Madikeri: Any talk of Kodagu often begins with the aromatic coffee, golden-glazed honey and some lip-smacking authentic delicacies. Honey has a special place in the district and Kodagu is known to produce distinct and rich honey that is famous for its originality, purity, taste and longevity even when stored in closed containers for years together….
Ravishankar Guruji launches Cauvery River rejuvenation project at Bhagamandala
March 27, 2018Bhagamandala: Art of Living Founder Sri Ravishankar Guruji gave a call to people of Cauvery region and the Government to support the cause of rejuvenating river Cauvery, the lifeline of Kodagu and which sustains life in three States — Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. He was speaking after inaugurating the Cauvery-Lakshmanatheertha River Rejuvenation project here…
Amidst opposition, foundation stone laid for Sai Temple in Bhagamandala
March 2, 2018Not a single VIP attended Madikeri: Amidst stiff opposition from the villagers, the foundation stone was laid for a huge temple complex for Shirdi Sai Baba at the eco-sensitive Bhagamandala in Kodagu district yesterday. However, the VIPs, including Ministers, who were invited for the Bhoomi Puja, stayed away from the event. The construction has been…
Despite opposition from villagers and devotees of Goddess Cauvery: Mega Sai Baba Temple coming up at Bhagamandala
February 27, 2018Madikeri: The proposal to construct a huge temple for Shirdi Sai Baba at eco-sensitive Bhagamandala in Kodagu district has stirred a hornet’s nest as environmentalists and local villagers are opposing the project as it would lower the importance of Bhagandeshwara Temple there. The ‘Bhoomi Puja’ (foundation stone) for the temple complex will be laid on…
Holy destination Bhagamandala environment stinking
December 31, 2017Bhagamandala: The holy destination popularly called as the Ganga of the South, nestled in the lap of the Cauvery River and with the blessings of Bhagandeshwara- Bhagamandala- today is no more the scenic beauty and the sacred place that it is known to be but instead the whole environment is stinking. The hordes of tourists…
Forest Dept. evicts ex-Kerala DGP’s wife from Kodagu reserve forest
August 9, 2017Mysuru: The Karnataka Forest Department has taken back a part of the reserve forest near Sampaje-Bhagamandala in Kodagu district occupied by Daisy Jacob, the wife of former Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) Jacob Thomas. The property extends up to 151.03 acres in Kopattimalai and is now worth Rs. 18.12 crore. A team of Madikeri…
Talacauvery, Bhagamandala bandh over eco-sensitive tag
June 9, 2017Madikeri: Normal life in the temple town of Bhagamandala and Talacauvery, the birthplace of River Cauvery, came to a grinding halt this morning following a bandh declared by residents and the public opposing the declaration of Talacauvery as eco-sensitive area. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued a draft notification declaring Talacauvery sanctuary,…
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