Hornadu,karnataka.

 

 Hornadu Annapurneshwari Devi: 

Horanadu is a holy place for Hindus,in this place the goddess Annapurneshwari devi worshiped by all people of India.It is located in kalasa taluk of chikmangalur district of karnataka. The main statue of goddess The Annapoorneshwari was put in place by Adi shankaracharya. The main statue of Annapoorneshwari is made of gold.It is believed that a person who seeks the goddess blessings would never have any scarcity for food in life,by this the goddess in this temple called Annapoorneshwari Devi. Sringeri temple is located at a distance of 54 km from horanadu. In this Annapoorneshwari temple every day three vegetarian meals are provided to the people who visit the temple.

In the small town of Horanadu, there is a temple that is well-known for its revered Annapoorneeshwari Temple. This temple is dedicated to the Devi Durga, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region.

Timings to enter into the Temple:

Horanadu is a place of great beauty and serenity. It's a famous tourist place where people come to pray and experience the true ecstasy of Hinduism. The temple is known for its revered Annapoorneeshwari Temple, which is dedicated to the Devi Durga. The temple is open to the public from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm every day.

The temple is carpeted with green paddy fields, and is flanked by a hilly backdrop. The town is known for its extensive collection of dry fruits, cashew nuts, and almonds, as well as its tea, coffee, and spice markets. All of this can be bought here at much cheaper rates than in the cities.

The temple has been around for centuries, and is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the region. Thousands of devotees visit the temple every year on the occasion of Navratri. During the winter months, the surrounding looks fresh and verdant, making it a perfect place to spend a winter day.

According to legends, this temple was established in the 8th century by Maharishi Agastya. Thousands of devotees visit Horanadu on the occasion of Navratri. Dedicated to Devi Durga, this nine-day festival is celebrated with fervour at the Annapurna Temple. 

The surrounding looks fresh and verdant during the winter months, and there is a chill in the air. On the way to Horanadu, you'll find Kukke Subrahmanya, Dharmasthala, Sringeri, Udupi Krishna temple and Kollooru Mookaambike. 

How to Reach Hornadu Temple?

Horanadu is well-connected with other major cities through roadways. It does not have an airport or railway station of its own. The nearest airport is Mangalore International at 120 km away. One can take a taxi to the airport from Horanadu. The nearest railway station is in Shimoga, 45 km away. Buses run from nearby major cities as well to take the tourists to Horanadu.

Sringeri, Karnataka.

Sringeri Sri Sharadamba Temple: 

Sringeri is a holy tourist place for Hindus,it is located on the river bank of tunga at sringeri taluk headquarters in chikmagalur district of Karnataka in India. Sringeri is also called Sri Kshethra,the goddess Sri Sharadamba worshipped by Hindus. It is the site of the first matha Dakshinamnaya Sri sharada peetham established by Adi Shankara charya.Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada established the first of the four Amnaya Peethams1 at Sringeri more than twelve centuries ago to foster the sacred tradition of Sanatana Dharma.According to tradition, Sri Adi Shankaracharya, the principal exponent of Advaita Vedanta, established four peethas in India to preserve and propagate Sanatana Dharma and Advaita Vedanta. These were Sringeri Sri Sharada Peetham (Karnataka) in the South, Dvaraka sharada peetham(Gujarat) in the West, Puri Govardan peetham (Odisha) in the East and Badri Jyotishpeeṭhaṃ (Uttarakhand) in the North.

Hallowed for all times by Sage Rishyasringa who stayed and performed Tapas here, Sringeri attracted the great Acharya with a remarkable sight.Tradition has it that after the Acharya had dispersed all the non-Vedic creeds prevailing in the country, He was on the look-out for a convenient and holy place where he could establish an institution to spread the truths of Advaita Vedanta. When Acharya came to Sringeri, he saw an unusual sight on the banks of the Tunga. A cobra was seen spreading out its hood over a frog in labor pains, to give it shadow from the scorching mid-day sun. Struck with the sanctity of the place, which could infuse love between natural adversaries, the Acharya chose this very location to establish His first Math.

