tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51032428913713813032024-03-18T19:32:42.144+05:30The Voice of Greenery - Trekking and Travelling in Western GhatsThis blog will take you on a journey into the wild. It documents my visits to lesser known places in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala , Andhra Pradesh and Goa. It documents places nestled deep in the beauty of the Western Ghats.It documents beautiful ancient temples, sculptures and heritage buildings of India.
It has something for all travelling and trekking enthusiasts.Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.comBlogger327125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-28419240233564749112022-11-01T17:15:00.002+05:302022-11-01T17:16:58.828+05:30Mallikarjuna Temple, Basral, Mandya<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFIAs6VCagRDii_oE1USmEfOPwzp7LjwI-Hlp8yacd271l3YgRCdT5u5hztGWn-uSyfi0swzQX7CjGWMMv544hHZfkILH1VaWpRy2hXXYCni4t7A3GHdjNgZc_3ke4N7NufeeFhP8tiYwg41LWW3G1FPS0671gc5VkmMuUM_hUrPZi7Fyqz3y4rO1/s4629/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4629" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFIAs6VCagRDii_oE1USmEfOPwzp7LjwI-Hlp8yacd271l3YgRCdT5u5hztGWn-uSyfi0swzQX7CjGWMMv544hHZfkILH1VaWpRy2hXXYCni4t7A3GHdjNgZc_3ke4N7NufeeFhP8tiYwg41LWW3G1FPS0671gc5VkmMuUM_hUrPZi7Fyqz3y4rO1/w640-h478/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Basral is a small village in Mandya taluk and was
known by its ancient name Basurivala. It was an ancient Agrahara. It is famous for
the Mallikarjuna temple built in 1234 A.D., by Harihara Dandanayaka, a minister
under Hoysala king Narasimha II.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcxZJGGblnpJeLQKsK0HAg71r2v9ZNtlAQ9Iq4oV1jVoxm8sBE3oggOdxKLIA51l_FSKm9f7qziRGc8PrrSOmTuvTp7DAA6fRaBn0EnVe4GZOygL34x6ratNEXzRsyUXAeEW9eg-hudOYKtj0b5fWGa2i7r4Dgi0P2N9S3JC5zkCO6Epm-gwD6G8UT/s4000/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2724" data-original-width="4000" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcxZJGGblnpJeLQKsK0HAg71r2v9ZNtlAQ9Iq4oV1jVoxm8sBE3oggOdxKLIA51l_FSKm9f7qziRGc8PrrSOmTuvTp7DAA6fRaBn0EnVe4GZOygL34x6ratNEXzRsyUXAeEW9eg-hudOYKtj0b5fWGa2i7r4Dgi0P2N9S3JC5zkCO6Epm-gwD6G8UT/w640-h436/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">The temple is a Trikuta with three Garbhagrihas, a
Sukhanasi, a common Navaranga, a Mukhamandapa, a Nandimandapa and a
Dvaramandapa. The temple has two entrances to the south and north. The entire
temple is built of soapstone and stands on a platform of carved mouldings. The
wall is in typical Hoysala style with six horizontal friezes, each measuring
seven inches in height. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzQ0ps9qfLWU0jY3Fuffzbr0hZszW6HowpvZV7IJZzHvQupjwqpNoBK5rSR0j9MFcVuOHazrwrLRVvZK4qXwrNLymqIq68uZQx_G_cHWK1bjI_lkeVZtAtNiEufRoI1HtTnR7Jmy81Q-A0pzPuZBKJ2MeWh5nNbiDPnJLEsGg3lvzznW3trz9gcCX/s3769/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2489" data-original-width="3769" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzQ0ps9qfLWU0jY3Fuffzbr0hZszW6HowpvZV7IJZzHvQupjwqpNoBK5rSR0j9MFcVuOHazrwrLRVvZK4qXwrNLymqIq68uZQx_G_cHWK1bjI_lkeVZtAtNiEufRoI1HtTnR7Jmy81Q-A0pzPuZBKJ2MeWh5nNbiDPnJLEsGg3lvzznW3trz9gcCX/w640-h422/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Above
the friezes are found a large number of sculptures in various poses
representing various gods and goddesses under intricately carved canopies.
These sculptures represent Narasimha, Siva, Siva-Parvati, Ganesha,
Lakshminarayana, Chaturmukha Brahma, Sarasvati, Bhairava, etc. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8cC9o3tXPnCXBZd_r63XiouhNViTWvmwtPOU_XjG7hkwM2cm0Dm73zhu6PLC-p-ELO6JAb5ahZzKfABT3ksOZlRiZYO68l64DUwJIiDBGilstwDb5NU1HL0fjqaWbynhxHt5HfoRZPa7PcdfW-I0KuW7_It9BqYAseT59a0-feY5zXKWY_24nP2TW/s3652/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2216" data-original-width="3652" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8cC9o3tXPnCXBZd_r63XiouhNViTWvmwtPOU_XjG7hkwM2cm0Dm73zhu6PLC-p-ELO6JAb5ahZzKfABT3ksOZlRiZYO68l64DUwJIiDBGilstwDb5NU1HL0fjqaWbynhxHt5HfoRZPa7PcdfW-I0KuW7_It9BqYAseT59a0-feY5zXKWY_24nP2TW/w640-h388/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LPJH5tXsCFl9ihG77IEXlAtPkRjTLSPRbJXChhXKGMaSYK2iDMvb7NXH2-getdvW6QUvCBb2zDO6XVbXKgOJ5SczZai_YrjvnTi0LbHbgnD9lym71NxTIVcDIoUxm85c5ktN8ZvEYNklY1qkenhcF7ARdu4i834Be_HBkvtTW-_lkPIkkWx6r6MY/s4000/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(5).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LPJH5tXsCFl9ihG77IEXlAtPkRjTLSPRbJXChhXKGMaSYK2iDMvb7NXH2-getdvW6QUvCBb2zDO6XVbXKgOJ5SczZai_YrjvnTi0LbHbgnD9lym71NxTIVcDIoUxm85c5ktN8ZvEYNklY1qkenhcF7ARdu4i834Be_HBkvtTW-_lkPIkkWx6r6MY/w640-h480/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(5).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlpUKlrjWLAXh5a4odjMe-ho_qIazAj4YRd_qBuu5ZwjXcLsToATEIQOaOmBYj0NbIXt3_F3xuQCiGOI-xLwgR1OxMO2g8xqv2GO9ejSDM2QYWkT2okWLnVXrLS0zABbfqGXn0dDMwswYA5p4jfKV7m0FCuxLFsHj_EPghn1gcLX9bAHKFoMk_MA-u/s3771/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(6).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3771" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlpUKlrjWLAXh5a4odjMe-ho_qIazAj4YRd_qBuu5ZwjXcLsToATEIQOaOmBYj0NbIXt3_F3xuQCiGOI-xLwgR1OxMO2g8xqv2GO9ejSDM2QYWkT2okWLnVXrLS0zABbfqGXn0dDMwswYA5p4jfKV7m0FCuxLFsHj_EPghn1gcLX9bAHKFoMk_MA-u/w510-h640/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(6).jpg" width="510" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">Notable among the wall panel sculptures & depicting scenes from the epics & puranic stories are the 16 handed Shiva dancing on the head of a demon called Andhakasura, dancing images of a 22 armed Durga and Ravana lifting Mount Kailash, Arjuna shooting the fish target & Draupadi rushing forth with garland & the slaying of the demon Gajasura.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSmJrREj9_atsvgl1KXgyGVbW-0vnVLQrRGzfD-0R44NK5hTzpjpONR9uDJR94KisjtBQEuHpoWeKRKZlDiZtUE8I1BhraANBiFYUxBZ_iZwHykwkEOlXfcQi_XnP7CIxTyxYXD8wIMMvPF5BfOBjv1bAsmyw78ahoA62DoAKMVgCHzNsFcjjADhPh/s3849/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2857" data-original-width="3849" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSmJrREj9_atsvgl1KXgyGVbW-0vnVLQrRGzfD-0R44NK5hTzpjpONR9uDJR94KisjtBQEuHpoWeKRKZlDiZtUE8I1BhraANBiFYUxBZ_iZwHykwkEOlXfcQi_XnP7CIxTyxYXD8wIMMvPF5BfOBjv1bAsmyw78ahoA62DoAKMVgCHzNsFcjjADhPh/w640-h476/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(7).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The
main attraction of the interior is the large number of lathes turned soapstone
pillars. Each pillar has moulded pedestal, square base, cylindrical shaft,
capital, an abacus and a corbel above. The shaft of the pillars contains many
grooves, flat, concave and convex </span>moldings<span style="font-size: 12pt;">. They are sharply cut and polished
to a smooth glossy surface.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZa_a8jwhFTyNxuiW49C5QKn1ttW4AiGRHO4Kj_dAcs9SzBGAbC2B4lPfv-pzpNY9uuVA3lyYsoJ23Wlp2j9fQSazTD8-BW9m3N1z8oJOruOmU7Ph-qBSq8KcN_x_Q7g0jVV18m2lnxIMtkmhqm9tm1D0SddT_Hk0nCPWxC1JH6h6GwmOX7QaW8Rr/s3947/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(8).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2934" data-original-width="3947" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZa_a8jwhFTyNxuiW49C5QKn1ttW4AiGRHO4Kj_dAcs9SzBGAbC2B4lPfv-pzpNY9uuVA3lyYsoJ23Wlp2j9fQSazTD8-BW9m3N1z8oJOruOmU7Ph-qBSq8KcN_x_Q7g0jVV18m2lnxIMtkmhqm9tm1D0SddT_Hk0nCPWxC1JH6h6GwmOX7QaW8Rr/w640-h476/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(8).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSeVQBVnmw4n1Ff6dap_OJt7EbgSQstdZFQSvpj8_LopyTPiZWiJxL7qGhvbSn4pkWnYTP9IW8LNY9ekyBbRhmCqkOLhqNj-gw9P0AruF73G-AGseYDJHBhdcCWgEs8elaBsu1hEdZjtKRG5nSUGnH7-PMA2N_SkgzDTSqil6soOEgCtUk_9INbRvH/s2529/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(9).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2529" data-original-width="1985" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSeVQBVnmw4n1Ff6dap_OJt7EbgSQstdZFQSvpj8_LopyTPiZWiJxL7qGhvbSn4pkWnYTP9IW8LNY9ekyBbRhmCqkOLhqNj-gw9P0AruF73G-AGseYDJHBhdcCWgEs8elaBsu1hEdZjtKRG5nSUGnH7-PMA2N_SkgzDTSqil6soOEgCtUk_9INbRvH/w502-h640/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(9).jpg" width="502" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">There are two eaves, one just above the sculptures and the other at the roof level and they add beauty to the outer wall of the temple. The western Garbhagriha has a fine Linga representing Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy. The southern and northern Garbhagrihas do not have the original images now, but have loose sculptures of Surya and Naga-Nagini, placed there sometime later. The doorways of the Garbhagrihas have delicately and richly carved decorations. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-RwTWoqABGTnrTegeVxreM9tky1Vv4itttNNUGE38lUUp8yNfTAY00u0e6ywuCk4-1c4NFd4i9l45fk8_dXf2k9NqM-AbmkeRtiV4S39IOiJjx1x8hTtqTW2eiEh-AheP6Sf-dGnzCxV8VCZ9RdjisdMh9lfCKRQb1GUAaaHlPEFqL4Ubi9TNcs86/s3546/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(10).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3546" data-original-width="2661" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-RwTWoqABGTnrTegeVxreM9tky1Vv4itttNNUGE38lUUp8yNfTAY00u0e6ywuCk4-1c4NFd4i9l45fk8_dXf2k9NqM-AbmkeRtiV4S39IOiJjx1x8hTtqTW2eiEh-AheP6Sf-dGnzCxV8VCZ9RdjisdMh9lfCKRQb1GUAaaHlPEFqL4Ubi9TNcs86/w480-h640/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(10).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">There
are many ceilings of the typical Hoysala workmanship. Their variety is amazing.
There are many niches in the Navaranga which have sculptures of Mahishamardini,
Ganesha and Sarasvati. There is also a Saptamatrika panel. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTYh-phzhSCO0fLcdKHj3ZIITaT8qSLPPaPJ87Y9uJwuRuEwm19nOvwZuuyz44gTN2PQH5pu7qzb6QsDOJZeMMogYvoWehyFBnIKXsSv_mjTWyELeUUH6zCDmf1K2GfInJEUNpmLITzb_hUw-R-vOVUB72KAZf1RhNmv--j_WfHL6V2J2ha0qPV9w/s3533/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(11).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3533" data-original-width="2010" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTYh-phzhSCO0fLcdKHj3ZIITaT8qSLPPaPJ87Y9uJwuRuEwm19nOvwZuuyz44gTN2PQH5pu7qzb6QsDOJZeMMogYvoWehyFBnIKXsSv_mjTWyELeUUH6zCDmf1K2GfInJEUNpmLITzb_hUw-R-vOVUB72KAZf1RhNmv--j_WfHL6V2J2ha0qPV9w/w364-h640/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(11).jpg" width="364" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4hfg8l9Q25YHxS_hG_PaA90H_cT9y7sCkADwh7pQXaxz8mArUqtpSsgW_J1QNsmGjZ5xyPd0yy2LxD8cy1boLcyL2Gd-37566LK7Be1PEt5df9b17btTa5d36j7tEUn6Rf8C33b4FsNNJBVmycXfGt87RwGAXzsMGcy-Vx7uetZHRiN60rPzY7yo/s3835/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(12).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3835" data-original-width="2884" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4hfg8l9Q25YHxS_hG_PaA90H_cT9y7sCkADwh7pQXaxz8mArUqtpSsgW_J1QNsmGjZ5xyPd0yy2LxD8cy1boLcyL2Gd-37566LK7Be1PEt5df9b17btTa5d36j7tEUn6Rf8C33b4FsNNJBVmycXfGt87RwGAXzsMGcy-Vx7uetZHRiN60rPzY7yo/w482-h640/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(12).jpg" width="482" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The
Mukhamandapa is connected with Nandimandapa and the latter houses a Nandi ornamented with rope, pendants, bells, fillets etc. Such bulls are rare
in Hoysala sculpture. This Mandapa also has a Kakshasana. Thus this temple is a
typical Hoysala structure of the ornate style in Mandya.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPyTdiW9w8u6MD348_1799t2iGS27MwtqiQHwrTs0ghMYicJ_0yELLn_6JXsYWTkjo4X8tAt3jgZXkRqbsrPwZnEKe526AoIQJwfe_WP5ai_YWo0tZBlme1iAZ_Ge-8iz1qYC4l-SN2Xe7ViFOkNSMxDnG0nH9lyC4j_Orb5DNqk9evLdbNR7iGHx5/s4581/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(13).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4581" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPyTdiW9w8u6MD348_1799t2iGS27MwtqiQHwrTs0ghMYicJ_0yELLn_6JXsYWTkjo4X8tAt3jgZXkRqbsrPwZnEKe526AoIQJwfe_WP5ai_YWo0tZBlme1iAZ_Ge-8iz1qYC4l-SN2Xe7ViFOkNSMxDnG0nH9lyC4j_Orb5DNqk9evLdbNR7iGHx5/w482-h640/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(13).jpg" width="482" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoyYBTo3AHYmMmeoEHDOTwsYAe3pybX2yeI5gS_Hmo1Av-L5kIx1GrCaXGIP8YLbtyDQ6ngrebD6pyNdiT7xjVIu4c0ILFtmeGCdJgtLXeEWsWK9oot37WVfGTzQeEhtd9Pt8oqJKTf_4Ktn9b57GQvQNTnxIxv02hMsBSaa3yVOKRVyzgepIWDmU/s4499/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(14).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4499" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoyYBTo3AHYmMmeoEHDOTwsYAe3pybX2yeI5gS_Hmo1Av-L5kIx1GrCaXGIP8YLbtyDQ6ngrebD6pyNdiT7xjVIu4c0ILFtmeGCdJgtLXeEWsWK9oot37WVfGTzQeEhtd9Pt8oqJKTf_4Ktn9b57GQvQNTnxIxv02hMsBSaa3yVOKRVyzgepIWDmU/w640-h492/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(14).jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">The
Mukhamandapa is connected with Nandimandapa and the latter houses a bull ornamented with rope, pendants, bells, fillets etc. Such bulls are rare
in Hoysala sculpture. This Mandapa also has a Kakshasana. Thus this temple is a
typical Hoysala structure of the ornate style in Mandya.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMSjAgf5VHWd4yFlZKpO_DwfvO39CmUUyRAlBrpQb5nHm-pCNaV4-yTnpQ5nf6rJpyylTyz9e2K_DBhLFefON-M4HN2Q2IAM5xFunZtUJzthWnKiwx770bNkjaRpBbmSjWeuWWcqWUbhLdcRlcQP9CK_Hwd2sIBff5Zg2H8L2mzOOXIpy9cqDhDzM/s3311/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(15).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2439" data-original-width="3311" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMSjAgf5VHWd4yFlZKpO_DwfvO39CmUUyRAlBrpQb5nHm-pCNaV4-yTnpQ5nf6rJpyylTyz9e2K_DBhLFefON-M4HN2Q2IAM5xFunZtUJzthWnKiwx770bNkjaRpBbmSjWeuWWcqWUbhLdcRlcQP9CK_Hwd2sIBff5Zg2H8L2mzOOXIpy9cqDhDzM/w640-h472/Mallikarjuna%20Temple,%20Basral%20Mandya%20(15).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p>Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com2Mandya, Karnataka, India12.5218157 76.895148800000015-15.788418136178846 41.738898800000015 40.832049536178843 112.05139880000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-63092399662666350612022-09-04T17:08:00.004+05:302022-09-04T20:16:59.029+05:30Kabbe Hills and Chomakund Trek, Coorg<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><b>Unexplored Coorg (2) Kabbe Hills and Chomakund Trek</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSXOXdHg_qxcs4poA52aivZS6xEe8pRuYOJ2obz7r_N-WswnEi_d6678W3LPud8xHLCc2m7cUVXm1-MbsLruFnpcYAjgPalmp1pCvnsOyA46cLOOGGAnei31lrQ1B0F_fiWHGFrAjdNF7aLP5h3YBB-NaLphfM7zabtF9L_4VkKP82gBDlpn7h4M7H/s4608/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSXOXdHg_qxcs4poA52aivZS6xEe8pRuYOJ2obz7r_N-WswnEi_d6678W3LPud8xHLCc2m7cUVXm1-MbsLruFnpcYAjgPalmp1pCvnsOyA46cLOOGGAnei31lrQ1B0F_fiWHGFrAjdNF7aLP5h3YBB-NaLphfM7zabtF9L_4VkKP82gBDlpn7h4M7H/w640-h480/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">This time we had planned
for Kabbe Hill trek a winter trek in Brahmagiri wildlife Sanctuary. Early
in the morning, we 6 including Varali trooped into the car and were soon on our
way. The winding drive began almost as soon as we left the Madikeri city. </span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdQvBKxGWRF--dJUrFLfg8Ud_H7rC9wZAmP6Q-YlP75iLbewdNTbatXVqYzvyfhPQORdGcXA1OBat4IIQ9AqulSGv-kVbg40uw1Uj6hrGBQ1Iy1gzrwJTHUMzcs_VUloGvHT5WmLTK5-636pd0RAQIGif0g4RDWAaX8KisZJHVtRcKIwhhEVVZ_Sh/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdQvBKxGWRF--dJUrFLfg8Ud_H7rC9wZAmP6Q-YlP75iLbewdNTbatXVqYzvyfhPQORdGcXA1OBat4IIQ9AqulSGv-kVbg40uw1Uj6hrGBQ1Iy1gzrwJTHUMzcs_VUloGvHT5WmLTK5-636pd0RAQIGif0g4RDWAaX8KisZJHVtRcKIwhhEVVZ_Sh/w640-h426/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">Our drive would take us
through narrow road surrounded by coffee estates and forests. After a short
drive we reached to the forest gate. We parked out vehicle soon after we set
foot on the trail. There is an old forest road that makes a spur off of Kabbe
hill. With the bare minimum essentials, we started to hike with the sounds
of the flowing streams and chipping birds with accompany of squirrels.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zwWqc09n_qHGXA8NdM3QxQGMCCRVvQuVwl_yZqwdqq4M4464BcawSktw1tB_rKdT7gQyy9nghvNaXpjLtMkMlRJMpD9aiIGUcvBr2ycum0hqQ8JiyVkqKDZvyO31zDjVh4RYoUO5tCjBMbstjbRLh5NZ858D2QbxOlNgJ9qnzGCyrz6wvEjGD3A8/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zwWqc09n_qHGXA8NdM3QxQGMCCRVvQuVwl_yZqwdqq4M4464BcawSktw1tB_rKdT7gQyy9nghvNaXpjLtMkMlRJMpD9aiIGUcvBr2ycum0hqQ8JiyVkqKDZvyO31zDjVh4RYoUO5tCjBMbstjbRLh5NZ858D2QbxOlNgJ9qnzGCyrz6wvEjGD3A8/w640-h426/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">After ten minute’s walk we
came into sweeping lawn area situated between two hills. The first one third of
the trek was a gentle climb along the unevenly laid stone path. The weather was
crystalline sunny and dry, the views were breath-taking at every turn, so our
spirits soared.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZJlVnHvRdyJviUCB0fdsTxalcN8mpH4yuGiDTSf5tILEjoJXExc3qaNjNAStLvG3nR4sEn2L-2TbgGDS_4sYDzuoAQAoc8_FaGxAU002oGEW5eZk8unowNhLjagk_ipJavlDKfaVmAKdw4y5gndwrR8cWs1nIcYm_dFvt383tydUNHGu-GAqsqsU/s3072/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZJlVnHvRdyJviUCB0fdsTxalcN8mpH4yuGiDTSf5tILEjoJXExc3qaNjNAStLvG3nR4sEn2L-2TbgGDS_4sYDzuoAQAoc8_FaGxAU002oGEW5eZk8unowNhLjagk_ipJavlDKfaVmAKdw4y5gndwrR8cWs1nIcYm_dFvt383tydUNHGu-GAqsqsU/w640-h480/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The next one third of the trail was steeper. The stones were cast about
loosely, and there was no telling which one was firmly anchored and which one
would give way. We stepped gingerly, testing the stability of each stone
stepped on. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyMcbFnRJ5tw1EF0p42HBofyCVjnsQy692Yh04mlDBz4nASnfXb-6ur1ye8RIv_3fWgPVC144LdEeShmlB3QWYVFai0_A9xW3--n_l4QXRzXfjmy4GqoKzJr7Bq8ZTmOQHrriqn0E-F5W0Pwdfvm6EFaeBqSzP81ZEIyV75hcjAC9t6QpK3Mdg2WrV/s4608/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(5).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyMcbFnRJ5tw1EF0p42HBofyCVjnsQy692Yh04mlDBz4nASnfXb-6ur1ye8RIv_3fWgPVC144LdEeShmlB3QWYVFai0_A9xW3--n_l4QXRzXfjmy4GqoKzJr7Bq8ZTmOQHrriqn0E-F5W0Pwdfvm6EFaeBqSzP81ZEIyV75hcjAC9t6QpK3Mdg2WrV/w640-h480/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(5).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The trail was a continuous ascend of about 30minutes that took us to the
summit. The moment we reached summit; we were speechless. The view that we were
seeing was beyond any imagination. We sat there and finished 2 watermelons.
