Distance from near by city 36 Kilometers from MadikeriTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 HourTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)41 package starts from ₹ 3500.00Travel Tips Bhagamandala is also known as Madhuvana and it has museum of things related to beekeeping. Out of the rare and most worshipped pilgrim spots of the nation, Bhagamandala Kshetra(meaning area) is surely among the key places to visit in Coorg. The holy meeting spot of the sacred waters of three pious rivers attracts innumerable devotees every day. Bhagamandala is hand down counted among the best places to visit in Coorg (or Kodagu) in Karnataka.
Major Attractions Here
Bhagamandala river or Bhagamandala 3 rivers.
The key attraction of Bhagamandala is the belief behind its name rightly called as the sacred 'Triveni’ (meaning three)‘Sangam' (meaning confluence). As a justification to its popular name, the holy site is a meeting spot of three sacred rivers. The names range from the holy Kannike, the sacred Kaveri and the third being a mysterious addition from below the grounds called as the holy Sujyothi.
The best period to visit the pious site is the famous Thula period between the month of October and November. The popular SankramanaYatra is a prime delight here with this of lighting diyas floating over the water surface and wonderful celebrations around the area.
More About the Site
The location has various small temples constructed nearby. One of the prime houses of worship is the devotional temple named after Sri Bhagundeshwara (another name of the Hindu Almighty Shiva). With a distinct style of ancient building, the construction goes back to the eleventh-century with delicate and intricate details in terms of carvings of wood and the roof structures inspired from Kerala. The idols of Hindu deities like Ganesha and Vishnu are also found here.
History - Bhaghamandala
The pilgrim land was taken over by the eminent Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan during the late eighteenth century. It happened to be renamed as the renowned 'Afesalabad' (pronounced as Faisalabad). Later the prominent ruler Veerarajendra took over Coorg and named it as Bhagamandala.
More Attractions
People from across the nation and world visit the site to satisfy their ancestors by dipping into the pious waters at a single point. Bearing similarities in terms of 'Punya' with the sacred Kashi river, the site is also famously called as the 'Dakshin' (meaning South) 'Kashi'.
All these make this worshipping site, not just one prime site out of the several religious places to visit in India but also among the best places to visit in Coorg and even Karnataka. It distinguishes itself as a notable highlight and is a crucial addition to your Coorg Tour Packages.