People will be allowed into the temple from morning 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM to pray to the goddess Sri Sharada Matha. People will have to enter into the temple with Modest clothing. No shorts or sleeveless clothes.

Sri vidyashankar temple in sringeri, Karnataka.

Sri Sharada Peetham is located in Sringeri about 85 kilometers (53 mi) east of Udupi and 100 kilometers (62 mi) northeast from Mangalore across the Western Ghats, and about 335 kilometers (208 mi) west-northwest from the state capital, Bengaluru.Sringeri can be accessed from Bangalore and Mangalore via road.

You can reach Sringeri by road only,there is no train and air transportation.shivamogga is the nearest railway station at the distance of 95 KM and Mangalore at a distance of 120 KM.Buses are available from all the cities to Sringeri,Shimoga and Mangalore,you can choose any of these as your convenience.

gokarna,karnataka

Gokarna Mahabaleswara Swamy Temple:

Gokarna is famous for The Mahabaleshwara Temple,it is located in Gokarna district of Karnataka state in India.A 6 feet tall Shiva Linga here at the temple known as the Atma Linga is worshiped here. Built using white granite, it is a classic example of the beauty of Dravidian architecture.
The temple is considered as shiva temple at varanasi or kashi kshetra. The temple at Gokarna faces the Gokarna beach on the Arabian sea.The top of the Atmalinga is the only part of the Linga that is visible to devotees. But during the Ashta Bandana Kumbhabhishekam, a festival that happens once every 40 years, is when the entire Atmalinga is shown to the devotees. As per custom, devotees must first take a dip in the Karwar Beach, where the temple faces, visit the Maha Ganapathi Temple that is opposite the temple, then only visit the Mahabaleshwar Temple.

Gokarna is not only famous as a holy place,it is also famous for yoga  kshetras. Lot of Indians and foreigners are learn yoga in this gokarna.Each person will get hearty welcome by the local people of gokarna.The temple is located on the shores of Arabian sea on the west coast of India,near the karwar city.Distance between karwar and gokarna is 56km. National highway NH17,a coastal highway on western ghats from mangalore to mumbai passes close to Gokarna.

The pilgrims are allowed into the temple at 6:00AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:ooPM to pray to the god. Maha Shivaratri is a famous and important festival in this temple. A lot of people around Gokarna will come to worship The Mahabaleshwar swamy.

 

With its beautiful beaches and breathtaking landscapes, Gokarna is a famous tourist attraction in Karnataka and a newly found hub for beach lovers. Situated on the coast of Karwar, every year Gokarna welcomes a number of tourists from around the world in search of sanctity and relaxation. The out-of-town beaches like Kudle beach and Om Beach are a different contrast to life inside the town. 

Gokarna is connected well by train and road from all major cities in Karnataka. The nearest airport is at Dabolim, Goa that is 150 km away. The Gokarna railway station is located 10 km from the center of the city. Bus services are also available from Bangalore and Goa.
Train routes are available to  Hubli from Hyderabad,Bangalore,Vijayawada and all the major cities.from Hubli to Gokarna 147 km distance by road journey.busses and taxi are available from Hubli.

Sigandur, Karnataka

Sri Kshetra Sigandur Chowdeswari Temple :

Sigandur is a famous tourist attraction in Karnataka state,the village is famous for the Sri Kshetra Sigandur Chowdeshwari temple.chowdeshwari Devi temple Sri Kshethra was built in the 18th century.sigandur is near thumari,42 km from Sagar town.chowdeshwari is also called as sigandureshwari.

The Sigandur Chowdeshwari temple is a unique temple and the powerful Goddess is self manifest. The Goddess Chowdeshwari at Sigandur temple is very powerful. If prayed honestly one can get a positive result without fail. When the Goddess is invoked, it is very easy to get good health, wealth and happiness. The Devi is very close to the devotees, and they can touch her with their hands and speak to her. The Goddess gives good luck, protection and happiness.

