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Bangalore is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is situated on the
Mysore Plateau in south-western Karnataka. Bangalore is India's third-largest
city and fifth-largest metropolitan area. It is popularly known as the Garden
City of India. Excursions from Bangalore are very famous. Tourists throng here
throughout the year to enjoy he excursions.
Excursions from Bangalore are very popular not only in India but throughout
the globe. Situated in the Hassan district, the intricate and delicate carvings
and poetry in stone of the Belur Temple are the redolent of Hoysala dynasty.
Devoted to Lord Vishnu, the Belur Temple is a gorgeous exemplary of temple art
and a photographer's jackpot. Muthyala Maduvu is popularly known as the 'Pearl
Valley'. This famous picnic spot is endowed with natural beauty. Set in the
midst of picturesque mountain, the Muthyala Maduvu is a gift of nature. This
valley is ideal spot for solitude seekers. Located on a range of the Eastern
Ghats, called the Seven Hills, the Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati attracts
thousands of devotees' everyday. The temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired
unique holiness in Indian religious lore. The Sastras, Puranas, Sthala Mahatyams
and Alwar hymns unequivocally declare that, in the Kali Yuga, one can attain
mukti, only by worshipping Venkata Nayaka or Sri Venkateswara. The Venkateswara
Temple in Tirupati is considered as the richest temple in India. The island
fortress of Tipu Sultan is one of the major attractions in Srirangapatna. This
legendary fortress is the place from where Tipu Sultan attacked the British
soldiers with his legendry sword. Within the Fort are a Mosque and the Sri Ranganathaswamy
Temple. The town is celebrated for the very ancient temple devoted to Sri Ranganathaswamy,
a form of Lord Vishnu. Devotees come here to offer prayers to Sri Ranganathaswamy.
Besides these there are many other attractions here.
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