tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21263286211560180912024-03-18T21:15:27.053-07:00******* Prayanika - The Journey ******* ******************************* Places, People, Culture, Nature, Travel and Beyond **********************************Chetanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08488230770830834067noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126328621156018091.post-42134152232729096072017-04-18T21:38:00.001-07:002017-04-18T21:38:20.338-07:00Mahabalipuram - Ancient Town Of Historical Monuments<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">As soon as we reached Mahabalipuram - an ancient town developed by Pallavas in Tamilnadu, we made a quick visit to the Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal temple which is close to the bus stand. The main deity of this very old temple is Vishnu/Narayana who is depicted as resting on the floor. Sleeping pose of deity is bliss to see. Some renovation works were going on. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Entrance of Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple</b> </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Mahabalipuram is also known as Mammalapuram. Mahabalipuram has many historical monuments which are carved out of rocks. These monuments were carved during Pallava dynasty. These group of monuments has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After having darshan of Sayana Perumal we headed towards this World Heritage Site, situated around the temple. While walking towards those monuments we saw many arts and sculpture shops on both sides of the road. Beautiful paintings, attractive sculptures indicate the talent of artisans and craftsman around Mahabalipuram.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We purchased a small but beautiful Shivalinga and moved towards Arjuna's Penance. Arjuna's Penance is an amazing carving done on single rock during 7th century. It depicts the descent of River Ganga to the earth. These skillful delicate carvings show the dedication and imagination power of craftsman when the crafting tools were very limited. Figures of Gods, Goddess, animals, birds, trees, flowers etc are carved on huge rock. It is believed that here Arjuna performed penance to attain Lord Shiva's weapon. So the name Arjuna's penance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A short walk from Arjuna's penance we can see the Varaha cave temple - one of the many monolithic cave temples in this site. Carvings here depict the story of Lord Vishnu's Vraha incarnation, which rescued the earth from demon Hiranakshya. it is a good place to spend some time admiring the Pallava's architecture. </span></div>
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<b><u>Krishna Mandapam</u></b><br />
It is a solid granite temple just beside the Arjuna's penance. Carvings inside the Krishna mandapam depict stories of Lord Krishna mainly Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill to protect cattle and villagers from a storm sent by Indra.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">There were some other beautiful cave temples in the site like Trimurti Cave temple, Tiger cave etc. Due to shortage of time we could not visit all. However this site offered some other interesting monuments. One of them is Raya Gopura situated on the hill. It is an incomplete monument. Reason why it is incomplete is unknown but the view from here is mesmerizing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>The old stone carved light house</b> - With a nominal fee we can climb up this light house with a narrow staircase and can reach the top. One can see the bird eye view of Entire Mahabalipuram. As I am an altitude freak I stayed away from climbing the lighthouse :) </span></div>
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Chetanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08488230770830834067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126328621156018091.post-32675463546236039902016-03-02T07:02:00.001-08:002016-03-02T07:02:59.918-08:00Utsav Rock Garden - Part 7 : An Excellent Knowledge Centre<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My previous posts on Utsav Rock Garden :</span><br />
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<a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-sculptural-museum-art.html" target="_blank"><b>Utsav Rock Garden - Part 1 : A Sculptural Museum An Art Village</b></a><br />
<b><a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-part-2-amazing-art.html" target="_blank">Utsav Rock Garden - Part 2 : The Amazing Art World</a></b><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #20124d; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6px;"><a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-part-3-hub-of-museums.html" style="color: #ff9900; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Utsav Rock Garden - Part 3 : A Hub Of Museums And Sculptures</a></b><br />
<b><a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-part-4-where-there-is.html" target="_blank">Utsav Rock Garden - Part 4 : Where There Is No Full Stop To The Art</a></b><br />
<b><a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-part-5-beautiful.html" target="_blank">Utsav Rock Garden -Part 5 : Beautiful Illustration Of Rural Life</a></b><br />
<b><a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-part-6-reflection-of.html" target="_blank">Utsav Rock Garden - Part 6 : Reflection Of Simple Rural Life</a></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is time to visit the mini forest. As soon as we entered the mini forest area of Utsav Rock Garden my son started shouting with joy. Mini forest has big trees with sculptures of wild animals installed in. My son started identifying those animals. Amma! look at that tiger, lion... look here the crocodile.. he thought those are real wild animals. No wonder, for us too it looked like a big real jungle and we are witnessing a real wild scene. I am uploading just few photos of the mini forest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Utsav Rock Garden also has one more attraction for kids - a mini lake and boat facility. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Final Notes on Utsav Rock Garden : </u></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Utsav Rock Garden is not only a tourist place but also an educational centre. Here traditional and contemporary art are taught to the students and work shops are conducted regularly. There is also 'Utsav primary School' in the campus to teach the students folk art. