Agumbe
Ghats
After darshan in sringeri we proceed to Udupi. Enroute,
watch the amazing beauty of Agumbe Ghats..
Agumbe is one of the most scenic places on the Western Ghats
of the Southern India. Added to the lush
green view all around, the attractions for the visitors is the spectacular
sunset and vast opportunities it offers to the trekkers. Within 9 kilometers we
can gothrough more than 15breathtaking
hairpin and horseshoe curves.And it isone of the most breathtaking scenic
routes of Karnataka
It is lying in the Thirthahalli taluk and the Malnad region
and surrounded by dense lush green forests, small streams and ghats
.
Agumbe is
famous for spectacular sunset and many visitors come here to watch it. The
sunset here gets reflected from the Arabian Sea onto the horizon. The best season
for viewing sunset of Agumbe is from November to January.
Agumbe is also known Cherrapunji of South India because this
place receives highest rainfall in Karnataka state
Udupi Sri Krishna Temple:
Udupi is a divine shrine in the coastal region of Western
Ghats. Situated about 60 kms from Mangalore, it is a fairly large and upcoming
town that was sanctum of Madhvacharya, the great Sanskrit Philosopher. The
famous temple here, has a fascinating idol of Lord Krishna that is richly
adorned with jewels. It is the center for education, social and religious
activities in the district of South Canara. It is known for the famous Sri
Krishna temple. The reasons for its fame are the statue of Sri Krishna
installed by the great saint Sri Madhvacharya and the penance and influence of
Sri Vaadiraja yathivarenya.
Another attraction of this temple is the 'Kanakana
Kindi' -a small window through which Krishna is believed to have given darshan
to his ardent devotee, Kanakadasa. He is an ardent believer of Lord Krishna. He come to see God to udupi;But as he was from a lower caste,he was not permitted to enter the
temple.He worship Krishna from back side of the wall.Sri Krishna, pleased by the worship of Kanakadasa created a small hole
in the back wall of the temple and turned to face the hole so that Kanakadasa
could see him.This window is known as Kanakana Kindi.
Madvasarorava ( Madhava Pushkarani)
Adjacent
to the main corridor through which the pilgrims enter the Krishna temple, there
is the holy tank called Madvasarorava ( Madhava Pushkarani). The tank was
originally known as Anantha Theertha, but after the Ganga descended into this
tank for the sake of Madhvacharya, it came to be designated as Madhvasarovara
The tank has stone steps all round and a mandapam in the centre.
It is believed
that Ganges water flows in to this tank once in 12 years. For daily abhisheka
of Sri Krishna water from this tank is used. The Swamijis have to bathe in this
tank before they commence the worship at the shrine.
Ratha orchariot being made out of wooden logs one of the main attraction of this temple
Malpe Beach:
A natural port located just 6 km from Udupi, Karnataka; the
Malpe beach is known for its charming and attractive golden brown sand and
turquoise blue waters.
It is lined with palm trees and the blue skies above add
to the scene, where you can fully enjoy the rest and peace that you require
together with nature and relish every single moment.
Kukke
Subramanya:
After having lunch at udupi we, proceed to Kukke Subramanya,
a popular religious destination which is surrounded by lush green forest along
with hills. It is situated on the banks of the Kumaradhara River. The main
temple located in Kukke is of Subrahmanya that is dedicated to the Snake God
Vasuki and Lord Subramanya.
The temple is famous for religious rituals
pertaining to snake god. The epics relate that the divine serpent Vasuki and
other serpents found safety under Lord Subrahmanya when apprehended by
Garuda.The devotees enter the courtyard from the back side and walk around to
go before the idol. There is Garuda pillar covered with silver between the
sanctuary and the portico entrance. It is believed that the pillar was charmed
and planted there to shield the devotees from the poison flames streaming from
the breath of Vasuki who resides inside. Devotees circle the pillar. Beyond the
pillar is the outer hall and then the inner hall and after that the sanctuary
of Sri Subrahmanya. In the center of sanctuary is a pedestal. On the upper dais
stands the idol of Sri Subrahmanya and then the idol of Vasuki and somewhat
lower the idol of Shesha. Devotions to these deities take place daily. After
having darshan, Then proceed to Bangalore. Trip ends
