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SIVASAMUDRAM

It is a lovely island made, lovelier by its spectacular scenic grandeur and loveliest, better say holiest a superb Vaishnavate shrine dedicated to Sri Ranganatha. And hence carved out a covetable niche in the temple that Bharatakhanda is and goes by the august name of Madyarangam in religious literature.

Located at 80 km off Mysore, it is accessible by bus and train.

Abounding m lush green verdure around the two enchanting Gngachukki and Bharachukki water falls, created by the two branches of river Cavery, its tourist potential seems far out-weighing its spiritual importance. The temple built in the Hoyasala architectural model, is rich in sculptural wealth Sri Ranganatha - the principal deity in reclining posture, like its counterparts m Sri Rangapattana - Adyarangam near Mysore and Srirangam - Anthyarangam near Trichy lifts the souls and confers bliss to the devout theists, if soulful prayers are offered. It celebrates all festivals as done in Ranganatha temples. It is a worth-seeing place for Asthikas and paryataks too.

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