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Location
: North Of Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Highest Point : Mullaiyanagari
Altitude : 1926 m Above Sea Level
Famous for : Coffee Plantations
To the north of
Chikmaglur town is the Baba Budan Range or Chandra Drona Parvatha as it
was known in the ancient times, which has one of the highest mountain
peaks between the Himalayas and the Nilgiris.
The Baba Budan
Range has taken its name from the 1895 m high Baba Budan Giri situated
just 28 kms north of Chikmagalur town.
The loftiest
point of the range is Mullaiyanagari, which is 1926 m above sea level. A
beacon lighted here during Deepavali can be seen at Chikmagalur.
The peak takes
its name from the Muslim saint, Baba Budan, who resided here more than
150 years ago and reared coffee from the seeds he had secured from
Yemen.
Caves: Three
large caves here said to have been sanctified by 3 siddhas contain their
icons and gaddiges (tomb) and an annual 'jatra' is held here in their
honour.
The enthralling
scenery around makes this a much frequented pilgrim centre. Seethala
contains a 'matha' and the dual shrine temple of 'Seethala-Mallikarjuna'.
Waterfalls: A
short distance from here are the three waterfalls with epic
associations, namely Gada Theertha, Nallikayi Theertha and Kamana
Theertha.
Gada Theertha,
according to a myth was created by the pandava prince, Bheema with his 'gada',
the club, to quench the thirst of his mother during their exile.
The Ritual: Pilgrims
who bathe here in the Nellikayi Theertha formed by Manikya Dhara
waterfall, leave behind one item of their clothing as per a local
belief.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Air: Mangalore is
the nearest airport.
Rail: Shimoga is the nearest railhead.
Road: The place is connected to the nearby areas by good motorable roads
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