The Sultan of Mysore – Tipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan was the son of Hyder Ali, who established the Mysore Sultanate. The two ruled over the Mysore region and offered stiff resistance […]
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Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore
Chamundi Hills is located 13 kilometres east of Mysore. The hill is crowned by a temple known as the Chamundeshwari Temple. The hills and
Chamundi Hills – Of Scenic Beauty and Lore
Chamundi hills, is a must visit when in Mysore, Goddess Chamundeshwari temple, Nandi, Mahishasura statue are the important deities on the hill.
Lakkavalli In Chikkamagaluru – A Paradise For Nature Lovers
Lakkavalli is a small nondescript village in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. Home to a number of migratory and resident birds, this area is
Nanneshwara Temple, Lakkundi – Where Spirituality Meets History
The Nanneshwara Temple is located in Lakkundi village. The Nanneshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva has a single Linga which is located in a dark Garbhagraha in the temple.
The River Hemavathi – A Main Tributary Of The Kaveri
The river Hemavathi is a tributary of Kaveri. The river has a masonry dam with a central spillway and earthen flanks known as The Hemavathi reservoir.
Veerabhadreshwara Temple, Tarikere – A Pilgrimage to Mysticism
Veerabhadreshwara Temple is dedicated to an avatar of Lord Shiva- Veerabhadra. According to mythology, Veerabhadra was created from the wrath of Lord Rudra after
Dodda Jatre – The Festival Of Srikanteshwaraswamy Temple In Nanjangud
One of the largest temples in the Old Mysuru region, including Bengaluru, is the Srikanteshwaraswamy (Nanjundeshwara) temple in Nanjangud (officially known as Nanjanagudu). This temple is
Kalyani Tank – The Biggest Temple Tank In Melukote
In ancient India, temples were typically built near a water source. They would be built on the banks of rivers, beside streams and lakes
Shivakumara Swami – A Walking God And Philanthropist
On January 21st, 2019, India lost one of its oldest citizens, Shivakumara Swami. Also known as the Walking God, he was the spiritual leader