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">New paintings and sculptures are installed regularly. Major festivals are also celebrated in the campus by Utsav Rock Garden Staff.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the place where you must take your kids. Now a days rural culture is slowly fading away. This is an excellent education centre to learn rural life style and folk culture. Especially for city kids who are totally unaware of rural culture. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Haveri is considered as the very hot district in North Karnataka region. But when you enter the Utsav Rock Garden you wont feel the heat. This Garden never exposes us to the sun light. Entire garden is covered with greenery and we will move in the shades of trees.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sculptures in the Utsav Rock Garden are not machine made or molded. These are made out of cement and paint. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now Utsav Rock Garden is taken over and managed by Dasanur Group and Mr. Prakash Dasanur is the Managing Director. </span><br />
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Chetanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08488230770830834067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126328621156018091.post-38158190590808720492016-02-28T03:37:00.002-08:002016-02-28T03:37:23.110-08:00Utsav Rock Garden - Part 6 : Reflection Of Simple Rural Life<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My previous posts on Utsav Rock Garden :</span><br />
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<a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-sculptural-museum-art.html" target="_blank"><b>Utsav Rock Garden - Part 1 : A Sculptural Museum An Art Village</b></a><br />
<b><a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-part-2-amazing-art.html" target="_blank">Utsav Rock Garden - Part 2 : The Amazing Art World</a></b><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #20124d; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.6px;"><a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-part-3-hub-of-museums.html" style="color: #ff9900; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Utsav Rock Garden - Part 3 : A Hub Of Museums And Sculptures</a></b><br />
<b><a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-part-4-where-there-is.html" target="_blank">Utsav Rock Garden - Part 4 : Where There Is No Full Stop To The Art</a></b><br />
<a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-part-5-beautiful.html" target="_blank"><b>Utsav Rock Garden -Part 5 : Beautiful Illustration Of Rural Life</b></a><br />
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into an artificially created village. This village is the reflection of rural
life especially the rural life of North Karnataka people. Village Life in North
Karnataka has been beautifully narrated through sculptures which seems to be
real. A village and its people, its ambiance, their professions, their daily
life, their costumes etc have been designed and illustrated through sculptures.
You can also see the unique attire of North Karnataka people. Women wear a
simple Ilkal cotton Saree and men wear simple shirt and Dhoti/Lungi. But now a
days the younger generation is slowly moving away from this traditional attire.
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We saw a beautiful big house of
village leader or a landlord. Sitting in the big hall, the village leader was
in discussion with a man. His maid was listening to the landlord politely. His
dog was standing beside him. And on the other side of the hall his children
were busy playing the swing. I was mesmerized by seeing this scene. I felt a
real discussion is going on there. And the landlord’s house looked amazing,
every corner of the house looked so real. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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where women of that particular houses were busy in their household works. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of the village. These kind of kirana shops can be seen in many villages even
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We can also see sculptures of rural
people according to their profession. A cobbler, weaver, tailor, potter,
goldsmith, blacksmith all are busy doing their works. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We were lost in the magic
created by these sculptures. The joy and feel of being in a typical village
with village people is something that has to be experienced. That happiness can
not be explained in words. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Chetanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08488230770830834067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126328621156018091.post-8415966664056965142016-02-23T00:36:00.000-08:002016-02-23T00:36:16.928-08:00Utsav Rock Garden - Part 5 : Beautiful Illustration Of Rural Life<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My previous posts on Utsav Rock Garden :</span><br />
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<a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-sculptural-museum-art.html" target="_blank"><b>Utsav Rock Garden - Part 1 : A Sculptural Museum An Art Village</b></a><br />
<b><a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-part-2-amazing-art.html" target="_blank">Utsav Rock Garden - Part 2 : The Amazing Art World</a></b><br />
<b><a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-part-3-hub-of-museums.html" target="_blank">Utsav Rock Garden - Part 3 : A Hub Of Museums And Sculptures</a></b><br />
<a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-part-4-where-there-is.html" target="_blank"><b>Utsav Rock Garden - Part 4 : Where There Is No Full Stop To The Art</b></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Life of people in Rural area is very simple. Stress free
life is one of the main reasons for their happiness. They see God in Mother
Nature. Domestic animals are an integral part of their life. They have an
emotional attachment with them especially with cows. Almost every household in
Rural India has cow huts and every village has dairy. Cows, Buffaloes, Oxen
play an important role in their daily life. Right from agriculture to transportation
these holy animals are used everywhere. Rural life cant be imagined without
cattle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Utsav Rock Garden beautifully illustrates the relationship
between the rural people and cows through sculptures. It has models of cow
huts, dairy with sculptures of cows, buffaloes and oxen installed in. As we
