place. This is a sacred place for Hindus. A lot of people visit this place throughout year.

Vaidyanatheshwara temple, Maddur

Vaidyanathapura is a village situated 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Maddur town in the Mandya district of the state of Karnataka, India. The village is situated on the banks of the Shimsha River, a tributary of the Kaveri river and houses the temple of Vaidyanatheswara.
The main presiding deity is srivaidynatheshwara, belief is main protector of temple and devotees is the Sarpent residing in the temple always, which is safeguarding every devotee coming to temple with good faith and noble devotion.
Legend says that the main deity has cured many illnesses and a great solace to his devotees and has been keeping them safe and happy.
Being a temple held with great reverence and faith among the Hindu population, and despite holding a pristine history of uncounted ancience, the main deity lord vaidyanatheshwara is swaysmbhu lingam.we can get to know That many emperors visited the temple referring to inscriptions period of RajaRajaChola, Gangarajas, hoysala Vishnuvarshana the 2nd Krishnadevaraya..shripurusha..

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Brahmarathothsav in Devarayanadurga, Karnataka

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Brahmarathothsava of Karigiri kshetra in Devarayanadurga in Tumkur district in Karnataka. The festival is being celebrated with exultation. One ca see the presiding deity Sri Lakshminarasimha decorated with flowers. Hindu devotees can be seen offering flowers to the God.

Devarayanadurga is located very close to Tumkur district in Karnataka. True to its name “Devarayanadurga, when translated aptly means “Fort of the God”. Though it had various other names, it got the name Devarayanadurga after the Mysore ruler Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar captured it on one of his victorious feats.

The place is located above 4000 feet above sea level and can be a weekend pilgrimage spot and getaway for a quick retreat or picnic, to escape from the grind of the daily hustle and bustle of city life. It is also a trekker’s paradise, due to the fact that it has numerous hillocks surrounding it, and many wildlife enthusiasts, in fact, throng the place for various wildlife shoots etc. It is declared as a protective reserved forest by the forest department of Government of Karnataka.

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Nugu Dam by Sir M Visveshwariah HD Kote tourism | Heggadadevana Kote Tourism Karnataka tourism

Nugu Dam by Sir M Visveshwariah at HD Kote tourism or Heggadadevana Kote Tourism Karnataka tourism part of Karnataka Dam. Nugu Dam, Heggadadevana Kote(H D Kote), Mysore
Nugu Dam is located in Beerwal village under Heggadadevana Kote or H. D. Kote taluk, near Chamarajnagar , Mysore district, Karnataka. The Nugu dam is constructed across the river Nugu flowing through the Kaveri basin. The construction of the dam was started in the year 1956-57 and was completed in the year 1959. The dam was built under the supervision of Sir M. Visveshwariah.
The Nugu reservoir in Beeralu was built to serve the purpose of irrigation and hydroelectricity generation. The reservoir is located in a place called Birwal (locally called Biral or Beeralu) .
The reservoir has a length of 637.65 meters and a height of 43.58 meters above its deepest foundation. The total catchment area of the reservoir extends to hill region which also touches the Kerala border. The dam has 4 spillway gates of radial type.
Taraka and Nugu are the two small rivers in Heggadadevana kote taluk that join the river Kapila (Kabini river). Kabini dam also provides water to the combined system of Sagaredoddakere and Upper Nugu Dams. Located across River Nugu near Sambegowdanahalli.
Nugu dam is 58 kms from Mysore,215 kms from Bangalore, 87kms from Wayanad, and 127 kms from Ooty
H D Kote tourism offers various places of interst around such as Sri Sri Sri Ravi Rameshwara Kshetra, Bheemanakolli Mahadeshwara Temple, Taraka Reservoir , Taraka dam, Nugu reservoir, Balle Elephant Camp, Nagarhole national park, Kabini Dam, kabini reservoirs, Hulugana Maradi, Goddess Sri Chikkamma Devi temple .
Chamarajanagara tourism offers other places of interest nearby such as Bale Mantapa or The Gaurishvara Temple (also spelled Gaurishwara or Gaurisvara) is located in the town of Yelandur ,Shree Chakrapanishwara Temple at Maddur, Ugra Narasimha swamy temple at Agaram, the B R Hills or Biligiriranga Hills , K Gudi wilderness camp or Elephant camp and MM Hills.or Male Mahadeshwara Hills and Shivasamudram falls. Bandipur national park, Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary, Gopalaswamy Hills or Himavad gopalaswamy betta in Gundlupet , Suvarnavathy Dam, Chikkahole Dam, gundal dam, Shri Kshetra Kanakagiri, Varadaraja Swami Temple, Triyambakeshwara Temple, Ancient Ruined Jain Temple