During my previous trek to this hill fog covered the entire peak so I had no
clue how the views were from the peak. I was lucky this time that I got a small
weather is clear and views were now even more spectacular. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hDxm2gEMwHDDyPYA7qIrS97der2gP6p8R8ZntW_Q7DBiA6SRwpLhBODrjHS3xwO-6-lbeHCP5-rsiASy2s60LsvRlbKOUwiWZTEJ_9sCz8aLXw1xdn1qZg-mEGLI1W328lkNKxOJa2mQ1xrLTCX_fol9EVbRNJZ6oWiCuvSCu9bCWhcrXS2cz-5j/s4608/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hDxm2gEMwHDDyPYA7qIrS97der2gP6p8R8ZntW_Q7DBiA6SRwpLhBODrjHS3xwO-6-lbeHCP5-rsiASy2s60LsvRlbKOUwiWZTEJ_9sCz8aLXw1xdn1qZg-mEGLI1W328lkNKxOJa2mQ1xrLTCX_fol9EVbRNJZ6oWiCuvSCu9bCWhcrXS2cz-5j/w640-h480/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(7).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We enjoyed the beauty, took some photographs and headed towards next
Summit. We kept going and soon entered the final one-third of the trek, which
was a gradual descent in edge of the mountain towards rocky hill. Thick trees
and spiky bushes made questing off path difficult.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJs9teEOCqA3bNX3945wrrCmxf8fuFqfQ8jT5s880Gxx5r_eDGcqqUWlnXTf0LX8Iuq6PD2uAQN-Ztm5TvXdGh5Qw-Rv95nfb2q4LGHnJA6jwon9I75N15vDYUCFR1P04HawF8nnp7aZ84ulKShFZyIerZuUaLYL98Q8LcYGi_yS2kyEsRb2QbUTk/s4358/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(8).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2983" data-original-width="4358" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJs9teEOCqA3bNX3945wrrCmxf8fuFqfQ8jT5s880Gxx5r_eDGcqqUWlnXTf0LX8Iuq6PD2uAQN-Ztm5TvXdGh5Qw-Rv95nfb2q4LGHnJA6jwon9I75N15vDYUCFR1P04HawF8nnp7aZ84ulKShFZyIerZuUaLYL98Q8LcYGi_yS2kyEsRb2QbUTk/w640-h438/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(8).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">This was undoubtedly the best part of the trek. This is also a place for
rock scrambling over the large boulders from the summit.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnjZswU98C48KLsEKIIM3VDghcwgmdMZn1qt9PL2x0kBurbv5KlglmfunjY_SO1JF1f9NPhG04XqKDWec-FYG_ycw7FQNFkzy1YGnOqbSKgVcIDcMXWpRg4Q4yP05D3B6zVL5IJQU7VknTWQeUTB7DLi-_KD0ax5_GC4v-i8FxlP54Sj4UaJs2EnkP/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(9).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnjZswU98C48KLsEKIIM3VDghcwgmdMZn1qt9PL2x0kBurbv5KlglmfunjY_SO1JF1f9NPhG04XqKDWec-FYG_ycw7FQNFkzy1YGnOqbSKgVcIDcMXWpRg4Q4yP05D3B6zVL5IJQU7VknTWQeUTB7DLi-_KD0ax5_GC4v-i8FxlP54Sj4UaJs2EnkP/w640-h426/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(9).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRjRX0R24eyJMP_qWLue6xLP-DcdQwBouIIuF9K4ffhjM0C_tThiA7haaQWFTG_dO4JlDwqadaAMqowRajDw6DOICrmssdS3t-ywfIibPnx8-cMAYEMvW6R59KxqO5gipFRTyyRosiHrk_9HTvinYcwzKhEey1FpqoYxsTeFIENxnGpsHIn5DP7kfv/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(10).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3053" data-original-width="5184" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRjRX0R24eyJMP_qWLue6xLP-DcdQwBouIIuF9K4ffhjM0C_tThiA7haaQWFTG_dO4JlDwqadaAMqowRajDw6DOICrmssdS3t-ywfIibPnx8-cMAYEMvW6R59KxqO5gipFRTyyRosiHrk_9HTvinYcwzKhEey1FpqoYxsTeFIENxnGpsHIn5DP7kfv/w640-h376/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(10).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpZMeTVztt99OGg0Hv3ASTiI2z6m-nSAEShCGIFnj2_FyQc11vNH9Mc0ilAuvjgtF0wgrFYu6cIupic_wu5lUaTEH0NxGBtngSZy1QdViYH-ePGHaX-n-KC3kN7ikRWLj-EIUySUop7bTkRBIq-qv0GS5N_3d9ArJ2z-UcpuYpHgxGRSEB17PW6Pb/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(11).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpZMeTVztt99OGg0Hv3ASTiI2z6m-nSAEShCGIFnj2_FyQc11vNH9Mc0ilAuvjgtF0wgrFYu6cIupic_wu5lUaTEH0NxGBtngSZy1QdViYH-ePGHaX-n-KC3kN7ikRWLj-EIUySUop7bTkRBIq-qv0GS5N_3d9ArJ2z-UcpuYpHgxGRSEB17PW6Pb/w640-h426/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(11).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCEjuH1C2ELd_9AvlYTEozCUgA4VmNYMQ5zV6mhTLj97_g_Be5Fl544V08T9AwzpRplLm4Hz1j-twse-LsImeJDpNNToaAtXsm84opNDeN5DXeP6etmU2o0NaM0HKCkBQv80l9tsiyRu7L11VreZCZr8AHrPrQPrdpbs-mGNZT4nlsQ8kNDx_r42-v/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(12).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCEjuH1C2ELd_9AvlYTEozCUgA4VmNYMQ5zV6mhTLj97_g_Be5Fl544V08T9AwzpRplLm4Hz1j-twse-LsImeJDpNNToaAtXsm84opNDeN5DXeP6etmU2o0NaM0HKCkBQv80l9tsiyRu7L11VreZCZr8AHrPrQPrdpbs-mGNZT4nlsQ8kNDx_r42-v/w640-h426/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(12).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3vDaqjbIYV-hbbLkiOyt7jtXKqB2Ob4PiV2ySZ_XlJ8wpTxypSUz2wxoZX4oBql6FdLw9l4SjRm49L7WHfOfNpZ5JXuqATn-whCNAuYSVNyUg_Ad8z-JN-leWZHvyHFo4ikN3PboiSS2GC9hEeClcGALzqzz5DUA25BaLE1q6PZl3N5ERyAYWdt2/s4484/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(13).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3363" data-original-width="4484" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3vDaqjbIYV-hbbLkiOyt7jtXKqB2Ob4PiV2ySZ_XlJ8wpTxypSUz2wxoZX4oBql6FdLw9l4SjRm49L7WHfOfNpZ5JXuqATn-whCNAuYSVNyUg_Ad8z-JN-leWZHvyHFo4ikN3PboiSS2GC9hEeClcGALzqzz5DUA25BaLE1q6PZl3N5ERyAYWdt2/w640-h480/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(13).jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">From top we treated to
views of beautiful Udumbe forest valley as you look to the west edge of the
hills and another hill Bylikere hill and Chomakundu hill ranges. On clear days
you can see portion of villages of Kerala state that sit many miles to the
west. With an amazing view, brought me out of the temporary dream I was living
in, back to reality.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7tVMhioYSzjOlRG6sI-pM_R6HKeiX-6Ym9dl6wokeTGRyK5769lTSXOdph6zvrTDLkh1IMlxjH8oK_CheWlPvcOz26Q-x-QdSo8Glc4O6E5a4jxGyDqqjENESNakWGjqFfptlZ8LIMD0Om2sLdfq9TaAHuxbav-2Lp3CTpqn_881ExvBtG1aRrL-l/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(14).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7tVMhioYSzjOlRG6sI-pM_R6HKeiX-6Ym9dl6wokeTGRyK5769lTSXOdph6zvrTDLkh1IMlxjH8oK_CheWlPvcOz26Q-x-QdSo8Glc4O6E5a4jxGyDqqjENESNakWGjqFfptlZ8LIMD0Om2sLdfq9TaAHuxbav-2Lp3CTpqn_881ExvBtG1aRrL-l/w640-h426/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(14).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1NEyHEdFOb2gEVlp6Kqa5ZBGuju-db7r__AAmxSbuXUlpLTfcff0804vIsApSqb3yUEGROm2EaX3h-S4nhsWLoXAi6JlLOTOcRezTFEXUEPbyNypriG_t6DNgen5mH51GkV2gt1jDbht7n9BomZZZcbTLjg1JscaH7Wo1HaRq61HEanFNmBJgROm/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(15).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1NEyHEdFOb2gEVlp6Kqa5ZBGuju-db7r__AAmxSbuXUlpLTfcff0804vIsApSqb3yUEGROm2EaX3h-S4nhsWLoXAi6JlLOTOcRezTFEXUEPbyNypriG_t6DNgen5mH51GkV2gt1jDbht7n9BomZZZcbTLjg1JscaH7Wo1HaRq61HEanFNmBJgROm/w640-h426/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(15).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjfRyBewRatqPN89sUJvXro3obt3aRLxuP1msejpuJWjL1kejoyUTxFbEfCjVs8bSMKL1gavAZn6vYr5bTnGSs2RCJ1pZTpy7rxFO3-ab0qgMAUkAE9HBv5i-GOBuRPsC3igxOG0ZHcrdC8fx-_hKzHMZ_3K0-hM2vh-Od52TUd4ccfxPWx9-cglY/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(16).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjfRyBewRatqPN89sUJvXro3obt3aRLxuP1msejpuJWjL1kejoyUTxFbEfCjVs8bSMKL1gavAZn6vYr5bTnGSs2RCJ1pZTpy7rxFO3-ab0qgMAUkAE9HBv5i-GOBuRPsC3igxOG0ZHcrdC8fx-_hKzHMZ_3K0-hM2vh-Od52TUd4ccfxPWx9-cglY/w640-h426/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(16).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOzDpCDrufL_eqfILvwT5PhBJpb1Cp6a9jaQAqdYas0oUnstUih7dOuOE7-uSImJpx3ICx3lsmSbhCdbP9jYcnx9pSfYgljr-QCxYxZkfm4hOZWr9KBkh9MR3NPThyJA0n2DCgQA0EWFjlTt-DswLu9E2lE-sMX8zzd8_Jdk1nOlYvFf1qxgQoBP2/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(17).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuOzDpCDrufL_eqfILvwT5PhBJpb1Cp6a9jaQAqdYas0oUnstUih7dOuOE7-uSImJpx3ICx3lsmSbhCdbP9jYcnx9pSfYgljr-QCxYxZkfm4hOZWr9KBkh9MR3NPThyJA0n2DCgQA0EWFjlTt-DswLu9E2lE-sMX8zzd8_Jdk1nOlYvFf1qxgQoBP2/w640-h426/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(17).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The downward trek, especially the middle third, was even more
treacherous than on the way up, because this time the consequences of a misstep
could cost us more dearly. We took it slow and still made it back to the old
forest road. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqjTWs0VTDNd0iMdflet6O13ANyP6yHVG_do2WTNHOd-PpR2oxvTP_1evj2pAO8VIN0CwNeiow8b4soULryrdcpcFc_OVo6UU6w0KoG3Glc0nx8JWtNffmc19gSzTsAovkKciykUtdtGWht184HBtN0NCOB7m1IgWneiEpBIC6wdOeLaT-d62IPyR/s4813/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(18).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3209" data-original-width="4813" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqjTWs0VTDNd0iMdflet6O13ANyP6yHVG_do2WTNHOd-PpR2oxvTP_1evj2pAO8VIN0CwNeiow8b4soULryrdcpcFc_OVo6UU6w0KoG3Glc0nx8JWtNffmc19gSzTsAovkKciykUtdtGWht184HBtN0NCOB7m1IgWneiEpBIC6wdOeLaT-d62IPyR/w640-h426/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(18).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvCCZhHqgf1ELkpvy68UU2BNkH7FveDR6GMwktXORyY0PQmI0c88jKfYFcyExwKj0mgGjBNW9q0A1uqCcvSKjI93CG0gnksCDz_CECqOb9kTtfLNbKhXeEEZCwjM-xoLVyt5XPB5upduA5FhMzQjxPcGnlxafVrUrbAXStlDtTFMY7VWdQ-YVRNUO/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(19).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3277" data-original-width="5184" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvCCZhHqgf1ELkpvy68UU2BNkH7FveDR6GMwktXORyY0PQmI0c88jKfYFcyExwKj0mgGjBNW9q0A1uqCcvSKjI93CG0gnksCDz_CECqOb9kTtfLNbKhXeEEZCwjM-xoLVyt5XPB5upduA5FhMzQjxPcGnlxafVrUrbAXStlDtTFMY7VWdQ-YVRNUO/w640-h404/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(19).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5EWuKS1-2ThpsTfqggQRZPm7kr8bbJZH-kE-3sxKrrK9jGRx9zjkYKW-3vIj8uMPY8aCtpY6qkMrPeoZ3xeoCcG2gzlglkWXHljdERwMFpFiBoQ42hVEPBDrcv7o8M7Wa02i-pgi5KZfkhMjgw1SpcQjwK-rvlVGOC9h8sARYkxmtYbwoe6myYq3M/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(20).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3283" data-original-width="5184" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5EWuKS1-2ThpsTfqggQRZPm7kr8bbJZH-kE-3sxKrrK9jGRx9zjkYKW-3vIj8uMPY8aCtpY6qkMrPeoZ3xeoCcG2gzlglkWXHljdERwMFpFiBoQ42hVEPBDrcv7o8M7Wa02i-pgi5KZfkhMjgw1SpcQjwK-rvlVGOC9h8sARYkxmtYbwoe6myYq3M/w640-h406/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(20).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6DaZXdKNcyrjBtVG-12AYf5bTPGSOI76RgQaGkvITJRY5_N5QmAinr3c3hLqcxX8UUGV4jWHdagC1jRQ3Gqe9v_PxinFsscfmdi5hstWCzm29K_TLph_QnN8tnuXPmi2hT235b4iPTnKUts5P-kQnZp0n3QgR4frRP58gSCsHBwERnELYs2waz5z/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(21).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6DaZXdKNcyrjBtVG-12AYf5bTPGSOI76RgQaGkvITJRY5_N5QmAinr3c3hLqcxX8UUGV4jWHdagC1jRQ3Gqe9v_PxinFsscfmdi5hstWCzm29K_TLph_QnN8tnuXPmi2hT235b4iPTnKUts5P-kQnZp0n3QgR4frRP58gSCsHBwERnELYs2waz5z/w640-h426/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(21).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLSQHT4uadhz7eHJfKl7L0g13FOdM3W138cyP4UIFY_crtMzIVxnx1JQT3s4Sl2XwJU72qabLi0V4jpo0g5z-Bb_fM85VmwQHrpEXH-NdCROGcdK7p1qpJScTANjSSVnRY59OmThpkNh4ptKHVHI0BT7inzNF6yHUTyHNoBHRD3MdPf3yjliXnvJ-/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(22).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLSQHT4uadhz7eHJfKl7L0g13FOdM3W138cyP4UIFY_crtMzIVxnx1JQT3s4Sl2XwJU72qabLi0V4jpo0g5z-Bb_fM85VmwQHrpEXH-NdCROGcdK7p1qpJScTANjSSVnRY59OmThpkNh4ptKHVHI0BT7inzNF6yHUTyHNoBHRD3MdPf3yjliXnvJ-/w640-h426/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(22).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The downward trek, especially the middle third, was even more
treacherous than on the way up, because this time the consequences of a misstep
could cost us more dearly. We took it slow and still made it back to the old