entered the cow hut we couldn’t believe that it is just a model and
sculptures. Shape, height, color,
Expressions everything looked so real. Some cows were standing, some lying on
the floor, some eating the grass. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We stepped out from the cow hut
and felt as if we were standing in the cattle market. There were many cattle and
people were gathered around them. Some were buying them, some were selling them
and some were negotiating. Ohh!! This is just a cattle market scene which takes
place in villages regularly. This is beautifully illustrated through sculptures
again. Not only the cattle market, there were scenes of typical rural markets like vegetable markets,
grocery markets, flower market etc. I was mesmerized by seeing those vegetables models. By
seeing their shapes, colors it feels like they are real vegetables . No one can make out a
single fault in them.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>A Typical Vegetable Market That can be seen in Villages</b></td></tr>
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<b><a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-sculptural-museum-art.html" target="_blank">Utsav Rock Garden - Part 1: A Sculptural Museum, An Art Village</a></b><br />
<b><a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-part-2-amazing-art.html" target="_blank">Utsav Rock Garden - Part 2 : The Amazing Art World</a></b><br />
<a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-part-3-hub-of-museums.html" target="_blank"><b>Utsav Rock Garden - Part 3 : A Hub Of Museums And Sculptures</b></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After Modern Art Gallery, it is time to see something traditional. As soon as we step out from Modern Art Gallery colorful, beautiful and traditional doors welcomed us. These doors are the best examples of traditional household architecture. Even today we can see such beautiful doors in rural areas. They are the main attractions of old, big houses in villages. I still remember that my Grandmother's home had such beautiful and traditional doors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These ethnic style doors give traditional look to homes. These doors are made out of wood with simple carvings, simple designs and with colorful paints. These doors are one of the highlights of Utsav Rock Garden.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My previous posts on Utsav Rock Garden :</span><br />
<a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-sculptural-museum-art.html" target="_blank"><b>Utsav Rock Garden - Part 1: A Sculptural Museum, An Art Village</b></a><br />
<a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2016/02/utsav-rock-garden-part-2-amazing-art.html" target="_blank"><b>Utsav Rock Garden - Part 2 : The Amazing Art World</b></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As we proceeded further, after Rajkumar circle we saw 'The Artistic Banyan Tree'. It is very colorful and beautiful. This Banyan tree represents the various stages of human life. From birth to death, various stages of human life are created through sculptures in an artistic manner. It is a symbol of eternity. This banyan tree is the dream of three artists - D.V.Halabhavi, Menajigi and T.P Akki.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As you come out after seeing the artistic banyan tree, a sculptural fountain welcomes you. It is a cute and artistic fountain with sculptures of cute small kids all around the world. Expressions and poses of these kids are simply beautiful. Some kids were playing, some were dancing, some were sitting, sleeping and some were praying the god. Cuteness at its best :) On top of the fountain there are sculptures of different birds too. So we can realize that this fountain has a hidden message - Protect the nature, live and let live.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Before writing anything on Utsav Rock Garden, I salute Prof T B Solabakkanavar - the master mind behind this great venture. He is an Internationally renowned artist, an art teacher and has received many awards in the field of art and culture. While designing this wonderland he must not have thought that the Rock Garden will enter the list of eight world records. It has entered the Limca Book Of Records, Unique World Records, India Book Of Records and Everest World Records. Now this art village has group of artists and sculptors who are creating magic through their sculptures. Its popularity is growing day by day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Utsav Rock Garden is located in Gotagodi village - in Shiggaon Taluk of Haveri district. It is just beside NH4, Bengaluru-Pune National Highway. Our visit to this sculptural museum was totally unplanned. We left Bengaluru to reach our home town Sirsi and the journey was through NH4. When we were about to reach Haveri, I told my hubby that Rock Garden is just 30 km away from here. Is that a resort? Do we need to visit that now? asked my hubby with a rejection tone. He was not at all aware of Utsav Rock Garden. But I was adamant. Finally he took me there and we reached the place around 3 PM. There was a huge parking place and it was full of tourist buses and school buses carrying school children for educational tour purpose. We parked the car paying paying some parking fees.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I was very much attracted by the entrance gate structure of the Rock Garden. It is very different. Common entry fee is Rs 120/adult and Rs 60/child (3-12 years). There are different entry packages too. If we want meals. guide etc then we have to pay extra as per special package. There is a separate entry package for school children. There is no separate fees for camera. We are free to take camera anywhere and click the photos. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">After entering this art village we can see all eight records which it has received. They have been displayed on the wall in an artistic way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We moved further and a huge beautiful garden welcomed us. Garden was full of Dr. Rajkumar sculptures, the legend of Kannada film industry. This garden is called as Dr Rajkumar circle. These sculptures depict the popular scenes of Dr. Rajkumar's hit movies. For a while we couldn't believe that these are just sculptures... such a lively expressions on the faces. I have uploaded only few of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sahasralinga is a pilgrimage place located in Sirsi Taluk of Uttara Kananda District which is known for its natural beauty. Sahasra Linga means thousand Lingas. These Lingas are carved on the rocks situated in the river Shalmala, throughout the river bed. Each Linga also has an individual bull (Nandi) carved facing towards them. But now only few hundred Lingas can be seen as continuous running water of the river has destroyed many.