September 11, 2010

Melkote Temple

HDR image of temple in melkote as seen from the pushkarni

Melkote is one of the sacred places in Karnataka. This place is also known as Thirunarayanapuram. It is built on rocky hills known as Yadavagiri or Yadugiri overlooking the Cauvery valley.  On top of the hill is an impressive Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple which dates back to 12th Century.
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57 comments:

  1. AlSaturday, September 11, 2010

    That looks like an incredible, beautiful place!

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  2. SamsonSaturday, September 11, 2010

    It is a beautiful place Al

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  3. The Chair SpeaksSunday, September 12, 2010

    Absolutely lovely!

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  4. SamsonSunday, September 12, 2010

    @ The chair Speaks
    Thanks

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  5. JimSunday, September 12, 2010

    So beautiful.

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  6. SamsonSunday, September 12, 2010

    @ J Bar
    Thanks for stopping by

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  7. UnknownMonday, September 13, 2010

    Sam
    Beautiful shot indeed!!
    The reflection is adding charisma to this this pic

    thanks for sharing

    Bhupesh

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  8. SmilingSallyMonday, September 13, 2010

    Stunning.

    Happy Blue Monday! Check out my book giveaway.

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  9. HilaryMonday, September 13, 2010

    You get to see and photograph places which I can't even begin to imagine. Thanks for sharing such beauty.

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  10. UnknownMonday, September 13, 2010

    Wow, that is amazing! Thank you for sharing with me a place that I've never heard of and will likely never see!

    HaPpY bLuE mOnDaY!

    Sarah

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  11. LVTuesday, September 14, 2010

    Another remarkable scene from your lonely country.

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  12. SamsonTuesday, September 14, 2010

    Thanks Bhupesh

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  13. SamsonTuesday, September 14, 2010

    @ Smilingsally
    Thanks for stopping by :)

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  14. SamsonTuesday, September 14, 2010

    Thanks for stopping by Hilary

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  15. SamsonTuesday, September 14, 2010

    @ Sarah
    Thanks

    @ LV
    Thanks

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  16. Sylvia KTuesday, September 14, 2010

    Absolutely breathtaking! And gorgeous reflections as well! Thanks as always for the history that you include! Superb post, Sam! And thanks, too, for your visit and comment, always appreciated! Hope you have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  17. Larry DTuesday, September 14, 2010

    Beautiful place!

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  18. LesleyTuesday, September 14, 2010

    It has a rather rugged look to it. And it looks HUGE!

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  19. lotusleafTuesday, September 14, 2010

    Lovely shot.

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  20. AnonymousTuesday, September 14, 2010

    This is a beautiful shot!

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  21. BraComTuesday, September 14, 2010

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful place!

    Have a nice week,
    Greetings, Bram

    My Word Tuesday post

    Seen on My World Tuesday

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  22. AnonymousWednesday, September 15, 2010

    what a beautiful reflection captured.

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  23. photowannabeWednesday, September 15, 2010

    India looks incredible. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  24. Penelope NotesWednesday, September 15, 2010

    The water must be very pure as the reflections have great clarity. I imagine serenity can easily be found here.

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  25. edenWednesday, September 15, 2010

    Wow, what a beautiful place ! Love the reflections so much

    Happy Watery Wednesday

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  26. Carolyn FordWednesday, September 15, 2010

    It's amazing to see cell phone towers mixed with such a timeless structure. This is an amazing photo, Anthony!

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  27. Kay L. DaviesWednesday, September 15, 2010

    So beautiful, so peaceful.

    Kay
    Alberta, Canada

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  28. KalaWednesday, September 15, 2010

    Gorgeous reflections.

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  29. Roger Owen GreenWednesday, September 15, 2010

    lovely reflection, indeed

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  30. TorAaWednesday, September 15, 2010

    Fascinating site and great photography

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  31. mrsnesbittWednesday, September 15, 2010

    Incredible - India! lol!


    Denise
    ABC Team

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  32. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪Thursday, September 16, 2010

    beautiful reflection.

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  33. LinneaFriday, September 17, 2010

    A very beautiful scene. I love the earth tone colors against the blue sky. Enjoy SWF.

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  34. LindyFriday, September 17, 2010

    Absolutely stunning!

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  35. AnonymousFriday, September 17, 2010

    What a magical other-worldly place! Magical shot!

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  36. SamsonFriday, September 17, 2010

    Thank you Sylvia

    @ Larry
    Thanks

    @ lesley
    You are right.... this whole place is built on rocky mountains, pond and the temple on top are really huge

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  37. SamsonFriday, September 17, 2010

    @ lotusleaf
    Thanks

    Thanks Tricia

    @ BraCom
    you are welcome Bram

    @ And Miles To Go...
    Thanks Bridget

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  38. SamsonFriday, September 17, 2010

    @ photowannabe
    It sure is incredible, thanks for stopping by

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  39. SamsonFriday, September 17, 2010

    @ aka Penelope
    well the water is not as pure/clean as it looks here,

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  40. SamsonFriday, September 17, 2010

    Thanks for stopping by and for your comments Eden

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  41. SamsonFriday, September 17, 2010

    @ Kay L. Davies
    Thanks

    @ Kala
    Thanks for stopping by Kala

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  42. SamsonFriday, September 17, 2010

    @ Roger Owen Green
    Thanks for stopping by ROG

    @ TorAa
    Thanks :)

    @ mrsnesbitt
    thanks for stopping by Denise

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  43. SamsonFriday, September 17, 2010

    Thanks Anne

    @ Linnea
    Thanks for stopping by

    @ Lindy MacDuff
    Thanks

    @ ladyfi
    thank you

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  44. ninjaFriday, September 17, 2010

    Stunning!

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  45. Kim, USAFriday, September 17, 2010

    Oh wow Anthony this is another master piece. Love the reflection too. Happy weekend!
    Scaly sky

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  46. AnonymousSaturday, September 18, 2010

    Beautiful photograph! Love your viewpoint, and the reflection is amazing...:)

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  47. SamsonSaturday, September 18, 2010

    Thanks Ania

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  48. SamsonSaturday, September 18, 2010

    @ Manang Kim
    Thanks :)

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  49. SamsonSaturday, September 18, 2010

    @ the imaginativetraveler

    Thanks

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  50. LizSaturday, September 18, 2010

    Wonderful shot!

    Have a great weekend.

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  51. CildemerSaturday, September 18, 2010

    Magnificient place and great shot!

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    Thanks for sharing*******

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  52. SamsonSaturday, September 18, 2010

    Thanks Liz

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  53. SamsonSaturday, September 18, 2010

    @ Cildemer
    Thanks for stopping by :)

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  54. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪Monday, September 20, 2010

    did they build the temple on an island?

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  55. SamsonTuesday, September 21, 2010

    no, its not on an island Ann

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  56. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USASunday, September 26, 2010

    The HDR work is very good. Looks almost real, like the eye sees a sunny scene. Lovely.

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  57. Karthik (Sp)Wednesday, February 16, 2011

    Ah... melkote ...heavenly place !! check out our visit

    2 bikes , 2 riders , 300kms...

    http://theloapers.blogspot.com/2011/01/25-melkote-281110-place-melkote.html

    http://prabhukarthik03.wordpress.com/2011/01/22/25-melkote-281110/

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