forest road. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrYlG9l-ypkphfc2NdfgFNI278din6lnbS_5DjqUvdjuwfGwStjr2uhtMILS8nN6C9dJI2_wX2pw2tAd52BajHpv95j-5T21qNJ4_zbf9iEyMsZEqZWpqf8RBdESz0XBGLYD3RIo-tefUWXAFeyKujDg1uhg4sRvKT9ySmfvHwp9kG4sOGEKkVEIi/s4189/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(23).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2507" data-original-width="4189" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwrYlG9l-ypkphfc2NdfgFNI278din6lnbS_5DjqUvdjuwfGwStjr2uhtMILS8nN6C9dJI2_wX2pw2tAd52BajHpv95j-5T21qNJ4_zbf9iEyMsZEqZWpqf8RBdESz0XBGLYD3RIo-tefUWXAFeyKujDg1uhg4sRvKT9ySmfvHwp9kG4sOGEKkVEIi/w640-h384/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(23).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxbaW_BwaWwvHDXR9Mba0VbdwMhz9pXTQb6nNGxspG-CkI6Ii7niiG906bsRdE5nUsO3jVUp-zShZ-h3eP8YUtLurZGoS4kDXNGxL64JaQRXtIoixPI58FzLCjRPxnwNpBFr4sUyCM5zEWtRm-aSta9k7CDm_d5HniGWVKcavuOMyVARaS14x0R1t/s4967/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(24).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3086" data-original-width="4967" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxbaW_BwaWwvHDXR9Mba0VbdwMhz9pXTQb6nNGxspG-CkI6Ii7niiG906bsRdE5nUsO3jVUp-zShZ-h3eP8YUtLurZGoS4kDXNGxL64JaQRXtIoixPI58FzLCjRPxnwNpBFr4sUyCM5zEWtRm-aSta9k7CDm_d5HniGWVKcavuOMyVARaS14x0R1t/w640-h398/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(24).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkM9c4ZslcU9p2rWWXtdvkt0CeVCGN_F23Bl6xzmVXQC_BkFlpBzXNY0Cg-cK2rb8NaAAASOrkqLJVmmTP68kz1NJ-xaJ3zDWLITDnU5Pq0A11ykPU8aEIuB2YJoRKHnWfsN8DzILBKOh4d34taSqAIiKHnmwVNJVSzmlTq-MqoiXE5VtEFYv0Rl9/s4723/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(25).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3257" data-original-width="4723" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkM9c4ZslcU9p2rWWXtdvkt0CeVCGN_F23Bl6xzmVXQC_BkFlpBzXNY0Cg-cK2rb8NaAAASOrkqLJVmmTP68kz1NJ-xaJ3zDWLITDnU5Pq0A11ykPU8aEIuB2YJoRKHnWfsN8DzILBKOh4d34taSqAIiKHnmwVNJVSzmlTq-MqoiXE5VtEFYv0Rl9/w640-h442/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(25).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We decided to climb an adjacent hill that look less tall, soon after we
followed the forest road towards the Kabbe Hill view point. It took us half an
hour to reach the view point. This place also called as 1st stage of Chomakundu
Hill. We need to climb two more hills to reach Chomakunda or Choma Bett
peak. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sC6cBs8QqImEseCwZmKTOvZgg43yKqldo1--LetkMcFgQQK6spw86X4DZRClI7s5MS5UNfLhywGmjqtWXZ68R3Jzc3S-5eokLSgQd3OAllLtlgExFS8FWxbvrxzIliqkkXKe063s9FX-pIWGl8N-i55zGZoyf7CF6DN6RKsueJOoamgKUDtUVYk6/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(26).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sC6cBs8QqImEseCwZmKTOvZgg43yKqldo1--LetkMcFgQQK6spw86X4DZRClI7s5MS5UNfLhywGmjqtWXZ68R3Jzc3S-5eokLSgQd3OAllLtlgExFS8FWxbvrxzIliqkkXKe063s9FX-pIWGl8N-i55zGZoyf7CF6DN6RKsueJOoamgKUDtUVYk6/w640-h426/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(26).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8A1k_dOuMrxjnC5MfY2hxCCgNKwwUz3CIegRv2LNy6CLLEzYyLTHImkCAGC57sl_uR-xLF5-JwQNHAhFKqcQF5lS3fj2u445J-LVrBd3aZzAy4A2D20YCu4x_vt8Sp5J61MvuOarIobni_WMGCFMKLqxm5JN-eg9tUadnz52D9O2T5ba4c7PmovE9/s3072/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(27).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8A1k_dOuMrxjnC5MfY2hxCCgNKwwUz3CIegRv2LNy6CLLEzYyLTHImkCAGC57sl_uR-xLF5-JwQNHAhFKqcQF5lS3fj2u445J-LVrBd3aZzAy4A2D20YCu4x_vt8Sp5J61MvuOarIobni_WMGCFMKLqxm5JN-eg9tUadnz52D9O2T5ba4c7PmovE9/w640-h480/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(27).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc1HwgZT5PBnUzBdcS_tqu5zLQb35hDR7bi3KSireptni3sbZMjWi9EycILCN5MvitsykqvCWtN_PJ2dI3N2Lm3diK6hwSp50ibknZXwjoluVNqSnYff6cfANNrxOvxyf2uba6zwuf3bAMQ4sptiJBIYKGs8lHJUqNiemHplTfCoJyXZCyzJOjrzv7/s2099/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(28).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1712" data-original-width="2099" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc1HwgZT5PBnUzBdcS_tqu5zLQb35hDR7bi3KSireptni3sbZMjWi9EycILCN5MvitsykqvCWtN_PJ2dI3N2Lm3diK6hwSp50ibknZXwjoluVNqSnYff6cfANNrxOvxyf2uba6zwuf3bAMQ4sptiJBIYKGs8lHJUqNiemHplTfCoJyXZCyzJOjrzv7/w640-h522/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(28).jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">That moment I was just
awestruck by the huge Kabbe Hill standing behind us and Chomakund hill from
another side of the view point. Few tourists there on Kabbe view point and fog
cleared up and revealed the magnificent landscapes with no time fog took over
the entire landscape. The clouds have started to darken indicating it was time
to leave. The way down was adventurous as the path was quite slippery and
everyone fell at least once. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDNYSNeeHJbTKgdEBMApFEHhXXJYErOZ7lw-YMytyTQ3it7yzyuzUpDjJkbU1RcS0HJzFepOKoLMUAkp7HVZf-rqHrk-1t5QARaAnvhdRkVJpT7lkCBtG1amZCUUjMqbJlUdu57XzsSKbItBB9irG9sRnBcSv4cqVIWvg3DgPStUu5h3516g3yQdB/s2772/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(29).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2157" data-original-width="2772" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDNYSNeeHJbTKgdEBMApFEHhXXJYErOZ7lw-YMytyTQ3it7yzyuzUpDjJkbU1RcS0HJzFepOKoLMUAkp7HVZf-rqHrk-1t5QARaAnvhdRkVJpT7lkCBtG1amZCUUjMqbJlUdu57XzsSKbItBB9irG9sRnBcSv4cqVIWvg3DgPStUu5h3516g3yQdB/w640-h498/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(29).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">On our way back, we visited Haluhole falls and Chelavara falls. We need
to do little bit of trekking to reach both the falls. We were able to see the
falls from the distance. We took photos there and came back to Kakkabe
village. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_gnterHT2_nNZ6ovJ8z_jWWHyxLSHwSKOMOmF1Ccqf0p11FJO5YMTwW4y701BQvBbssin2wlDjV-KT68aVREKRZynHC5xaJYE1zfpj3QraKdh2Ia_D6CbmF0lMAbFEV2KD_5mrR1aHqiEk5fleaTGfYvNMBxDY4tsCtdnox6i7koNZwckV0Si-M7/s5184/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(30).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3099" data-original-width="5184" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_gnterHT2_nNZ6ovJ8z_jWWHyxLSHwSKOMOmF1Ccqf0p11FJO5YMTwW4y701BQvBbssin2wlDjV-KT68aVREKRZynHC5xaJYE1zfpj3QraKdh2Ia_D6CbmF0lMAbFEV2KD_5mrR1aHqiEk5fleaTGfYvNMBxDY4tsCtdnox6i7koNZwckV0Si-M7/w640-h382/Kabbe%20Hills%20and%20Chomakunda%20Trekking%20Chelavara%20Coorg%20(30).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p>Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com0Chelavara, Karnataka 571212, India12.1791442 75.661538400000012-20.356553338804797 40.505288400000012 44.714841738804793 110.81778840000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-49043017805577997892022-07-03T19:25:00.000+05:302022-07-03T19:25:37.311+05:30Thor Waterfalls: A soul southing gem of Coorg<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Unexplored Coorg (Part 1)Thor Falls</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJ_NexqCA7H06i4vjFyr3ca_FTlmJOhSyPkYeubV-b5G9ROkrlmfh_73lVWAVxtMRQkejhbWQaqv9LWql3M-gVkT5XHdSptw-5I6IEY0i7sRofE6v6y_iuefscIoUwTHC7b4nPAr8HiIoqwag5IrL2dqxALp_lHYi5lFdu0bPYAgWfxZeo_vT9gJO/s5184/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJ_NexqCA7H06i4vjFyr3ca_FTlmJOhSyPkYeubV-b5G9ROkrlmfh_73lVWAVxtMRQkejhbWQaqv9LWql3M-gVkT5XHdSptw-5I6IEY0i7sRofE6v6y_iuefscIoUwTHC7b4nPAr8HiIoqwag5IrL2dqxALp_lHYi5lFdu0bPYAgWfxZeo_vT9gJO/w640-h426/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Coorg is constantly rated as one of the best hill-station
in South India with amazing trekking, camping, mountains, mysteries waterfalls,
cooling rivers, and beautiful waterfalls. South Coorg has always held my
imagination because of its Beautiful Mountains, dense forests, wildlife and
mysteries Waterfalls. I’ve been trying to visit this isolated waterfall but for
one reason or the other I’ve never been able to make it. But this time,
everything went as per the plan. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4O3TU7oyYffS6fLKe11qiLoYAhxGcV-6Gk__lBRuKsdn1wWETQhYs9f6zHpLJAlsq3SOujkmk1HcZLUJbmiyxfwjnm4fFq9yrlfLpqOeAAPYg5Azsm46Bdy1wKpX-wBcuLxCIPI-6ohGkSKLlPea7vDJKnA831TFtvKKLHkSt3axapHepMlY_lPGt/s4608/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4O3TU7oyYffS6fLKe11qiLoYAhxGcV-6Gk__lBRuKsdn1wWETQhYs9f6zHpLJAlsq3SOujkmk1HcZLUJbmiyxfwjnm4fFq9yrlfLpqOeAAPYg5Azsm46Bdy1wKpX-wBcuLxCIPI-6ohGkSKLlPea7vDJKnA831TFtvKKLHkSt3axapHepMlY_lPGt/w640-h480/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">We were a group of six, completed short trek in a
first half of the day and decided to go this unexplored Thor waterfalls. I
drove the car to the far end of the village and legs take over, three of locals
joined our team to guide us. A couple of hours trek from the nearest
village would take me to this hidden paradise. A major part of the trek takes us
through thick forest and coffee estates with the river running parallel to us and sometimes crisscrossing through our route.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjhczNkLgLE54f6vR-Gb9uT2DcFn3gXg9xDfDjgPpN35fWCPcn6IjdKEO1Kw0pzcCoAx5pyrrP1D-4pu_GoGGqoXISAqu13afTvGyPnvditfwt4vp6zRz-u7YZaJVzOjVU8ss1nHXdx0F4wkXLRvc93Fk1VFb4OU1YRaVy0_qOaxoO_A9JplnfP0E/s4608/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjhczNkLgLE54f6vR-Gb9uT2DcFn3gXg9xDfDjgPpN35fWCPcn6IjdKEO1Kw0pzcCoAx5pyrrP1D-4pu_GoGGqoXISAqu13afTvGyPnvditfwt4vp6zRz-u7YZaJVzOjVU8ss1nHXdx0F4wkXLRvc93Fk1VFb4OU1YRaVy0_qOaxoO_A9JplnfP0E/w640-h480/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">The initial trail wasn’t very tough. We crossed few
small brooks & private coffee estates. The trail was well worn inside
the coffee estates and after half an hour walk, we entered thick jungle
terrain. On the way, we caught sight of a troop of monkeys making their way
through the treetops. By the time I clicked my camera they had moved on, so
instead of fruitlessly capturing a photo, I just watched them in their glory.
We saw a few beautiful birds too. Our guide warned us about wild elephants
& taken very attentive and precautionary steps throughout the journey.
There are elephants in the jungle & coffee estates. We didn’t see any
elephants but did see plenty of fresh evidence where they had crashed through
the jungle. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-rR1OJacuFwWOiwGY9ZYRFHvAfxsxV5yw35Rj0mvfWY77wdXWnqWhrjg_ufslJ0sFa-_e9_Lx74Ppz0MlCxFzVOs9RpR8FepOeAhJ6FIiU5GZRvoAARZ-DnrzLfV6ds181VQqjOYQSc-8IAI3QtGf5IV4j2TDXtVxDI-dnSpa8uDhsQKmACFyc8l7/s4608/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-rR1OJacuFwWOiwGY9ZYRFHvAfxsxV5yw35Rj0mvfWY77wdXWnqWhrjg_ufslJ0sFa-_e9_Lx74Ppz0MlCxFzVOs9RpR8FepOeAhJ6FIiU5GZRvoAARZ-DnrzLfV6ds181VQqjOYQSc-8IAI3QtGf5IV4j2TDXtVxDI-dnSpa8uDhsQKmACFyc8l7/w640-h480/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">I didn’t anticipate that this trek would be much of
a challenge especially since the last half but I was wrong. This hike was
stressful, challenging, leech infested & exhilarating all at the same time.
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Walking through the bamboo
forest way is exciting, you never know what you are going to come across next my
heart beat had increased as there can be snakes, elephants, wild pigs, Bisons still
kept on moving.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAwO5EU-T9bpruo6olv_W_D-qS0jsgbUy0I_-xOaA8rlJd6ZbpXV7itnIhO532Awofdyg1ys9KSp1c30GdTXKYhoi1ujussCQplUroBiHm2HCxcx5_I6iJHIa1Qyy8Gqc8W5lW5wXLqBNRUslen9crjocAlIYH0huq_3ep2lDwYpKVe99kzUHM7Wd/s4681/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(5).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4681" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAwO5EU-T9bpruo6olv_W_D-qS0jsgbUy0I_-xOaA8rlJd6ZbpXV7itnIhO532Awofdyg1ys9KSp1c30GdTXKYhoi1ujussCQplUroBiHm2HCxcx5_I6iJHIa1Qyy8Gqc8W5lW5wXLqBNRUslen9crjocAlIYH0huq_3ep2lDwYpKVe99kzUHM7Wd/w640-h472/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(5).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Our trail had opened up at the edge of the hill we
can hear the sound of the waterfall from down but our local guides unable to
find an easy way to reach the base. We almost missed the waterfall between deep
woods. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyAKwoMtOxxgIt30rRMWcEDRCN-bO6gfp6yq7b4JigJnwPsFTXq3Du-liAklVvwanlLaVW-KbiNpX0ZHX7NRlVSatUqqCOet21vaXl5aJ8faZ-Z7Xg7XFCefLPpIKEP9ICBNFGN0U8SwR9dPqFkX7qO80Bdb550HxCdDq9Zqb3aTSkMxHvFVthSQ7r/s4608/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(6).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyAKwoMtOxxgIt30rRMWcEDRCN-bO6gfp6yq7b4JigJnwPsFTXq3Du-liAklVvwanlLaVW-KbiNpX0ZHX7NRlVSatUqqCOet21vaXl5aJ8faZ-Z7Xg7XFCefLPpIKEP9ICBNFGN0U8SwR9dPqFkX7qO80Bdb550HxCdDq9Zqb3aTSkMxHvFVthSQ7r/w480-h640/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(6).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">My friends and I looked at each other hesitantly.
To get to the base of the waterfall, we were going to have to embrace our inner
Indiana Jones but somewhat I felt uncomfortable not because I'm carrying a Kid.
