22nd day of our blog

 Hello Readers,

Today is 22nd day of our blog.  I hope you will like it.  So here we go………

Places to visit in Karnataka for travellers

 Shimsha – Male Mahadeshwara Hills – Biligiri Ranga Hills – Kyathadevara Gudi – Nanjangud – Mysore Palace

If you are keen on taking a nature tour along with performing a pilgrimage, the trip that combines Shimsha, Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Biligiri Ranga Hills, Kyathadevera, Nanjangud and Mysore Palace is ideal for you. Beginning from Shimsha in Mandaya district of Karnataka, one can begin the tour by witnessing the two very beautiful waterfalls called Gaganchukki and Barachukki Falls. At a distance of about 91kms from Shimsha is the famous pilgrim town Male Mahadeshwara Hills. The town is known as the centre of Shaiva pilgrims. Apart from the temple, Male Mahadeshwara Hills is also known for its pristine beauty; a lush forest of sandalwood and bamboo can be found here and elephants can be seen in large numbers as well. Another stop on this spectacular trip can be Biligiri Ranga Hills, which are also known as B R Hills. These hills are the part of a unique eco-system as it is located at a place where the Eastern and Western Ghats meet. At BR Hills is also the Tiger Reserve and wildlife sanctuary, which offers an interesting twist to the weekend tour. Situated in BR Hills is Kyathadevara Gudi or K.Gudi. It is a perfect place to spot wild animals and enjoy trekking. Resorts are available here and thus staying here is hassle free and full of fun. From B R Hills one can drive to Mysore via Nanjangud, which is known for the temple called Srikanteshwara Temple. Nanjangud is also known as Dakshini Kashi and is famed for the wide variety of bananas found here.

Fun Corner

In this we will upload one picture and you have to identify the picture. You have to write the name of the Place in the comment section.  Information regarding picture will be given in tomorrow’s edition.

Now, identify the Picture and write it in the comment section.😄

Yesterday’s Fun Corner’s Information

Dharmasthala Temple, Dharmasthala

Possessing a rich history that is more than 800 years old, the Sri Manjunatha Swamy Temple in Dharmasthala, also known as the Dharmasthala Temple is one of the most famous and most respected temples not only in southern India but all across the country. The presiding deity of this religious institution, Manjunatheshwara, is worshipped at this temple in the form of a shivalinga, and people from near and far flock in large numbers to seek his blessings. The river Nethravathi that flows in this region is also a famous attraction in this area, and pilgrims halt especially to take a bath in this river on their way to the temple. 

What adds to the uniqueness of the Manjunatha Temple is the fact that this Shiva temple belongs to the Shaiva sect of Hinduism, is beseeched by Vaishnava priests, and is administered by a Jain Bunt family known as the Pergades. Thus, this historical structure also represents a place overflowing with religious tolerance, where caste, creed and faith of pilgrims do not really matter. 

The Dharmasthala Temple is situated in the southern part of Karnataka, and other than the presiding deity Shiva, who is referred to as Manjunatha; other deities like Ammanavaru, the Tirthankara Chandraprabha, and the protective gods of Jainism, Kalarahu, Kalarkayi, Kumarasvami and Kanyakumari are also worshipped here. One of the most sacred places in south India, it is a must visit by all, irrespective of the religion that they belong to!

Let’s Learn

In this Section you are going to learn how to read, write and speak Kannada fluently in a fun way. So let’s start. Yesterday’s edition we have learned Weekdays in Kannada and today we will learn Relationships in Kannada.

Relationships

Father – Appa/Tande   

Mother – Amma/Taayi

Family – KuTumba

Son – Maga

Daughter – MagaLu

Kids – MakkaLu

Boy/s – HuDuga/HuDugaru

Girl/s – HuDugi/HuDugiyaru

Brother – Sahodara

Sister – Sahodari

Elder brother – ANNa

Younger brother – tamma

Elder sister – Akka

Younger sister – tangi

Grandfather – taata/Ajja

We hope you will like our post.  Please let us know what do you want to know in comment section. We will try to add those things.

Let’s meet tomorrow with new post😀

Yours,

Seema