The Panchalingeshwara Temple situated at Govindanahalli which is about 4 kms from Kikkeri is another classical example of Hoysala art. It is the only Panchakuta temple which is constructed by the Hoysalas during 1237 AD by the famous sculptor Ruvari Mallitamma.The Temple was quite huge with five Sanctums in the same Temple. Each has Shiva [...]

Location: Although situated a mere 19 km from Mysore city, Srirangapattana lies in the neighbouring district of Mandya. The entire town is enclosed by the river Kaveri to form an island, northern half of which is shown in the image to the right. While the main river flows on the eastern side of the island, [...]

Melkote (also known as Melukote), a historic town, is located at a distance of 50 km from Mysore. Melkote is situated in Pandavapura Taluk of Mandya district. Melkote is one of the holy places of Karnataka. It is built on rocky hills known as Yadavagiri or Yadugiri overlooking the Kaveri valley.  The famous  Vaishnava philosopher [...]

Melkote, a religious and a pilgrim centre for Hindus, is located in Mandya district of Karnataka state in India. This place is very well known for various famous temples and a festival called Vairamudi takes place here when devotees come from all parts of India. Daily cultural activities like devotional songs, classical dances take place [...]