PANP/Pandavapura (3 PFs)

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Track: Double Electric-Line

MELUKOTE(Thirunarayanapuram)
28Kms from Pandavapura Station by Road is Melukote, a sacred Srivaishnava pilgrim centre, well known for its Vairamudi festival in March- April. More than one lakh devotees congregate here for this festival. Melkote used to be known for its Handlooms.
The great saint Ramanujacharya walked this land a thousand years ago. 1000th Birth Anniversary of Sri Ramanujacharya is being celebrated in May 2017. The Chaluvanarayana Swamy and Yoganarasimha swamy temples of Melukote boast of a history of more than 1000 years. Melukote is also home to the Academy of Sanskrit...
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Research
Where to Stay at Melukote: The Forest Department and the Public Works Department have a guest house each. The Academy of Sanskrit Research has lovely cottages surrounded by lush green gardens.
(Info courtesy:Mandya Dist.Website)

THONNUR(Thondanur) LAKE:
Among the many lakes in the district, the Thonnur lake which was also called the Moti Talab, in the Pandavapura Taluk, is an old lake with historical association.
It is situated about 3 miles to the left of the seventh mile of the Pandavapura Railway Station- Nelligere Road. Being located on a hilltop, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the valley below and other hills in the area. A climb up the hillock next to the lake can also be a wonderful experience.
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tank has been constructed by putting up an earthen bund across the gap between two rocky hills. The bund of this tank is said to have been constructed in the Hoysala days (12th century) by Sri Ramanujacharya who named it as Tirumalasagara. Very well pleased by the clear water of the lake, Nasir Jung, son of the then Subedar of the Deccan, gave it the name of Moti Talab(lake of pearls) in 1746. The bund was later repaired by Tipu Sultan.