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    ANTHARGANGE

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    The document describes the Anthargange stream in Kolar, Karnataka. [1] The stream originates from the Kolar hills and flows into two tanks - a small upper tank 3 feet deep and a larger lower tank measuring 50' x 35'. [2] Water then flows from the lower tank through the mouth of a stone bull statue and is made to wash the feet of a standing Vishnu statue before exiting. [3] There are also ruins of an old town with a granite Nilakanteshwara temple near the foot of the Kolar hills.

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    The document describes the Anthargange stream in Kolar, Karnataka. [1] The stream originates from the Kolar hills and flows into two tanks - a small upper tank 3 feet deep and a larger lower tank measuring 50' x 35'. [2] Water then flows from the lower tank through the mouth of a stone bull statue and is made to wash the feet of a standing Vishnu statue before exiting. [3] There are also ruins of an old town with a granite Nilakanteshwara temple near the foot of the Kolar hills.

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    The document describes the Anthargange stream in Kolar, Karnataka. [1] The stream originates from the Kolar hills and flows into two tanks - a small upper tank 3 feet deep and a larger lower tank measuring 50' x 35'. [2] Water then flows from the lower tank through the mouth of a stone bull statue and is made to wash the feet of a standing Vishnu statue before exiting. [3] There are also ruins of an old town with a granite Nilakanteshwara temple near the foot of the Kolar hills.

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    ANTHARGANGE

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    Arun Mahendran
    The document describes the Anthargange stream in Kolar, Karnataka. [1] The stream originates from the Kolar hills and flows into two tanks - a small upper tank 3 feet deep and a larger lower tank measuring 50' x 35'. [2] Water then flows from the lower tank through the mouth of a stone bull statue and is made to wash the feet of a standing Vishnu statue before exiting. [3] There are also ruins of an old town with a granite Nilakanteshwara temple near the foot of the Kolar hills.

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    ANTHARGANGE

    A stream taking its rise on the Kolar hill. The stream which originates among the rock is led by
    a drain into a small tank, about 3 feet deep, from which another drain leads is through the
    mouth of a bull to a larger tank about 50' *35' below. From there, the water flows down towards
    Kilukote. Above the bull's head is a brindavana and on its top of Vimana of brick and mortar,
    belonging to the palegar days. In the center of the lower tank stands a small mantapa with an
    image of Ganapathi in it. Before the water issues out of the bulls mouth. It is made to wash the
    feet of a standing image of Vishnu in the form of Venkatesha. At the foot of the Kolar hill, there
    are the ruins of an old town. In it's very old granite. Temple of Nilakanteshwara.
    Naga-Kunte is a large pond, about 200 by 100, with a partly submerged mantapa in the middle
    and the temples of Venkataramana and Najundeshwara to its north. The range extends along
    the northeast of the town of Kolar, The highest point being 4,026 feet above the sea level. The
    hill presents a barren and rocky appearance on all sides. However, on the top is an extensive
    plateau occupied by villages and irrigated fields. A stream on the east side, named "ANTARA
    ""GANGE" is esteemed sacred. With a small pond, having mantapa in the center, Supplied with
    water falling through the mouth of a stone bull, this place is also a popular picnic spot.

    Terrain: - novice; moderate; extreme

    Activity: Hill climbing; camping; Campfire; cave exploration

    SAMPLE ITINERARY

     7.30 a.m. - Say bye bye to home; drive for 2 hrs towards old madras road; b/fast on the
    way.
     9.30 a.m.- Reach your dreamed destination and unwind yourself to nature; let nature
    drive your adrenalin for a 4km hill climbing, begins climbing the step at the foothill;
    then escape into forest, start with crawling in between small rocks and gradually
    upgrade to big caves.
     2.30 p.m- After lunch go to extensive caves, after high tea and snacks drive back to
    home.

    Tariff: Day Outing: Rs 899/- per head/- for a minimum of 15 pax


    Overnight Outing: Rs 1899/- Per head/- for a minimum of 15 pax

    Includes

     Simple hygienic Veg b/fast and non-Veg lunch, high tea and snacks, (2 cycle meals for
    overnight camps) Non-veg limited to Chicken only
     Instructor charges and forest entry fees
     Comfortable transportation
     Accommodation-Tents and camping gears- Sleeping bags and ground mats (For
    overnight camps)

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