Agumbe
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Surrounding places:
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Sringeri:
The holy town of Sringeri is about 27 Kms, which is the abode of Goddess Sharadambha &
the world renowned Adi Shankaracharaya's Mutt. |
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Kollur:
About 60 Kms from Agumbe, Kollur is the home of Goddess Mookambika which is in the thick
forests of western ghats. |
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Shivalinga:
16 kms north west of Thirthahalli town and down the river Sharavathi is its holy source
Ambutheertha, where a Shivalinga has been installed. |
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Achakanya Falls:
4 kms away from the Shivalinga is the Achakanya Falls where river Sharavathi does a
practice jump of 6.10 metres gearing herself for the jump further down at Jog.
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Mandagadee Bird Sanctuary:
32 kms northeast of Thirthahalli is the Mandagadee Natural Bird Sanctuary on the banks of
the river Tunga.
Between July and October, flocks of migratory birds take shelter on the leafless trees
here and present a fascinating picture to visitors who can see them from high platform
located conveniently close.
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