Sri Sigandur Chowdeshwari Devi Temple is considered one of the holiest temple towns in Hinduism. The main attraction of the town is the temple of Sri Kshetra sigandur Chowdeshwari Devi. Shri Kshetra is located on the banks of Sharavati River, Sigandur temple draws devotees from all over the state. Sigandur can be reached from Mangalore but majority of devotees arrive from Sagara/Shivamogga, using a launcher to cross Sharavati backwaters. Launcher ride adds to your experience as it provides a scenic view of the backwaters and forest around it.

Timings to enter into the Temple:

Doors of the temple will be opened everyday at early morning 5:00 AM to 7:30 AM,devotees will be allowed to do abhishekam to the goddess.after that temple doors opened from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM for the normal Dharsana and 3:00PM to 7:00 PM people will allowed into the temple for regular dharsanam.

The village is surrounded on three sides by the backwaters of linganamakki dam,formed by the Saraswati river.barge is the major transport to reach the temple.Barges transport vehicles on dam water to reach sigandur. you can take your own vehicles to the temple by barges through the dam.

How to reach the Sigandur Temple?

Getting to Sigandur Temple, you need to travel across the river Sharavathi, by a launch that is a regular service.Once crossed, there are jeeps available.Bus and train routes are available to Sagar from Bangalore, Hubli and major cities of Karnataka. From Sagar to Sigandur 40 km distance,barges are available in water.

Adiyogi Statue

 

 ADIYOGI STATUE, COIMBATORE:

Adiyogi Statue is located in the city of Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu. The statue is a 34 meter tall, 45 meter long and 25 meter wide steel statue of the Hindu God Shiva. The statue is recognized by the Guinness book of world records as the Largest Bust Sculpture in the world. The statue is located at the Isha yoga center, in the city of Coimbatore.the sculpture stands tall at the height of 112 feet.

The statue has a 3D laser show that tells the story of the history of Shiva and how the science of yoga was given to human beings. The show is available to visitors every day from 9 a.m. to 8 P.m. The show is free to visit.

The statue is a famous tourist attraction in the city of Coimbatore. The statue is a major tourist attraction in the city of Coimbatore because it is a major tourist destination in the state of Tamil Nadu. Adiyogi Statue having 3D laser show to narrate the story of adiyogi and how the science of yoga was given to human beings.

Designed by the founder of Isha Foundation- Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, the statue was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 24th of February, 2017. The sculpture was constructed with the idea to inspire and promote yoga, and the statue is called “Adiyoga” meaning “the first yogi” as Lord Shiva is known to be the originator of yoga.

The figure was designed to portray moksha- a theme in the yogic culture. But despite the obvious connotations to Hinduism religion, the spot is considered a non-religious spot and the image is just like an iconic inspiration. In fact, many people say that it is the perfect place to clear your mind and clear your conscience. And that's exactly what you can do here- take a break and clear your head. With a few minutes of peaceful meditation, you can feel yourself starting to loosen up and start to feel more at ease. And that's when the moksha you're looking for can start to come into view. So if you're looking for an inspiring and peaceful spot to clear your head, take a look at the adiyogi statue.

How to reach the Adiyogi Statue?

You can reach the Adiyogi statue by road,rail and by air. It is located at coimbatore. Nearest railway station is coimbatore junction and the nearest airport is coimbatore airport. From there you can take private vehicles to reach the adiyogi statue. 

Large number of buses are available from all cities in Tamil nadu.   

Murdeshwar temple

 

Sri Murudeshwar Temple:

Murdeshwar is a famous tourist place for Lord Shiva worshipped as Sri Murudeswara swamy by Hindus. Murdeshwar town in Karnataka state near bhatkal taluk of uttara Karnataka region. The town is located 13 km from the bhatkal.

