k r nagar is the 2nd well planed city in india,it is beautiful place near mysore,it have so many feature it looks very greeny in whole year, becoz kavery river makes wonder here
Krishnaraja Nagar (K R Nagar), a town built by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar on modern lines in Mysore district and which is set to turn 75, will be developed as a heritage city.
Located on the banks of the Cauvery river in a rural setting, Yedathore, named after Krishnaraja Wodeyar, after the Mysore Maharaja developed it on modern lines in 1935, retains its old charm though ill-planned structures are coming up in the town.
A team has been set up to formulate an early plan for the comprehensive development of the heritage structures that still exist, such as the channels and temples, which though are facing dilapidation. On the banks of the Cauvery stands the Arkeshwara temple with a bathing ghat and stone mantap. The place is a picnic-cum-pilgrim spot for the rural folks.The proposal mooted by local MLA S R Mahesh was discussed at a meeting of officials presided over by deputy commissioner Harsh Gupta.
After the meeting, he said it was proposed to obtain a special grant from the government and create additional facilities for visitors after developing the heritage spots and structures in the town.
A committee to develop the town, popularly known by its abbreviated name K R Nagar, as a heritage town has been set up. It comprises of deputy director of heritage J V Gayathri, Mysore City Corporation Heritage Cell officer Nisha Naidu, and professors concerned from the Mysore University.
Meanwhile, it is proposed to restore the old taluk office building instead of demolishing it to make way for a mini-Vidhana Soudha and retain it as a monument to Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the builder of the modern town of K R Nagar.
Apart from K R Nagar, it is also proposed to improve two heritage buildings in Mysore - the government house, one of the oldest structures in the city, and the Jala Darshini (Water View) guest house facing the Kukkarahalli tank, said the deputy commissioner.
Orders will be issued shortly for undertaking modernisation of the government house at Rs 2 crore and the Jala Darshini at a cost of Rs 1 crore, without damaging their heritage look. If not by Dasara, the two buildings will be readied by next year as the chief minister and minister in-charge of Mysore district have already approved the proposal, he said.
It has also been proposed to develop the Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on similar lines as it is one of the oldest choultries built by the maharajas. It will be developed under the supervision of heritage experts.
Facilities like a canteen to provide traditional Mysore meals and eatables, an auditorium, and a compound wall would be created for the convenience of wedding parties, trainees and sportspersons camping here.
Located on the banks of the Cauvery river in a rural setting, Yedathore, named after Krishnaraja Wodeyar, after the Mysore Maharaja developed it on modern lines in 1935, retains its old charm though ill-planned structures are coming up in the town.
A team has been set up to formulate an early plan for the comprehensive development of the heritage structures that still exist, such as the channels and temples, which though are facing dilapidation. On the banks of the Cauvery stands the Arkeshwara temple with a bathing ghat and stone mantap. The place is a picnic-cum-pilgrim spot for the rural folks.The proposal mooted by local MLA S R Mahesh was discussed at a meeting of officials presided over by deputy commissioner Harsh Gupta.
After the meeting, he said it was proposed to obtain a special grant from the government and create additional facilities for visitors after developing the heritage spots and structures in the town.
A committee to develop the town, popularly known by its abbreviated name K R Nagar, as a heritage town has been set up. It comprises of deputy director of heritage J V Gayathri, Mysore City Corporation Heritage Cell officer Nisha Naidu, and professors concerned from the Mysore University.
Meanwhile, it is proposed to restore the old taluk office building instead of demolishing it to make way for a mini-Vidhana Soudha and retain it as a monument to Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the builder of the modern town of K R Nagar.
Apart from K R Nagar, it is also proposed to improve two heritage buildings in Mysore - the government house, one of the oldest structures in the city, and the Jala Darshini (Water View) guest house facing the Kukkarahalli tank, said the deputy commissioner.
Orders will be issued shortly for undertaking modernisation of the government house at Rs 2 crore and the Jala Darshini at a cost of Rs 1 crore, without damaging their heritage look. If not by Dasara, the two buildings will be readied by next year as the chief minister and minister in-charge of Mysore district have already approved the proposal, he said.