Igloor dam Channapatna Tourism Ramanagara Tourism Karnataka Tourism | Iglur Dam | Iggalur Dam

Igloor dam is part of Channapatna Tourism Ramanagara Tourism Karnataka Tourism also known as Iglur Dam or Iggalur Dam. Iggalur Dam is part of Dams of Karnataka. Igloor dam is part of Water Resource Project at Channapatna Taluk in Ramanagara District of Karnataka State, India. Iggalur Medium Irrigation Project benefits Mandya,Ramanagara district. Igalur dam is built across Shimsha river a tributary of Cauvery river . The shimsha river originates in the southern part of the Devarayanadurga hill in the Tumkur district of Karnataka , enters the Mandya district. In Mandya district, the river flows in a south-eastern direction and has a waterfall at Shimshapura in Malavalli Taluk. Just after Shimshapura it reaches the border of Chamarajanagar district where it joins the river Kaveri. The confluence of Shimsha and Kaveri is also near the Shivanasamudra falls. The river flows for about 221 km , before joining the river Kaveri.
Iggalur(ಇಗ್ಗಲೂರ್ ) is a Village in. It is located 36 KM from Ramanagara. 18 KM from Channapatna. 86 KM from State capital Bangalore, 70 kms from Mysore .
Ramanagara tourism offers various places of interest around Iggalur dam are Kanva dam , Purushotthama Thirtha Gavi ,Malavalli Shimshapura water fall, Shimshapura dam , , Ramanagara ,Ramadevara Betta, Janapada Loka, Kharkhaane Bande, Temples and Caves.

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Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Treasure A,B,C,D,E,F Rooms Mystery | The mysterious door of Vault B

Please watch: Top 10 Amazing And Unknown Facts || ప్రపంచంలో మీకు తెలియని 10 అద్భుతమైన నిజాలు || With Subtitles

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Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Treasure A,B,C,D,E,F Rooms Mystery | The mysterious door of Vault B

The story of the Padmanabhaswamy temple and it secret ancient treasures, reminds us of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves or an Indiana Jones movie. This ancient mysterious temple containing six vaults has long been shrouded in mystery. According to an ancient legend, there is an ancient curse on those who defile the sacred site. In the 1930s, treasure hunters tried to open the temple, and as soon as they did, deadly serpents emerged from one of the vaults. Was the place really cursed?
The entire world stands now to know whats behind that door. According to experts, the door was supposed to unlock by itself when a secret chant is spelled, as it is believed that the door is locked in that way

Panchalingeshwara Temple Govindanahalli KR Pete tourism Mandya tourism Karnataka tourism

