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- Kallathigiri,Karnataka
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Kallathigiri falls, also known as Kalahasti falls amidst fascinating scenery. Kallathigiri falls has an old Veerabhadra temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kallathigiri, a beautiful non-commercialized hill station. Kalathigiri waterfalls includes the head waters of the river Sharavathi. Other main attraction found here is temple. Then the idols of Gods and Goddess can be seen above the short trails of this waterfalls. The first major falls of Chikmagalur. Kallathigiri, is probably the most unique. First, it drops off an overhanging ledge which allows visitors to walk underneath and can have showers.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Free from ego
Shlokas
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.