Suthhona Banni Team Karnataka wishes to all "Happy New Year-2014".
Ambagiri is a beautiful
place located in Sirsi town. This place is famous for Sri Ramakrishna
Kalikamatha. From Sirsi bus stand this temple is located about 1.5km distance.
Here you can see Goddess Sri Kalikabhavani Temple and Ramakrishna Mutt (Matha) located on small hill. Now this temple is maintained
by Sri Ramachandrapura Mutt (Matha).From this place you can see the beautiful
scenery of Sirsi town.
Route
Map:
From Sirsi Bus stand à
Sirsi-Nilekani Road (Kumata Road), go
up-to Agasebagilu. In left side you can see a board as way to Ambagiri Temple. Then
go in that road nearly about 1km then you will get Ambagiri temple.
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Dabbe falls is one of the must visit places in Shimoga (Shivamogga)
district which offers tourists a great pleasure of nature. Dabbe Falls is
located near Hosagadde in Sagar taluk. On the road from Sagar to Bhatkal (Kogar
Ghat), Hosagadde lies about 20 km from the town of Kargal (Near to Jog
Falls). From Hosagadde a walk of 6–8 km into the forest leads to Dabbe
Falls.
The trek route through the deep valley leads
to the delightful Dabbe Falls. Trekking to Dabbe
falls is very risk as the last 1.5 km trekking is downwards almost 80 degree
with no proper stairs. One has to trek using branches and roots of trees and
rocks. Last 1.5 km of trekking which consumes lots of time.
Nearby Tourist Places:
Kanoor
Fort, Bhima-Lingeshwara Temple, Sharavathi wildlife Sanctuary, Jog Falls
Route Map:
From Kargal Town-->
Go in SAGAR-BHATKAL state highway
towards Bhatkal up-to Hosagadde --> Take
Right deviation & go in mud road which is going towards Dabbe Mane up-to
6km (approx) -->
Then trek for 1.5 km, you will get Dabbe
Falls.
Take the help from
local people to reach Dabbe falls.
Transport:
There is no
bus till Dabbe falls. KSRTC buses has stop at the main road which is 8 km.
Four wheeler can reach 4 more kilometres inside and bike can go up-to
6km. Then you have to trek for 1.5 km to reach till Dabbe falls.
Note: There is no food facility nearby Dabbe falls,
so carry water bottles & food.Photo Gallery:
“Shivappa Nayaka Fort”
is located in “Nagara” town ,“Hosanagara” Taluk, Shivamogga District. Nagara is
at distance of 19 km from Hosanagar. Nagara was the last capital of the Keladi
kings. Nagara earlier known as Bidanur
Kingdom of Shivappa Naik has a fort dating back to early 17th Century. It is in
the interior Malenadu region with scenic natural beauty. During monsoon it is
surrounded all round by the backwaters of Linganamakki reservoir. The fort
being upkept by the Archeological Dept. is worth visiting. Kollur is 48 Km from
this place.Few attractions of Nagara are Shivappanaika palace, fort, Devagana
tank, Neelakenteshwara temple and Gudde Venkataramana Swamy temple.
Shivappa Nayaka(Kannada:ಶಿವಪ್ಪ
ನಾಯಕ)
(reigned 1645–1660), popularly known as Keladi
Shivappa Nayaka, was a notable ruler of the Keladi
Nayaka Kingdom. The Keladi Nayakas were successors of the Vijayanagara Empire in the coastal and Malnad (hill)
districts of Karnataka,
India, in the late 16th century. At their peak, the Nayakas built a niche
kingdom comprising the coastal, hill and some interior districts (Bayaluseeme)
of modern Karnataka, before succumbing to the Kingdom
of Mysore ruled by Hyder Ali in 1763. He was known as Sistina
Shivappa Nayaka because he introduced a tax system called Sist.
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Tourism today is a trillion dollar sector involving the movement of
over one billion tourists a year around the world and another five to
six billion domestically.
In line with the 2013 United Nations International Year of Water Cooperation, the 2013 theme for World Tourism Day is Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future.
As the most widely celebrated global day for tourism, it represents a
unique opportunity to raise awareness of tourism’s role in water access
and shine a spotlight on the sector’s contribution to a more
sustainable water future.
This year’s theme highlights tourism’s role in water access and shines a
spotlight on the actions currently being taken by the sector in order
to contribute to a more sustainable water future, as well as the
challenges ahead.
"Sutthona Banni Team Karnataka" wishes to all "Happy World Tourism Day-2013" and requests with people about "Save Water & Our Planet", because every drop of water is very precious.
Courtesy: http://www.un.org/en/events/tourismday/
Ganesha Chaturthi is the Hindu festival celebrated on the birthday (rebirth) of Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati.
It is believed that Lord Ganesh bestows his presence on earth for all
his devotees during this festival. It is the day Shiva declared his son
Ganesha as superior to all the gods, barring Vishnu, Lakshmi, Shiva and
Parvati. Ganesha is widely worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity
and good fortune and traditionally invoked at the beginning of any new
venture or at the start of travel. The festival, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi ("festival of Ganesha") is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi
(fourth day of the waxing moon period). The date usually falls between
19 August and 20 September. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Anant Chaturdashi (fourteenth day of the waxing moon period).
