Melukote - The Temple Town

Melukote in Pandavapura Taluk of Mandya District is one of the Sacred places in Karnataka. It is Known for Cheluvanarayan Swami Temple and Yoga Narasimha Temple. The Raya Gopura of Melukote is famous shooting spot. Films like Padayappa, Guru(Hindi), Sivaji etc was shot from this area. Melukote is famous for the Puliyogare which you can have from Subbana Mess in Melukote.

Things to See

1. Yoga Narasimha Swami temple
2. Kalyani
3. Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple
4. Akka Thangi Kola
5. Rajya Gopura

Mantapa near to Kalyani

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Lepakshi - The land of Veerabhadra

Lepakshi is a small village located in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh, India. Lepakshi Temple is historically and archaeologically significant as it has three shrines dedicated to Shiva,Vishnu and Veerabhadra. These shrines were built during the Vijayanagara Kings' period (1336–1646). Lepakshi is famous for the Hanging Pillar in the main hall of the Veerabhadra Temple.The place is known for mural paintings of the Vijayanagar kings. Many Kannada inscriptions dating back centuries can be seen on its walls. Legend has it that the Naga of the Nagalinga in Lepakshi was carved out of a single stone by sculptors while they waited for their mothers to prepare lunch.Another attraction in Lepakshi is the largest Monolithic Nandi Statue in India

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