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Srirangapattana also spelt Srirangapatna anglicized to Seringapatam during the British Raj is a town in the Mandya district of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located near the city of Mysore and is of great religious, cultural and historic importance.
City Code Of Srirangapatnam is 8236
Population 29,448
Area • Elevation (AMSL) 13 km² (5 sq mi)
Places of Interest
The town is famous for a very ancient temple dedicated to Sri Ranganathaswamy, a form of Lord Vishnu. Other attractions include the Jumma Masjid (a Mosque) and the Daria Daulat Gardens. Near Srirangapattana is the Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary, which is the breeding site for several bird species, including the Painted Stork, Open-billed Stork, Black-headed Ibis, River Tern, Great Stone Plover and Indian Shag. The Karighatta (Black Hill) and its temple of Lord Srinivasa is situated a few kilometres from the town. The deity is that of Kari-giri-vasa (one who resides on the black hill). The famous Nimishambha temple is located in the near by district of Ganjam.The summer palace of Tipu Sultan is also a very interesting place.
Located 27 km upstream from the town is the spectacular Sivasamudra Falls, the second biggest waterfall in India and the sixteenth largest in the world.
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Monday, March 16, 2009
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