While celebrated all over India, it is most elaborate in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Outside India, it is celebrated widely in Nepal and by Hindus in the United States, Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Fiji, Trinidad & Tobago, and Guyana.
History
It is not known when and how Ganesh Chaturthi was first celebrated. Ganesh Chaturthi was being celebrated as a public event in Pune since the times of Shivaji (1630-1680), the founder of the Maratha Empire. The Peshwas, the de facto
hereditary administrators of the Empire from 1749 till its end in 1818,
encouraged the celebrations in their administrative seat Pune as
Ganesha was their family deity (Kuladevata).
With the fall of the Peshwas, Ganesh Chaturthi lost state patronage and
became a private family celebration again till its revival by Indian
freedom fighter and social reformer Lokmanya Tilak.
Ganesh Chaturthi-2013 is celebrating on September 6. Sutthina Banni Team Karnataka wishes to all "Happy Gowri-Ganesha Festival". Please use Eco- friendly Ganesha Idol for festival & save our environment from pollution.
Courtesy: Wikipedia
This falls is within a range of 10KM from
famous tourist place of Uttara Kannada district i.e., ‘Yaana’. This falls is
not so familiar because of lack of publicity and difficulty in reaching the
place. You need to walk on man-made
footbridge. However if you love trekking this falls will be a recommendation!
Route map:
Sirsi -> Towards Kumta Road about 5KM
-> Take Right Diversion and enter Hegadekatta Road -> Mattighatta ->
Walk about 2KM to reach Hase-Halla waterfalls.
Request: Do not carry plastic/ Maintain
silence and enjoy the beauty of nature.
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Courtesy: Prajavani News Paper
Arabile/Arebail Falls is located in between Hubli –
Ankola NH63, the locality is known as Arebail Ghats and closed to Arebail
Village. This waterfall’s height is about 170 feet, flows in different paths
and touches the heaven earth.
Note: Leaches might be there, Trekking
place is bit slippery – Be careful.
Route map:
Sirsi /Hubli -> Yellapur -> Move in
NH63 towards Ankola -> Continue about 20KM -> Reach Arebail village ->
Walk in a road which is opposite to Hanuman Temple -> it is just 1.5KM [Vehicles will not go, you
need to walk].
Courtesy: Prajavani News Paper
KUMBAAL waterfalls is located in Uttara
Kannada district, near to Saathoddi Falls - Yellapur.
Kumbaal falls is not familiar to the
tourists though it is very close to Saathoddi is because of quite interior
forest.This beautiful waterfalls; falls from 100
feet height in the deep forest of Western Ghats.Make a note that it is quite difficult to
reach there by vehicle, better walk a bit!
Route Map:
Sirsi -> Yellapur -> Move towards
Bisgod Road [Sathoddi Falls Road] -> Cross Ganesh Gudi Village
-> Take Left 2KM Before Sathoddi falls cross -> then Continue in
mud road about 4KM -> You'll be there in KUMBAL Falls!
Please don’t carry plastic items/be silent
in the forest and enjoy your visit.
Courtousy : Guruprasad Hegde
Independence Day, observed annually on 15 August, is a national holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from British rule on 15 August 1947. India attained freedom following an independence movement noted for largely nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience led by the Indian National Congress (INC). Independence coincided with the partition of India, in which the British Indian Empire was divided along religious lines into the Dominions of India and Pakistan; the partition was accompanied by violent riots and mass casualties.
The flagship event in Independence Day celebrations takes place in Delhi, where the prime minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort
and delivers from its ramparts a speech. The holiday is observed
throughout India with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades and cultural
events. Indians celebrate the day by displaying the national flag on
their attire, accessories, homes and vehicles; by listening to patriotic
songs, watching patriotic movies; and bonding with family and friends.
Books and films feature the independence and partition in their
narrative. Separatist and militant organisations have often carried out
terrorist attacks on and around 15 August, and others have declared
strikes and used black flags to boycott the celebration.
History
European traders had established outposts on the Indian subcontinent by the 17th century.Through overwhelming military strength, the British East India company subdued local kingdoms and established themselves as the dominant force by the 18th century. Following the Rebellion of 1857, the Government of India Act 1858 led the British Crown to assume direct control of India. In the decades following, civic society gradually emerged across India, most notably the Indian National Congress, formed in 1885. The period after World War I was marked by British reforms such as the Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms, but it also witnessed the enactment of the repressive Rowlatt Act and calls for self-rule by Indian activists. The discontent of this period crystallized into nationwide non-violent movements of non-cooperation and civil disobedience, led by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
During the 1930s, reform was gradually legislated by the British; Congress won victories in the resulting elections. The next decade was beset with political turmoil: Indian participation in World War II, the Congress's final push for non-cooperation, and an upsurge of Muslim nationalism led by the All-India Muslim League. The escalating political tension was capped by Independence in 1947. The jubilation was tempered by the bloody partition of the subcontinent into India and Pakistan.
This is our 67th Independence Day. "Sutthona Banni Team Karnataka" wishes you all "Happy Independence Day".
