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Saturday, 21 June 2014

Jog Falls


Joga Falls
Jog Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, Located near Sagara, Shimoga District of Karnataka state, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. It is also called by alternative names of Gerusoppe falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.
    Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in India.
   Sharavati, a river which rises at Ambutirtha, near Nonabar, in the Thirthahalli taluk and takes the north-westerly course by Fatte petta, receives the Haridravati on the right below Pattaguppe and the Yenne Hole on the left above Barangi. On arriving at the frontier it bends to the west, and precipitating itself down the Falls of Gersoppa and passing that village (properly Geru-Sappe), which is really some 29 kilometres distant, discharges into the sea at Honnavar in North Kanara.
    The Sharavati, flowing over a very rocky bed about 250 yards wide, here reaches a tremendous chasm, 290 m (960 ft) in depth, and the water comes down in four distinct falls. The Raja Fall pours in one unbroken column sheer to the depth of 830 ft (250 m). Half-way down it is encountered by the Roarer, another fall, which precipitates itself into a vast cup and then rushes violently downwards at an angle of forty-five degrees to meet the Raja. A third fall, the Rocket, shoots downwards in a series of jets; while the fourth, the Rani, moves quietly over the mountain side in a sheet of foam. The Tourism Department has built steps from the view point till the bottom of the hill where the waterfall can be seen at the opposite side. There are approximately 1500 steps built to reach the bottom of the hill.
    Associated with the waterfall is the nearby Linganmakki Dam across river Sharavathi. The power station has been operational since 1948, and is of 120 MW capacity, one of the largest hydroelectric stations in India at that time and a small source of electric power for Karnataka now. The power station was previously named Krishna Rajendra hydro-electric project, after the King of Mysore at that time. The name was later changed to Mahatma Gandhi hydro-electric Project. It was served by Hirebhaskara dam until 1960. After 1960, due to the ideas of Sir M. Visvesvarayya, Linganmakki Dam is being used for power generation.

    Before the onset of monsoon season, when there is not much water in the Linganmakki dam, the Jog Falls are only a pair of thin streams of water trickling down the cliff, as the water collected in the dam is exclusively for generation of electricity; during monsoons local rain-water is the source of water to the falls.


Nearest Citites: Sagar,Sirsi,Siddapur,Shimoga,Gersoppa,Hosanagara

Distance from Joga Jalapatha:
Sagara:30km
Sirsi:60 km
Siddapur:20 km
Shimoga:100km
Hosanagara:70km
Gersoppa:40km

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Bheemeshwara Falls/Temple


Bheemeshwara Falls (Bheemeshwara Temple)

Bheemeshwara is a Shiva temple which is a heaven for nature lovers, for many obvious reasons, mountains of Western Ghats lie vast as far as eyes can see. According to the tale, Shiva Linga was established by Bheema of Pandavas during his Agnaatavasa to honor this deed a temple was built here for his name which is the Bheemeswara Temple. The fascinating Bheemeshwara waterfall formed when Arjuna used his arrow to extract water from the rocks and it’s situated just next to the temple.
This temple located 5kms from the Kogar-Bhatkal road; the initial approach starts with delightful walk through the mud road inside the pristine forests which covers the sky and filial destination goes through paved Stone steps. Its tough approach would cause to safe from crowd; so we can sense here the serenity and calmness inside the temple without any disturbance.
The specialty of Bheemeshwara waterfalls is that the water never dries out through out the year. On MahaShivarathri, there will be a huge Puja offered to the Lord by the local people every year.



Nearest Cities: Sagara,Siddapur,Sirsi,Shivamogga,Hosanagara,Gerusoppa

Distances from Bhimeshwara Falls:
Sagar:70km
Siddapur:60km
Gersoppa:75km
Sirsi:99km
Shimoga:135km

Hosanagar:109km

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Honnemaradu

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Honnemardu

Honnemaradu derived its name from the Honne tree. However, the literal meaning of Honemarudu is Golden Lake. This is perhaps a reference to the fact that Honnemardu is located on the backwaters of the Sharavathi river.

It is in Sagara taluk, Karnataka about 15 km from Sagara on the way to Jog Falls, 12 km from Talaguppa and 392 km from Bangalore. With reservations, visitors in groups of at least 12 can stay overnight, with facilities for food, shelter and equipment rentals nearby.

Honnemarda is a small village perched on the hills that overlook the Linganamakki Reservoir. The reservoir is also known as Honnemardu after the village. In the middle of this huge water body there is a small island that attracts campers. In addition to the adventure activities, Honnemardu is a birdwatchers paradise and one can spend endless hours watching and trying to identify the large variety of birds and butterflies. Honnemardu camp is managed by a dedicated team of nature enthusiasts called 'Adventurers'. (The group had its office in Bangalore and to go to Honnemardu we needed to book our seats 2 weeks in advance)

Honnemaradu, a heaven for water sports, is tucked away in the lush greenery of the Western Ghats along the Sharavati backwaters near Sagara. Encompassing an area of 50 km by 80 km, this reservoir stretches as far as the eye can see. Honnemaradu or “Golden Lake” has some of the most spectacular views of the sunrise and sunset.

