Places to visit
Abbi Falls Madikeri
It's amazing how you can find peace and
tranquility in the middle of the rapturous sounds
of a waterfall. Several streams combine on the
steep slopes of the Western Ghats of form the
Abbi Falls. From here, the water flows in to the
Kaveri river. Th kali Mata temple near the falls
warrants a visit! This hill station is called the Kashmir of South
India and with a compliment like that, one does
not need more reasons to visit the place. You don't
find too many places that are so pollution free and
serene. It is the perfect romantic getaway!
Puthari Festival Omkareshwara Temple
Puthari literally means 'new rice' and is the
name of the harvest festival in Coorg.
Celebrated at the end of November or the start
of December, Puthari features a lot of song and
dance celebrations, and is indeed a memorable
experience for tourists. Built by Lingarajendra II in 1820, this temple of
Lord Shiva is a mix of Gothic and Islamic
architecture. The Shivlinga installed at the
temple was brought all the way from Kashi. It is
all the more fascinating because the temple has
an Islamic architectural style. With its central
dome and four minarets, it resembles a Muslim
Dargah.