While we were in search of the Kumareshwara temple located near Humcha, Shimoga district, most of the the locals we inquired from, guided us to a place called Kumudvathi Theertha. Without having an idea about this place, we headed towards it. We stopped by at the entrance of the village where the temple of Bileshwara, dedicated to Lord Shiva was located. A board directing towards Kumudvathi Theertha (Spring/Pond) was present by the side of the temple. We inquired at shop nearby the temple about the route to Kumudvathi Theertha, which is the birth place of river Kumudvathi, which from here flows across the district of Shimoga. We walked a few yards and sighted a pond and were happy that we found the place we were in search of. Further investigation of this pond revealed that it was built during the year 1945! Thanks to the information stone laid nearby the pond. Now, the only question in our minds was whether this was the same place we were looking for!?
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| Kumudvathi Theertha |
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| Water Pond |
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| Information Stone of 1945 |
We decided to explore a little further just to confirm we didn't miss anything interesting. We were surprised and excited to see that our 'exploring a little ahead' formula had brought us to the actual Kumudvathi Theertha!. We initially thought of it to be a rain harvesting pond, but while discussing with a nearby shopkeeper about it post-visit, we came to know of the existence of 3 water springs in the hills around, through which the pond receives water through out the year and that over time, the water force had reduced owing to the closure/blockage in one of the water springs. After spending some time at the theertha, we proceeded towards the temple of Bileshwara.
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Wow you are doing a fantastic job of documenting all these wonderful structures and introducing them to us!! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful captures of such a beautiful place!! The temple complex is so colorful!! Thanks as always for sharing the beauty and the fascinating history! Hope your week is going well!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Diwali to you and your family, it is widely celebrated in Toronto. Thanks for sharing this interesting place.
ReplyDeleteSuch interesting places! I like that Hero Stone.
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Wonderful.. Ideal lighting for photos and you seem to have exploited it well... Have a wonderful Diwali with your family and friends...
ReplyDeleteGlad they are renovating the beautiful temple. Happy Deepavali!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting and informative post. It's interesting that you found both the birthplace of the river and that beautiful temple as well.
ReplyDeleteNice post & photos.
ReplyDeleteHappy Diwali to you and your family.
Very informative post with lovely pictures...
ReplyDelete'birth of a river' - perfect way to title that spring. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is very interesting find. Nice post!
ReplyDeleteNice place!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and interesting information.
ReplyDeleteCharming images of a beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous and amazing it is! Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteInteresting place. Those are very intricate hero stones. I've seen only simpler sculptures!
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Nice place.Great post
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. It is nice to visit these little known places.
ReplyDeletenice clicks!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo much to be discovered and surely there is soooooo much to learn.
ReplyDeletethis must have been such a beautiful place at one time. its sad to see the lack of water in the springs and the modern renovations to the temple which have robbed it of its original beauty. but you are doing a wonderful job of bringing such forgotten temples to light. keep it up!
ReplyDeleteGreat atmosphere !
ReplyDeleteWow! What a discovery, Love your discoveries.Hoysala? I doubt
ReplyDeletePlease anyone give the route map to this place from Shivamogga
ReplyDeleteShivamogga - Ayanur - Ribbonpet - Humcha - Bileshwar about 60 km from Shivamogga..
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