58 Melkote Temple
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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That looks like an incredible, beautiful place!
It is a beautiful place Al
Absolutely lovely!
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So beautiful.
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Sam
Beautiful shot indeed!!
The reflection is adding charisma to this this pic
thanks for sharing
Bhupesh
Stunning.
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You get to see and photograph places which I can't even begin to imagine. Thanks for sharing such beauty.
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
Another remarkable scene from your lonely country.
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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
Beautiful place!
It has a rather rugged look to it. And it looks HUGE!
Lovely shot.
This is a beautiful shot!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful place!
Have a nice week,
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what a beautiful reflection captured.
India looks incredible. Thanks for sharing it with us.
The water must be very pure as the reflections have great clarity. I imagine serenity can easily be found here.
Wow, what a beautiful place ! Love the reflections so much
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It's amazing to see cell phone towers mixed with such a timeless structure. This is an amazing photo, Anthony!
So beautiful, so peaceful.
Kay
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Gorgeous reflections.
lovely reflection, indeed
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Fascinating site and great photography
Incredible - India! lol!
Denise
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beautiful reflection.
A very beautiful scene. I love the earth tone colors against the blue sky. Enjoy SWF.
Absolutely stunning!
What a magical other-worldly place! Magical shot!
Thank you Sylvia
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@ 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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@ BraCom
you are welcome Bram
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@ photowannabe
It sure is incredible, thanks for stopping by
@ aka Penelope
well the water is not as pure/clean as it looks here,
Thanks for stopping by and for your comments Eden
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thanks for stopping by Denise
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Stunning!
Oh wow Anthony this is another master piece. Love the reflection too. Happy weekend!
Scaly sky
Beautiful photograph! Love your viewpoint, and the reflection is amazing...:)
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Wonderful shot!
Have a great weekend.
Liz @ A Simple Life
Magnificient place and great shot!
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did they build the temple on an island?
no, its not on an island Ann
The HDR work is very good. Looks almost real, like the eye sees a sunny scene. Lovely.
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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