Panchalingeshwara Temple at Govindanahalli KR Pete tourism, Mandya tourism Karnataka tourism
Panchalingeshwara Temple (also spelt Panchalingeshvara) in Govindanahalli, K R Pete, Mandya district, Karnataka state, India, was constructed around 1238 A.D. during the reign of the Hoysala empire King Vira Someshwara. The name Panchalingeshwara literally means five linga pancha-kuta (quintuple) style. The temple is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India. The famous sculptor of Hoysala times, Ruvari Mallitamma, is known to have made contributions to the temple.
Panchalingeshwara Temple or Panchalingeshvara in Govindanahalli is a rare example of a panchakuta (five shrines with five towers) construction in Hoysala architecture. A long pillared hall on the east connects the individual mantapa together. The entrance to the temple complex is via two porched entrances.
Govindanahalli is about 6 km from Kikkeri. Kikkeri is on Srirangapatna-Channarayapatna road. It is located 161 km from Bangalore, 75 km from Mysore and 60 km from Hassan.
Govindanahalli – A Panchakuta Temple

Introduction – Govindanahalli is a village in Mandya district of Karnataka. The town was once famous for its breed of milk-cows.
Inscriptions –
1. On a stone in Panchalingeshvara Temple – Epigraphia Carnatica vol VI, no 39 – refers to the reign of the Hoysala king Someshwara – dated Saka 1159, corresponding 1237 CE – the inscription starts with obeisance to Ganadhipati, Shambhu, Varaha and describes the Chandra vamsha starting from Brahma. Brahma begot Atri, Atri begot Chandra (Moon). In this lineage of Chandra was born Yadu, mentioned in epics. In this Yadava lineage was born Sala. Story of Sala slaying tiger with a danda is described in detailed. Once Sala went to see goddess Vasanti whose adobe was in forest near Shashapura and who was the guardian deity of the kings of his lineage. In this forest he met a sage, who was deep immersed in his tapa. There came a tiger, and the sage directed Sala to kill the tiger in his own language as ‘hoy Sala’. Thus kings in his lineage came to be known as Hoysala. From Sala was born Vinayaditya, and from him was born Ereyanga. Ereyanga begot Vishnu, the latter begore Narasimha (I). Narasimha’s son was Ballala. Ballala’s queen was Padmala. From this queen, Ballala begot Narasimha (II) and a daughter named Somala. Narasimha’s son was Soyideva (Someshwara) who was ruling at Dvaravati. Then starts the family of Bogayya, father of Ketana, grand-father of Bhoganna and Mallanna. Bhoganna and Mallanna served as the danda-nayaka (ministers) under the Hoysala king Someshwara. This king Someshwara, while residing at Pandya-mandala, which he subdued with his extensive mighty prowess, made a grant of the great village Tenginaghatta to his army chiefs Bhoganna and Mallanna. Village Tenginaghatta with his eleven hamlets was turned into an agrahara. Bhoganna and Mallanna forwarded this grant of Tenginaghatta agrahara to several Brahmans of different gotras in presence of Sri Ramanatha at Setu. The same grant is also notified in Kannada language.
2. On the pedestals of the dvarpalas of the Panchalingeshvara Temple – Epigraphia Carnatica vol VI, no 40 – on the right dvarpala is inscribed ‘ruvari Malitama’ and on the left dvarapala is inscribed ‘ruvari Malitamma’.
3. Below the images on the outer wall of the Panchalingeshvara Temple – Epigraphia Carnatica vol VI, no 41 – the inscribed labels are Keshava, Narayana, Madhava, Govinda, Vishnu, Madhusudana, Trivikrama, Vamana, Sridhara, Rishikeshi, Padumanabha, Damodara

Malitamma was a well-known Hoysala artist whose work is also found at various other Hoysala sites. His name is found at six places, Amruteshwara temple at Amruthapura, Lakshmi-Narasimha temple at Haranahalli, Lakshmi-Narasimha temple at Nuggehalli, Keshava temple at Somanathapura, Lakshmi-Narasimha temple at Javagal and this Panchalingeshwara temple. His first work was at Amruteshwara temple at Amruthapura which was constructed in about 1196 CE. His last work was at the Keshava temple at Somanathapura which was constructed in 1269 CE. His career spanned for about 73 long years. Govindanahalli would have been his second assignment after Amruteshwara temple.
These five garbha-grhas house five different aspects or manifestations of Shiva which are Sadyojata, Tatpurusha, Vamadeva, Aghora and Ishana. On lalata-bimba are depicted Shiva-Parvati sometimes accompanied with Nandi and sometimes with Ganesha and Kartikeya.
A unique sculpture of Vithoba or Vitthala is found in this temple. This suggest that Vithoba sect had penetrated till this territory and had influence over the Hoysala artists. Vithoba sect was a popular sect in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa and Andhra Pradesh.

