Melkote : The temple town
At Dhanush Koti : Living on the (l)edge On the way to Dhanush koti ... Kalyani Raya Gopura : The incomplete saga Guru Where : Melkote/Melukote Location : 150 kms from bangalore,35 kms from Mandya,3hrs to reach Route : Bangalore->Bidadi->Ramanagara->Mandya->Melkote When : 8th June 2008 Gang : Amit,Dakshina,Guru,Rani and Sudhi Places of interest : Yoganarasimha temple,Cheluvanarayana temple,Dhanush Koti Historic Significance : Very sacred place for Vaishnavites.It is said that Sri Ramanujacharya,the proponent of Vishishtadvaita, spent 14 yrs of his life here. Melukote is an ideal 1 day weekend getaway /picnic spot for bangalore dwellers. It has become famous after the song "Barso Re" from the film "Guru" was shot here. Thank you Rani for suggesting this place.Melukote is still a calm,quiet non crowded,unexplored place relatively.I hope it stays that way. Guru has mailed me the details and i am adding it here . Travel: ------- There are dire...

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