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SRIRANGAPATNA FORT
History is mystery. Many might say this. But the fact
remains that it is history only which has given birth to
the glorious present. And today the enigmatic charm of
this is prevalent in the form of popular monuments which
speak about past. Srirangapatna Fort is one of such kinds
where history relives.
While you are visiting Srirangapatna which is located
about 16 km from Mysore in Karnataka, you will witness
experiences of past. In this quaint little ancient town
the most conspicuous landscape is Srirangapatna Fort. The
ramparts of the Srirangapatna Fort are a live example of
those historic battles which were fought over here. Of
those various battles the most significant battle that
holds importance is Tipu Sultan's struggle against the
British. However, this epic battle ended in his death in
1799.
Within the historic Srirangapatna Fort you will find a
Mosque and the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. Sri
Ranganathaswamy Temple is huge temple. It has an
impressive gopuram and fort like walls. It boasts of a
blend of the architectural styles of Hoysala and
Vijayanagar. Swami Ranganatha in the temple is projected
as reclining on the bed of Aadi Sesha. Not only this, in
this temple you will also find images of Gowtama muni and
the river Kaveri. Besides, in the northwest corner of the
temple Ranganayaki Thaayaar is enshrined. Sri
Ranganathaswamy Temple also houses a shrine |
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