Melkote (High or Superior Fort) is located in Mandya district of Karnataka state in India. It is famous for various temples and ponds. Some of the well known ponds of this place are:
Kalyani Pond
The large pond which is part of the Cheluvanarayanaswamy temple is called Kalyani. It is also known by the name Pushkaranani. The beauty of the pond is enhanced by its location, the steps that lead to the water and the Mandaps built around the pond.
The view of the pond from Yoganarsimhaswamy temple.
The mandapa around the pond.
There are carvings at the bottom of the pillars of mandapa. One such carving on the pillar is shown above.
Akka Tangi Kola
There are a pair of ponds behind the Cheluvanarayanaswamy temple known as Akka Tangi Kola In English it translates to sister ponds. The water of Akka kola is sour-salty and that of Tangi kola is sweet. Only the sweet water is used for the temples.
Kalyani Pond
The large pond which is part of the Cheluvanarayanaswamy temple is called Kalyani. It is also known by the name Pushkaranani. The beauty of the pond is enhanced by its location, the steps that lead to the water and the Mandaps built around the pond.
The view of the pond from Yoganarsimhaswamy temple.
The mandapa around the pond.
There are carvings at the bottom of the pillars of mandapa. One such carving on the pillar is shown above.
Akka Tangi Kola
There are a pair of ponds behind the Cheluvanarayanaswamy temple known as Akka Tangi Kola In English it translates to sister ponds. The water of Akka kola is sour-salty and that of Tangi kola is sweet. Only the sweet water is used for the temples.
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I hear of people visiting India solely making their rounds of the lovely temples. Great carvings!
Thanks for popping by to visit my blog.
Never heard of this place. Thanks for posting and letting us know of these lesser-known places.
The last photo is interesting to me.
The word "Akka" is also in Finnish and it means "woman".
Regards.
How very interesting. These are treasures.
Another great post, thanks for showing places like this:)
So lovely place. Incretable beautiful!
The difference in the sister ponds is interesting. Your first photo is fantastic. Thanks for taking us to Kalyani Pond.
I like the Yoganarsimhaswamy temple
its a BEAUTY :)
Sister ponds sounds funny... LOL
Thanks for the great shots (@^.^@)
Thanks for stopping by. Enjoyed our blog immensely. You take great pics. The Jal Mahal Palace is my fav. Blue Skies.
Ponds are so calm and serene. Liked your post a lot, as i miss ponds here in Mumbai.
...so beautiful that the temple is built around the pond. The carvings in the pillars are exquisite.
Thanks to all for such lovely words.
BBC: Thanks for the appreciation and invitation.
Keats The Sunshine Girl: Thanks, there are lovely temples, palaces, forts, national park across India. And above all loving people. Welcome to India.
Vamsee: Thanks, there are many more such beautiful places around this area.
Sandy: Thanks for the appreciation.
Carizzo: Thanks, it is nice to learn similarities in 2 different languages.
Joo: Thanks for the appreciation.
Phivos: Thanks for the appreciation.
George: Thanks. Yes the difference in the taste of water which are adjacent to each other is a real surprise.
Anya: Thanks for the appreciation.
Beautiful pictures and nice description.
thanks for sharing abt the cultural heritage. lovely places
Very interesting post!
Simply amazing...have a nice weekend!
These temple towns with the large man-made lakes in the middle remind me of my childhood days in Karnataka. Nice pics!
Your blog is indeed very interesting, and I am glad you came to my blog, because I always answer all comments and visit all those bloggers who visit me.
Great post. Shots are perfect. Thanks for sharing.
Rajesh: What a wonderful look at the pond and its neat surroundings.
interesting post.
What wonderful places!
Very interesting post.
Have a good weekend!
Thanks to all for such lovely words.
Sucharita: Thanks. Yes it is very calm place. This entire town is very calm and serene.
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Kelly: Thanks for the appreciation. Yes, the 360 degree view from the top is great.
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Hi Rajesh! Sorry for the absence, but I’ve been busy with my parents’ health; almost 180 years to care... ;)
Wonderful post! The view of the pond is awesome!
Blogtrotter is paying homage to Vilnius as European Capital of Culture 2009. Hope you enjoy and have a great weekend!
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Shantanu: Thanks, good to know you have spend your childhood around this place. Access to your blog is not available.
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Wil: Thanks, I enjoy reading your blog. It is a nice blog.
fishing guy: Thanks for the appreciation. Yes, the 360 degree view from the top is great.
jyoyiAjay: Thanks
Thanks for showing. I just love the details of the carvings!
That is a beautiful place.
Hi Rajesh:)
I am thrilled to read your post along with the excellent photos.
We have a very rich culture and you are doing a wonderful work of taking us to various places of importance and showing it to us. Without your initiative we would have missed to see many lovely place and appreciate what a beautiful country India is.
Many thanks for sharing:)
Joseph
Hi Rajesh,
thank you for being a splendid tour guide...
I loved the figurines on the pillar. What does the top fellow have in his/her hands?
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stunning design :)
excellent treasure ponds and carvings on the pillars...
What gorgeous photos! I just came across your blog today and wanted to tell you that I think it is great!
the view of the pond is great!
Thanks to all for such lovely words.
GMG: Thanks, missed your encouraging words for some time. I hope your parents are fine. Take care.
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Delwyn: Thanks for the appreciation. The person on top is holding man-made fan.
Deepak: Thanks for the appreciation.
Joshi: Thanks, it is the favorite view for lot of tourists to take snaps.
Thanks for stopping by my site. I love India and enjoyed my time there. I was fortunate to get to Varanasi, Judapur, Udapur, Delhi, Mumbai, Kerala and more. Just a fabulous trip and so many photo opportunities.
so very interesting...
Brilliant pictures, especially the first...... truly grand!
I've heard of this place for the first time. Looks beautiful and interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this photo tour
Wonderful structures, Rajesh:-)!
I will be moving to Blore next month....Hope to do some "Karnataka Darshan"!
Thanks to all for such lovely words.
Diane: Thanks for the appreciation. Welcome to my blog and looking forward to more visits.
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Julie: Thanks, good to see you covering so many places in India.
Rakesh: Thanks for the appreciation.
Kcalpesh: Thanks, there are many more such beautiful places around this area.
Maddy: Thanks
Viji: Thanks, welcome to B'lore. You can see plenty of place in & around B'lore.
I was going to ask you what a mandapa was but you answered my question.
Beautiful images.
What a view! Interesting stories shared here, your country has so much to teach us.
Hello Rajesh. You have beautiful picture here of these wonderful buildings. Thanks for visiting my blog. :)
This is lovely for me to be able to see a completely different culture.
Great photos and a very informative and interesting blog.
Thank you for visiting me.
Thanks to all for such lovely words.
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Such a beautiful and serene place. The pond is truly magnificent and would indeed be very special to visit!
Interesting post about your 'ponds'.
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Fantastic !
Oz Girl: Thanks, it is a calm and beautiful place. Good place to relax.
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