Nanjangudu - History and Travel Guide

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Nanjangud


 Nanjangud ( Kannada: ನಂಜನಗೂಡು ) is a town in Mysore district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Nanjangud lies on the banks of the river Kapila (Kabini), 23 km from the city of Mysore.

Nanjangud is famous for Srikanteshwara Temple. Nanjangud is also called "Dakshina Kashi" (southern Kashi).

This city is also famous for a variety of banana grown in the region, the Nanjanagoodu rasabale.


Origin of the name:

 The Srikanteshwara Temple at Nanjangud is dedicated to the Hindu supreme deity Shiva, also called Sri Nanjundeshwara, ("The Lord who drank poison") to save the earth.[2] In Hindu mythology, the Gods and demons churned the ocean in search of the ambrosia. During this churning, poison emanated first, followed by ambrosia. To prevent the poison from spreading across the universe, Shiva drank it. His consort Parvati then held his throat tightly to prevent the poison from spreading to the rest of his body. The poison remained in his throat, making it blue in colour. For this reason, Shiva is also called Neelakantha, or "the blue-throated one". Nanjanagud literally means "the place where Nanja (Nanjundeshwara) resides" in Kannada - Nanja is a short form of Nanjunda (Najannu unDava - one who drank poison), or "home of Nanja (Nanjundeshwara)". Srikanteshwara translates to Sri meaning auspicious, Kanta meaning throat and Eshwara meaning Shiva.


History:

Nanjangud has been a major Shaiva centre for nearly a thousand years. Chola Kings in the 11th – 12th century are considered to have set in motion the construction of the temple with significant additions by the Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara kings.[4] This temple was later renovated by the Hoysala kings. The Wodeyar kings of Mysore made various grants to renovate the temple.

Getting There:

Buses are available from Bangalore, Mysore and Chamarajanagar.

The nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport situated in Bengaluru at a distance of 200 km.

Nanjangud has a railway station where only slow trains stop. Trains are available from Mysore at 4.50 am, 7.10 am, 8.50 am, 12.20pm, 2.40pm and 1.40pm. Returns trains to Mysore are available at 7.38 am, 10.00 am, 11.28 am, 3.38 pm, 5.38 pm, 6.43 pm and 9.33 pm.

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Staying (Facilities):
                                     Dormitory is available which you can book 24*7. You can book the rooms there by visiting any BangaloreOne Centers from Bangalore or through Online.

You also can get Lodging facilities which are available. price is very reasonable with decent stay facilities.




Some of the Pics:

River Kapila

Kapila Nadi Snanam

Temple Front View

Monument (Statue of Shiva)




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