Hill Stations of Karnataka Part-2
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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.