She is a brave girl she hold tight and I opted to go down last as I worked up
the courage. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHlpfzFH6BnPcYvCwioQWg9xyQK_ERf9LgEfT88Zq_aVWa2w2SGC-lJe2iTWZi5cUQtRtPxRMcue92hkszmmo6Vkv-HvY821KQHmnJrNy2lpW9JreJ4GHo318RvmDZ6Dj6sSssspQ14Hc0uIyCUWPiVl_eKHYCY_vPeC9j_NFau7T9xWndoU3s2vdv/s4608/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(7).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHlpfzFH6BnPcYvCwioQWg9xyQK_ERf9LgEfT88Zq_aVWa2w2SGC-lJe2iTWZi5cUQtRtPxRMcue92hkszmmo6Vkv-HvY821KQHmnJrNy2lpW9JreJ4GHo318RvmDZ6Dj6sSssspQ14Hc0uIyCUWPiVl_eKHYCY_vPeC9j_NFau7T9xWndoU3s2vdv/w640-h480/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(7).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">However, we didn’t encounter too many steep drop-offs
and soon I was vying to the lead the way. Last stretch we scaled the rocky
sides of the waterfall, holding on to vines as we made our way down to the
base. It was </span>grueling<span style="font-size: 12pt;">, especially walking down the edge of the waterfall and
trying to grab on to anything stationary, like roots of trees. As the
destination approached, we could hear the faint rush of the waterfalls.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBptoI5tO1ePd4jM2hEWUshImdWDdYRbrm6_W0Sa2os6SbCKv6vR0P-W2cSAPAJ5up57iC5GRm59Egd3Ogq10SWYlduyKre55UHHLedFUIpRg46M8ML6dQVVvJ-BBZ5QL1TvaVu2h3uEULpGXC5U64X_5M3HFmWRsV5XuZ_jk6MaixJfkqFIyrD6gw/s5184/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(8).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBptoI5tO1ePd4jM2hEWUshImdWDdYRbrm6_W0Sa2os6SbCKv6vR0P-W2cSAPAJ5up57iC5GRm59Egd3Ogq10SWYlduyKre55UHHLedFUIpRg46M8ML6dQVVvJ-BBZ5QL1TvaVu2h3uEULpGXC5U64X_5M3HFmWRsV5XuZ_jk6MaixJfkqFIyrD6gw/w640-h426/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(8).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Finally
reached near enough to the water falls, we could feel the splash and it was
awesome.</span> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">At first glance the wide falls making their way
between the towering rocks into the sublime waters and look like a drop of
heaven. The beauty of the waterfall which it’s impossible to divert attention
to anything but the surroundings! I can’t praise this place enough. A few of us
climbed to huge boulders to reach top of the waterfalls to get some panoramic
photo of the falls and valley.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0sO-7a5Wb4QDvvWKWbMqsWpczIdAxIlqb2LFDIJ77dHZ_r0QFsr98iHHGr2fJ9HgRlSYvQ_L9yIs0qve6oKABPImzAmynwsTi5zevE9VxE1yOrHVyyb6OhXOMEuTPCwCheYYfPABhx_s_VayQPPLd603wqBMLK6cWjqDImfDJ_eYMXlVsCBF8bsdq/s4608/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(9).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0sO-7a5Wb4QDvvWKWbMqsWpczIdAxIlqb2LFDIJ77dHZ_r0QFsr98iHHGr2fJ9HgRlSYvQ_L9yIs0qve6oKABPImzAmynwsTi5zevE9VxE1yOrHVyyb6OhXOMEuTPCwCheYYfPABhx_s_VayQPPLd603wqBMLK6cWjqDImfDJ_eYMXlVsCBF8bsdq/w640-h480/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(9).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADq_05HOh3x_TzZkqc6ncG8_Kz0Yxhfn_84lkXOUlrkqLV5HuWTEtOhFBH5vj2ZsbEptr1NPxi2ITk49Eo977EGpEm9ltjv53lQiudqIZ3vHzPmMZVWQ2LFrbAtV5kg9R8Oqln4VWwrxbO5hcOzdDDfxks707EfugedhOw7LqmJAwBtIFErqVEv-W/s5184/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(10).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADq_05HOh3x_TzZkqc6ncG8_Kz0Yxhfn_84lkXOUlrkqLV5HuWTEtOhFBH5vj2ZsbEptr1NPxi2ITk49Eo977EGpEm9ltjv53lQiudqIZ3vHzPmMZVWQ2LFrbAtV5kg9R8Oqln4VWwrxbO5hcOzdDDfxks707EfugedhOw7LqmJAwBtIFErqVEv-W/w640-h426/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(10).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">I’ve been to many waterfalls in Coorg but this trekking
remains in my mind ever, the highlight of this trek is that my one and half year-old
Varali accompanied us to explore such a wonderful waterfall in a tough jungle
terrain.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh--D2x5OjFRjxUuvGGRZvEnO0T2NZHKt9xO_BlGAsAyV1msop3WDRSoVa1mkPudRafWwbH2uGD8S7oxy3wh0JNEtQGEW0ZtI_6KOozoQBJSHlU-cDKkHYt-D7zOWYIA1oHxdJR8YzO9IgnLbcybaTTS0h_Om-s4HlODH2QS_-3ObZhy9TYs0GTFdJI/s5184/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(11).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh--D2x5OjFRjxUuvGGRZvEnO0T2NZHKt9xO_BlGAsAyV1msop3WDRSoVa1mkPudRafWwbH2uGD8S7oxy3wh0JNEtQGEW0ZtI_6KOozoQBJSHlU-cDKkHYt-D7zOWYIA1oHxdJR8YzO9IgnLbcybaTTS0h_Om-s4HlODH2QS_-3ObZhy9TYs0GTFdJI/w640-h426/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(11).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwn8Wp35UX-qliZVSiL7n6VMsNVVO7oIOlV7v_Ja92B8Ev0SlbaYi3k2zZz50ALD0H0-nwuAbbUKZKTJoo-jqm6gCgD7yr71t58PCLpwni7rCuooTToQ1mPXbmycdwM3PyQXCSNlVf9pBqoTvRKw-V7bTOJnb5wAH5_kDWKZbY8MyBYYwK5AevcMfX/s4608/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(12).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">When it was all said and done, our hike had lasted
a little over four hours. Though tiring this trek was the most exciting in
my recent memory. I left this waterfall with a sense of rawness. Here the lack
of people & trails let you feel as if you are exploring the jungle for the
first time. <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOPvXtECh4bG48PviMggwLcAdDoaRP7uRwPxQ_ZwZuLSN31y1Y322HbL-6XUaOVTtV88MGfDj6SoJuECdcKRG34jlZWV3Psy2l-AdRClVGodb7xPlp4QCaA6z4RkoqamDVG68_7--ZJKu-JaWP3SxlVQ0dR9gE2vCudICCKFZMu7bUHxFVC5NDoj1/s5184/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(18).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOPvXtECh4bG48PviMggwLcAdDoaRP7uRwPxQ_ZwZuLSN31y1Y322HbL-6XUaOVTtV88MGfDj6SoJuECdcKRG34jlZWV3Psy2l-AdRClVGodb7xPlp4QCaA6z4RkoqamDVG68_7--ZJKu-JaWP3SxlVQ0dR9gE2vCudICCKFZMu7bUHxFVC5NDoj1/w640-h426/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(18).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">I love the moments when you travel that make you
feel as if you have unearthed a hidden gem. As though you had found somewhere
or someplace long forgotten by man. That may not be the case but that sense of
wonderment, adventure & exploration are what drive me on my travels &
it was just me, the jungle & that sense of adventure.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipn0JY8D2efsiEP9B-tsizeGJ49XUy5OZayh0inEiYMPQkMZXXbq-AtPhXbgz45jQIQHvIHR81ap15J4NU7WxqVjrgmcs8Q2fRak3W6XP2O8W9b1I7j_UG-mOEERvQjyiHQLGo29vFaHS2lb5wN7yy7FinyR4nETmx3mAM3AOpWRPxZiLOpHRnSVsb/s4298/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(19).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3161" data-original-width="4298" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipn0JY8D2efsiEP9B-tsizeGJ49XUy5OZayh0inEiYMPQkMZXXbq-AtPhXbgz45jQIQHvIHR81ap15J4NU7WxqVjrgmcs8Q2fRak3W6XP2O8W9b1I7j_UG-mOEERvQjyiHQLGo29vFaHS2lb5wN7yy7FinyR4nETmx3mAM3AOpWRPxZiLOpHRnSVsb/w640-h470/Thora%20Waterfalls%20Virajpet%20Coorg%20%20(19).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com0Virajpet, Karnataka 571218, India12.1949851 75.8040022-16.115248736178845 40.6477522 40.505218936178849 110.9602522tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-70384671165467150232022-05-03T13:35:00.011+05:302022-05-03T14:56:49.287+05:30Symphony of heritage in Ramanathapura, Hassan<div class="separator" style="text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5pfA63Dh9NJLRE-Acf1562btUpi_Jb_fbB4o9OkQMCWU8sCL-Qfmc-A_M81qmUkywAX_KJTxiU4mebXLlJErWjLXd-I8wqwQg4PXv9-47XHwobrjb8WeNHywpOuRyDu5TwSCpdxXJ3J3u5DsMW3MYagwYLaqVx5PGIFpsFEHoVmVpXnew5COy42Ij/s4585/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(1).jpg" style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4585" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5pfA63Dh9NJLRE-Acf1562btUpi_Jb_fbB4o9OkQMCWU8sCL-Qfmc-A_M81qmUkywAX_KJTxiU4mebXLlJErWjLXd-I8wqwQg4PXv9-47XHwobrjb8WeNHywpOuRyDu5TwSCpdxXJ3J3u5DsMW3MYagwYLaqVx5PGIFpsFEHoVmVpXnew5COy42Ij/w640-h482/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Ramanathapura, was an ancient religious centre located on the bank of the river Kaveri and is considered as one of the famous pilgrimage centres in Hassan district. It formed a part of Chola, Hoysala & Vijayanagara kingdoms.Traditionally famous as the Dakshina Kashi and Agasthya Kshetra. This place because sacred and it was the natural choice of the kings to perform the various spiritual activities in ancient time, however it is famous as a sacred and pilgrim place because of the River Kaveri and Sri Rameshvara Temple.</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIBieDWFnlVh6syZkdBciVMsyc2Xi07v_cn_LiRCiXEz8EPFMm8ypcYMAzMOCj_y_YwfhyNT7O5gsV9Hzd8C1GFZ2uM0mhD0lQicXwfxdMQce3tzJoPmjwohg9-sqmlRkG4c-4TjHet71o9JuQEKfujCbQHV-sAcv2yD7_jUHou1dEquiENnSsAzoi/s4096/Vahni%20Pushkarini,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(1).jpg" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="4096" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIBieDWFnlVh6syZkdBciVMsyc2Xi07v_cn_LiRCiXEz8EPFMm8ypcYMAzMOCj_y_YwfhyNT7O5gsV9Hzd8C1GFZ2uM0mhD0lQicXwfxdMQce3tzJoPmjwohg9-sqmlRkG4c-4TjHet71o9JuQEKfujCbQHV-sAcv2yD7_jUHou1dEquiENnSsAzoi/w640-h640/Vahni%20Pushkarini,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">There are many
temples on this village of </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Rameshwaraswamy
temple, Prasanna Subramanya Temple, Agasteshwara temple, Pattabhirama Temple,
Lakshmi Narasimha Tempe, Anjaneya Temple, Durgarameshavri Temple </span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">which are prominent. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">All the temples are built in
Dravidian style. </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">The best part of this
village is that you can explore many other holy shrines around the vicinity
that are well-connected to each other through walking distance. This is the
reason the place is also known as the town of temples. This ancient Ramanathapura
village is also known by various names such as Samvartakapuri, Vahnikapura and
Tretapura.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVuVOiyZmOUHQ-haurYjzXAuzxJBVdW3bDC3u0JPTGOI3XJtUL2P52wYJZL4lM8_gqB2N9ISAfG6giJdhdv1iHQHm6dv83s-CDluXe2sioD83qR7jG95fROE_IWFoUunyv5pSHCB-9yD179AyIzTdRhHUPq6RJ-AO3R8Oal25VOX4RTFgT3h0O3-GP/s4096/Vahni%20Pushkarini,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="4096" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVuVOiyZmOUHQ-haurYjzXAuzxJBVdW3bDC3u0JPTGOI3XJtUL2P52wYJZL4lM8_gqB2N9ISAfG6giJdhdv1iHQHm6dv83s-CDluXe2sioD83qR7jG95fROE_IWFoUunyv5pSHCB-9yD179AyIzTdRhHUPq6RJ-AO3R8Oal25VOX4RTFgT3h0O3-GP/w640-h640/Vahni%20Pushkarini,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; text-align: justify;">According to Hindu mythology</span><span style="text-align: justify;">, Lord Agni Deva (Vahni) performed
a prayer in middle of the river Cauvery to wash off the curse of sage Bhrigu. The
place is called <b><u>Vahni Pushkarini</u></b>. This Thirthasnana place is situated
in middle of River Cauvery so that it became the holiest and the greatest of
all Thirthas in South India. Devotes used to take a holy dip in this place
before visiting the temples</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; text-align: justify;">. The reason being, they believe that doing this
will wash away all their sins. Devotees are also seen performing various
rituals on the bank of the river Cauvery. There is a place like <b>Kapila Shil</b>
where, saint Vishvamitra performed a prayer, it is said that chanting one
Gayathri Mantra is equal to 1000 times in this place. There is one more place
called <b>Bhogarbha i</b>n this river were Kamadeva disturbed Shukracharya’s
meditation and</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; text-align: justify;"> <em><span style="font-style: normal;">cursed</span></em> him and made him as a
stone</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; text-align: justify;">. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4mTj9QHlwTiLpfW6_k_i-XLz6svubp5PGFHG1DhFmZ7WlstQZAV3XLvP2TtJkfaTef2X5F_ko1DMBsEJSBew5nRwsttPpe5_s7WpZydus7wI_Rg4OuQqK3ZDUmAbGN3vU9btTU4SjTE_twIEF7ZsVpQ1I6qeusc1kwXuSgkjFVx3yGktmIfNlit63/s4096/Vahni%20Pushkarini,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(3).jpg" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="4096" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4mTj9QHlwTiLpfW6_k_i-XLz6svubp5PGFHG1DhFmZ7WlstQZAV3XLvP2TtJkfaTef2X5F_ko1DMBsEJSBew5nRwsttPpe5_s7WpZydus7wI_Rg4OuQqK3ZDUmAbGN3vU9btTU4SjTE_twIEF7ZsVpQ1I6qeusc1kwXuSgkjFVx3yGktmIfNlit63/w640-h640/Vahni%20Pushkarini,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Sri. Vyasaraya swamy from Sosale Muth has
established </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Vyasanjaneya</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Swamy Temple</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> at bank of River
Kaveri, Agasteswara Temple situated on left attaching to this temple. This
is 560 years old Anjaneya temple constructed on a small area the main building
of the temple has one Garbhgriha with 6 feet height Anjaneya idol.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YdURC9SNm90xAcjmT4kyzmrWWAURbRSXE25WG2IuocM6hxq8MPpeQXSYTUmYuDVfyEz2OhyYUHvVUk7G9Z3m1rgpmjYuMiJG7hmUAJ2Zzzf2PzEHULqgKz4NV87kX4BjbMXwsBIcUkwyWcFgq046feyPp6UjbvzTL1MKd8JoBrflZBApge8dxirQ/s4000/Vahni%20Pushkarini,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(5).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YdURC9SNm90xAcjmT4kyzmrWWAURbRSXE25WG2IuocM6hxq8MPpeQXSYTUmYuDVfyEz2OhyYUHvVUk7G9Z3m1rgpmjYuMiJG7hmUAJ2Zzzf2PzEHULqgKz4NV87kX4BjbMXwsBIcUkwyWcFgq046feyPp6UjbvzTL1MKd8JoBrflZBApge8dxirQ/w640-h480/Vahni%20Pushkarini,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(5).jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0g61If2ZKDeu_g2Qr53WoauEFHj3cgk-zfEQakBDXrUNrnEK-S-siDngmq4Rze8uhPJ-vB2ibo8VeRr4bZkWKcafr1zO_NjrIwNGGL-QPNoc9vZg4nmziogXOiMicAv8JQYKj76D1aeyRElIjvlVqSjx62_pmrQCNR9JcnN9V0z4mPBwSt5RfI1H/s4096/Vahni%20Pushkarini,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(6).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="4096" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0g61If2ZKDeu_g2Qr53WoauEFHj3cgk-zfEQakBDXrUNrnEK-S-siDngmq4Rze8uhPJ-vB2ibo8VeRr4bZkWKcafr1zO_NjrIwNGGL-QPNoc9vZg4nmziogXOiMicAv8JQYKj76D1aeyRElIjvlVqSjx62_pmrQCNR9JcnN9V0z4mPBwSt5RfI1H/w640-h640/Vahni%20Pushkarini,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(6).jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Agasteswara Temple:</span></span></u></b></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymC8rEFmP8FQhQQUe7wut_9xbh_YPzbR14KUSh08ouxbiwBXAAA2ysgQS6mJX3SfoPgwMULmY_TdFIpPaSXXyQ_btIqGIVPrWZXfxdXF7JXEyB3E45uJNjxjxc7mxRd0wmeCaDKvt3a-T8zqlfvQG3zAKcIhUCKgV7DANW2qvbvUyy-4nlp55DFUY/s3653/Agasteshwara%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2570" data-original-width="3653" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymC8rEFmP8FQhQQUe7wut_9xbh_YPzbR14KUSh08ouxbiwBXAAA2ysgQS6mJX3SfoPgwMULmY_TdFIpPaSXXyQ_btIqGIVPrWZXfxdXF7JXEyB3E45uJNjxjxc7mxRd0wmeCaDKvt3a-T8zqlfvQG3zAKcIhUCKgV7DANW2qvbvUyy-4nlp55DFUY/w640-h450/Agasteshwara%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">Agasteswara </span><span style="font-family: verdana; line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">temple is believed that it has been constructed by sage
Agastya. When Kaveri left sage Agastya, he followed the river from Bhagamandala
and reached to Ramanathapura. He established this temple and worshiped God
Shiva here. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: verdana; line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">Inside the second Prakara there is a separate beautiful shrine for
Mother Kaveri. </span><span style="font-family: verdana; line-height: 115%; text-align: left;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQcG2b5_QC9nVqBTj1sONUcRzPOCEXc8HXONpouOjd9-1wVdc7l3GN_VWYoKo8_366YD0eQ6ErtYY4Ai0i7_xg14j-MpSUXU6HrA_lHKFKlVdCixATDP0MfMje_YH8Ebsc6VaLZzRQgcx8M_bY4B0RT93eMYzSQm288dowFh7KJkBCd06cYKW_Q-J/s2967/Agasteshwara%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2967" data-original-width="2460" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQcG2b5_QC9nVqBTj1sONUcRzPOCEXc8HXONpouOjd9-1wVdc7l3GN_VWYoKo8_366YD0eQ6ErtYY4Ai0i7_xg14j-MpSUXU6HrA_lHKFKlVdCixATDP0MfMje_YH8Ebsc6VaLZzRQgcx8M_bY4B0RT93eMYzSQm288dowFh7KJkBCd06cYKW_Q-J/w530-h640/Agasteshwara%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(4).jpg" width="530" /></span></a></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;">Like a diamond inside the star this temple sits in the center
of a majestic star shaped platform, the temple faces east and consists of a
mandapa, navaranga and antarala or sukanasi. It is constructed in ekakuta
style, consisting of one Garbhagrha (sanctum) which is provided with antarala. The
temple has one entrance and a grand compound wall. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLmJDWiPHPaDNeow8TsHRklQM7c20zZxceUCIF2hB_X9p6xvG7V-TMrG5ml94DwmHuHJlhmYv9u6voX3GETS2O6qrylbUNmCZ5cOOlOxPKCdO19p8KAFWs3qCvsPOGyXpq4W-DYO3RA1RBfQWLh1lqvSBwny4AvGF083e0n1fpTlV92ZL8ppsK4xBf/s4096/Agasteshwara%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="4096" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLmJDWiPHPaDNeow8TsHRklQM7c20zZxceUCIF2hB_X9p6xvG7V-TMrG5ml94DwmHuHJlhmYv9u6voX3GETS2O6qrylbUNmCZ5cOOlOxPKCdO19p8KAFWs3qCvsPOGyXpq4W-DYO3RA1RBfQWLh1lqvSBwny4AvGF083e0n1fpTlV92ZL8ppsK4xBf/w640-h640/Agasteshwara%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4974" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht2NKbvh0EGM0Nd8O1hbYEKrPFrs8wJ92ZLwmiJ0h89bKnoJ_KLvkTxpcKv-w-0U7kTxoovyuSvnHgYbgP77tD4GWqArraYrLceYUvyIEkUCAmISAAoEn0jO_sVMHvfkuwHlqt1mGwaloN6XZ7rBfZuNDVPGg3zKMe_OBTfEez1unyO4pxW-TgNo6Z/w640-h444/Agasteshwara%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(16).jpg" width="640" /></a><b><u><span style="line-height: 115%;">Pattabhirama temple:</span></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4tkfeUMOYdSKQw90Ggg3ohYApLMwMEe4K9U7lELX0earjc3vrRCbmDmehBPpj4KyOIcTshm4lBJcooqPPgcPHHKF1xeBDc-XazfQWD1wFN9g3dyx5F64RVJZHfo8jKWpVNhCPPvN-pUgmsrC8PPsi3IgtRSwOWZs896sRAv7EdBwzuHnZFqk0XQz/s4000/Pattabhirama%20Temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2875" data-original-width="4000" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4tkfeUMOYdSKQw90Ggg3ohYApLMwMEe4K9U7lELX0earjc3vrRCbmDmehBPpj4KyOIcTshm4lBJcooqPPgcPHHKF1xeBDc-XazfQWD1wFN9g3dyx5F64RVJZHfo8jKWpVNhCPPvN-pUgmsrC8PPsi3IgtRSwOWZs896sRAv7EdBwzuHnZFqk0XQz/w640-h460/Pattabhirama%20Temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Pattabhirama temple is just a plain structure with beautiful Rajagopura.
