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Nanjangud, officially known as Nanjanagudu, is a town in the Mysuru district of the Indian state of Karnataka. Nanjangud lies on the banks of the river Kapila (also called Kabini), 23 km from the city of Mysore. Nanjangud is famous for the Srikanteshwara Temple located here. Nanjangud is also called Dakshina Kashi (southern Kashi).
Nanjangud, town, southern Karnataka state, southern India. It is situated on the banks of the Kabani River, a tributary of the Kaveri (Cauvery), approximately 16 miles (25 km) south of Mysuru (Mysore). Nanjangud was known from the days of the Ganga and Chola dynasties during the 10th and 11th.
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1. Sri Srikanteshwara Temple. 38. Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites. By Chetan_Konda. This temple has an idol of lord Shiva which was installed by then king Tippu Sulthan.
Mar 1, 2017 · A small town in Mysore in Karnataka, Nanjangud is also known as Garalapuri. The town is famous for the Nanjundeswara temple located there. Nanjangud is only 23 kms from Mysore and is located on the bank of River Kabini. The name has its origin from Lord Shiva who consumed poison to save the Earth. Nanjangud Shiva Statue. Image courtesy Prof tpms.
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Nanjangud is a small town in the Mysore district of Karnataka, India. It is famous for its ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped here as Nanjundeshwara or Srikanteshwara, meaning “the god who drank poison”.
It is a temple town and is on the banks of the river Kapila (Kabini) and lies at a distance of 23 km from the city of Mysore. Nanjangud is famous for Srikanteshwara Temple. Nanjangud is also called as "Dakshina Kashi" (southern Kashi). You can reach Nanjangud by road from Mysore.
The Sri Nanjundeshwara Temple, also known as the Nanjangud Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the town of Nanjangud in the Indian state of Karnataka. The temple is considered to be one of the most important Shiva temples in South India and is known for its architectural and historical significance.
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