Melukote - A magical experience
Melukote houses the most powerful, well-known form of Lord Vishnu, Sri Narasimhadeva. It is located in Mandya district and is about 140 km from Bangalore, Karnataka. To have darshan of Yoga Narasimha, pilgrims tirelessly climb several steps. One reaching the top, it's astonishing to see the scintillating, evergreen town from the sky-high abode. One gets to experience the serenity and beauty of the temple bountifully. Once in the proximity of the deity, the anxiousness to see and be seen by the Lord is on every face. In a few minutes, the magnificent form of the Lord is seen with His huge round eyes, garlanded heavily with fragrant flowers, just after a grand Abhishekam. He is in a yogic posture which is why the name Yoga Narasimha. Once, you get a jerk, a push, it is a sign to move on and let others get the blissful experience that you just did. Having been there several times, we've managed to find a spot of permanence where we get to take darshan to our heart's co...