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">History says that these Lingas were built by the King Sadashivaraya who ruled the Sirsi town in 17th century. He was childless. He worshiped Lord Shiva with devotion and Lord Shiva blessed him with a son. In order to return his favor Sadashivaraya constructed these Shiva Lingas in the river. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Not only Shivalingas and Nandis but also we can see carvings of animals, birds and some divine figures. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are steps to reach these Shivalingas. We can also worship Shivalingas. We saw people taking dip in the river and offering pooja to Lingas. The place where Shivalingas are present is not deep and dangerous but quite slippery. Children can also dip their feet in the water and have some fun. My son sat on the rock dipping his feet in the water and started playing happily. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">During Shivaratri this place will be crowded with thousands of pilgrims. This is the best time to visit as water level in the river will be low and most of the Shivalingas are visible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I really liked the place because it is quite unique, interesting and beautiful in the middle of the nature. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sahasralinga is around 17 kms from Sirsi. You have to cross Bhairumbe and reach Hulgol bus stop. From here it is around 2 kms distance. There is a large parking place near Sahasralinga and parking fee is Rs 20/-</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Beautiful curves of rolling hills and highlands, hugs of cool breeze, little by little setting sun, the sky painted with an array of orange, pink and yellow, a landscape designed by God himself..... Yes this is the beauty of the sunset as seen from Bheemana Gudda. This place is in Sirsi taluk of Nature rich Uttara Kannada district. This place is also called as Bheemanavare Gudda.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We visited Bheemana Gudda in December when we were in Sirsi. My father in law and sister in law accompanied us. Bheemana Gudda is 30 kms away from Sirsi and 13kms away from Amminalli. We went on the same road which goes to Unchalli falls and took turn near Heggarane. From here we went one kilometer further inside on the rough road. If you are watchful you can see the board here which gives the direction to Bheemana Gudda. But one can easily miss this board. There is also one check post but it was locked. Few meters away from this check post there is a view point. All vehicles go till this view point. We parked the car here and after little bit of trek from the view point we reached the top of Bheemana Gudda.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Once you are at the top, you will forget all the troubles you took to find out the place :) You feel fresh, energized and admire the nature. It is not just the sunset, the entire view from top of the gudda is so beautiful that it can not be explained in words. It is something to be seen, felt and experienced! </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I counted more than 35 hill slopes which can be seen from top of the gudda. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I did some research on why this hill is called as Bheemana Gudda? Could not collect much information. However it is said that during Mahabharata period giant Bheema had come here and slept on these hills. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While visiting Bheemana Gudda it is better to take a local person with you, who knows the direction to the Gudda. Otherwise it is difficult to search the place as the directions are not clear. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you are going to watch the sunset then better to reach the place before 6 PM. If you are late you may miss some glorious views. Watching sunrise in the early morning is equally thrilling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Be cautious of wild animals as you have to pass through the forest area. We encountered with two wild buffaloes while going to the Gudda. As soon as sun sets it is better to leave the place.</span><br />
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Chetanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08488230770830834067noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126328621156018091.post-11854974649092219742016-01-12T07:04:00.001-08:002016-02-08T02:51:29.597-08:00Eco Beach@ Kasarkod (Honnavar) - The First Eco Themed Beach In Karnataka<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I had never thought that, one day the lonely and the long shores of Kasarkod beach of Honnavar will attain the status of first Eco themed beach of Karnataka :) Last week of December I was at native to spend the year end vacation. As usual we wanted to spend some time along the shores of a beach. This time I suggested Kasarkod beach as it had been a long time since I visited that beach. I really surprised by seeing the transformation of the beach from being a simple beach to the 'Eco Beach'. Boards which say the importance of nature have been put up on both sides of the road which leads to the Eco beach. At the entrance models of beautiful mermaids welcomed us. Entry fee is Rs 20/head. Free entry for the children aged below three years. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The
eco-beach was developed jointly by the Tourism and Forest Department of Karnataka and
Kasarkod Village Forest Committee</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">to promote Eco tourism in coastal areas. The main attraction of the Kasarkod beach is the large Casuarina plantation </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%;">which has developed into a thick forest by the side of
the beach, stretching up to a few kilometres on the sea shore, and provides a
