Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Agastya Cave, Yaganti

Yaganti has many places of historic importance apart from the Uma Maheswara Swamy Temple. From the table when one looks up from the temple, we can see several caves in the massive rocks surrounding the table. Even though most of them are inaccessible, there are 3 caves that are accessible.



These caves are sacred and one such important cave is Agastya Cave where it is believed that Sage Agastya had meditated. To reach the cave, one has to climb a series of steep steps and it is easy to climb them to reach the top without intermediate breaks. There is a small Shiva Linga inside the cave.



The light streamed in through the gaps in the cave and in the distance, The view of the temple from the stairs of these cave is amazing.



17 comments:

Teamgsquare said...

Nice to see pictures from this place. We are yet to visit this place.

Light and Voices said...

Thanks for posting this adventure. I love, love, love, love the view.

Linda said...

Interesting! I like caves. Very nice framing in that third shot!

rupam sarma said...

Amazing pics.

betty-NZ said...

What an interesting place. The views are awesome!

Lady Fi said...

You've framed these shots beautifully!

Ghar ka khana said...

Awesome pics

Photo Cache said...

What nice shots.

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This is cool :)

Thomas Lee said...

love the view from the cave

Jeevan said...

Interesting way of worshipping through caves... I don’t think it could be easy climbing those look alike tiny steps! But great capture and views

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

I love caves and narrow passageways!

Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio said...

It seems that India has so many more sacred places than anywhere else in the world and these caves are something to behold!

GreenComotion said...

The temple is lovely. I also love the shadows inside the cave.
Nice one, Rajesh!

Have a Happy Day!
Peace :)

carol l mckenna said...

Wonderful cave photos ~ thanks,

Wishing you Happy Days ~ ^_^

NatureFootstep said...

I like caves as long as they are not too narrow :)

robin. said...

beautiful scenery, I always love your colorful spaces that you share.

ps....I also would like you to please consider joining me on Fridays for my just BE meme. I started this past Friday, I'm asking people to post a photo of something from the week that made them take pause, to be in the moment...to just BE. Hope to see you there. robin.