NAGAPATTINAM (83 kms. from Thanjavur) This important port town has the shrine of Soundaryaraja Perumal and is considered as an important Vaishnava shrine. According to the legend, it was at this place that goddess Parvati got back her original Saundarya (beauty) after worshipping Vishnu. Another rarity of this place is… Continue reading
Tirukannamangai: 35 kms. Popularly known as Kannamangai, this tiny village has an ancient temple dedicated to Krishna. Although Shiva and Muruga temples are common in south India, this rare temple of Krishna is visited by many pilgrims as it has the seven essential features of a Vaishnava shrine. Hence is… Continue reading
Thiruppugalur: 30 kms. This village has a Shiva temple dedicated to Agneshwara. The majestic tower on the entrance has five tiers profusely decorated. The main Lingam of the shrine is in a slanting position which is attributed to the fact that the Lord accepts worship from any angle. Continue reading
For every nature and wildlife enthusiast travelling to Karnataka, the Mandagadde and the Gudavi bird sanctuaries are definitely destinations worth visiting. Mandagadde One of the few bird sanctuaries in the Malenaadu region of Karnataka, Mandagadde, in the Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary Continue reading
The Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary which is spread over 247 sq kms is best visited from November to March.It is contiguous with the Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and the vegetation is thick with evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats along with small patches. Continue reading
The Mookambika Devi Temple stands on the spur of the lush green Kodachadri peak overlooking the Sauparnika river. It is visited by millions of devotees from Karnataka and Kerala as well as the rest of India. Considered to be one of the seven Muktistala pilgrimage. Continue reading
It requires quite a bit of effort to visit the Arishina Gundi Waterfalls, which is deep inside the Mookambika Sanctuary. It can only be reached only by trekking well over two hours into the deep jungle. At same places the forest canopy is so thick. Continue reading
Surrounded by verdant greenery and serene atmosphere, the Narayanapura Dam has been constructed over the river Krishna, 120 km from Gulbarga. It was inaugurated in 1982 and has been the main source of drinking water for over 45 villages. Continue reading
The Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah is the tomb of the great Sufi saint, Khwaza Syed !\Mohammad Gesu Daraz, popularly known as Khwaza Bande Nawaz. The venue of an annual ’Urs’, over thousands of people from all faiths visit the dargah to offer their respects. Continue reading
Kuthanur: 20 kms. A rare temple of goddess Saraswati is located at this village which is said to have been built in the 9th century by Kulottunga Chola. This deity is associated with poet Ottakuthanur as he is said to have been blessed by the goddess as a result of… Continue reading