thick green cover. This Casuarina plantation has become an added advantage for the development of Eco beach. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After entering the Eco beach park area, green lawn facing the sea attracts us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are many attractions for kids. There is a big children play area with all the equipment. Models of their favorite cartoon characters like Chhota Bheem can be seen here. Models of sea animals like turtle, crab, sharks, dolphin,star fish, prawns, deep sea creatures like sea horse, octopus,etc attract everyone. So at the Eco beach kids not only have fun but also get the awareness about coastal life and Eco system. My son was busy playing in the sand and identifying the animals. He had unlimited fun :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I was a kid, collecting varieties of sea shells was my hobby. I had huge collection of different sized, colored sea shells. Eco beach has models of these sea shells too :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are attractive sitting arrangements for the people. Benches made by sea shells, small huts etc are helpful to sit, relax and have beautiful view of the beach. There are other attractions for adults too like rope walking, rope climbing, paragola etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Enough seen? Now It is time to watch the beautiful sunset at the beach. Head towards the sea to watch the nature's wonder, the glorious sunset :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Long back I had written about Mirjan Fort, a beautiful fort situated in my native place Kumta. I had visited the fort during peak Monsoon when the entire fort was wearing green look. With the lush green surroundings the fort looked very lovely and lively. The fort was covered by green creepers, algae and green grasses. You can read my post on the fort, about its history etc by clicking the link below :</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But last time when I visited the fort during hot summer, the entire picture of the fort was different. Mirjan fort was built using brick red laterite stones. In summer, we can clearly identify these stones and fort looks red. Surroundings look very dry with no trace of greenery. Here are some photos of the fort taken during the warm summer season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The picture of Taj Mahal and a big banner 'The Grand Taj Expo' attracted us near Jayadeva Hospital/Jalabhavan when we were returning from a family function. The word 'Taj Expo' increased my curiosity to know what exactly this expo was all about. We parked the car, paid an entry fees of 150Rs and went inside. Wow!! There was a mini Taj Mahal. A huge replica of Taj Mahal was attracting everyone. Colorful plants and flower pots were kept in front of the Taj Model to create the magical feel of real Taj Mahal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kamat Upachar restaurants belong to Kamat Hotels Group - a big name in hotel industry of Karnataka. Whenever you are on the highways of Karnataka, you can rely on Kamat Upachars for food - be it breakfast, lunch, quick afternoon snacks or dinner. It is our food destination every time we travel to native on NH4. Kamat Upachar is one of the very few available decent option for food on NH4. Kamat Upachar outlets are present in Tumkur, Chitradurga, Sira, Ranebennur, Hubli and Dharwad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Food is delicious here. They have decent varieties for breakfast, meals and dinner. Varieties of dosas, idli, Poori, Upma etc are available for breakfast. Coming to meals - Jowar roti meals are tasty. Normal South Indian thalis are also available. North Indian thali lovers can taste hot and crispy roti and curries. Tea, coffee, fruit juices, milk shakes also satisfy your hunger. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ambiance of Kamat Upachars is neat and clean. Spacious sitting arrangements, fast service, friendly servers, ample parking place, well maintained clean toilets will invite you again whenever you are on the road. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Western Ghats are the birth place of many rivers. The river Aghanashini originates in the Western Ghats of Uttara Kannada district.The birth place of Aghanashini river is called "Shankara Honda" and it is situated in Sirsi town. Aghanashini river flows westward towards Arabian sea and meets the sea in a small Village called 'Aghanashini' (named after the river) of Kumta taluk. On its way, the river has created many beautiful falls - Unchalli falls, Burude falls, Benne Hole Falls etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Aghanashini river is called as the lifeline of Kumta and it is the source of livelihood for thousands of fishermen who live along the bank of the river. They worship Aghanashini as "Destroyer of Sins".There are more than 150 varieties of fish in the river. Many varieties of edible bivalves (shellfish) can be found in the river and they have high demand in the local market as well as from neighouring states. Bivalves harvesting and collection has provided direct employment for the people of Kumta.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Aghanashini is one of the pristine rivers of Karnataka. There are no major dams and industrial establishments along the banks of the river. The river is surrounded by hills, valleys, paddy fields, arecanut and coconut farms, mangrove forests. The Mangrove forest surrounding the river is an important habitat and source of food for many birds, animals and reptiles. These mangrove forests play an important role in maintaining the Eco system. As it is a rain fed river, Aghanashini looks even more beautiful during Monsoon season. It is a stunning sight to see the river with muddy water and high tides. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Aghanashini is an ancient river, older than the river Ganga - considering the Western Ghats were formed around 88 million years ago while the Himalayas were formed around 50 million years ago. In 2014 February, Bangalore based company 'Eco Watch' had organized a fest called 'Aghanashini Sambhrama'. The aim of the festival was to celebrate the rich heritage of river Aghanashini, to promote tourism, to conserve the Western Ghats and to spread the awareness about Eco System and Bio diversity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week I was very much tired after heavy shopping in BDA complex Banashankari 2nd stage. I was hungry too. So my very first choice for the lunch was the restaurant 'Hara' which is exactly opposite to BDA Complex. Thus my long time wish to have lunch/dinner in Hara came true :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The concept I liked in 'Hara' was solving SU-DO-KU game. No need to get bored while you wait for the items you have ordered. SU-DO-KU papers are kept on all tables. It is really fun to solve this game with friends or family and the time passes quickly. It doesnt mean that waiting period here is long. Service is quick. