MELUKOTE(Thirunarayanapuram)
28Kms from Pandavapura Station by Road is Melukote, a sacred Srivaishnava pilgrim centre, well known for its Vairamudi festival in March- April. More than one lakh devotees congregate here for this festival. Melkote used to be known for its Handlooms.
The great saint Ramanujacharya walked this land a thousand years ago. 1000th Birth Anniversary of Sri Ramanujacharya is being celebrated in May 2017. The Chaluvanarayana Swamy and Yoganarasimha swamy temples of Melukote boast of a history of more than 1000 years. Melukote is also home to the Academy of Sanskrit...
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Where to Stay at Melukote: The Forest Department and the Public Works Department have a guest house each. The Academy of Sanskrit Research has lovely cottages surrounded by lush green gardens.
(Info courtesy:Mandya Dist.Website)