Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Posted on March 2nd, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
Sri Ranganatha is the presiding deity of the ancient temple at Srirangapattana.
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Somnathapura
Posted on February 23rd, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
Baagilali Kai Mugidu Valage Baa Yaathrikane
Shileyalla Vee Gudiyu Kaleya Baleyu …..
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Bandipur Wild Life Sanctuary
Posted on February 18th, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
Picture1 – Bandipur
Another favorite getaway of ours is Bandipur. I have lost count the number of times we have visited this place. Between the Western Ghats and Niligiri Mountains lies this splendid eco system where animals, birds, reptiles, insects, flowers, trees, moss and ferns co-exist on rolling hills, it is a place on this earth [...]
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Shri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysore
Posted on February 9th, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
The other common name is “Mysore Zoo” and it is one of the oldest and well maintained zoos in India. It not only houses a wide range of animals, reptiles and birds but the garden maintained is no less than any of the botanical gardens. My grandparents referred to this place as “Khas Bangale” [...]
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B.R.Hills
Posted on February 2nd, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
“Biligiri Rangaiah, Neene Helaiah
Sri Ranganayakiya Chandulli Chaluvaiah…”
The above is a popular song of the 70’s from the Kannada movie Sharapanjara, which was sung by P.Susheela and the lyrics were written by Kanagal Prabhakar Shastri and the meaning of the song is ”O’ Lord of the Biligiri hills, you tell me , you the handsome charmer of Goddess [...]
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Birds spotted in K.R.Nagar, Chunchanakatte and Hosa Agrahara
Posted on January 17th, 2010 by Nirupama Sriram
K.R.Nagar also known as Yedathore is situated 57 Km from Mysore. The ancient Arakeshwara temple is situated in K.R.Nagar. The small yet beautiful Chunchanakatte waterfalls is very near to this place. Many acres of paddy fields add to the picturesque surrounding and the place can be called the rice bowl of Karnataka. The fields [...]
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Varadahalli
Posted on December 15th, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
Varadahalli also known as Varadapura is situated 6 Kms from Sagar, Shimoga district of Karnataka. This divine place in the midst of pristine natural surroundings of the Western ghats was the chosen place of Maharshi Agastya and Veda Vyas to do Sadhana thousands of years ago. The Durgamba idol was installed by Veda [...]
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Coorg
Posted on December 15th, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
South Indian heroine Suhasini wearing coorgi style saree and crooning the song “Madikeri sepoyi…” (Madikeri soldier) on mist covered hills of Madikeri / Coorg in the Kannada movie Muththina Hara is what reminds you when you land in Coorg. Another Kannada song you would love to sing would be G.P. Rajataram’s song “Madikeri Mele [...]
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Lumbini Gardens
Posted on December 9th, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
Nagavara Lake has had a makeover from the lake authority of India and is now known as Lumbini Gardens. The lake is spread over 43.86 hectares. The lake has been developed by the lake authority of India and is beautifully landscaped.
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Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari
Posted on November 28th, 2009 by Nirupama Sriram
Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari was established in 1988 and is located 15 Kms north-west of Shimoga on the way to Sagar.
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