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Melkote |
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Around 60
kilometres north -east of Mysore city in the state of
Karnataka is to be found on a hilly tract comprising some
of the oldest rock formations on the earth's crust. Nestling
in the heart of these hills lies the temple town of Melkote.
The origins of the towns are lost in antiquity, but it
rose to cultural and religious importance in the 12th
century AD when the great South Indian philosopher and
teacher, Sri Ramanuja lived in the town for twelve years.
Today life in Melkote revolves around the Cheluvanarayanaswamy
temple within the township, which enjoyed the patronage
of the Mysore Maharajas as well as Tipu Sultan, and the
Yoganarasimhaswamy temple on the hill overlooking Melkote.
These temples are repositories of Melkote's living tradition
as well as storehouses of academic knowledge of our culture.
One of the best - preserved towns, Melkote is unique in
that it has retained its traditional character over the
centuries. Historical studies have shown relatively little
change in the plan of the town, the type and character
of the dwellings and its cultural practice. In this sense,
a visit to Melkote or Tirunarayanapuram (as it is also
called ) is a unique experience of our own cultural heritage
in its living form.
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District:
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Road:
Mysore – 50km
Bangalore – 140km |
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Pandavapura – 25km |
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Bangalore – 140km |
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