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ambience of Hara is fresh and beautiful. White, green and brown interiors with shades of light and peaceful ambience giveyou the fine dine experience. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Moving on to the food items - Hara has vide varieties of items to choose from. Description on the Menu book is at its best. Their starters list is long with tasty chinese and North Indian items. I tasted Masala papad with vegetable spring roll. The taste was something I never had in any other restaurants so far. Manchow soup was awesome. For the main course I had hot and soft butter rotis with paneer butter masala. It was yummy and delicious. Finally finished the lunch with chocolate milk shake. Milk shake was Ok..I would have loved it if they had added more chocolate :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are around Banashankari 2nd stage and love vegetarian food and want to have affordable fine dining then dont miss Hara. You would visit again and again for sure :)</span><br />
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Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple, I thought the temple would be like any other small
temples in the city. I had heard lot about this temple. I hardly knew that
commercially busy Jayanagar is hiding such a big and beautiful temple within. It is easily accessible, near to Central and Gopalan mall (Jayanagar 9th block). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The main deity of the temple is Hanuman sitting on a small hillock known as Ragigudda. It is believed that a big heap of Ragi (Millet) turned out to become a stone, hence the name "Ragigudda". One can easily climb the hill, sit on the rock and enjoy the temple surroundings. At the base of the hill there are temples of Seetha Rama, Ganesha, Bhagavathi, Goddess Rajarajeshwari and Navagraha. The total area of the temple is around five acres.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At the entrance there is a beautiful artificial water falls in between the huge rocks and big trees. It is called <b>'Hanuman Dhara'. </b>At the top of Hanuman Dhara we can see a big and beautiful statue of the bird 'Garuda'. This fountain is illuminated in the evenings and it is a treat to eyes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Temple also has beautiful garden where you can see nine different trees representing nine planets and they are called as <b>Naavagraha Trees</b>. Garden also has fountains, small waterfalls, small pond and mini statues of divine figures.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Parna Kuteera - where special poojas, homas are conducted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Goshala - there are many cows. These cows milk is used for abhisheka.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Auditorium : Big and neatly maintained. Cultural programs are conducted here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">School and Medical Centre: Run by Ragigudda Temple Management.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Library : Many books related to religion, science etc are available to read.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple is a must visit temple for Hanuman devotees. I liked the temple for the following reasons :</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Temple is clean and neatly maintained.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There is not too much commercialization. Temple is peaceful and calm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lift facility is available for senior citizen and physically handicapped to reach the temple at the hill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One can sit on top of the hill and relax as long as you want.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Greenery is maintained everywhere. Water falls, fountains, ponds, plants and trees add their own charm to the scenic beauty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Temple management is actively involved in social works through its charitable foundation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Prasadam is very tasty :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My previous posts on Hill Temples of Bengaluru : </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2012/10/hill-temples-of-bangalore-part-1.html" target="_blank"><b>Shrungagiri Hill - Shanmukha Temple</b></a></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2012/10/hill-temples-of-bangalore-2-omkar-hills.html" target="_blank">Omkar Hills - Dwadasha Jyotirlinga and Matsyanarayana Temple</a></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2012/10/hill-temples-of-bangalore-3-hare.html" target="_blank">Hare Krishna Hills - ISKCON Temple</a></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2015/08/hill-temples-of-bengaluru-4-vaikuntha.html" target="_blank">Vaikuntha Hills - Krishna Lila Park</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had last visited the Lalbagh flower show in the year 2012. This year again I got an opportunity to visit the Independence Day flower show when the show was nearly ending. Only two days were left. On weekday morning at 10 AM we reached Lalbagh thinking that early morning on weekday crowd will be less. But<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">the huge crowd proved our thinking was
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">This was the 202</span><sup style="line-height: 15.3333px;">nd</sup><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"> edition of the flower show. Every time the show organizers come up with the different theme. This time the two main attractions inside the Glass House were - The replica of Bengaluru Palace created using nearly 2 lakh colorful Dutch roses and statues of five Maharajas (Wodeyars) of Mysuru.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Near the statues of Mysuru Maharajas boards were installed that speak of their contributions to the state. There was a photo gallery which had rare collections of photos from the Royal Families of album of memories. The specialty of this year's show was - Rajamata Pramoda Devi Wodeyar and the new scion Maharaja Yaduveer Krishna Datta Chamaraja Wodeyar themselves inaugurated the show.</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There were many other attraction at the lawn area outside the Glass house which depicted the lifestyle of Royal family of Mysuru. As a tribute to the great Kings of Mysuru , this years flower show was transformed into Mysuru King's Garden. </span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apart from all these special attractions, there were many varieties of flowers, plants, herbs, shrubs in the show. The show also featured hundreds of stalls and specialized nurseries where people can buy plants, gardening needs, pesticides, manure, seeds etc. There were also stalls demonstrating roof top garden, balcony garden concepts. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px;">My previous posts on Lalbagh : </span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2012/08/august-month-of-flower-show-lalbagh.html" target="_blank">Lalbagh Flower Show : 2012</a></b></span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2012/06/mango-and-jackfruit-mela-2012-lalbagh.html" target="_blank">Mango and Jackfruit Mela @ Lalbagh</a></span></b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2012/05/evening-in-lalbagh-bengaluru.html" target="_blank">An Evening In Lalbagh</a></span></b><br />
