Melukote - The hidden treasure of Karnataka
Promise is a big word, it makes something or breaks everything. Today is the day, to make that promise make something happen with Chimps (friend) on a road trip. Soon the golden rays of the sun will smite me in the face, i am on my way and picked Chimps on a journey to Melukote . Making the sun to follow us and riding on NH75, we stopped at Tatte Idli Shop. Steamed, puffy and delectable, Idli doused in the ever-so soothing sambhar sure makes for one of the nation's most favorite breakfast. Continuing the ride, we took left on Belur Cross to reach Melukote. Melukote is one of the holy and sacred pilgrimages of South India in Karnataka.The holy city is located on the hillock called as Narayanagiri , which is towards north of river Cauvery. Melukote is also the birthplace of late Tamil Naidu Chief Minister and AIADMK leader Jayalalitha.The name of the place is derived from the temple of Narayanaswamy which is built on the hillock, surrounded by a fort. Yoga Narasimha Swamy Tem