TRIUMAKUDLU NARASIPUR / GOMMATAGIRI / CHUNCHANAKATTE / SUTTUR

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Located 52 kms from Mysore at a confluence of three rivers, the Cauvery, the Kabini and the mythical Sphatika Sarovara, this place is an important pilgrimage center. It was sanctified by the sage Agasthya, who is said to have founded the Agasthyeshwara Temple. The Agasthyeshwara Temple complex contains many monuments belonging to the Ganga, Chola, Hoysala and Vijayanagar periods.

GOMMATAGIRI

The granite statue of Gomateshwara in early Vijayanagar style, dominates the summit of the 50 meter hill. This Jain centre attracts many pilgrims during annual abhisekha (anointing ceremony) in September.

CHUNCHANAKATTE

The town traces its name to a dam (katte) said to have been built by a chieftain, Chuncha, the Cauvery River, after it crosses the dam, flows through a rugged rocky valley, cascading into a waterfall at two levels. The Kodanda Rama Temple, built in late Vijayanagar style, is the site of an annual 15 day jatra (fair) including cattle fair.

SUTTUR

Fourteen kms from Nanjangud, Suttur is well known for the Shivarathreeshwara Math which runs many educational institutions and hostels in the area. Inside the math premises, is the triple shrined Mahadeswara Temple in Hoyasala style. An annual jatra (fair) is held in honor of its pioneer saint, Shivarathreeshwara.