India /Karnataka /Shimoga /Soraba
Sri Ranganatha Temple is situated at the bank of river Dandavathi in Soraba taluk. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Sri Ranganatha temple is one of the ancient temple of Shimoga district and has historical prominence. A holy cow named Surabhi use to milk the statue of Sri Ranganatha every day while it was sent to feed in the grass land. This was noticed when Surabhi stopped giving milk to its owner. The owner of the cow followed one day and they found out that the cow Surabhi was milking on the statue. The idol was cleaned up and a temple was constructed by a local gowda from halesorba at the bay of river Dandavathi. There is also a inscription written on the stone tower about the temple’s history.
Sri Ranganatha Temple, Soraba
HistoryEdit
Sri Ranganatha Temple is built on the same place where the holy cow used to milk and it is now Soraba’s famous Sri Ranganatha temple. Story says that the temple was built by a local Gowda (Landlord) from Halesoraba on the bay of river Dandavathi. We still have the manuscript written in Old Kannada script on the stone tower near – bay of river Dandavathi. Soraba is also nearest town to Banavasi other than Sirsi, Karnataka which was capital of Kadambas during 9th century.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 minutes.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
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Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: Guide is not required for Sri Ranganatha Temple
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are available from Airport and Railway Station.
Bus : Sri Ranganatha temple is in Sorba town and is easily reachable by walk from the main bus stand. Start from Sorba KSRTC bus stand to main sorba circle and take left to reach sri Ranganatha temple.
Train : Nearest railway station is Shimoga. One can take train to Shimoga from Bangalore and can travel to Jog in buses from Shimoga.
Air : Nearest Airport is Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) 340 km. Shimoga airport is under construction 6 km away from the city towards Bhadravathi in a village called soganne. Another convenient airport is Mangalore International Airport (India)(Formerly Bajpe Airport) (IXE) 200 km. The other nearest airports are located in Hubli – 195 Km.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.
HelplineEdit
- Police :100
- Fire :101
- Ambulance : 102
