Search results for: “karnataka”
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Kaup Beach Lighthouse, Konkan Karnataka
One of my first Lighthouse visits was the Kaup Beach Lighthouse near Udupi in Konkan Karnataka. I took a local bus from Udupi going towards Mangalore and got down at the small town. There was this Mariamma temple opposite the bus stand,
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Srirangapatna – the Fort Town & Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka
Re-looking at our history is one of the things I love about traveling. So many little nuances of places strike you when you are actually there. Like I may not have imagined the pride of the Hoysala kingdom without going to the Belur & Halebeedu temples. Imagine finding ruins of Kishkindha from Ramayana stories in…
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A Quick Jaunt to Chikmagalur, Coffee Land of Karnataka
To whomever I mentioned “I went to Chikmagalur”, they all had heard of it before. Could be the Coffee, as Chikamaglur is often known as the Coffee land of Karnataka. My first impressions of this town was – small, quaint and spacious. Broad roads (as per India), small 2-3 story buildings and beyond these buildings I…
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Udupi & the nearby Malpe Beach of Tulu Land, Karnataka
If you are aware of the South Indian cuisine restaurants present everywhere in India, then Udupi would be synonymous with them, BUT If you have travelled there, then like me… when you hear Udupi, you would think of Krishna temples, Malpe beach and what not. I travelled there a while back and then wrote very…
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The Small town of Kapu Lighthouse, NH 17, Beaches of Karnataka
The small town of Kapu or Kaup is located very close to Udupi on the NH 17 highway of Konkan Karnataka. Inter-city buses and local buses to & from Udupi/Mangalore – inexpensive ones as well as AC volvos pass by Kapu. One of the popular Mariamma temples in this town is right opposite the bus…
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Powerful Kaal Bhairava Spots Outside Kashi
Powerful Kaal Bhairava spots outside Kashi from Nepal to South India
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Powerful Hanuman Spot: Anjaneya Hill, Anegundi, Hampi
Is it Hanumanji’s birthplace? Very likely. Anyway, 100% it is a powerful Hanuman spot and a great pilgrimage for all!
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A Decade After Hampi, I Finally Visit Badami
Sharing my stories of exploring Badami and answering some of the common questions about this lovely heritage place in Karnataka
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Tripping with Narasimha, the 4th Vishnu Avatar
One fine day, I set about researching Narasimha, the 4th Vishnu Avatar and was amazed with the wide array of temples, forms and devotees!
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Nimbargi Sampradaya Pilgrimage Trail, Nath Tradition | Nisargadatta Maharaj Lineage
Nimbargi Maharaj –> Umadi Bhausaheb –> Siddhrameshwar –> Nisargadatta : A nath sub-path