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Japadakatte is a small village in Virajpet taluk Kodagu district of Karnataka state, an abode of Lord Japeshwara(a form of Shiva). This village is located about 205 kilometers from the state capital, Bangalore. It is surrounded by Piriyapatna Taluk towards North, Madikeri Taluk towards west, Hunsur Taluk towards East, Iritty Taluk towards west. The drive from Bangalore to the destination is via NH75 to Shettihalli and then on State Highway SH 8, SH102 and Halli Mysore - Keralapura Rd to Hebsur where the village is located. Yadathore Yogānandeshwara Saraswati Mutt is currently managing this institution. We started our journey at around 9am from Dasarahalli area, Bangalore. The road condition close to the destination, that is last around 8 kilometers is narrow and bumpy. Having said that it is nice to view the green vegetation on either side of the road with marigold, rose flower cultivation and of course the villages, where farmers moving around using bullock carts, animals grazi...

Well, this time our journey headed towards North Bangalore, on the foothills of Nandi Hills in Chikkaballapur district to visit the architectural marvel of 9th century AD.  Yes, its another marvel of Dravidian architecture, named Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple, located at Nandi Village, dedicated to the Hindu God, Shiva. This place is located at a distance of about 55 kilometers from Bangalore. You may reach the place by National Highway44, few minutes drive after New Bangalore Airport toll gate, at a stretch of 5 to 10 kilometers. Overall, it's about 2 hours drive from our home to this destination. As we reached the destination, we did park the vehicle close to the main gates of the temple complex, we do not have a dedicated parking space in this place, but have enough space to keep our vehicles on the roadside with no parking fee. As we entered the gate, found a very large lawn spread with big trees around and many of them looked centuries old. Further, as we walked about 15 meters...

Avani, a small village situated in the district of Kolar, is known for its great antiquity and divine nature. It is called as the "Gaya of the south". This place is located at a distance of about 100 Kms from Bangalore(majestic/KBS area) and about 32 km from Kolar goldfields area. The temple is open from morning 6am to evening 6pm for visitors. Ramalingeshwara group of temples and Seetha temple on the hilltop are the famous shrines in this place. The history of the place is traced back to Ramayana time, during which it is believed that it was the abode of saint Valmiki(author of the great Ramayana epic) and that Lord Sri Ram visited this place during his return to Ayodhya after his victory on Lanka. According to the legend, it is said that Rama's twin sons Lava and Kusha were born here in this place(Lava-Kusha betta), at a visible distance from the temple complex. Rama and his 3 brothers decided to acquit their sin of waging a war against their own children by doing a pu...

Devarayanadurga, literally means 'Fort of the God' is a place known for hill temple at an altitude of about 3900 feet above sea level. It is located about 10 kilometres from Tumkur town and approximately 80 kilometres from Bangalore. Yoga Narasimha temple on the top of the hill and Bhoga Narasimha temple on the base of the hill are the main shrines in the place. As per mythology, it is believed that Lord Sriram, Seetha and Lakshman had lived in this place during their vanavas . Numerous inscriptions in the temple prove that this temple was being patronaged by then Mysore kings. Ancient holy books, refer this place as a very sacred place, as there is a pond on the hilltop and it is believed that the water runs thru the idol of Yoga Narasimha, which we can experience even today while entering the temple. Truly a mesmeric place for a half day picnic or retreat! This place can make your weekend travel schedule really entrancing :)  Since we have well-connected road almost till t...

Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada(South Canara) district of Karnataka, a place that lies between western ghats and Arabian sea, an important business hub of Karanata state. It is important not only from the business point of view but also from social, educational, religious and tourism. Being born and raised in this city, there is a special natural attraction to this place, even though currently settled away from this town and living in Bangalore. The environment, surroundings, people, neighbours, picnic spots around Mangalore is a great memory to cherish. Having seen the places out of Mangalore, it is the culture, people, and the traditions followed in this part of the region are what is fascinating me than anything else. When referring to the traditions, the religious places and temples around the city are the first things that come to my mind. Yes, I am a bit religious just like you, therefore would love visiting the places that are historically significant, don't know if its bec...