Deep in the forest, Honnemaradu is a haven for outdoors fanatics as well as those who want a complete break from city life. Trekking, however, is only permitted along roads in a designated area.

Boating at Honnemaradu
Some of the water sports activities here include boating and kayaking, but it only permitted with a guide. Swimming is not allowed. There are no longer equipment for wind rafting.

Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River. The water plummets down from a great height of 829 ft, the highest in India. It’s in Shimoga district.
Dabbe Falls: Located 30 km from Jog Falls, Dabbe is another enchanting waterfall in Shimoga. This waterfall is hidden in the mountains near Hosagadde.
Kayakers can plan their next vacation in the hill stations of Karnataka. Kayaking in Honnemaradu is a unique experience, as the kayaks are round and cannot travel very far. Kayaking is permitted only with a guide. The grace the Western Ghats adds to the charm of kayaking in Honnemaradu. Honnemaradu on the back waters of the Sharavathi River.



Nearest Cities: Sagara,Siddapur,Sirsi,Shivamogga,Hosanagara,Gerusoppa

Distances from Honnemaradu:
Sagar:30km
Siddapur:45km
Gersoppa:51km
Sirsi:61km
Shimoga:95km

Hosanagar:70km

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Kalasi

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Kalasi

Kalase is located at a distance of 8 Km from Sagar on the way to Sorab.
Kalsi is one of the important historical places in Sagar taluk after Ikkeri and Keladi.

The main attraction of Kalse is Twin temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Mallikarjuna Temple and Lord Neelakanteshwara Temple.

The twin temples at Kalasi have been constructed in 12th century and they are the fine examples of Hoysala architecture. It is said to be constructed by father and son sculptors, Jankana and Dakkana.

These temples were constructed during 1812 AD using the stone called Somanatha Shile, the temples reveal the artistic magnificence of the Hoysala architecture.


Mallikarjuna Temple at Kalasi

Mallikarjuna Temple is the biggest temple at Kalasi. This temple has a Garbhagriha, Sukanasi, Rangamantapa and Basavamantapa. The temple is constructed with three entrances at three directions. The uniqueness of the Mallikarjuna Temple at Kalasi is except Sukanasi, the other front part of the temple built with half walls. This provides the temple with unique brightness.

Neelakanteshwara Temple

The Neelakanteshwara Temple is about 30 feet away from Mallikarjuna Temple. The temple features a Gopura atop Garbhagriha. You can also see the statue of Goddess Bhuvaneshwari and the emblem of Hoysalas.


Apart from these temples, you can also see an very old port in the forest around these temples in Kalasi with wells, ponds and the drainage system of that time.



Nearest Cities: Sagara,Siddapur,Sirsi,Shivamogga,Hosanagara,Gerusoppa

Distances from kalase:
Sagar:45km
Siddapur:80km
Gersoppa:100km
Sirsi:110km
Shimoga:50km
Hosanagar:40km

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Dabbe Falls


Dabbe Falls

Dhabbe Falls (Dhabbe Falls) is a pristine waterfall near Hosagadde in Shimoga. This falls is deeply hidden in the mountains near Hosagadde. The trek route through the deep valley leads to the delightful Dabbe Falls. Hosagadde, 20 km from Kargal, is on the way to Bhatkal from Sagar via Talaguppa and Kargal, which is famous for the Jog falls.

"Dhabbe Falls" one of the few waterfalls of Karnataka which have not been polluted with frequent tourist and hence still preserves its heavenly touch. where the water plunges into narrow gorge, to witness one need to negotiate steep descent, checks all your Adventure skills.

Is worth all the risk once you witness the serenity of the waterfalls. Not satisfied with this then here is the bonus to trek.



Nearest Cities: Sagara,Siddapur,Sirsi,Shivamogga,Hosanagara,Gerusoppa

Distances from Dabbe Jalapata:
Sagar:56km
Siddapur:41km
Gersoppa:60km
Sirsi:80km
Shimoga:110km

Hosanagar:90km

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Keladi/Ikkeri

Keladi /Ikkeri


Keladi

Keladi is a temple town in Sagar Taluk of the state of Karnataka in India.
Rameswara temple at Keldi

In the outset as you enter the Rameshwara temple it appears like a building with a normal covered roof structure looming out in the middle of the street. It seems like another traditional residence in coastal Karnataka by Mangalore tiles covering the roof.

On entering inside the complex you notice transformation into a very old structure. The temple houses three deities, Lord Rameswara (Linga and Nandi), Lord Veerabhadra and Lord Ganesh. The pillars are superbly adorned with legendary gods as well as animals. At the ceiling you can find the legendary (imaginary) two headed bird called Garudabande.