<a href="http://prayanika-thejourney.blogspot.in/2015/08/beautiful-and-colorful-roses-from.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roses From Lalbagh Rose Garden</span></b></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hotel New Shanthi Sagar in Jayanagar 4th block was my daily food destination almost for two years. My office was opposite to Shanthi Sagar. I used to head to this hotel for breakfast, lunch, tea, coffee, snacks etc. It was one of the favorite places for Birthday parties of my colleagues.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In Jayanagar, though there are number of hotels coming up with multiple cuisines offered, New Shanthi Sagar continues to be one of those hotels that provide wholesome and tasty South Indian and North Indian dishes within our budget. We can find New Shanthi Sagar in almost every part of Bengaluru.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall it is a good economy restaurant in Jayanagar. Though not a must visit hotel in Jayanagar, but visiting once to have the quality food of one of the oldest chains of hotels is worth for foodies like me :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have craze for beautiful and colorful Garden Croton plants. There are more than 50 varieties of Crotons in and around my native place. As they grow easily in warm climate, every household in my native place has atleast one type of Croton plants. At my home, my mother has cultivated nine varieties of Crotons in her Garden. These plants are evergreen with shining leaves. Crotons require very minimal care and maintainance if they are grown outside. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. Croton which has oval shape leaves. Young leaves are green with yellow spots and leaves turn completely yellow as they get matured. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2. Croton with long and narrow pattern leaves. Leaves are dark green when they are young and later they turn yellow. Leaves have yellow veins and margins.</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>3. Croton with long, ribbon shaped, purple color leaves. Sometimes leaves grow upto 25cm long.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4. Croton with long green leaves and yellow veins in the middle. Leaves are twisted at the end.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Crotons with thick, broad, oval shaped leaves and have purple color thick veins in the middle. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Croton with plain, oval shaped, light green and purple color leaves. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Croton with long, thick, arrow shaped, purple colored leaves. </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These bushy plants increase the beauty of the garden. They attract everyone with their different colored foliage. I tried to keep crotons in pots at my home balcony in Bengaluru. But because of lack of sunlight plants died. </span></div>
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Chetanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08488230770830834067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2126328621156018091.post-91560628856878341422015-09-15T05:21:00.000-07:002016-02-08T02:53:32.956-08:00Ghati - The Holy Place of Lord Subramanya, Narasimha and Snake Gods<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On a Sunday morning around 8 AM we left to Ghati with my brother and sister in law. Ghati is a place on the outskirts of Bengaluru, near Doddaballapura where Lord Subramanya temple is situated. It is identifiably called as Ghati Subramanya temple. It is a popular pilgrimage centre located at a distance of 60 Kms from Bengaluru. It is one of the ancient temples and more than 600 years old. We reached the temple around 10.30 AM. Drive was smooth. We enjoyed the nature and the scenic valleys on the way to the temple. There is a big parking place surrounded by many shops which sell pooja items, flowers, coconuts etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Where there is Lord Subramanya there should be Snake Gods. In Ghati too we can see images of Snake Gods like Adishesha and Vasuki. People who have Naga Dosha, Kala Sarpa Dosha come here and offer pooja, Homa, Havana etc to seek solution for those doshas. Childless couple often visit the temple to seek the blessings and boon of a child from Lord Subramanya.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Behind the temple there is a big Naga Bana where many Nagara Kallu (Snake carved out of the stone) have been installed under a big peepal tree. There are more than hundred snake idols installed by devotees whose wish has come true. We can see women offering kumkum, haldi and pouring milk on those snake idols.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Temple offers free lunch (Prasad Bhojana) to devotees everyday. As we had already brought our lunch packed from home we had it on the way back to Bengaluru, sitting on the lush green field roadside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Last week I was at my home town for a family function. Monsoon had instilled my native place with greenery. As coastal area receives highest rainfall, my place was celebrating the season soaking in the rain. I was out for an evening walk and enjoying the fresh, green picturesque landscape. Sitting on the nature's lap I was recalling my childhood days - playing in water, soaking in the rain drops, placing paper boats in small streams and enjoy its sailing, plucking those beautiful wild flowers...Ohhh!!! joyful memories of childhood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I walked further, my eyes were searching for those beautiful, offbeat, roadside flowers which bloom during Monsoon, adding their own colors against the dominant green background. I found many. Clicked some pictures of those fresh, wet flowers. These flowers can be seen in Coastal and Malnaad region of Karnataka. I tried to identify and get the scientific names of those flowers. I could get the names of only few flowers. Here are some beautiful flowers of Monsoon which can bee seen around my home town.