It is situated at heart of the village, 1km away from the Rameshwara temple
here Lord Rama siting with goddess Sita on his lap. </span><em style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-style: normal; line-height: 115%;">Bharat
and Shatrughan</span></em><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> behind holding with Chamara and
God Hanuman on right side and Lakshmana on left side. There is no other idol in
this kind exists in India and also three temples in India where Sita sat on
Ram’s lap including this.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ7dKoujqOp1IcfCKyyUI2ib9xg7seM3iL59yVA9jMfLe6675Ew-ZIb6m-TSwXbltGfdV3FEzSOEiZF_SiqCS4qXHWsKC8B1hW2TUWideD7FUbygHmtkvzkzM5eS2Qw45FKG2lAPMQAFRCb0OzF9joQ9dYsmesoyFLulb6cxZUxwIKVYBNEejw-_lW/s2868/Pattabhirama%20Temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2868" data-original-width="2566" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ7dKoujqOp1IcfCKyyUI2ib9xg7seM3iL59yVA9jMfLe6675Ew-ZIb6m-TSwXbltGfdV3FEzSOEiZF_SiqCS4qXHWsKC8B1hW2TUWideD7FUbygHmtkvzkzM5eS2Qw45FKG2lAPMQAFRCb0OzF9joQ9dYsmesoyFLulb6cxZUxwIKVYBNEejw-_lW/w572-h640/Pattabhirama%20Temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(2).jpg" width="572" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The idol of Pattabhirama
temple is believed that it has been constructed by a sage Saubari the son of
Kanva Rishi. Soubhari lived under water for twelve years when a king Mandhata
was ruling the area. One day, Soubhari came across the king when king playing
in the water with his children and grandchildren. This made Soubhari to feel
that, he too should get married and to have children and grandchildren. He then
married all the fifty daughters of Mandhata and settled.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghHS0ntKcci4yQDXLwAfLZncS37yxz6tZn7wGcasbApCBuRarUvF3-s4lWvCTb2nD9BqlFMvJMzkQ1hilttYInP5wl5jAC_tgIgOil7qQ_Yj_dlAVgsjKiCl20yFb8SIsXuBHwgUrlKJxiPoPod7plN5xSSa2v5gToRnX5uenVyOQqowITNmOEQC9/s5184/Pattabhirama%20Temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(3).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhghHS0ntKcci4yQDXLwAfLZncS37yxz6tZn7wGcasbApCBuRarUvF3-s4lWvCTb2nD9BqlFMvJMzkQ1hilttYInP5wl5jAC_tgIgOil7qQ_Yj_dlAVgsjKiCl20yFb8SIsXuBHwgUrlKJxiPoPod7plN5xSSa2v5gToRnX5uenVyOQqowITNmOEQC9/w640-h426/Pattabhirama%20Temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(3).JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The car festival of this temple is on
Mrigashira Ramanuja Saptaha. The Dwarapalakas at the entrance of the
Gopura are beautifully sculptured. They stand tall to add grandeur to the
hall.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedzi8P4I3TVos2f17QOR8tHoo19Me4_s93c7BoykCcegwHZ6YOIfqfcjRjZ19Hjt0mVGUPNR023daAO1vgdt_myDBApm52kYGbsYSMqBObaHI6zoIqf7Tu06ZfqKx1K7Z4XfPWvZKCfjI2HbtmETyfxTlLX_j7Md57LPsf7Wyvsp2d8Oh3Qw8wEDk/s4655/Pattabhirama%20Temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4655" data-original-width="3216" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedzi8P4I3TVos2f17QOR8tHoo19Me4_s93c7BoykCcegwHZ6YOIfqfcjRjZ19Hjt0mVGUPNR023daAO1vgdt_myDBApm52kYGbsYSMqBObaHI6zoIqf7Tu06ZfqKx1K7Z4XfPWvZKCfjI2HbtmETyfxTlLX_j7Md57LPsf7Wyvsp2d8Oh3Qw8wEDk/w442-h640/Pattabhirama%20Temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(4).jpg" width="442" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><u><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Lakshmi Narasimha Tempe</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">: The Lakshminarasimha temple was built
during the reign of Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar. </span>The ground plan of the temple is slightly
peculiar. The temple has undergone a lot of reconstructions and has lost its
original look. <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">From the inscription it becomes
clear that Rameshvara was a great Shiva centre. </span>Sri Adi
Shankaracharya and Ramanujacharya and later Dhvita Saints also visited this
holy place. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfN2ZUL_tBgHfSOp4OXy47-J4tNGl4-jJo-T10nyAmxOp0x5RAMf7GpYjjIAJ-PoHFGRtQ_OtsKcq0_8vXJ4QP_D5qQlJWb4MOVTnhHvcgjHgxnxKVHMP3TvDZffzl-sYZa7wdiHseJHiuYMw-XZxsVtnDXBYBwKKJQmLNVQsB5mxMUAbr_dQSEpQ/s5184/Lakshmi%20Narasimha%20Tempe,%20Ramanathapura,%20Arakalagud.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfN2ZUL_tBgHfSOp4OXy47-J4tNGl4-jJo-T10nyAmxOp0x5RAMf7GpYjjIAJ-PoHFGRtQ_OtsKcq0_8vXJ4QP_D5qQlJWb4MOVTnhHvcgjHgxnxKVHMP3TvDZffzl-sYZa7wdiHseJHiuYMw-XZxsVtnDXBYBwKKJQmLNVQsB5mxMUAbr_dQSEpQ/w426-h640/Lakshmi%20Narasimha%20Tempe,%20Ramanathapura,%20Arakalagud.jpg" width="426" /></span></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLwWSGOwhJKBeYLhH_AGrPIOa8IMrZI28qihAB0qqVXnYqhB5_ci_wyuKuW-AXVKs7qYCvrWY14cWrxWqNafYfU6ZnTau7HtsxNZXCxw3gsqhP2Olar0h6ZFHId8Q-gBC3Wz-X9vPmnF7zNBTXQGIG7MgnPqlknJG5_mDumzKtphUflqimKeREeKd/s5184/Lakshmi%20Narasimha%20Tempe,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLwWSGOwhJKBeYLhH_AGrPIOa8IMrZI28qihAB0qqVXnYqhB5_ci_wyuKuW-AXVKs7qYCvrWY14cWrxWqNafYfU6ZnTau7HtsxNZXCxw3gsqhP2Olar0h6ZFHId8Q-gBC3Wz-X9vPmnF7zNBTXQGIG7MgnPqlknJG5_mDumzKtphUflqimKeREeKd/w640-h426/Lakshmi%20Narasimha%20Tempe,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(1).JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><u><span style="line-height: 115%;">Prasanna Sri Subramanya
Swamy Temple</span></u></b><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;">:</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"> The Subramanya Temple has an interesting tale. 460 years ego </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Vibhudesha
Theertharu </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;">Swamiji of Kukke Subramanya Matha</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">
started to travel towards Coorg to spread Madhva philosophy. During this tour
he established Subramanya Temple at Sorlabbi. Then he visited Ramanathapura and
stayed there for meditation and pooja. After completion of his pooja and
meditation, he stayed at Sankranthi Mantapa. When he slept in the night, Lord
Subramanya swamy appeared in his dream and ordered to construct a temple here.
At the same time God Subramanya swamy appeared in the dream of Holenarasipura
king Narasappa Nayaka. The God ordered him to give all support and co-operation
required for the establishment of the temple with an assurance of male baby.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW95CtVZa1FuEPSYpcwNoFR-Dk5hCkz0WEU2ed-gqFaHU4m0orG5zPOy-CiCGGTMzIU8gybdWmAax6kzeBE1WitI1K49BcT72TreA_PX8BjzlKr9jRfsCsWGbJSZRkny1jWDu3Z-_8ccdBl63dvhdwAOkTR6BwjzXjlsCjcIW_kJxHDihCo84EqKLw/s4000/Prasanna%20Subramanya%20Temple,%20Ramanathapura.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW95CtVZa1FuEPSYpcwNoFR-Dk5hCkz0WEU2ed-gqFaHU4m0orG5zPOy-CiCGGTMzIU8gybdWmAax6kzeBE1WitI1K49BcT72TreA_PX8BjzlKr9jRfsCsWGbJSZRkny1jWDu3Z-_8ccdBl63dvhdwAOkTR6BwjzXjlsCjcIW_kJxHDihCo84EqKLw/w640-h480/Prasanna%20Subramanya%20Temple,%20Ramanathapura.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="text-align: justify;">Then King
Narasappa Nayaka met Swamiji and started to construct a new temple for Sri
Subramanya swamy as per the directions given by Swamiji, thus a new and
beautiful temple was constructed as wished by Subramanya Swamy. From this
achievement the Swamiji becomes cheerful and satisfied hence he called the
temple as Prasanna Subramanya Swamy Temple.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bazTpYM0QDFzVQE76qi8ghESEHnY5FOa84zQS2vxYoJDo4aXqWqH826Sb1kNu1mqQ8CoC4rb64ku5ATxA3B26PaB2WJZyLhWK29eXqSRd1ZD4CRzH0nPN5vPglUVzmSyUuOkSA7gG4anSYZnn40oxLmmu6074qtPYy7ZwZDYTz_6YXtEiMQ4PUaM/s5184/Agasteshwara%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(14).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bazTpYM0QDFzVQE76qi8ghESEHnY5FOa84zQS2vxYoJDo4aXqWqH826Sb1kNu1mqQ8CoC4rb64ku5ATxA3B26PaB2WJZyLhWK29eXqSRd1ZD4CRzH0nPN5vPglUVzmSyUuOkSA7gG4anSYZnn40oxLmmu6074qtPYy7ZwZDYTz_6YXtEiMQ4PUaM/w426-h640/Agasteshwara%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hasan%20(14).JPG" width="426" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">At the same time wife of
Narasappa Nayaka blessed with a male child, finally Sri Vibhudesha Theertharu
continued to worship the god until the end of his life. This temple is very
famous and sacred as similar to Kukke Subramanya. The installed deity is made
from black Saligrama stone. The idol consists of seven hoods. Soil taken from
anthill is the main Prasadam here.</span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 8pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9Ghdct_TSAaR5si1VbIY2KdnALF5mbNppd_P3QES0OfvpheUUMghnJKkKyVwOUcDxr-4VWF1JllGEmYwq1Snsx8D4RiqyuqvyLYvqA62opmXOuaIVcWfkTEx3XnRxv5frmImfP8Jqu2XPPYHuvzRxbBBRDNw9Rf-U3Q0QCV0Ry2pmJ3LRa-sklXe/s4000/Prasanna%20Subramanya%20Temple,%20Ramanathapura%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9Ghdct_TSAaR5si1VbIY2KdnALF5mbNppd_P3QES0OfvpheUUMghnJKkKyVwOUcDxr-4VWF1JllGEmYwq1Snsx8D4RiqyuqvyLYvqA62opmXOuaIVcWfkTEx3XnRxv5frmImfP8Jqu2XPPYHuvzRxbBBRDNw9Rf-U3Q0QCV0Ry2pmJ3LRa-sklXe/w480-h640/Prasanna%20Subramanya%20Temple,%20Ramanathapura%202.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><b><u><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Rameshwaraswamy Temple: </span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Ramanathapura is
also connected with the story of Ramayana. Another interesting story linked to </span>Lord Rama and
Anjaneya himself visited this place and worshiped Shiva here.<span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> After killing
Ravana on his return from Srilanka Lord Rama offered prayers to lord shiva to
remove all his Brahmahatya sins by killing Ravana. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHSgnyEQsk4jd-9G39CZ0mVaDU2WP-WazT5am9hN_tNuRwpHOD7WC1xp4ua-cvToaCXwUVpNAS5Y1DqReTt5-XzQpxiXlXpr_-m3t8q2nb-pUwuY_gLb9TheOeob1gocHzoxmuvPVFo_s2iId7kmZCjpndbTwnhBcuskJoXusSlAq8hHI2dIo2hKg/s4000/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(10).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHHSgnyEQsk4jd-9G39CZ0mVaDU2WP-WazT5am9hN_tNuRwpHOD7WC1xp4ua-cvToaCXwUVpNAS5Y1DqReTt5-XzQpxiXlXpr_-m3t8q2nb-pUwuY_gLb9TheOeob1gocHzoxmuvPVFo_s2iId7kmZCjpndbTwnhBcuskJoXusSlAq8hHI2dIo2hKg/w640-h480/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(10).jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; text-align: justify;">The name of the town has however been derived from
the famous Rameshvara Temple of this place. A portion of the
historical Rameshwaraswamy temple tower has been damaged due to the incessant
rains in 2019 due to this temple was closed for public visits. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Rameshvara <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Temple stand as testimony to the architectural
magnificence of the Chola and Hoysala ages in the history of medieval India.
The temple also excels in artistic sculpture. Besides the finely carved pillars
inside, the ornate gopura and intricately latticed walls with rows of parakeets
above Mantapas are eye-catching. </span></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyHqK8PdL1F3RJbl48PlR3ws4JiUILqtdvLKUabMmEs0g1q77EeDS9C5jxz_cEEvARJgwOieFunV-usvkKeUee8cp56DHYO0AxOepYIaU9nqt8N3_Hh1jH48kiVFBL_hN1-Fd-BDRpocg00KIxwwY-jNY7UrLxw2N9V0lFWoAbxQhL84LP2iOQoh1J/s3456/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3431" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyHqK8PdL1F3RJbl48PlR3ws4JiUILqtdvLKUabMmEs0g1q77EeDS9C5jxz_cEEvARJgwOieFunV-usvkKeUee8cp56DHYO0AxOepYIaU9nqt8N3_Hh1jH48kiVFBL_hN1-Fd-BDRpocg00KIxwwY-jNY7UrLxw2N9V0lFWoAbxQhL84LP2iOQoh1J/w636-h640/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(3).jpg" width="636" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlnDy3ItuL2Jo9gaSAFLhJV41blkGvyysTbVk-tGuWLah40jfrOnPIMIxVx3g14r-R6YxkWcIKRQiWzDDhGJ3Wt-2k3nOdEKcXkGpi0DYzaT6jupAwrFHxocxzwElmh3DEjo8PHyeutNJI2wB4iN_5LFxo_l5nhZwyUTgmuoSDJizRzT9Q3N2NRK0o/s5184/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(4).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlnDy3ItuL2Jo9gaSAFLhJV41blkGvyysTbVk-tGuWLah40jfrOnPIMIxVx3g14r-R6YxkWcIKRQiWzDDhGJ3Wt-2k3nOdEKcXkGpi0DYzaT6jupAwrFHxocxzwElmh3DEjo8PHyeutNJI2wB4iN_5LFxo_l5nhZwyUTgmuoSDJizRzT9Q3N2NRK0o/w640-h426/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(4).JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97SciBk_UFiUOVh7ZHFlH5yQq4uhuZGNgt9GLE4V4YqoNlVwlEVx25OwOqxUMkKo-g6MssXRAW2Iv_s9-a0Sbq5GPe5wY5zSxaZqa4D4Tb-7NmF7Ew_Q89hnR3x5DkP4_rFKI94b2WGLBq7z3shDUsZI9dal8S9njf-YS-_fdgn_WPSNXF2sgpxO_/s3741/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(6).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3741" data-original-width="2679" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97SciBk_UFiUOVh7ZHFlH5yQq4uhuZGNgt9GLE4V4YqoNlVwlEVx25OwOqxUMkKo-g6MssXRAW2Iv_s9-a0Sbq5GPe5wY5zSxaZqa4D4Tb-7NmF7Ew_Q89hnR3x5DkP4_rFKI94b2WGLBq7z3shDUsZI9dal8S9njf-YS-_fdgn_WPSNXF2sgpxO_/w458-h640/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(6).jpg" width="458" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span>The familiar sight here is
the children offering beaten rice and groundnuts for fish in the water. Village
Panchayat, Local Youth Club and Society for Advancement of Aqua culture have
created awareness among general public about the importance of protecting the
sanctuary. Tor khudree one of the endangered fishes are found in the area. </span><span>The whole area is declared as a protected
zone H.H, the Maharaja of Mysore, under the ‘Provisions' of Section 5(1) of the
Mysore Game and Fish Preservation Reg. 11 of 1901, declared it as ‘Fishing
Prohibited Area. </span></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9Gp8nqLhut3_aK7Mb-qChff5WIh_bMR6W4QuJs5VEdsEe6eKBLDqonHQkS8Lw7BE1OCsUDSJVXTCuEkJd_Q7RlB9taXUzmI7Ceg1NTwvFfJZ_doKgGr5hT_UT233f9bUy_ya1pCV5i77ctfjnDdzelBcoqG1soygAfQCn-lH1RmkF6yna8U0ThnY/s4096/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="4096" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9Gp8nqLhut3_aK7Mb-qChff5WIh_bMR6W4QuJs5VEdsEe6eKBLDqonHQkS8Lw7BE1OCsUDSJVXTCuEkJd_Q7RlB9taXUzmI7Ceg1NTwvFfJZ_doKgGr5hT_UT233f9bUy_ya1pCV5i77ctfjnDdzelBcoqG1soygAfQCn-lH1RmkF6yna8U0ThnY/w640-h640/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(7).jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4snFIYeZAw8y4wxunFiigGyZXX64r6_MVSOhVKRfpG3mqaO1_4TFF3pXShQK47LV9dN_ThDGZQDofPsVxktNWPEiZNgiO2mHMUDsqkByf_u1eboWxI5aCxY1VqnM9n-HZeGrz3bWF8jPT4-YxjlPTkq4jtAXfDAxholqRWq_XA2QB09ohv6FvygfK/s3742/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(8).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2918" data-original-width="3742" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4snFIYeZAw8y4wxunFiigGyZXX64r6_MVSOhVKRfpG3mqaO1_4TFF3pXShQK47LV9dN_ThDGZQDofPsVxktNWPEiZNgiO2mHMUDsqkByf_u1eboWxI5aCxY1VqnM9n-HZeGrz3bWF8jPT4-YxjlPTkq4jtAXfDAxholqRWq_XA2QB09ohv6FvygfK/w640-h500/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(8).jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="text-align: justify;">During monsoon, the river floods the area and
during summer, there shall be very low water level as a result of which
distress conditions prevails for the fishes in the sanctuary. The construction
of Harangi dam has reduced flow of water in the river and in summery months, it
reaches a very low level. The depth is reduced due to siltation and also on
account of accumulation of debris. When the water level reduces in the river,
certain body parts of the fishes get exposed and are subjected to injury and
disease which has proved fatal on many occasions. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Larger sized fishes have declined and
population wise too, they have reduced in numbers. Torkudree are very much on
the decline and Neolissochilus hexagonolepis are in large numbers in the
sanctuary; in the interest of protecting the endangered, it is necessary to
replenish these from other areas of the river.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDq2DVHAb6-56RzDoC4j6laO5WhKpRCYgl8hu0uIl6Lonen_dfyDrh4xkYSAWh9tAHCPH3LB_r9MU4ndcszqxKlR5iy-yqD42iqNvsZosGUHW0xnxe0ywE9GP47ncGOf-WxRnEbfZ8SH6jmmp7HWymo5YnAvploQrbk4q-1cIPce3qvyTkVahLSjX/s4096/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(9).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="4096" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDq2DVHAb6-56RzDoC4j6laO5WhKpRCYgl8hu0uIl6Lonen_dfyDrh4xkYSAWh9tAHCPH3LB_r9MU4ndcszqxKlR5iy-yqD42iqNvsZosGUHW0xnxe0ywE9GP47ncGOf-WxRnEbfZ8SH6jmmp7HWymo5YnAvploQrbk4q-1cIPce3qvyTkVahLSjX/w640-h640/Rameshwaraswamy%20temple,%20Ramanathapura,%20Hassan%20(9).jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div></div></div></div>Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com1Ramanathapura, Karnataka 573133, India12.6165532 76.0841509-19.88314154665315 40.9279009 45.116247946653147 111.2404009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-15408984295437372812017-11-06T22:14:00.001+05:302017-11-06T22:18:01.921+05:30Vishnutirtha, the beautiful step well of Savanur<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Savanur
albeit a small town has a rich history ruled by Nawabs and later bone of
contention between the Maratha's and Tippu Sultan, The town ended up in the
British suzerainty. All that remains today is this Fort wall and the Nawabs
residency, which houses the government offices.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The town had three main entrances, which are the only remains of the fort. These entrances are located at Gadak Horalikoppa road, near Bunkapura cross and near Ganpathi temple, which are still intact and the only remains of the fortified town. The walls are decorated with art and Islamic inscriptions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">There
is a beautiful step well located hidden somewhere in the agricultural fields
near Savanur town known as Vishnu Teertha. It is a hidden gem which cannot be
found on the tourist map, hidden from the crowds but it is a haven for history
and architecture enthusiasts. The construction style is simple and similar to
the stepped tank at Lakshmeshvara. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Stepwells
also called stepped ponds built between the 5th and 19th centuries are common
in North Karnataka. It suggests it was built in 15th century there is no
inscription in VishnuThirtha to ascertain its age. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Such step wells were once integral to the semi
arid regions of as they provided water for drinking, washing and bathing. These
tanks are constructed in different forms, plans and structures and designs with
steps leading to the water level. In the modern wells, a brick parapet wall
surrounds the well shaft. Water is drawn by a pulley system. These step wells
not only fulfilled the need for water but also acted as cool retreats. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Stepwells
are also found in more arid regions of the subcontinent to collect rain water
during seasonal monsoons. While many such structures are utilitarian in
construction, they sometimes include significant architectural embellishments
as in the Vishnutirtha stepwell.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-67066346641183018062017-06-18T17:25:00.000+05:302017-06-18T17:25:57.180+05:30Kallare Falls :A Mystical Natural Wonder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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enjoyed every sip and aroma of our coffee even our conversations were deeper.
We all took our time that morning because we were about to face challenge,
exploring the majestic Kallare Falls.</span></span><br />
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roads to feel the mountain wind in hair spent most of the drive in silence
completely overwhelmed by the beauty around us. It was a breathtaking drive
after long ride we finally reached the village we reached the Gaddehall village
at the heart of the Western Ghats, it was such an amazing experience to get a
glimpse of the people’s lives there, the kids and the elders were some of the
warmest people ever met. </span></span><br />
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walk through narrow village roads and crossed beautiful vast paddy fields left
us speechless. I’ve never imagined that mornings in Gaddehall village could be
this beautiful. After walking for a bit we entered forest zone. It was so green
and lush and I could hear a small creek nearby. This forests are kind of
magical local villagers believe this and I think I’ve become a believer too.