The Murudeshwar Temple is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Karnataka. It is located in the town of Murudeshwar in the Bhatkal Taluk of North Karnataka and has the world’s second largest Shiva statue. The temple is sprawled on the Kanduka Hill and is surrounded by Arabian Sea on three sides.

Timings to enter into the Temple:

Murdeshwar is famous for the world's second tallest statue,the town lies on the coast of the Arabian sea.It is open to the public from 06:00 am to 12 noon and 03:00 pm to 08:15 pm. The Murudeshwar temple darshan booking is free and you can visit on any day between 06:00 am to 12 noon and 03:00 pm to 08:15 pm. 

 The Murudeshwar temple is a famous tourist destination in Karnataka and is home to one of the world’s largest Shiva statues. The gopuram of the temple, which is the main attraction, is 20-storey tall and has a beautiful first light effect. The statue is a major tourist attraction in Karnataka because it is a chance to see the world’s second largest Shiva statue. The temple is also home to a number of other attractions, including a man-made lake

 Murudeshwar temple and fort are also the most visited spots, captivating one with their rustic charm and beauty. Nearby Netrani island is also a trendy spot for tourists as it offers excellent snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities. The Murudeshwar beach, however, has become a little overcrowded. Murdeshwar is a beautiful place which  is also an entertainment destination with beaches with boats and jet skis.

How to reach Murudeshwar Temple?

Murudeshwar Temple is well connected by BUS and TRAIN.Number of buses are available to Murudeshwar from all over Karnataka.The nearest Railway station is the Murudeshwar Railway Station. on the mangaluru - Mumbai konkan railway route. It is located 13 km by road from bhatkal.

The Mangalore International Airport is the closest airport to the temple at a distance of 139 km.

LEPAKSHI

 

Lepakshi Sri Veerabhadreswara Temple:

The Lepakshi Temple is located in Anantapur city of Andhra Pradesh, India. In this temple lord Shiva is worshiped as Sri Veerabhadreshwara swamy by people.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is also famous for its architecture. The temple is built in a very beautiful style. The temple is very large and The village of Lepakshi is credited for artistic finesse of Vijayanagar Empire. Veerabhadra Temple is renowned for sculptures of archaeological magnificence constructed by the artists of Vijayanagara empire.

People will be allowed into the temple in normal timings morning 7:00 am to evening 7:00 PM.

The temple was built in 1530 AD by virupanna nayaka and viranna,both brothers who were governor's under the vijayanagara Empire and the famous sculpture of the snake on the Nagalinga. Local legend claims that the 'naga' was carved from a single block of stone while the sculptors were waiting for their mother to cook lunch for them.This serpent naaga shading the lingam sculpture is built by the both brothers virupanna nayaka and viranna.

One of the most peculiar things about the temple is its hanging pillar. It is suspended in the main hall which is said to be the hall of reception for Shiva and Parvati's marriage. The miraculous thing about the pillar is that  Among the 70 pillars of the Lepakshi Temple, this pillar is a salute to the makers of the temple. A British Engineer to know about the secret of its hanging in the air had made an unsuccessful attempt to move it which is the reason behind it dislodgement. To prove its uniqueness people often pass clothes from under it. 

The Lepakshi Temple owes its fame to the remarkable tourist attractions it has. One among these is the Durga Padam or seeta devi padam which makes the place more famous. 

 It is famous for its architecture. In this temple, lots of paintings are drawn on the temple ceiling. These paintings represent the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata. One of the big single stone nandi statues is located nearby the temple.Big nandi statue 20 feet in height and 30 feet in length,carved out of a single block stone,is located about 200 meters from the temple.

How to reach Lepakshi Temple?

You can reach lepakshi by train and bus.the nearest railway station is hindupur at a distance of 15 KM. from that number of buses are available. If you are travelling by vehicle it is a distance of 15 km from kodikonda check post which is located in NH44 Hyderabad to Bangalore highway.

The nearest airport is bangalore international airport at a distance of 100KM from lepakshi.