It has also been proposed to develop the Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on similar lines as it is one of the oldest choultries built by the maharajas. It will be developed under the supervision of heritage experts.
Facilities like a canteen to provide traditional Mysore meals and eatables, an auditorium, and a compound wall would be created for the convenience of wedding parties, trainees and sportspersons camping here.
Cauvery flows into Chunchankatte roaring thunderously forming a 60 feet height and approximately 300 to 400 feet wide waterfalls. This place is situated 57 Kms from Mysore in Krishna Raja Nagar (K.R.Nagar) taluk, Mysore district.
When the river reaches to cascade it is divided into two separate falls and joins again to continue to flow as one into Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam. The roar is deafening and the spray from the falls is refreshing. The gushing of water from every nook and corner of the rocky bed forms a milky white falls and the brown colored water in some parts of the falls shows the fertility that Cauvery brings along with her to the deccan plateau. At one angle you can 
see a large quantity of water whoosh to about 10 feet away from the jutting rocky bed before cascading into the river displaying the force at which it flows. This force is well tapped here and there is a hydraulic power generating station installed. It is in its best form during monsoon, but during seasons where there is less inflow of water, you can climb onto the rocks and explore moreThere is an ancient temple built here dedicated to Lord Kodandarama. The
uniqueness of the idol installed here is that Sita is standing to the right side of Sri Rama instead of the usual left. Legend describes that Lord Rama during his tenure in the forests stayed in this place on the behest of the tribal couple Chuncha and Chunchi. It seems during that time there was not a drop of water here, and when Rama’s wife Sita wanted to have a bath, Rama instructed his brother Lakmana to facilitate Sita Devi’s wish. Lakmana shot an arrow on the rocks and water started gushing out in plenty and Sita Devi could take her bath. Also in this forest Lord Rama met Agnatha Rishi (Unknown Sage) and was impressed by his devotion to lord Narayana, so Rama asked the Rishi to ask for a boon and the Rishi asked Lord Rama that he desired to see Lord Rama with Sita on his right side. The boon was granted and so was the idol installed in the same manner. There are two Hanuman temples, one at the entrance to the temple and the other after the temple near the river.The most astonishing feature of this temple is that even though the falls beside the temple makes a deafening noise, inside the garbhagudi (Sanctum Santorum) nothing of the roar can be heard. It is as though the falls does not exist. The legend narrated for this phenomenon goes like this – it seems Lord Rama was tired of Sita Devi’s constant complaining so he cursed that women should not talk unnecessarily and add to the noise pollution. Even though women till now do not seem to have been touched by the curse, river Cauvery’s (who is considered a woman) roar at least is not heard in the garbhagudi of the temple.
Brahma Ratotsava (car festival) is held on the day of Makara Sankranti every year. This day falls in January. The cattle festival, which is one of the biggest in this region, is held during August.
Many water and shore birds can be spotted here. Good place to picnic but the litter around from Mysore, drive down Mysore-Hassan highway and reach K.R.Nagar. Here, any of the locals can guide you to the falls. It is approximately 8 kilometers from K.R.Nagar.
There is an ancient temple built here dedicated to Lord Kodandarama. The uniqueness of the idol installed here is that Sita is standing to the right side of Sri Rama instead of the usual left. Legend describes that Lord Rama during his tenure in the forests stayed in this place on the behest of the tribal couple Chuncha and Chunchi. It seems during that time there was not a drop of water here, and when Rama’s wife Sita wanted to have a bath, Rama instructed his brother Lakmana to facilitate Sita Devi’s wish. Lakmana shot an arrow on the rocks and water started gushing out in plenty and Sita Devi could take her bath. Also in this forest Lord Rama met Agnatha Rishi (Unknown Sage) and was impressed by his devotion to lord Narayana, so Rama asked the Rishi to ask for a boon and the Rishi asked Lord Rama that he desired to see Lord Rama with Sita on his right side. The boon was granted and so was the idol installed in the same manner. There are two Hanuman temples, one at the entrance to the temple and the other after the temple near the river.