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Gloriosa Superba :</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This flower is also called as flame Lily, fire Lily becos it looks like the flame of fire. I first saw this flower at my hubby's place as it grows mainly in Malnaad region. They call it as <b>Gouri Hoovu (ಗೌರಿ ಹೂವು).</b> In my hubby's place they worship this flower during Ganesha Chaturthi frstival. They keep this flower with its creep along with Ganesha Idol as a symbol of Gouri. This fire Lily creep will be immersed with Ganesha idol on the day of Ganesha immersion. These flame Lilies are common during Monsoon in Malnaad.</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Theru Hoovu / Aarati Chandu Hoovu (ತೇರು ಹೂವು /ಆರತಿ ಚಂಡು ಹೂವು)</u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am not able to find its scientific name. In coastal region it is known as Aarati Chandu hoovu and in Malnaad, they call it as Theru Hoovu. These big, red color flowers are eye catchy and favorites of butterflies too. These flowers bloom in a group and it is a common sight along the roadside during Monsoon.</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Sesame Flowers (Bell Flowers)</u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In Kannada language these beautiful sesame flowers are called as Ghante Hoovu /ಘಂಟೆ ಹೂವು (Bell Flower) becos of its bell shape. These purple flowers can be seen during Monsoon across coastal region.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dark blue colored Klugia flowers are one of the attractions of Monsoon. They can be seen near hill side. Though they are small flowers, they easily attract one's attention.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Acacia trees can be seen everywhere in the coastal region. During Monsoon these trees are full of long, bright yellow colored flowers. In a single tree more than hundred flowers bloom. It looks like tree has been painted with yellow color. Acacia flowers have unpleasant and irritating smell. When these flowers bloom, I cant stand near the tree for more than a minute. Many people are allergic to its pollen grains.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In my place this plant is famous as <b>Ekkada Gida/Ekke Gida(ಎಕ್ಕೆ ಗಿಡ)</b>. It is a medicinal plant used in Ayurveda, Homeopathy etc. Along the country side they are plenty. During Monsoon it shines with lavender color flowers. These flowers are small and usually go unnoticed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Almost three years ago, one fine Sunday afternoon we had been to Manchanabele Dam which is on the outskirt of Bengaluru. It is located around 50 kms from Bengaluru in the village called Manchanabele also known as Manchinabele. It is a small reservoir built for the irrigation purpose across the river Arkavathi. This place is near to Big Banyan Tree - a popular picnic spot in Bengaluru. This dam is located just 11 kms from Big Banyan Tree. I had seen this dam in many Kannada cinemas earlier but didn't collect much information before going to this place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We took the route Mysore Road-->Kumbalagod Industrial Area-->Ramohalli-->Big Banyan Tree-->Manchanabele to reach the place. View of the countryside was beautiful and refreshing throughout the journey. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As we were nearing the village the view from clear blue water from far made us more curious to explore the dam. But there was a police security guard at the entrance of the dam and he was not allowing visitors to enter the dam. Sending all visitors back security guard told us that entry into the dam is restricted. But we didn't come back. Standing there we were enjoying the backwaters of Arkavathi. On the backgrounds of the dam we can see Savanadurga hill which is a popular trekking place. We sighted many birds too. Surroundings of Manachanabele dam is a good place for bird watching and nature photography.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was 5 PM and the security guard again told us to go back. There were no other visitors. We requested him to give permission to enter the dam and we assured him that we wont be there at the dam for more than 30 minutes. He said 'NO'. We kept on requesting him till 5.30 and finally the guard gave a phone call to someone and gave permission to enter the dam. He demanded 100 Rs from us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As we started exploring the dam we felt we are very close to the nature. Plenty of birds gave company to us. View of the green surroundings give a picturesque look to the dam. Cows, sheep from surrounding villages were grazing near the dam. Dam area is very silent. It was 6 PM and we wanted to watch beautiful sunset from the dam. But as we had promised the security guard, we came out of the dam and thanked him for allowing us to enter the dam. Without any expressions he murmured that if his seniors come to know then he will be in trouble. We felt really sorry for forcing him to open the gate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Note : Entry into the dam is strictly prohibited now. There are 2-3 security guards near the dam and they stop visitors from a kilometers distance. You can just have a view of the dam from far. However it is advisable to visit the place in a group as the area is known for miscreants. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Doddakallsandra road, near to my home there is a small Darshini called Nammura Upahara. I frequently visit this darshini for Masala Dosas. This is bit different from other darshinis. They have very small menu with limited items on the list. Masala Dosa, Avalakki bath, Shavige bath, onion pakodas, fresh filter coffee and tea - thats all. Except Masala Dosa other varieties of dosas are not available here. If you want any item for parcel then you have to bring your own carry bags or boxes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nammura Upahara has normal ambiance like any other darshinis. But it is neat and clean. As their tag line says food served here is clean and tasty. </span><br />
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