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Filed Under (Photography, Travel) by Thejesh GN on 24-03-2008

I was doubtful till the last minute about the weather. Unseasonal rains pouring in and around Bangalore were the main cause for my worries. But thankfully weather was on our side till the last minute. We started quite early reaching the Kamat Lokruchi by 9. Our target was to reach Melkote by 10, which we achieved.
on the way to Melkote
Lake on the way to Melkote

Melukote (map: 12.65,76.67) in Pandavapura taluk of Mandya district, Karnataka, is one of the sacred places in Karnataka. The place is also known as Thirunarayanapuram. It is built on rocky hills known as Yadavagiri or Yadugiri overlooking the Cauvery valley. It is about 30 miles from Mysore and 97 miles from Bangalore.

Route: From Bangalore after Mandya on Mysore state highway take a right turn after Mandya town. Its around 20kms from the highway. The roads are pretty decent.
Yoganarasimha
There are two temples at Melkote. Yoganarasimha swami temple on the top of the hill and Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple.

Kalyani of Melkote
Kalyani of the temple is one of the largest temple ponds in India. Its been featured in many movies.
Kalyani of Melkote
Top view of Kalyani. Taken from the top of Yoganarasimha swami temple.

Entrance
Unfinished entrance pillars built by kings of Vijayanagar( Hampi) called Mukya Dwara. You would have seen them in films like Guru, Gaalipata etc

thinking
Man on the steps of Kalyani. I am not sure what is he thinking about.

kids on the steps
Kid on the steps of Yoganarasimha swami temple. He too is in deep thought.

Melkote is not just for pilgrims. If you are a nature lover or photographer I am sure you will like it. Its a great place for a long drive from Bangalore.



Comments:
8 Comments posted on "Melkote – Not just for piligrims"
nishu on March 24th, 2008 at 3:47 PM # Reply

seems like cool place to visit. Will put in my “to visit’ list ..

nice snaps too .


Events Bangalore » Weekend Drive: Melkote on March 24th, 2008 at 10:52 PM # Reply

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Prashanth M on March 24th, 2008 at 11:27 PM # Reply

nice photos… planning to go there sometime in April :)


ManojVasanth on March 25th, 2008 at 8:53 AM # Reply

Nice pics Thej…Especially the last one!! :)


Mathang on March 25th, 2008 at 12:47 PM # Reply

cool maga
did u eat pongal at the temple?


Thejesh GN on March 25th, 2008 at 12:50 PM # Reply

Yes. We had pongal and puliyogare.


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Prashanth M on April 15th, 2008 at 11:39 AM # Reply

Went there couple of weeks ago… got sun burnt :(


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