You can also find the statue of Rani Channamma. You can observe Rani Chenamma is riding a horse. Underneath Lord Ganesh, Rani Chenamma is paying respect accompanied by her consorts. At the back of the temple complex that is more or less facing the entrance a picture of vaastu sketched on full wall panel. There exists a massive manasthamba at the backyard of temple. This indicates the temple could have been altered subsequently in accordance with vaastu guidance.

Museum: You can find a Museum situated outside the Keladi Rameswara temple that is maintained by Karnataka state government. Keladi Museum is a rich storehouse of copper inscriptions, palm leaves, coins and many more interesting antiques of the Keladi period. The museum also has the recovered idols of Hoysala and Chalukya period from the early 16th century to the late 18th century.

Keladhi History

Two brothers named Chavuda Gauda and Bhadra Gauda, living in the village of Hale-bayal, in the Keladi taluk of the Chandragutti paragana, had two servants or slaves, named Yadava and Murari, who cultivated their masters' fields. A cow they had was discovered to shed her milk over a certain ant-hill, which, on digging into, Chavuda Gauda found, contained a linga, over which, therefore, he built a small temple. A little time after, the servants, when ploughing, turned up an old sword, which they put into the thatch of the house, intending to make a scythe of it. But they discovered that if a crow perched on the shed the sword leaped out in the form of a serpent and killed it. On this, Chavuda Gauda took it and, carefully cleaning it, kept in his house, giving it the name of Nagaramuri. At another time, the ploughshare struck against the ring of a cauldron, which contained treasure. Afraid to disturb it, Chavuda Gauda covered it up again, but that night had a dream, in which he was directed to offer a human sacrifice and take the treasure. On hearing this, his two slaves volunteered to be the victims on condition that their memory was preserved. All the preparations being made, the place was dug up at night and the slaves, after ablutions, prostrated themselves to the cauldron and were beheaded with the sword Nagaramuri.

With this accession of wealth, the Gaudas raised a small force and began to subdue the neighbouring villages. But they were seized and sent to Vijayanagar by order from the king, and there put into custody. Hearing that a Palegar near Balihalu was rebellious, they made an offer through the court musicians to punish him if allowed to do so. Permission being given, they went with a force and killed the Palegar, on which they were released and confirmed in the possession of the places they had captured, receiving from the king a seal (sikha moharu). The town of Keladi was then founded, together with the temple of Rameshwara.

One day while the Gauda was hunting, a hare turned upon his hounds, indicating heroic virtue in the soil of the place in which this occurred. He therefore removed his town to the spot, calling Ikkeri. His son and successor, with the sanction of Sadasiva Raya, the Vijayanagar sovereign, took the name of Sadasiva-Nayak.

Two mounds, called Kalte, at the entrance to Keladi are pointed out as the scene of the human sacrifices.The principal building in the place is the double temple of Rameshwara and Virabhadra, a large and plain structure built in the Hoysala-Dravida style.

After the disintegration of Vijayanagar Empire in the Battle of Talikota, the Keladi Nayakas created an independent kingdom and it remained so until it was annexed to Mysore Kingdom by Hyder Ali.Shivappa Nayaka and Keladai Chennamma were the rulers of this kingdom.



Ikkeri

Ikkeri is a historical place located at a distance of 3 km from Sagar in Shimoga district.The meaning of the word Ikkeri in Kannada language is Two Streets.

Ikkeri was the capital of the Keladi rulers for about 120 years. After Ikkeri the capital was moved to Nagara and then to Kavaledurga.The prime attraction of Ikkeri is the Aghoreshwara Temple. The Aghoreshwara Temple in Ikkeri was constructed by the Keladi Nayakas, who were once upon a time feudatories to the Vijayanagara Empire.

The Aghoreshwara temple in Ikkeri is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Temple looks with vast open outer space throughout the temple compound. The Aghoreshwara temple is found in a big rectangular compound which is on a slightly higher ground. Instead of the tower gateway (Gopura) to the temple compound a simple but superb cubical arch carved out of granite across the small passage with many steps.

As soon as you enter the temple, it is really simple to grasp the plan of the temples and other structures interior. The very first thing is an prominent shrine of Nandi in the axis of this main temple. It can be rare to get this kind of large Nandi image having a glasslike finish.

Right next to Nandi shrine is a big Balipitha and a number of smaller Balipithas. A Balipitha (the Altar Stone) is where ritual offerings for god are offered. A couple of feet ahead at open area number of broken carved stones kept arrange. Actually that is the ruins of main deity's image.

The porch of goddess's shrine in Aghoreshwara Temple in Ikkeri is in the normal Vijayanagara style.

One can inquire the priest of the temple to get additional information. Priests of Aghoreshwara Temple in Ikkeri are friendly and they are surely happier to explain the history of the temple.



Nearest Cities: Sagara,Siddapur,Sirsi,Shivamogga,Hosanagara,Gerusoppa
Distances from Keldi:
Sagar:10km
Siddapur:41km
Gersoppa:70km
Sirsi:80km
Shimoga:80km
Hosanagar:50km

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