Srirangapatna is a town of great cultural, religious and historic importance just 20 kms from the city of Mysore. As per the several inscriptions the history of the place dates back to 10th century when Hoysala Kings built the city. This place became the seat of the local Viceroys of the Vijaynagar empire during 15th century.
In the 17th century it was taken over by Wodeyars and became their set of power and it was later taken over by Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan. The town takes its name from the celebrated Ranganathaswamy temple which dominates the town.
Other than the famous temple one can also see here Tippu's Summer Palace. Apart from the above, there are several sites of interest in this small town:
Nearby places of interest are:
In the 17th century it was taken over by Wodeyars and became their set of power and it was later taken over by Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan. The town takes its name from the celebrated Ranganathaswamy temple which dominates the town.
Other than the famous temple one can also see here Tippu's Summer Palace. Apart from the above, there are several sites of interest in this small town:
- Jumma Masjid
- Obelisk
- Dungeon
- Tippu's palce of Death
- Gumbaz
Nearby places of interest are:
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Many lifetimes would be necessary to appreciate India!
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Nice shots! I would love to see the image of the Obelisk as well...
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So very lovely!
The pale skies do make a great backdrop for your wonderful captures, Rajesh! Enjoy your weekend!!
nice informative post..
have you been to every state in india? there's so much to see and experience in that great country. thanks for the little taste every week.
A temple reaching to the sky! Lovely!
Open Path, Open Sky
Nice details in photos :)
What a beautiful architecture !
Its a beautiful river island with wonderful attractions.
Exquisite pictures, I love these temples, wonderful on the sculptures!
beautiful temple
Great place
strange to see something ,more or less, modern in your country.
Interesting and great photos!
such a beautiful architecture...great place...
Hi Rajesh, I'm touring your country again through your photos. Those layered temples must have taken years to build.
Very Nice..!
Beautiful captures on the temple towers! My parents always wish to visit this town... Nice info
Your country has so many temples and intricate building that are amazing.
your photos tempt me to come to your country and see this for myself!
such detail in those buildings. beautiful.
Good documentary of the place and nice photos of the surroundings.
Alexander
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I always enjoy a trip back to India through your photos.
Beautiful work of architecture! Srirangapatna... the name immediately reminds of His Majesty Tipu Sultan. Hope to visit some day. Thank you for sharing lovely temple images.
This town has a place in history. I just came back from there. Nice to read your post.
The special architect of southern temples always attract. very beautiful photos here.
been to this place twice..it is lovely
Beautiful!
I have been there as a child..i remember the Summer palace :)
Beautiful place and lovely pictures :) have yet to go there!
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