Month: September 2012

Anegudde Temple in Karnataka

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Anegudde Temple is situated in Kumbashi village near Kundapur, Karnataka is dedicated to Siddhi Vinayaka / Lord Ganesha. Kumbashi is also the birth place of Sri Vadirajaru. About Anegudde Temple : The Anegudde Vinayaka Temple is located at a distance of 21.6 km from Maravanthe town. It is believed that Sage Agasthya carried out penance to … Read more

Paschima Vaahini at Srirangapatna, Karnataka

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Paschima Vahini finds mention in Puranas as a sacred place from time immemorial and mythology says that God Brahma’s daughter came down to earth as river Kaveri and it is said that a dip in the river washes our sins, guarantees moksha and a freedom from rebirth. About Paschima Vaahini : The Paschima Vahini, near Srirangapatna, … Read more

Nimishamba Temple at srirangapatna, karnataka

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The Nimishamba Temple is on the banks of river Kaveri, about 2 kms from Srirangapatna on the road leading to Sangam. Nimishamba is considered as the incarnation of Parvati, the goddess wife of Lord Shiva. About Nimishamba Temple : Located on the banks of River Cauvery, the Nimishamba Temple is about 2 kms from Srirangapatna on the road … Read more

Gumbaz at Srirangapatna, Karnataka

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Gumbaz is the Mausoleum of Tipu Sultan (Tiger of Mysore), and his father Hyder Ali and mother Fathima Begam. The importance of Gumbaz lies in its well-shaped large dome with ivory inlaid doors and carved stone windows of fine workmanship and inscriptions.

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