Lepakshi
11 January 2009 This was my first trip to Andra Pradesh in recent years!! My earlier trip to Andra Pradesh before was to Tirupathi 20 years ago. I feel that Andra Pradesh has a general impression of being a hot … Continued
A travel blog about my experiences in travel and treks
15th November 2008 Sun had already set when we reached Hulikere. Since it would not take much time to see the place, we decided to make a quick visit before it is completely dark. The tar road naturally turned into … Continued
15th November 2008 As my car moved from the smooth road of Hassan-Belur to pot hole ridden tracks, my wife was not very happy. It was hard for her to believe that there can be a great Temple in that … Continued
3rd October 2008 Kalasi is a village situated 8 kms from Sagar in Shimoga district of Karnataka. I have been visiting my uncle’s home in Kalasi since childhood. Always wondered how come a Temple in that village was similar … Continued
3rd October 2008 Keladi is a village 7 km from Sagar in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. Keladi was the capital of Keladi Nayakas, who ruled the areas around Shimoga for nearly two and a half centuries. Choudappa Nayaka, who … Continued
3rd October 2008 Ikkeri is a village situated 3 km from Sagar in the Shimoga district. The importance of Ikkeri is the Aghoreshwara (Shiva) Temple in the centre of the village. It was built by Keladi Nayakas. Incidentally, Ikkeri was … Continued
30th September 2008 Gore cross is a small place on NH-17 between Honnavar and Kumta. A temple dedicated to Krishna is on a small hill. I happened to see this Temple on my visit to my relatives place at Kadekodi, … Continued
2nd August 2008 Last Saturday, I visited this Temple while returning from Chikmagalur. Though I have been to Belur several times, I never had camera with me. The construction of the Temple was started by Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 … Continued