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    Hill Stations of Karnataka Part-1
    "The state of Karnataka is bestowed with the precious parts of the famous western ghat. The important hills of karnatka are Agumbe, Biligirirangana betta, Chamundi Betta, Chikamagaluru, Devarayanadurga, Himvad Gopalswamy Betta, Kemmannugundi, kuduremukha, kundadri betta, kodachadri, Madikeri, male Mahadeswara beta, Nandi betta, Savandurga, Shrungeri and Yana. The beauty of them can only be witnessed cannot be explained. The Malemadeshwara Betta, is located at the southern edge of state and is surrounded by seven hills. This ancient pilgrimage center has its own legend and history. The legend says that yemale Mahadeva the lord seven hills roamed upon these hills riding a mythical tiger. Hence it is also called by the name Huli Vahana. Many tradition had continued since generations rolling around the temple and Mudi ( Shaving the head). Biligirirangana Betta, on the same eastern branch of western ghat towards the ghat of Malemahadeshwara betta is this hill resort. It is the abode of lord Biligiriranga or rangnatha. Biligiiranganatha was the family deity of Vadeyar dynasty. Himvad Gopalswamy Betta, the top of this hills is the abode of lord Gopalswamy. The beautiful temple appears as though floting in the mist and cloud. Himvad Gopalswamy Betta appears as a usual hills from a distance. Chamundi Betta, it is located inside the famous city of Mysore. It is also abode of family deity of Mysuru king call by the name of Mahishasur Maridini or Chamundeswari. Hence Hill was got the name after the deity. The huge bull with its beautiful carving is indeed eye catching. The pond which was once and only source of water on the hills. Coorg or Madikeri, the peaks like Pushpagiri and Kodagu being an important portion of the western ghat covered with huge coffee and tea state. The paddy plant was named as madikeri. Madikeri, the district headquarters also known as queen of hills. It houses the palace, a temple and a Chapel along with the sculpture of a pair of elephants. The sacred river Cauvery takes birth at the bottom of this hills. Chikkamagaluru, it is called coffee district of Karnataka. By evening Chikkamagalur is a twinkling star upon the western ghat. Kemmanuugundi, the hill ranges of Mullayanagari, Baba Budangiri and Kemangundi are very near to Chikkamagalur. It is a place with many view points. From here the scene of nature which inspired the famous kannada poet,Rastra kavi Vampu kavi Puttapa. Kuderemukha, it is the place where annual rainfall is the heaviest. From a distance the group of these hills was appearing as Kuduremukha meaning the face of a horse hence the group was named as such. The hill and vallies with cascading water sources are mind blowing. At Gangamula the Tunga and the Bhadra river emerge. "
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    Hill Stations of Karnataka Part-2
    Shrungeri- The abode of 9th century philosopher Shankaracharya is popular seat of learning spiritual wisdom. It is presumed that Adishankara venoms one of the peak of this heels range. In kannada shrunga means peak and eri means climbing. The peak climbing by Adishankara got that name. The shrine of local deity Shardamba goddess of knowledge is the center of attraction of many devotees. Srimani falls near nilekigudda is spot which attracts all the pilgrims with its scenic view. Agumbe – It is 15 km away from Shringeri. In kannadaa gumba means ahi. Many believe that this mass of hills that stop the rain got that name. Agumbe is called the Cherrapunji of Karnataka’s it gets the highest rainfall in a year. This rainfall is also highest in the state. Many crowd comes here to see the sunset everyday. When there is a clear blue sky Arabian sea is visible from this height. The Lion tailed monkey and yellow snake are the rare wild animals species on the Agumbe hills. Kodachadri- Kodachu in kannnada means clean and adri means hill. Beacause of its serene spirit it is called the tapobhumi or the land of pennon meditative exploration. River Sauparnika takes birth to Kodachadri heels and flows down forming many water fall and reach the shores alongside the temple of Mokambika. Kundari Betta- It is rare and unusual hill resort the reason are that name relate itself to gensent kundakunda, the initiater of one of the ancient branch of gem pantheon of south. Kundari stands alone with its rare beauty and it is different from other hill resort. Nearby we find two small pond. Yana-It is isolated and lonely place away from Urban hassle. It is located in the middle of dense forest Uttar Kannada district which is the part of western ghat. In kannada Yana means Jane. It is believed a hectic jane to this aloof place may be the reason of entertaining such name. Shikhara meaning the peak of Bhairaveshavara and another Mohini shikhara meaning the peak of Mohini. It is about 60 feet in height Mohini shikhara is 270 feet in height. Yana is protected geographical monuments. Nandi Betta- Theere was a sculpture of the Nandi or bull on the top of the hill and hence it got that name. It is also called the Nandi Durga meaning fort upon the hill. It was the summer resort of Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan, the early ruler of Mysore king. Many Shelter built by them still exist. British created lush green garden around them. Savandurga- Earlier it was called by the name Samantdurga meaning the fortress of the sedentery later it was named as Savandurga and one of the desendent of this dynasty Kipegowda made savandurga capital between 1638 and 1728. He has fortified with long stone wall. The hill is surrounded by the forest with rare medicinal plant. It is rich source of traditional medicine. Devarayandurga- It is believed a chieftain by the name devraya built a fort upon this and hence it got that name. It is surrounded by a pic fort and dense forest all around. It is also believed that it is also birth place of river Jayamangali. Devarayanadurga is a religious place with ancient temple of Lord Yoganamsimha and Bhoganarsimha. Hills stations are abode of Gods and Goddesses.