Dharmastala & Kukke Subramanya Temple Visit

A Marathon visit to Dharmastala & Kukke Subramanya Temple.

Runners: Vivek & Vishwanath

Departure from Bangalore: 2034 Hrs
Arrival at Dharmastala: 0305 Hrs
Darshan of Lord Manjunatha: 0630 Hrs
Departure from Dharmastala: 0730 Hrs
Arrival at Kukke: 0905 Hrs
Darshan & Prasadam: 1200 Hrs
Departure from Kukke: 1230 Hrs
Arrival at Bangalore: 2040 Hrs

Though the calf muscles hurt & experienced cramps, Very happy with the Darshan and the Blessings received from the Lord.

Ride to Mavinakere

1 Classic 350cc, 3 Thunderbird 500cc Royal Enfield's and the State Highway can be deadly fun and adventurous. Started off at 0500 Hrs from Tavarekere, my pillion Vivek joined at Mekhri circle, convened at Nelamangala junction with the rest of the riders and thus began the ride.

Breakfast Stop at Udupi Hotel near Yediyur and the first challenge - Satish's rear Tyre was going flat. Within a kilometer found a puncture shop. The mechanic fixed the puncture without removing the wheel. The first time I had seen someone do it that way, new learning! Our next stop was atop the mountain of Mavinakere Ranganatha Swamy temple.

Splendid view of the landscapes and the cool wind kissing the cheeks was an experience. After the darshan of the Ranganatha Swany we descended down to the Venkataramana Swamy temple. After performing the pooja, Vivek & I took a holy dip in the river Hemavathi. It was refreshing!

We just touched the main road & Sridhar's rear Tyre was flat. As if it were a plot, there was a puncture shop adjacent. Being hungry, wanted to get over this faster, hence dismantled the wheel quickly and the mechanic was on his job. The assembly was challenging with the rear disc brakes getting into the slot. Once accomplished, the next stop had to be for lunch which was in fact a long distance to cover. Raced at the best possible speed to reach Hotel Mayura.

Next was a tea break at Nelamangala Junction from where we dispersed back to our Homes.

Thanks Satish, Sridhar, Shashi & Vivek for the wonderful ride and hoping for more. You guys are great company !

Turrahalli Ride with Family

View of the city from Turrahalli rocks

Impromptu ride to Turrahalli decided with my friend Sridhar. It was an adventurous ride through the loose gravel on the rough gradients. Both with wife & kid on the Bullet. A small Shaneshwara temple on the top of the hill surrounded by thick forests & rocks.

We trekked through the forest, enjoyed the view of the city from the highest point, watched a group of rock climbers doing rappelling. Captured some wonderful moments on the camera and had good lunch under the shade of the tree next to the temple.

The Trekk

Sridhar & I took some pictures of our RE's. It was an adventurous outing for Swaraj & Saakshi where they helped each other on the trekk.

Family Pic

Hope to visit the forest to view the sunrise & sunset sometime.