Gundal Dam at Kollegala Tourism Chamrajnagar Tourism Karnataka tourism

Gundal Dam at Kollegala Tourism , Chamrajnagar Tourism Karnataka tourism. Gundal Dam is built on River Gundal. Gundal Reservoir is located in Kollegal Taluk of , Chamrajnagar District. It is Sub-basin of river Cauvery. The Gundal Dam was Completed in the year 1980. Gundal Dam was built to help Irrigation of various villages around the area. The reservoir get filled from July To November . The drive along the roads to the dam is brilliant, except for the last 5kms to the dam entrance. This place is located in Western Ghats hill range starting from Kerala and ending in Tamilnadu. Gundal dam is constructed in between MM Hills and B.R.Hills .Few songs and scences from the Kannada movie Veera Parampare was shot here.

Gundal Dam is 158 kms from Bengaluru, 250 kms from TamilNadu, 275 kms from Kerala, 80kms from Mysore and 17kms from Kollegal town. Kollegala is one of the major taluks in the Chamrajnagar District of Karnataka State in the south of India ,at the foothills of the Western Ghats. It is also the largest taluk in Karnataka. Kollegala is well known for its silk industry which attracts traders from all over the state.

Kollegala tourism offers various places around Such as The Hoogyam Dam, The Malai Mahadeshwara Hills, and the waterfalls at Hogenakal near Male Mahadeshwara hills and the waterfalls of Gagana Chukki and Bhara Chukki at Shivana Samudra (also known as Bluff) are popular destinations. In Kollegala there is a small hill called Maradi Gudda which is located in the heart of the city. Gundal dam is just 15 km (9.3 mi) away from Kollegala. It also Includes BRT Tiger Reserve and K.Gudi (Kyathadevara Gudi) Wilderness camp.

Chamarajanagar was earlier known as Sri Arikottara. Chamaraja Wodeyar, the Wodeyar king of Mysuru was born here and hence this place was renamed after him. Chamarajanagar district borders the state of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Chamarajanagara tourism offers other places of interest nearby are Shree Chakrapanishwara Temple at Maddur, Gaurishvara Temple - Bale Mantapa,Ugra Narasimha swamy temple at Agaram, the B R Hills or Biligiriranga Hills , K Gudi wilderness camp or Elephant camp and MM Hills.or Male Mahadeshwara Hills and Shivasamudram falls. Rameswara temple, Bandipur national park also attracts many visitors. Gopalaswamy Hills or Himavad gopalaswamy betta in Gundlupet also attracts many visitors.Other places of interest nearby are Bale Mantapa, The Gaurishvara Temple (also spelled Gaurishwara or Gaurisvara)
is located in the town of Yelandur, Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka state, India. Shree Chakrapanishwara Temple at Maddur, Ugra Narasimha swamy temple at Agaram, the B R Hills or Biligiriranga Hills , K Gudi wilderness camp or Elephant camp and MM Hills.or Male Mahadeshwara Hills and Shivasamudram falls.

Bandipur national park also attracts many visitors. Gopalaswamy Hills or Himavad gopalaswamy betta in Gundlupet,Rameswara temple at Narasamangala
, Ancient Jain Ruins at Gundlupete,
Gundal Dam
, Dhondenling Temple,
Mani Wheel,
Hoogyam Dam,
Dzogchen Monastery ,
Taksham Monastery also attracts many visitors.
Tana Monastry
Koulihalla Kere Dam