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Shri VeeraNarayana Temple Gadag

Shri Veeranarayana temple in Gadag is built by Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana.The temple is a mixture of Chalukya, Hoysala and Vijayanagara sculptures.The main entrance gate reminds us the Vijayanagara Art.Inside GarudaGamba and Rangamantap are in the manner of Hoysala sculpture.
Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu/Veera Narayana.Inside the temple we can see many pillars and one of them . . . → Read More: Shri VeeraNarayana Temple Gadag

Sri Padaraayara Vrindavana,Mulbagilu

“Kaale phalati surudrumahaa chintaamanirapi yaachane daataa
vararthi sakalam abhiishtam darshana maatraat shripaadaraajo munihi”

The above stotram says chintamani, kalpavruksha are celestial treasures, would give whatever one wants, when pray them. But, Sri Sripadarayaru, fulfills all wishes by mere darshan of his brindavan or even by rememberence of his name.

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Beaches in Coastal Karnataka

There are many beautiful beaches in the coastal region specially if you travel on NH17 from Mangalore to Goa.Sea is a part of people’s life in coastal regions and its bread and butter for them.
Kaup, pronounced as Kapu is a tiny village near Udupi has a beautiful beach and lighthouse.The best time to visit is in the evenings.You can climb up to the top of the Light House which gives an amazing view of sunset and the sea.


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Malpe beach which is around 10km from Udupi is also a nice beach to spend the evenings.Its vast and clean.
Recently they have constructed a resort near by the beach for food,water sports and accommodation.
Water sports like fast boat, family boat are introduced newly here.I would not recommend them as I did not feel they are taking much precaution while doing all these activities.
You do not find any starfish,shells on the shore much here.But as you go further you will get Hoode Beach where you can varieties of shells ,crabs etc.

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Susnset Point near Bianduru,Udupi

Baindur is a small village near Udupi. As we travel on the coast, from Udupi towards Murudeshwara or Karvar we will get this tiny village. There is a small place called Ottanane in Baindur which is famous for sunset point. You can also see the beautiful scenery of river merging with the Arabian Sea from here.



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River meeting the sea



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View of Sea from Top

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