BABA BUDAN
Highest Point : Mullaiyanagari
Altitude : 1926 m Above Sea Level
Famous for : Coffee Plantations
CRADLE
OF COFFEE
To the north of Chikmaglur town is
the Baba Budan Range or Chandra Drona Parvatha as it was known in the
ancient times, which has one of the highest mountain peaks between the
Himalayas and the Nilgiris.
The Baba Budan Range has taken its name from the 1895 m high Baba Budan
Giri situated just 28 kms north of Chikmagalur
town.
The loftiest point of the range is Mullaiyanagari, which is 1926 m above
sea level. A beacon lighted here during Deepavali can be seen at
Chikmagalur.
The peak takes its name from the Muslim saint, Baba Budan, who resided
here more than 150 years ago and reared coffee from the seeds he had
secured from Yemen.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
Caves:
Three large caves here said to have been sanctified by 3 siddhas contain
their icons and gaddiges (tomb) and an annual 'jatra' is held here in
their honour.
The enthralling scenery around makes this a much frequented pilgrim
centre. Seethala contains a 'matha' and the dual shrine temple of
'Seethala-Mallikarjuna'.
Waterfalls:
A short distance from here are the three waterfalls with epic
associations, namely Gada Theertha, Nallikayi Theertha and Kamana
Theertha.
Gada Theertha, according to a myth was created by the pandava prince,
Bheema with his 'gada', the club, to quench the thirst of his mother
during their exile.
The Ritual:
Pilgrims who bathe here in the Nellikayi Theertha formed by Manikya Dhara
waterfall, leave behind one item of their clothing as per a local belief.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Air:
Mangalore is the nearest airport.
Rail:
Shimoga is the nearest railhead.
Road:
The place is connected to the nearby areas by good motorable roads.
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