The way the sun hits the tree tops, the leaves, and the stream, if it is not
magical, I don’t know what is. </span></span><br />
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the trail reached to top of a nice little waterfalls. It was a small waterfall
with a vast pond. We freshened up ourselves and spent enough time on that
serene place. </span></span><br />
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adventure, I had No idea how many pools and cascades we were traversing and
climbing, I honestly felt like I was in a constant state of awestruck. Each
area was different every part had its own challenge and some parts were
actually technically challenging. </span></span><br />
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massive boulders and small small waterfalls across the upper stream walk, at
one point it was almost 70 feet down, we reckon. Cool and refreshing water
flows down like a fast-creeping carpet from there we took a different rocky and
mossy trail to get further down. Kallre top followed by an exhilarating trek
but what waited at the end of it was a sight for soar eyes! </span></span><br />
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colors splashed all over, distinct forest scent and refreshing cool breeze
stole all the weariness. The gorgeous large pools below the cascades and tons
of bedrocks made it a beautiful place. The height and the inclined rock can sometimes
scare the hell out of you. But I just put in my mind that I’ve actually waited
for this moment to happen, so it was time for the adventurous side to turn on.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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next part of the hike was actually easier as the trail was more relaxed filled
with grassland hills and slopes. This is the part where I really enjoyed the
most. The sceneries were just amazing, it was so beautiful that I was beginning
to let go of exhaustion that the first phase of the climb has caused me. </span></span><br />
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to the village and then hike going up to a ridge, we continued following a
village trail but soon it was time to take a diversion and go off-trail, a
point where we faced another exhausting walk down to a valley where Kallare
Falls is located. </span></span></div>
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things about trekking down a steep slope of staircases and uneven pieces of
rocks and soil is straining knees. Once we reached the ridge or the point
before going down to the falls, we rested for a while before we start deep
descend to the fall. Finally we made way ourselves to reach base of the
falls and after tiring hike.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The moment my eyes
witness the waterfall spiraling down a cliff of around a hundred meters I knew
we hit a jackpot of an unspoiled waterfall that very few people at that time
experienced. It is a classic plunge type that beautifully pummel down in a huge
rock as if eagerly waiting for its embrace. If I am not a mistaken a lovers
myth can easily be told between the two because I am just amaze of how the rock
perfectly placed to receive the flow of Kallare Falls.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The best thing about
this waterfall, it is secluded and still unspoiled. No connection and mobile
phone signal, so people actually interact, talk and bond. If you’re looking for
a place to just unplug from the city life, well Kallare is definitely for you.
It has this majestic appeal that leaves you breathless by its beauty.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For me this life is way better instead
of staying in the city and doing the same routine each day the physical pain,
struggle and adventure makes me better and in a world full of wordily things,
going to waterfalls makes me feel more alive.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Once we finished the
food we decided to explore more waterfalls. There are numerous waterfalls in
different directions. The large trees piled up about 3 times my height showed
the power o this stream. I could hear lots of rushing water; of course I had to
investigate. It was a beautiful setting on little creek. We have seen several
snakes along the trail, most of which are completely harmless.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Rounding the bend, on
top of the first waterfall, we followed a shallow stream that is bordered by
tall, forest-covered unclimbable cliffs, a wild roaring part of the stream
where the current was considerably strong. In these noisy canyons our real
adventure began. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I knew there is
hidden paradise here on Earth. The water falling on the side is like a curtain
trying to limit your sight of the beauty which lies beyond that water. And on
the center is the roaring plunge waterfall making a statement of power. There
is so many rewarding things to do hear one of my favorite is floating in the
water and admiring the vegetation & beautiful rock formation above me while
keeping watch of the graceful flow of water towards me. Above that waterfall is
an untold beauty waiting to be explored and the rainbow which appears late in
the afternoon will put you in a picture frenzy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The beautiful green
foliage around made the spot surreal and perfect as well for a creative shot.
Ultimately, it was an another beautiful experience for all of us waterfall
chasers which fuels our aspiration more in search of such spectacles in nature.
The water glows from an emerald to sapphire hue depending on where you are
standing. This phenomenon probably made possible by the minerals in the water
or the rock which surrounds the Waterfall. I surely have no way of explaining
such beautiful occurrence in nature.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: justify;">That moment was worth
it. And it reminds me that in life, there are times when we are willing to go
through hell because we know it’s worth it, that we know in the end everything
is going to be alright.</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Damn, this made
me think of how deep and profound my learning’s and realizations through
travelling. That’s why I truly believe that we all must travel; we must find a
way to travel. It was around 5 PM when we all started to climb back to the
village.</span></span><br />
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Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-86915124187147314482016-11-20T19:44:00.000+05:302016-11-20T19:58:52.257+05:30Gundigadde Falls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; text-align: justify;">It was a breathtaking
drive, we spent most of the drive in silence completely overwhelmed by the
beauty around us. After 3 hours bike ride we finally reached the village. It was
such an amazing experience to get a glimpse of the people’s lives there, the
kids and the elders were some of the warmest people you could ever meet.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Gundigadde falls is
incredibly beautiful and unspoiled. Check out those lovely mountains, expansive
rice fields, and thick woods. No wonder the air here is cool and refreshing. </span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">After a short briefing we started a 30 minute
hike to Gundigadde falls, the trail started with paddy fields and areca plants
which meant that the noontime sun bombarded us with its full power. Thankfully
though large trees and thick plants rose on either side of the trail and
provided us a good shade. Along the way we found cool blossoms, I was amaze of
the biodiversity.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; text-align: justify;">The sound of a stream
serenaded us, as we continued hiking the easy trail with the heat becoming more
intense. After crossing the river and enduring an easy hike we arrived at top
of the falls. Then finally we experienced our first glimpse of the Gundigadde
Falls from the top. It was just beautiful! The 300 feet waterfalls was too
inviting. Sans the sounds of human chatter and laughter, the rushing waters and
the chirping birds are all singing to relax, enchant melody of Mother Nature. Once
we reached the top it’s definitely worth to look at the vast rolling hills,
slopes and valley.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; text-align: justify;">I got even more excitement
of, what the base of the highest level looks like: we hurriedly went down to get
a final taste of it. We crossed the stream and climbed down the steep, grass
covered rock cliff. There is nothing to grip the rocks; we have to use our
hands and legs. By careful inching towards the mossy natural spillway we reached
the bottom of initial stage of the waterfalls.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Gundigadde <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Water falls is in two levels. And further stream will join to Appemara
madugundi. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The rocks in the bottom of
the falls are quite slippery. The waterfalls </span>fueled<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> by hidden springs far
beyond the mountains.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="text-align: justify;">We continued to explore
further levels. </span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Just few meters climbing
down we are in the top of the second tire of waterfall. It has slippery rock
bed and it is top of the second stage. This level is an example of a classic
tiered or multistep waterfall. Each drop is similar to each other and has its
own sunken plunge pool.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="text-align: justify;">We tried to get in to the bottom of the lower tier but we couldn’t find a safe trail.</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">For more than an hour we had so much fun. We silently scrambled amidst the rushing water, withholding any conversation and enjoying the touch of Mother Nature.</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Can you imagine how skillful her hands are in carving this natural wonder?</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Arguably one of the
most accelerating experiences I've ever had in </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Gundigadde</span><span style="text-align: justify;">. Just standing at
the edge of Gundigadde Falls makes feel dizzy and cause shivers down in your
spine but the adrenaline rush it offers is unbearably hard to resist. Waterfalls
are not just wonders in nature but a blessing for hikers as well and the best
example for this is the Gundigadde Falls.</span></span><br />
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Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com73tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-66077392204298281312016-11-06T23:46:00.000+05:302016-11-06T23:46:26.238+05:30Chigadi Falls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The drive to Jarkuvare Hill is truly breathtaking
the scenery is jaw dropping as we climbed up this gigantic hill and then descends
down to the valleys below. The hill is surrounded by many ruined forts like
Kotegudda, Valakote and Diddagudda hill, many waterfalls and ruined Jaina’s
temples.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A mile walks from Jarkuvare with the
lovely forest and plantations which is by all means worth. The way the sun hits
the tree tops, the leaves, and the small streams and hidden paths we carried on
our adventure in a magical land.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The trek path is criss-crosses, we keep
crossing the stream and again balancing ourselves on the stones in the stream
to cross over. In winters as the water level is low crossing is not too much of
a problem but I am sure in Monsoons there is no option other than wetting feet
several times during the trek.</span></span><br />
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nicely covered over our heads, as we continually passed streams and mini waterfalls;
the last bit of going to the waterfall is very perilous. The acute senses of
the local guide however took care of that. With his naked legs he slipped
through leading the way everywhere scarcely touching the ground in his
dexterity a fact that astonished us greatly. We were thus charmed and
astonished by the inexhaustible power of nature that manifested itself at every
step.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Chigadi waterfall is hidden from dense crop of trees</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; text-align: justify;">. As we approached</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> top of the waterfalls </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; text-align: justify;">at its top edge a mouth formed of rock 70 feet height
and 30 feet wide which devours the waterfall with frightful thirst. Such
boulders are highly interesting but it would have been foolhardy for us to
venture into this narrow waterfall without the necessary preparation.</span></span></span><br />
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hill, spent some time and had beautiful sunset. Life is so beautiful in the lap
of the nature. We need one more birth to enjoy each and every place. Looking forward
another thrilling trek, we ended here.</span></span><br />
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Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-15247123105088720572016-10-31T20:56:00.000+05:302016-10-31T21:28:29.634+05:30Sannahirekai Falls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">The First part of the journey was relaxed normal roads, paddy fields,
waterfalls and the always stunning views of Jungles. The road snakes around the
mountains and cuts through beautiful Jungle scenery and gorgeous green fields after
a few more windy roads we headed down deep into the jungle. It took about 30
minutes to get to reach last house of the northern edge of the village, there we
parked our motorbikes and we started down from the last house of the village
and quickly entered into the forest.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">The </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Sannahirekai (Sannadike) </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">waterfalls is almost hidden from the view till you come quite close
to it by a dense crop of trees. But once you see the whole waterfall it is very
refreshing to the eyes. The waterfall must be about 200 feet in height and
forms a small pool at the bottom before rushing further down. And most of the
time when the sun is out you may get to see the rainbow being formed at the
waterfall. After staying at the waterfall site we decided headed down to the
base.</span></span><br />
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towards the end at the top of the waterfalls and for a small moment I thought
its impossible to get down I have such an over active imagination the last
climb down rocks and around trees on what appeared to me as a thin ledge just
looked to dangerous.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">I was gripping onto rocks with water cascading down. I was honestly
awestruck at what I was getting to do, growing with each step until we find
ourselves wading out to peer over the bottom of the first of various levels of waterfall.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">As we reach base I would look back behind me at the luscious jungle and
feel so grateful for the experience. It’s not every day that we get to do enjoy
nature like this.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">We were able to
appreciate another little piece of our beautiful earth in probably one of the
most stimulating and exciting ways.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">It is with difficulty that one climbs down into this sight one finds
below. It was an authentically splendid scene. What a breath taking sight and
sound watching and listening as the water crescendos over the rocks and out
into the BH River.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">All around stood rocks luxuriously adorned with handsome plants like
ferns, club moss, centradenium and other small shrubs. God might have taken the
place for a masterpiece of tasteful gardening. When illuminated by the sun the
dark green leaves already damp from the mud of atomized water give off splendid
rainbow colours that compete with the bright red of the flowering begonias.
Streams of water fall among them forming a bright silver band down over the
rocks and producing an uproar that is doubly frightful in this narrow space.</span><br />
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adore the bank. After we had enjoyed the stately tableau for a long time and
had refreshed ourselves in its stimulating coolness, we again climbed to the
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">The trek is not very long from the village to the waterfall and back and
I would rate it as an easy trek most of the way except for the last bit
of climbing down to the waterfall which I would grade as tough.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">I had the excellent company of Prashanth and Shrinivas. I say excellent
as Shrinivas has superb knowledge of the local flora and fauna and he was
instrumental in increasing my meagre knowledge in this area to some extent. During
the whole trek one comes across several bird species and the area can be
considered a treasure trove for the bird lovers. The trek was amazing our guide
was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. This experience was only a tiny
bit challenging and it was one of the best adventures!</span><br />
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Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-7542420144291692832016-10-17T00:20:00.002+05:302016-10-17T00:20:53.542+05:30Shirley Waterfalls, Yellapur<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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virgin waterfalls, deep valleys, two major Rivers the Kali and Bedti numerous streams
feeding these rivers, varieties of caves and much more, Yellapur has a rare
combination of simply unsurpassed natural beauty to mesmerize a person.</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></span></span><br />
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frequent hiking companion Srikanth Datta and Shrinivas Salkni had been out for
last weekend to wander around Yallapur and came across a couple of nice
waterfalls. Just 15 minutes drive from small town and 30 minute scenic trek
follows to reach Shirley Falls. After Jenkallu Gudda and Arebylu Falls, we got
back to explorer and drove down to Shirley Falls. Shirley Falls was one of the
nice waterfalls to have the best waterfalls photography.</span></span></div>
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left the car and started to walk at 4 PM. From the small parking lot you can
hike down to the base of the falls. Despite the bad weather we witnessed jaw
dropping beauty of nature the view of fog slightly covering the evergreen
forests was just a wow. It was like a painting, an art only the nature could
create.</span></span></div>
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trail is clearly indicated by markings. Continue on the trail winding up the
mountain final destination will be just below the Areca plantations we just
followed the scenic trail that eventually led us to the most beautiful
waterfall. </span></span></div>
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hike to Shirle Falls is very easy and very pleasant the hike is only 5 km round
trip. </span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">I’ve realized I’ve added another
feat in my life. What a splendid view It was a beautiful cascade plunges from
100 feet height.</span></span></span><br />
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is natural cave like grotto carved from rock by the shimmering water and continued
up a few steps, across the creek and went inside, passed the cave to reach the
base of Shirley. What an incredible sight. Once we saw the waterfall none of us
could speak it was worth everything, thundering waterfall was mesmerizing.</span></div>
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felt so good watching the falls it was like gallons of milk pouring down the
hill time stood still everything around was mute except for the sound of the
waterfall. The walk back was just as pretty. We followed the path through the
forest what an amazing hike.</span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemC9UEm4Mxla9K9OC-WpKRoMphPmztssT34J2EqJqVmu7LXD0tuIHhvlwqMfDRTiod4sNniyhOIvhWX1kEHQHCuAQXqPT7slOcADaP8ZZ_EAf-Pn1ANJjd25ap-ib741nN7WBbn5BGgg/s1600/Shirley+Falls+Yellapur+%252812%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemC9UEm4Mxla9K9OC-WpKRoMphPmztssT34J2EqJqVmu7LXD0tuIHhvlwqMfDRTiod4sNniyhOIvhWX1kEHQHCuAQXqPT7slOcADaP8ZZ_EAf-Pn1ANJjd25ap-ib741nN7WBbn5BGgg/s640/Shirley+Falls+Yellapur+%252812%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-30346784480902201712016-10-13T00:14:00.002+05:302016-10-13T00:14:26.109+05:30Marse and Hulidevarakodlu Waterfalls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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the most </span>unspoiled<span style="font-size: 12pt;">, untouched and unexplored exciting waterfalls by crossing the
calm river through hanging bridge. Feel the heaven and </span>tranquility<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> surrounded
in the crib of evergreen forests, majestic bamboo groves, landscaped garden,
impressive flora and fauna, magnificent rivers and natural scenic beauty.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">The Morse village dates
back to the pre-historic era. There have been evidences about civilizations
that existed on the Aganashini and Bennehole river basins. There's an old Shiva
temple in the banks of River Aganashini. During Marse trek route pass through
forest, waterfalls and big rivers amidst the valleys of Aganashini Kolla.</span><br />
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Marse village and explore Marse Falls and then by evening we’ll go straight to
the Hulidevara Kodlu Falls. My local friend, Mahabala accompanied us going to
Morse and all throughout the entire trek.</span><br />
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from the main road just a few minute drives we find the beautiful Hanging
Bridge. Upon crossing the bridge and passing through some narrow road welcomed
by a thick forest and hills and that’s where the actual trekking starts. We
started moving along the main stream, crossing the bamboo trees, thick bushes,
sluggish waters, umpteen numbers of side streams and wet muds.</span><br />
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we entered the village and another 30 minutes passing through muddy trail, paddy
fields and Areca plantations we reached Mahabala’s uncle house. It turned out
that the entrance to the trail going to the Waterfall is just next to the house
of them. The team members were tired and we took small break before starting
the final lap. Slow and study again we started. We had to cross yet another
valley and the entire walk was through marshy land and almost every one of us had
leeches crawling in our legs.</span><br />
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minutes of passing through muddy trail and slopes, we started to hear the
splash of the water. Soon we descended towards the main stream we reached the
base of Marse Waterfall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">The astounding sight
pleased my senses and made me realise that all those adjectives that are
synonymous to stunning will be aptly expressed at that moment. No words to
express as everyone were delighted and overjoyed with ecstasy. After all what
you need in life is that moment of happiness under the waterfalls along with
likeminded souls in the lush green forests with gushing water and gusty winds
moving your soul.</span><br />
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the next destination and wanted to walk fast but all I could do was to drag my
foot one after another. Don’t know why but I was feeling very tired. I realized
the gap between me and the group was slowly becoming wider.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">We were looking forward
for the next waterfalls, sounds of nature and excitement we started our trek
deep into the jungles our journey into the wilderness began with lot of
enthusiasm. Initial stretch was very slippery while climbing up the moss makes
staying on feet especially difficult but after that we entered into some thick
forest zone and from this point the walk was little easier.</span><br />
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lot of puffing and panting and not willing to give up we reached first stage of
Hulidevarakodlu waterfalls. And there’s no other way to enjoy this immense
beauty but by taking pictures with travel buddies. It was definitely the
highlight of our trip enjoying this magnificence with friends.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-22902582653737969492016-10-02T23:30:00.003+05:302016-10-02T23:31:55.114+05:30Talasi Abbi waterfalls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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was still raining hard and we were all soaking wet on our way to Talasi Abbi
Falls. We walked through a short stretch of forest and approached the Talasi
Abbi Falls. Well, as expected it was beautiful.</span></span><br />
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you get on top of Talasiabbi, the view was even better. We did not just Talasi
Abbi Falls take some photos and all it was also a chance to experience the cold
and relaxing water flowing from it.</span></span><br />
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Abbi is more the 40 feet in height and 20 feet wide, some of us decided to
bottom of the fall though there was no way at the left side sliding downhill
was really difficult. There were parts that the climb was almost 70 degrees.
After a risky attempt holding on to wet rocks, trees, whatever we could find
finally we made it to reach almost base of the waterfalls.</span></span><br />
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views from the base were simply stirring. The roaring sound of the falls which
created fumes all over were relaxes my body and soul.</span></div>
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weren’t able to swim because we still have to explore some parts of the
province. But we knew that the water was cool and relaxing, by just wading into
it.</span></span><br />
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Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-72349947462359385572016-09-25T19:42:00.001+05:302016-09-25T19:42:37.946+05:30Akkinkodlu waterfalls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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lot of my needed adventures from the heavy downpour, middle of the jungle, to
the difficult downer stream trek while we were all soaking wet. These are the
kind of experiences that can definitely make better and tougher.</span></span></div>
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be simple so always be ready, especially when the rain comes and the trail gets
muddy and slippery that can make a supposed easy trail, difficult. And that’s
what happened to me, to us, in Akkinkodlu waterfalls.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">With a wonderful pleasant
weather we drove car to Akkinkolu village, ride was very nice highly energetic
and fully charged. We reached the village and parked our vechicle near by
stream and started our trek.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The layers of the stream resembled some
mini-falls with crystal clear water. It was white, so bright white then the
body of the stream would eventually turn into a bluish colour. It’s is a
perfect time for capturing moment, happy moments.</span></span></div>
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stream we followed the stream started to walk against the downer stream. Throughout
the walk was extremely wonderful but very dangerous since rocks are very
slippery and a single neglected step could land any one in big injury and once
in such a dense forest getting help is a dream.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We never expected that the trek would be that
fast. But it was relatively fast and easy trek. It was just a 30 minute walk
from the jump-off. I was catching my breath when I finally reached the small flat
land and when I turned around I saw this beautiful. It’s tall about 60 feet. It
was wide huge and majestic as the water touches the stream creates this
dramatic mist of water.</span></span></div>
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added with rain made very slippery. After a few minutes we all found our own
spots to take some photos. We weren’t able to swim because it was already late
and getting dark. We managed to reach the road before getting dark.</span></span></div>
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place that was free from human intervention associated with risks and filled
with challenges. Lush greenery, rich flora fauna, waterfalls all around, foggy
atmosphere, frequent drizzles and refreshing breeze were my expectations.</span><br />
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serene area was part of my two days travel plan to explore the couple of
waterfalls in H.kal area. I’ve been planning to explore Nagarabare or Kallabbi
waterfalls since many years but </span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">I’ve never been able
to make it. I</span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">t was my second attempt to hike during a heavy downpour in
this region.</span></span><br />
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participants who were eagerly waiting to embrace nature, our group is formed by
core nature admirers and most importantly we respect it. We had our breakfast
at a Hotel on the way hot coffee and Idli were right combination to get us
going in full spirit.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">The weather didn’t stop us from exploring the
waterfalls but we struggled to find the right person to lead us towards the
waterfalls. There are only 2 persons knows about this place </span><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">but they are hesitating to go waterfalls on
monsoon, they usually don’t bring outsiders to the Falls which is highly risky
and we couldn’t blame them according to them they don’t have any rights to
bring any visitors without permission from the forest and wildlife department.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">So what we did was we went to the respected departments
and took the permission later, looked for the wildlife guard and when we
finally found him he just advised us to do some formalities with the assistance
of some friendly forest officers we went back to guide house. And at last we
were assisted. Our plan became alive to explore Nagarabare Falls that late
morning. It turned out that the entrance to the trail going to Nagarabare Falls
is just near the house of Guide.</span><br />
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we find the forest gate on the left side of the road. It was raining by the
time we arrived at the starting point of our hike. Upon entering the gate and
passing through some narrow road we welcomed by a thick forest and hills and
that’s where the actual trekking starts. It was raining hard that day so the
trail was muddy and slippery. We were very careful rocks full of moss that when
added with rain can be very slippery.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">Though we were all soaking wet, the hike was fast!
