Shivaganga gets its name from Shiva and gange ( the water found here is supposed to be holy Ganga from Kashi). The temple is on the top of the the hill (rock). A statue of Nandi also can be found on the top.The place is always crowded by devotees of the temple.

Shivagange is 8+Kms from Dabas Pet on the way to Tumkur from Bangalore on NH 4. The distance from Bangalore is about 70KMS. Its about an hours drive in the morning. The drive is good on NH4 ( you can reach 120 with in no time).

Its a nice trek/climb to the top of the hill. Its tiring to the people who are not used to it. But the view from the top of the hill is amazing and enough to forget all your tiredness. Read the rest of this entry »

This is continuation of My Coorg Wedding Drive
I had never driven in the night for such a long distance. Initially I wanted to leave Coorg by 10pm; but then Ds father suggested early morning.According to me I needed at least 6 hours to reach Bangalore ( bus takes more than 8 hours). Hence to reach Bangalore by 7am ( to be in office by 8am) I had to leave at least by 2am. By the time all the rituals got over it was 10pm. We returned to hotel by 10.30pm. Guys had already started to make full use of Coorgie culture.I just sat along with them but did have a single drop. We spoke until 12 midnight. I was tired but not sleepy thanks to a good afternoon’s sleep at Ds house. But then I decided to sleep for two before I start. By that time both MK and Manoj were asleep.

My clock (mobile) started buzzing at 2am.I was kind in sleep but got up and went to bathroom to wash face. Manoj also got up ( others were still chatting) to fill the water bottle for me.I came down to my car. Made sure my water bottle and enough eateries are there on the left seat. Also checked the deo and rod below my seat.Took out the CD to play. Manoj told me to drive slowly and to call him/anand once a while.But I had decided to drive fast to keep myself awake. I was sure I would fall asleep if I drive say at 50KM/Hr. Took some cash from the near by ATM and started. Read the rest of this entry »

I didnt have any plans for the weekend as i had lotz of work on friday….and for the weekend too.
Then on friday i came out of office around 9:00 pm to go home….venki (my room mate) called me and asked me too wait as he has something to carry home and he needed the byke for that, Then he came out with two trekking bags with 5 sleeping bags inside….As soon as i saw that i asked him why is he carrying that….he told maga kuduremukh trekking hoguttiddeve …..baruttiya……….

It was testing time for me…since i had code delivery..lotz of things were pending……but couldnt resist….Then in a minute i was ready…we went to HR to collect another sleeping bag for me…..he had already left….Later we searched whole mangalore to buy one ……..couldnt get…..then i decided to go with out sleeping bag….Then the challenge was to complete the work ….came back to office after the dinner and could work until 2pm….
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