On the way to Mysore to welcome 2006, me and my colleague Nalin stopped at Kanva to find it rejuvinated. After spending some time there we proceeded to Melkote for a darshan of Cheluva Naaraayanar. A few things about Melkote.
Melkote is located about 45 / 50 kilometers from Mandya and about 60 / 70 kilometers from Mysore. It is a lovely village located at the foot of a hill. This village is very important pilgrim center for us Sri Vishnavaas as it is the place where our Guru Raamaanujar stayed for a period of time.
The lord appears as Cheluvanaaraayanar at Melkote and is a sight that cannot be described. Atop the hill is the sannidhi (sanctorum) of Narasimhar. A climb of about 100 steps lead you to this temple.
The road from Melkote to Mysore through Paandavapura is not very good. We had a few escapes during this journey as the road was being laid afresh.
We stayed overnight at "Nalapad Residency" in Mysore. Decent accommodation at exorbitant rates (was this due to the New Year ???). However, the room was neat and hot water was available.
A party was going on at the hotel and we went. Loud music, drunken dancing, insipid food is what I remember of this evening. Left early so that we could leave early for our Mysore tour.
All photos taken with my Nokia 6600 mobile.
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