After like hiking for two hours, I finally heard the sound of the splash of
water. Aside from the constant itchy feeling on my feet because of leaches,
mosquitoes or ants we also endured the cold air and rain in the middle of the
jungle. it was challenging, the steep trail and the mud.</span><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">I couldn’t remember how many times I slipped
during the trek! But that didn’t stop us from being cautious. We were exploring
the mountains; one wrong slip can be very dangerous. The sticky, claustrophobic
jungle presses in on us from all sides as we scramble up the muddy path.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">We were at the heart of the forest and
mountain, a place where the temperature could drop when raining. </span><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">We finally arrived.
I had some first glimpse of the waterfalls. There was still a bit of
rain. I was soaking wet with sweat and rain,
yet when I saw Nagarabare it was like all my body ache just went away. This has
always been the effect of waterfalls to me.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">Passing through some rocks we were finally face to
face with this beautiful waterfall. Nagarabare is massive and grand. Sometimes
when you see it in photos, you’d first think that this is just ordinary. But
wait until you see it before your eyes.</span><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">
</span><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">It’s huge yet has a calming effect, taking all your stress and worries
away. That’s the power of nature.</span><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">We couldn’t resist looking at one another checking if
our thoughts and feelings were the same.</span><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">
</span><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">Prashanth even said, “Amazing, right?”</span><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">
</span><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">It was huge, tall and majestic. The splash of water has created this
dramatic mist, which was surprisingly relaxing. The wall of the falls was
filled with green plants making it look even more spectacular.</span><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="line-height: 16.2pt; text-align: justify;">Of course, we were able to take photos of the
falls in wide shot, from afar. But the best experience happened when we got
closer and closer.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">When I got really close
to the falls Wow! The first feeling was the amazement of its power as it
touches the water and rocks. The wind can take you a back for a while, the
water and mist was just inexplicable. It
was another awe moment for me, literally a jaw dropping experience, which was
pretty much enjoyable because of the sweet taste of the mist when my mouth was
wide open, totally amazed by this beauty of nature.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">All of us were having our own moments with the falls.
Some were taking selfies, while others were planning if they could make even
closer. When the group made way towards the falls for a swim I stayed for a
while to the rocky parts to take some photos for the campaign as for me, I just
enjoyed it. I sat on a rock tasting the water, the mist, enjoying the strong
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 16.2pt;">It’s tall about 150 feet, looking at its </span><span style="line-height: 21.6px;">splendor</span><span style="line-height: 16.2pt;">, Nagarabare
is like a two layered waterfalls, a creation of nature. Below is a wide body of
water perfect for a photo op while the one on top is a huge falls directly
coming from the mountain. It was like a force to be reckoned with; the water
creates this huge and resounding splash. . The best about Nagarabare Falls is
the rich nature surrounding its beauty. You could hear the chirping birds and
the calming splash of water. The water was so cool it relaxed my tired muscles
after an exhausting hike under the rain. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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best out of it, so never settle to exploring the lower part. Get to the top to
enjoy the best view. Looking at the vast pond and the nature surrounding it
made me realize two things. One is get out and experience outdoors!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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it was time to go back. The hike going
back was even tougher than I expected. We went through this steep assault from
the falls going up and since it was still raining it was a struggle for the
difficult muddy trek while we were all soaking wet these are the kind of
experiences that made us tougher.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">There are a lot of stories told to us by locals there they
have many versions and it’s ridiculous! So it is better to just say that it is
still a mystery. I was so thankful to Arun and Suresh, for helping us. It was
another moment a realization that locals are there not just to help you with
the directions towards the mountain but to also keep you safe.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-11002845791253453692016-08-10T23:11:00.000+05:302016-08-10T23:12:17.247+05:30Suryanarayana Temple, Magala<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Magala village situated in Hadagali taluk of Bellery
district is famous for Kalyana Chalukyan temples. One such temple is the Suryanarayana
Temple constructed in 1209 A.D. by Sameyada Garuda Marmmarasa of Magala. This
temple is an ornate Chalukyan structure of great architectural merit.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The Suryanarayana Temple is located canter of the village.
This temple is a Trikutachala or a temple with three Garbhagrihas housing the
gods Somanatha, Venugopala and Surya. The main western Garbhagriha has a standing
Venugopala (Prasanna Kesava) of 3 feet in height holding Sanka, Chakra and flute
on another two hands which is profusely embellished with delicate carvings of
great workmanship.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The Garbhagriha on the east accommodates a beautiful
sculpture of Surya of the Chalukya period which is a rare specimen. The ceiling
of the Mantapa is divided in twelve parts and each part divided into twelve
compartments. The central ceiling has a large lotus with beautiful
ornamentation and in the centre is a hanging lotus bud. The ceiling of the Mantapa
is described as one of the finest among Chalukyan monuments.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Each Garbhagriha has an Antarala and all shrines are
connected to a common Sabhamantapa preceded by a mukhamantapa facing south. In
the interior the doorways of the Garbhagrihas and Antaralas are carved with
five Sakhas and below the Sakhas are Dvarapalas.</span></div>
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with slanting back rests run one side of the Mandapa. The four pillars are in
form of half pillars supported on these benches. The Navaranga and the Mukhamantapa
are joined together forming a large hall consisting of ten pillars.</span></div>
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walls have niches in the Sabhamnadapa containing images of dancing gods. The
ceilings of the temple are exquisitely carved and varied. They depict
Kirtimukhas issuing scrolls filled with lotus and flying gandharvas, dikpalas,
flowers and composite mythical animals.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Its outer walls are profusely embellished with series of
pilasters, surmounted by delicately carved miniature Shikharas. The pillars are
also impressively wrought.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">One
can find Jaina temple here with an image of Teerthankarain in the posture of
contemplation is situated at 200 meters away from Suryanarayana Temple. On
micro observation of the temple it can be concluded that the temple hailed from
11th century and concerned to early western Chalukya period of Karnataka.</span></div>
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Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-35863441224555518362016-07-31T17:29:00.000+05:302016-07-31T17:29:15.670+05:30Bhimeshvara Temple, Nilagunda<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Nilagunda was an important village with artistic activities
during the time of the Chalukyas of Kalyana. Nilagunda is famous for Shiva temple built by
the Chalukyas of Kalyana and located on the bank of huge lake and surrounded by
hillocks of sandstone amidst scenic beauty.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The village is referred as Nirgunda in its inscriptions
there exists remains of few ancient tanks hence the name Nirgunda seems
appropriate for it. The village was part of Vikkiga-70 which in turn was under
Kokali-500. The numeric number against the region specifies the number of
villages under its jurisdiction. The
earliest inscription found in the Bhimeshvara Temple here, dated 1087 CE,
mentions land grant to five-hundred Brahmans who came from Dravidian lands.
This land grant was of the village Nirgunda, present Neelagunda. Few years
later, few more additional villages were also granted to the same Brahmans.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As there is no foundation inscription of the Bhimeshvara
Temple, hence it cannot be said with surety that the village was formed by
populating that with Brahmans from other places. However, it might be that these Brahmans were
called for some specific reasons and were settled at Neelagunda. Also it can be
inferred that this event would have taken place during the rule of the
Chalukyas of Kalyana as the antiquity of the temple in question cannot be taken
back further than their rule.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Bhimeshvara temple is seems to have been built in about 11th
century A.D. The temple is in Vesara style. The temple consists of three Garbhagrihas,
each with an Antarala on the north, west and south, opening into the
Sabhamandapa and Mukhamandapa on the east with lateral steps at the entrance,
and a shrine attached to the mukhamandapa on the east.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The walls have projections and recesses decorated with
Vesara turrets on double pilasters and with Dravida turrets on single pilaster.
The western cella has its superstructure intact and as a whole it is Tritala
Vesara vimana. Each Tala is composed of composite Sala, Panjara and Kuta units.
Under the kirtimukha of each sala is Siva as Nataraja, Mahesvunara, etc.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The
shikhara has many carved panels on its top depicting Brahma, Shiva and various
goddesses. There are few curious sculptures as well; the one showing a man
wearing a foreign robe is of interest. The niches on south, west and north
facade have Narasimha, Shiva and Subramanya respectively. There are many small
panels carved just above the Adhishthana of the base. There are depicted
Kamadeva-Rati, Rama-Hanuman and various dancers, Yakshas etc</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Very imposing Sculpture of Shiva and Parvati of about 5 feet
in height is situated inside the Mandapa. Shiva is seated with his wife Parvati
on his lap with sympathetic smile on her lips such sculptures are rare. His
front hand is held up in Abhaya mudra which is a symbol for protection. His
last hand is wrapped around a much smaller version of His wife Parvati.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The sanctum hall doorway is carved with five Sakhas and at
the base are Saiva dvarapalas flanked by female Chauri-bearers. Similarly the
doorways of the northern Garbhagriha and the west Antarala are finely carved.
In the center of sanctum hall is a pedestal on which is found a Shiva Linga called
Bhimeshvara.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The sabhamandapa has four ornate pillars on the raised floor
at the center. Its interior niches accommodate sculptures of Ganesa,
Mahishamardini, Saptamatrikas and seated Yaksha. A small bull is kept in front
of the west Garbhagriha, in the Sabhamandapa. This is one of elegant temples of
the Chalukyan period.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Garbhagriha doorway is finely carved with scroll work
and has Saiva dvarapalkas holding Trishula and Damara. The Antarala doorway is
profusely carved with dvarpalas at its jambs. There are two Dvarapalika sculptures
which fully decorated with different types of ornaments with fine hair dress. Ddoorway
has Gaja-Lakshmi on its lintel and dvarpala at the jambs. The lintel has an
exquisite representation of the Hindu Trinity, Shiva with Parvati, Ganesha,
Kartikeya and Nandi are in the middle, Brahma with Sarasvati on the left and
Vishnu with Lakhsmi on the right.</span></div>
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garbha-griha in the sabha-mandapa. Two are flanked on the either side of the
western garbha-griha, one housing Ganesha and other Mahishasura-mardini. The
other two shrines are on the southern and northern walls, one having
Sapta-matrikas and the other has an image of yaksha which, probably, originally
was on the Shikhrara of the temple.</span></div>
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central ceiling of the Sabha-mandapa is executed in two overlapped lotus
fashion. On its vertical panels are carved Ashta-dikpalas (eight directional
guardians) with their respective mounts. The temple Vimana has interspersed
projections and recesses.</span></span></div>
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supported on pilasters while the recesses are decorated with Sikharas in
Dravidian style supported on a single pilaster. Channabasappa puts this temple
in the Vesara style category. However the Stupa on the Shikhara top is square
in shape which puts it’s under the Nagara style.</span></div>
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tower over the west shrine being unfinished and some of the blocks along the
base being left plain. But this is not the case, the tower of the west shrine
is almost complete however there is no tower on top of the other two shrines
which appears left incomplete.</span></div>
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Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-64655892115357938662016-07-22T00:06:00.000+05:302016-07-22T00:06:56.772+05:30Kallesvara Temple, Bagali<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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hard to explain and understand that how village which remained a centre of
attraction almost for about six centuries lost its glory and went into
oblivion. Bagali narrates its story in about 45 odd inscriptions spanning
across 6 centuries and 4 great dynasties though at present it has been reduced
to a small village.</span></span></div>
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inscription found here is of the early 9<sup>th</sup> A.D. pertaing to the
times of Rashtrakutas. Later inscriptions are of Chalukyas of Kalyana, Hoysalas
and Vijayanagara rulers. Bagali is referred as Balgali during the medieval
period was an important Aghrahara right from the times of the Western Chalukyas
of Kalyana who were succeeded by the Hoysalas and Vijayanagara.</span></span></div>
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Kallesvara Temple was constructed during the region of the Western Chalukyan
King Ahavamala in 987A.D. and constructed by Duggimayya. As per the Inscription
the main deity is known as Kalideva. The east facing temple is constructed
close to the embankment of a huge tank of the village Balagi to its north.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Beautiful Sculpture depicting Hiranyakasupu being killed by Narasimha
Swamy</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The shrine Surya facing the Shiva were built dedicated to sun god. The
face of Surya is most artistic and is commentary on the success of the skill of
the sculptor who carved it. The serene expression of the face is remarkable.</span></span></div>
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is one of majesty, grace and dignity and expression his compassion towards the fellow
beings and hence is considered as the best in this type much of the drapery on
the bust of the image ornamentation comprising jewelry around his neck and
chest.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The temple on
plan consists of a Garbhagriha, an Antarala, A Mahamandapa with an entrance to
the south and east, A huge open Sabhamandapa, A shrine for Surya with an
astylar Mukhamandapa built slightly away from the main entrance, all of which
are in east west orientation, A shrine of Narasimha with a separate Antarala
and passage is added to the north of the Sabhamandapa of the main temple.</span></span></div>
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Sabhamandapa is well known for its fifty four ornate pillars supporting the
highly decorated ceiling of these twenty four pillars are located over the
Jagati provided with Kakshasana.</span></span></div>
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also known for its intricately carved doorways with multiple door Jambs. The
estern end of the Sabhamandapa accommodates an ornate well executed couchant
Bull (Nandi).</span></span></div>
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eight sub-shrines built around the main temple excellent sculptures of late
Chalukyan style are kept in the Mahamandapa of the temple and they includes
Shiva, Umamahshvara, Ganesh, Kartikeya, Surya, Anantashayana, Saraswathi and
Mahishamardini.</span></span></div>
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sculptures are rarely seen in Kalyani Chalukyan temples, the Balligavi temple
being the excepton here erotic sculpture is limited to a narrow bans of friezes
that run around the exterior of the temple or on panels in the Sikhara.</span></span></div>
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mindedness of our ancient people and give some insight to the sexual practices
a thousand years ago. The images found here depict weird practices, which
probably would remain an enigma to everyone. Many panels depict extra marital
sex and adultery.</span></span></div>
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sculptors have successfully recorded intimate personal lives of the people of
that era for the benefit of posterity. Different panels could be very
profitably studied in order to trace initiation to logical conclusion of erotic
activities. There are several panels which indicate that very intimate moments
are prerequisite to kindle sexual desires.</span></span></div>
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Adam Hardy classifies the architectural style of the temple as "Late
Rashtrakuta Vimana with erotic carvings, and a closed Mantapa, fronted by a
Later Chalukya non-mainstream open Mantapa, the building material for which is
soapstone".</span></span></div>
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tower over the shrine may be a later day re-construction. The temple, whose
premises have yielded 36 old Kannada inscriptions, there are as many as thirty
six inscriptions in the temple assignable to the 10<sup>th</sup> -11<sup>th</sup>
century A.D. which record donations to the Gods Kalideva and Narasimha.</span></span></div>
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Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-50349899332889105002016-07-17T00:35:00.000+05:302016-07-17T00:42:01.260+05:30Huvinahadagali, The village of flower boat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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has a group of temples each with separate deity and are referred to as Kallesvara,
Channakeshava, Benne Krishna, Yoganarayana. All these temples are nestled 100
meters surroundings. From the inscription it becomes clear that Huvinahadagali
was a great Shaiva & Vishnava </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 27.6px;">center</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"> and was under Rebbaladevi wife of the
brave Brahman general Ravideva period of Kalyana Chalukya.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Huvu means flower; Hadaga means boat and Halli
means village. Therefore it is a village of flower boat. It is believed that
when the city of Vijayanagara flourished flowers needed for temples and palace
were floated down from Tungabadhra from this place. As if to confirm this even
today it can be seen number of old wells and gardens in this place.</span></span></div>
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Garbhagriha, an Antarala, Mandapa and two Mukhamandapas at the east and south.
The extant portion of the Adhishthana has the mouldings of Upana and Adhopadma.</span></span></span></div>
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indented walls have double pilastered turrets flanked by tall slender pilasters
reaching up to the eves. At the Adhishthana level architectural members
decorated with dentils support projecting eaves. In the region at Mukhamandapa
S shaped massive eaves are provided. The Garbhagriha walls have niches
projecting prominently with sloping eaves and turret above. The front sides of
the niches have flying Gandharvas supporting bracket figures.</span></span></div>
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a small Siva linga on a pitha. Locals said it is Saligrama Shivalinga which is
most sacred and powerful stone. The Garbhagriha doorways are elaborately carved
with five Sakhas. At the base of each Sakha are beautiful female figures with Dvarapalas.
On the lintel is a band of hanging festoons and the Lalata has a figure of
Gajalakshmi. The Antarala doorway is simple with Purnakumbha based pilaster.</span></span><br />
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has four Chalukyan pillars of great beauty with a moulded base. The figures on
the lower block of the pillars include Madhava, Padmanabha, Hrishikesa, Kesava,
Manmatha, sculpture of Ganesha are excellent examples of Chalukyan art. Channakeshava
temple is situated next to the Kalleshara temple this temple consists of two Garbhagrihas,
Antarala, Naaranga and two Mandapas.</span></span></span></div>
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Temple is very close to the Kallesvara temple, here 3 temples are enclosed within
an open Mukhamandapa measuring 80*40 ft. There are 3 Garbhagrihas inside the Mandapa,
at the extreme east beautiful Shrine of Yoganarayana, at </span><span style="line-height: 27.6px;">center</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> Shiva and west Bala Kriahna (Benne Krishna). Yoganarayana and Benne Krishna shrines are fully
decorated with different types of detailed ornaments best examples of plastic
art shows superb Chalukyan workmanship.</span></span></span></span></div>
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Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-36849587602728732662016-07-04T23:28:00.002+05:302016-07-04T23:28:51.098+05:30Ajjigundi waterfall, Yellapur<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Few
things in the natural world are as aweinspiring as the sight of water pouring
off the side of a high stone ledge and clamouring into a rocky pool beneath. Ajjigundi
is placed perfectly to soothe the visitor’s body and mind with natural
sceneries and fragrance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Ajjigundi
waterfall is located 13 km away from Yallapur nestled between Areca plantation
and forested area where the sun hardly reaches. The sun had awakened and was
barely peeking through the hazy sky with a warm golden light. The crisp morning
air echoed with our voices enjoying the country side we sung all along the
track. The trail is short with a little bit of a descending to the waterfall.</span><br />
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to the Ajjigundi Waterfall is not too long, while climbing down towards the
stream we heard the roar of the waterfall from a distance and finally we
reached. The boulders and the branches of trees seem to frame the falls like a
picture postcard. Cameras went on clicking there was no need of composing a
scene for taking pictures. Just point the camera to any direction you feel and
click it will be good picture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The
whitish gushing water cascading from the rock faces makes this waterfall highly
attractive. The water was ice cold and some of the team member took dip on it. The
clear waters of the sacred Waterfall the blue sky and surrounding densely
forested hills made dream come true.</span><br />
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Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-89281062014976956392016-06-24T00:21:00.001+05:302016-06-24T00:21:18.498+05:30Ramanagudda Trek, Charmadi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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beautiful morning I started my journey with based team Sahyadri Trekkers, we
went for Ramanagudda trek which is one of the most magnificent natural
treasures of the Charmadi hidden among a blanket of greenery. 18 people crammed
up in tempo traveler we left Mangalore around early in the morning. I witnessed the
marvel of green Charmadi through the drenched glass of my TT window. The
feeling was as if I was seeing a pearl in the ocean.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> My
affection and attraction leaped with every single visit I made in Charmadi. I
don’t know the reason but this temptation may be because of my urge to enjoy
the spectacle of Barekallu Jenkallu in moon light or to spend a night in dark
forest of Devaramane, Kumbhakalu, Dodderibetta, Jenkallu, Hosamangudda, Durgadabtta,Yettinabuja, Divatigebetta and
shiver with excitement in entire night.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Furthermore,
the breathe-taking feel of the gust of wind from top of Yettinabuja, sight of
the highest pinnacle of Amdicallu, making of delicious barbecue between colorful wild flowers of Baremale (Butterfly hill) reaching at the bottom of Minchukallu in
search of few drops of water, hanging the body well above 1150m while rock
climbing at Yerikallu pinnacle, its numerous delightful routes, both easy and
difficult all these justify, well beyond doubt my love and affection for this
lovely heaven on Earth.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">There was not a single
moment which I wanted to miss absorbing every single thing in nature the
majestic mountains, many gurgling streams, many small waterfalls ,hidden caves,
green covered peaks were few things in that beautiful Charmadi hill ranges,
many small</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">sleepy villages was very quiet
with moving around in their own world. The sub-tropical climate and heavy rains
during the wet season create an environment where several unique plant and
animal species flourish.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The
Charmadi range is the central part of the Western Ghats, a major mountain range
of Karnataka, well known for its flora, fauna and mountain tops. It runs
parallel to the Arabian Sea and forms a long wall, which gathers to it monsoon
clouds and has much thick forest. The
northern part of this range, from the Bandaje River to the Ombattu Gudda is
called the Charmadi. The Charmadi range is 50 km long, north to south, and is
10 to 20 km in width on east-west axis. The height varies between 900 to 1350
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Nevertheless I have always come across
great and divine people during travelling. It’s hard to forget people whom I
met while roaming in Charmadi, my friends with whom I shared my last drop of
water, it was an amazing experience being in deep forest, stretching the limits
of verticality of terrain. Some say it pain of trekking, while I feel it to be
the joy of achieving new heights. All said the reality is that I have fallen in
love with Charmadi and wish this journey continue with more spectacles to
explore </span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">tantalizing</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> windows in.</span></span></div>
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starting point is Malayamarutha guest house from where the trail starts. The
initial trail is through a fairly dense forest. Then the forest cover
disappears slowly and beautiful grasslands appear which continues to the
summit.</span></span></div>
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of rock occasionally break through the green carpet smothering the mountains
and remind me of sleeping dinosaurs. The creator must have taken all the time
in the world to create such a beautiful place and then send his children to
admire play and enjoy in his magical land.</span></span></div>
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to climb up a ridge till halfway up. This trail on the ridge was easy terrain
if somewhat steep. The group made good speed as we kept walking up the hill. The
hike is quite steep in the middle and later flattens out.</span></span></div>
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by one everyone reached the summit. We were all tired and hungry. The packed
lunches were out and finished within minutes. It was scalding hot and except a
few trees there was nothing to offer us a cool shadow. The views from the top
are absolutely stunning. No picture can do justice to it and it further
bolsters the view that Ramanagudda is one of the most scenic treks you can do
in the Charmadi. We stayed about an hour at the summit soaking in the views and
the achievement</span></span></div>
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exploration we finally emerged and started our way back but our minds were
still dwelling in the prehistoric times, totally a unique experience than our
regular treks.</span></span></span></div>
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Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-83216470696015388462016-06-16T00:07:00.000+05:302016-06-16T00:07:10.154+05:30Madaga Falls at Masur<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">One of the finest
old tank, situated between fort hill and forest, and feeds to irrigate more
than 10000 acres of land. The tank is quite an ancient one but has come under
rejuvenation during various periods. It is known as Madaga Lake is a beautiful
huge lake in a place called Madaga near Masur, Hirekerur Taluk.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> The river Kumadvathi which originates in the Agastya Parvata
near Humcha in Sagar flows north near Shikaripura continues towards Masur and
forms this huge beautiful lake. A small
waterfall is formed at the out flow of this Lake.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> The 20 feet height 30 feet wide waterfalls plunges
into a deep pool and further it continues and joins to River Tungabhadra near
Ranibennur. We can actually get down to the bottom of the waterfall and have a
beautiful view of the falls. We need to do a bit of rock climbing to reach base.
The roaring sound of the falls which created fumes all over were relaxes my
body and soul. To have a look at the full majesty of the falls you need to
visit the place in rainy season.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This place has a beautiful story behind its formation.
Few centuries back there lived 2 big Land Lords - Mallana Gouda from Masur and
Puttana Gouda from Rattihalli. Since there was no irrigation in this land, once
they both decided to help the people of this region by building a big lake and
irrigate the surrounding area. There were no equipments like JCBs, it was all
by the human labour, both the land lords, pulled hundreds of people to build
the lake and it took few years to form mountains and finally built a big lake.
But unfortunately, there was no source of water to this lake, they waited and
waited but there was no trace of water to this lake, everybody was very sad and
worried.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> Finally they decided to enquire an Astrologer
(Bhavisha Kelsidru) then they came to know that, to get water to that lake they
have to sacrifice the life of the youngest daughter-in-law Kenchamma (not sure
daughter-in-law of Mallana Gouda or Puttana Gouda) It became a very tough
decision for them, but looking at the benifit to many people, they took the
painful decision to sacrifice the life of Kenchamma. To execute this they made
a plan to have a fair in that lake place and have a gold/silver idol of
Kenchamma at the centre of Lake.</span></div>
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fort can also seen, the western face fort-hill offers a commanding view of the
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Kenchamma was not aware of the plan. After
the fair got over, everybody went back to their homes. Then Mallana Gouda /
Puttana Gouda asked Kenchamma to go & get the gold/silver idol of her from
the lake (plan was to sacrifice her life during this time) It was God's
blessings the moment Kenchamma reached the centre of the lake, water flooded in
to the lake & Kenchamma was washed away. Since then, Madagh Masur Lake is
always filled with water with no scarcity of water. Hence this lake is also
called as Kenchamma Lake, there is a Temple of Godess Kenchamma in the centre
of the Lake. This temple is only visible if there is a continuous draught in
this region for 7-8 years. Hence there is one more temple of Godess Kenchamma
on the bank of the lake.</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Rakesh Hollahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07026360929259311903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5103242891371381303.post-32051465696241005142016-06-07T23:56:00.003+05:302016-06-08T08:16:36.092+05:30Mysterious Magical Trees, Savanur <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Savanur is famous for its Archaeological site, Baobab tree (Local says Dodda Hunse Mara) is one of them which is well maintained by ASI. This is the only place in the state of Karnataka or rather in
whole India which boasts of having three big Baobab trees on the outskirts of
the town. These are special trees with girth varying from 12.63 - 15.70 meter and
height varying from 16.40 - 18.50 meters. Specialty of these trees is that they
have a huge base (girth) with branches tapering at the top, giving it a bottle
shape.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Parts of the tree is said to have medicinal properties.
These trees are famous in different parts of the world for its medicinal use.
Local people believe that the any food item kept under these trees remain fresh
for long duration.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Baobab Tree is one of the oldest trees on earth with
some trees living to be over 1000 years old originally from Africa .Baobabs
have massive cylindrical trunks, up to three meters across, covered with
smooth, reddish-grey bark, green palmate leaves, dark brown floral buds or
spectacular flowers with white petals. The large, dry fruits of the baobab
contain kidney-shaped seeds within an edible pulp.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">These are said to be more than 5000 years old and according
to mythology Lord Krishna brought the seeds of the same from Africa and planted
them here. These are planted in a triangular shape and stand together closely.
The state government has put up a fence to protect the trees and a board
briefly describing the history of the trees, which also gives the statistics
about height and girth.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <span style="line-height: 115%;">The
fruit is nutritious, possibly having more vitamin C than oranges, and exceeding
the calcium content of cow's milk. The dry fruit pulp separated from seeds and
fibers is eaten directly or mixed into porridge or milk, and is also known as
"sour gourd" or "monkey's bread". In Malawi, the fruit pulp
is used to make a nutrient-rich juice. In Zimbabwe, the fruit is known as
mawuyu in the Shona language and has long been a traditional fruit. In the
coastal areas of Kenya, baobab seeds are called mbuyu and are cooked with
sugar, colored, and sold as a snack. Mabuyu is also the term used in Tanzania for
seeds of the calabash gourd, which are prepared in a similar fashion.</span></span></div>
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HEALTH FOR HUMANS AND THEY ARE REVERED AS “THE TREE OF LIFE” BECAUSE OF ALL OF
THE HEALING PROPERTIES OF THE FRUIT, LEAVES, SEEDS AND BARK.</span></div>
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of us started our ride from Arun’s house best part of this trip was we were
supposed to cover 2 falls and 1 cave. Drive was very smooth on the way we
stopped for a while Arun went to the nearby village initially I thought he went
to meet his relatives but when he returned his friend also joined our team for guide us.
After a short drive we parked our bikes and started our
trek through areca plantation. Under the canopy of trees so the sunlight didn’t
actually dry them so they were slippery beyond belief. At one point the trail
goes through narrow edge on top of the waterfalls.</span></div>
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follow a small stream flowing which led us to the bottom of the cave and
actually this stream created 2 stairs of waterfalls next to the cave, the
winding path to the right of thick vegetation leads to the base of the second
stage of the Bavali falls.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">There is 30 feet high
waterfall, its bottom covered by a vast pool.
What an incredible sight. A stunning, tranquil Waterfall and cave hidden in a
bowl of craggy, jungle covered peak. In front of the waterfall grows a massive
and gnarled tree with beautiful red flowers. A colorful fresh water crab
skitters away from my foot, shocked at this unwanted intrusion.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This unique geographical
area has been eroded away over many years and is now full of narrow ledges
snaking out into the densely forested valley. Though the fall was a little
disappointing with very little water the place around was simply superb.</span></div>
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cave, entrance of the Bavalakki cave is partially covered with a thick hanging
carpet of tropical vegetation.</span> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">The view back out the cave entrance and
down the cascading stream is mysteriously beautiful. The view out the entrance
to the cave made me feel like I was in a tropical jungle, with the roar of the
waterfall and the thick green forest all around.</span></span></div>
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deeper down a series of small tunnels I spot the gleaming eyes of several
spiders clinging to the moist rock walls. Each is the size of my hand and
proudly reigns over a thick cluster of web they appear to be some sort of
tarantula and do not look particularly friendly. We spend another hour
exploring the gorgeous limestone rock formations. In places we pass solid walls
of glittering crystal guarded by exquisite trunk like pillars.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Thousands of bats chirp
overhead as we penetrate deeper into the heart of the cave. Exploring the cave
in winter may wake the bats from their hibernation, causing them to use up
their fat reserves and placing them at risk of dying of starvation. Exploring the cave in summer may disturb
mother bats from nursing their young, who may fall to the cave floor and
die. Spring is the safest time to explore
a bat cave because there are plenty of insects for them to eat outside, and
they haven’t given birth to their young yet because without bats, all humans
would starve to death.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> <span style="line-height: 115%;">Our relationship with bats is as important and symbiotic as our
relationship with honey bees that pollinate all the crops that we eat, and that
we feed to our meat animals.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Bats work
on the other side of the equation by eradicating crop pests like grasshoppers.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">The bat population of a single cave can
devour the equivalent of 18-</span><span style="line-height: 16.8667px;">wheeler</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> truck full of insects in a single night.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">From just one cave’s bat population.</span></span></div>
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poison in the world to deal with the kind of insect swarms we’d be dealing with
if the bats weren’t there to eat them.
Organic farming would impossible.
And the toxic sprays that would be necessary to keep pests off our crops
would pollute our waters, killing many other species, and causing untold human
health problems. So that’s why we should
care about bats. They’re not evil, they
don’t attack humans. So the long and short of it is that, without bats all
human life perishes. So don’t explore
this cave beyond its entrance. We </span>noticed the very large water snakes on the stream
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thick vegetation led us to the base of the second stage of the Waterfalls. We
romanced with cold water sprays. Everyone took bath and enjoyed some time in
this place, a wonderful soul stirring experience under a waterfall. It truly is
a breathtaking place. Best of all we have it all to ourselves very few travelers make it to this corner and although this is likely to change I feel very lucky
to be here.</span></div>
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Arun and his family members for the hospitality, soon after having our lunch we
back packed and started our ride back. In the end we were only left with loads
of memories to cherish.</span></div>
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are many beautiful natural places and things to venture in this world among
them the waterfalls. It seems people are naturally drawn to water, falling from
soaring cliffs or dropping in short bursts among a river’s edge. Trying to find
a waterfall can be an adventure in itself and when you arrive there you are
rewarded with a majestic beauty of nature.</span></span></div>
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are few Waterfalls in Western Ghats that can qualify as a true winter trek. The
Muktihole is one of them situated in an area that received rainfall for about 8
months a year. The tranquil Surroundings, gurgling streams, crystal clear
water, rolling green hills, dense forests and full moon night
will blow you off your feet on fantasy world.</span></span></div>
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team started our trek, 2 of my local friends also joined our team to
lead us. The trail begins next to the Hirebailu bus stop, through the village
and into the woods. We started venturing into the thick rain forest with a slow
ascent.</span></span></div>
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areca plantations, impressive hill ranges and green scenery is outstanding. The
thick cover of vegetation provides adequate shade and keeps you cool. After
about 30 minutes of ascending through the woods journey becomes a little more
difficult. The terrain becomes steeper heavy load on us made us get exhausted
very quickly.</span></span></div>
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walking through the forest for an hour, we finally took right deviation into
the valley the further forested trail going inside the dense forest. We were
walking on a mountain range overlooking a valley in which Muktihole river was
flowing. The section from here onwards is a steep downer climb of over 1.5km
into the valley and by 12 pm we reached to pristine river. The beauty of the
place hits you the moment once you step in to the river.</span></span></div>
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to get ourselves relaxed a bit. Many couldn’t resist the beautiful clear and
cold water and jumped into the stream. The water was so cold. Can you imagine a
beautiful, pristine surrounding with a nice wading stream to dip in, we had
nice bath and </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">we finished lunch on these rocks.</span></span></div>
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to find a suitable place to crossover. We were able to cross it with reasonable
ease using sticks for support. The journey seemed endless and we finally<span style="background: white;"> arrived a flat rocky terrain which surrounded</span>
with vast pond, stream and forest.</span></span></div>
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treat to the eyes, as you can see clear waters of Muktihole, with its several
twists and turns flowing down. This place is so
serene and peaceful that we decided to setup camp right there.</span></span><br />
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unloaded our backpacks had nice tea and continued our journey. The last 3o
minutes of the trek have multiple boulders along the bank to negotiate. The
walk along the stream itself will be a memorable experience.</span></span></div>
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the way we witnessed similar type of ecology comprising the fauna and flora- flowers,
shrubs, mushrooms, dead trees. As along our way it was evident that the Mukthihole
was truly acting as a flawless mirror in this so far unadulterated and
untainted space on planet earth.</span></span></div>
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after continues walk still not reached the exact base of the falls and
hence ventured into the forests to decent view of the falls. It is located in
such a place covered with dense forest towards its approach that it is not
visible at every point on the approach path.</span></span></div>
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5 PM we reached another rocky clearance from where we had to decent view of the
falls. Proceeding further along the boulders way our grand view of the full
height of the falls eventually gives way to just the lower waterfall as the
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waterfall drops in five major stages. The first three stages, which is said to
plunge around 200ft. Since the falls faces out towards a wide open valley, it
also happens to be one of the toughest waterfalls to both see and access. Just
the fact that it was a long and tiring hike with some serious elevation gain
made us appreciate just how beautiful Muktihole really was!</span></span></div>
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makes this falls unique is that it’s shaped like a curtain of waters falling
from umbrella like rock formations. Since the water is separated by several
rocks, the water drop is not that strong compared to other waterfalls. But
that’s the beauty of it. It’s different from other waterfalls.</span></span></div>
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can reach to the level from where you can see the three stages of the fall but
to see all the five series of the fall, you may have to climb higher and tread
difficult terrain. We decided to end the quest here since the path ahead to the
ultimate level of the falls was difficult and it was already well past sunset.</span></span></div>
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dip in the cool mountain water and spent some time playing cards enjoyed campfire and had dinner
and slept after a long adventurous day.</span></span></div>
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is probably one of the favorite vantage point for photographing Mukthihole
Falls. That's because we were able to see the falls reflected in the huge pond.</span></span></div>
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was a good plateau area and we were right in the base, of mist covered
mountains. The sound of stream next to us was amazing, full Moon welcomed us soon.
Her glow was serving us at this picturesque camp. The Moon at a hand’s distance
and looming large was accompanied by Milky Way in the background and devoid of
any clouds. You simply can’t ask more for a better view from the Mother Nature.
Mother Nature grants us her blessing on this night have been written.</span></span></div>
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were all relaxed after having slept adequately in a comfortable environment in lap
of Mother Nature. It was a chilly however the hot cup of coffee and noodles for
breakfast made our spirit come alive. The Sky was blue without a single spec of
cloud. The sun felt warm and relieving. We started for our trek immediately
after breakfast. We had to take frequent breaks, leaving behind the river
course, we started climbing the ascent way the climb was steep and steady. With
the knees and the toes exhausted by the continuous ascent.</span></span></div>
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the way back, it took two hours for us back at village. It was not just about
the falls, but this also turned out to be good trek worth remembering. This
waterfall has special place in my heart and lots of fond memories remained here
that I love to reminisce.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Abballi waterfalls was long
time dream but the call had to come from the Mother Nature and yes there was
the beaconing to the mountains and it was time for me to pack my bags. Some
kind of urge for adventure into the wild made me to plan a trek to an unknown
destination a totally wild and new place in Uttarakannada district.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">An Abballi waterfall is<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> a less known water body is situated on Uttarakannada district;
it is a four tiered waterfall</span></span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">plunging down from a
height of around 200feet into the valley to create a magnificent sight. We
humans feel truly blessed to witness such artistic creations of Mother Nature. Away
from the human eye </span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Abballi<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> found
its habitat in a very secluded place inside a deep forest.</span></span></span><br />
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villager and his boys and I started our hike through Areca plants and paddy
fields. The waterfalls could be seen from the village road the approach to it
was complicated through forests farm fields and waterways. After 15minutes walk
soon we encountered a milky blue trickling stream.</span></div>
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the trail, the volume of water multiplied, and eventually we immediately changed
into our suits and followed the stream, along the way we saw lots of beautiful
mossy creek scenes and wild flowers </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 115%;">as we got
closer I could hear the roaring waterfall in the distance and my heart started
beating faster.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">We reached first stage of the cascade. First
stage is not much attractive after taking some pictures then we proceeded to
the upper part.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">We then continued our
hike to the second stage of the falls scramble up a path with no trail. We all
had to hang on to trees, weeds and branches to climb up. Finally we hear the
sound of waterfall from far. <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">The lush green
cover all around made us nostalgic it was pure air that we were inhaling that
tickled our senses too. </span>As we hurried towards the main falls, we were
captivated by the beauty of a spot and just couldn’t move ahead.</span></span></div>
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was a fairly hard made our way through dense forests, being bitten by numerous
blood sucking leeches, chartering through the rocky terrain, climbing uphill
and sliding downhill, treading on non-existent paths a real adventure in real
life. </span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">With
the aquamarine water and riparian vegetation backed by the green walls, this
was the most colourful landscape I had ever seen. T<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">he roaring sound of the falls which created fumes all over were relaxes
my body and soul.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">After 30 minutes break again we began hiking,
this time the trail will get even steeper.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Finally crawling up a
steep mountain, holding on to wet rocks, trees, whatever we could find we
finally made it to reach 3<sup>rd</sup> stage of the waterfalls. <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">The sight is just so amazing, as the drizzling water
pecks you on your cheek. Such a modern way to welcome guests! When you climb up
to get a top view of the falls, you will feel captivated with a panoramic view.</span></span></span></div>
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in an unknown unexplored wilderness, e</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">veryone has his or her own concept of
adventure. An adventure can be something
as simple as spending an afternoon hiking a local trail or going on that bike
ride that you’ve been thinking about. Really all that matters is that you get
out there and live.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Now months later, I’m still glowing from our
experience: getting out into nature, hanging with friends, working up a sweat
and swimming in waterfalls. To me this is the ultimate definition of adventure.
The Trek was enticing and challenging, and the breathtaking waterfall and
natural formations made this hike most memorable for me.</span></div>
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