Srirangapatnam
Srirangapatanam is an island in the Cauvery river of great religious, cultural and historic importance. The town takes its name from the famous Ranganathaswamy temple making it one of the important Vaishnavite centers of pilgrimage in Southern India.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
This temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha (reclining form of Vishnu) is one of the Pancharanga Kshetrams. It was built by the Gangas in 9th Century.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Captain Bailey’s Dungeon
This dungeon, named after Colonel Bailey who died here in 1780 AD, is built of brick and mortar. The prisoners were chained to stone hooks attached to the walls.
Dungeons
During the seige of Srirangapatnam, one of the cannons crashed through the ceiling and fell into the dungeon.
Cannon
This dungeon was used by Tipu Sultan to imprison Captain Baird, Captain Rulay, and Colonel Brithwite.
View of the Cauvery river from the roof
Jama Masjid
This two-level masjid was built by Tipu Sultan in 1784.
Masjid
As per the locals, this used to be Tipu Sultan’s favorite Mosque.
Minaret
Madrasa
Dariya Daulat Baug
Dariya Daulat Bagh, built in 1784, served as Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace.
Dariya Daulat Bagh
View of the gardens from the Palace
The walls inside the palace are covered with frescoes depicting war scenes.
Palace Doors
Gumbaz
The Gumbaz was built by Tipu Sultan in 1784 as a mausoleum for his father. The central chamber now houses the tombs of Tipu Sultan, Hyder Ali and Fakr-un-nisa (Tipu Sultan’s mother).
Gumbaz with its black basalt pillars
Masjid Eaksa
ASI Office
Sangam
Sangam, about 3 Kms from Srirangapatna town, is where Loakpavni (a tributary of Cauvery) reunites with Cauvery.
Sangam Shrine
Coracle ride
Ranganathittu
Ranganathittu is a small Bird Sanctuary, comprising of six islets on the banks of the Cauvery River.
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Since these islets provided a perfect nesting ground for birds, Dr. Salim Ali persuaded the Wodeyar kings to declare the area as a bird sanctuary in 1940.
Bamboos along the bank
The Sanctuary organizes boat rides through the islets for a closer look at the nesting birds. However when we reached the sanctuary the boat rides were suspended due to high water levels.
You really missed the boat ride. You get to see the birds up close and also the crocs.
@Angchuk … yup we missed the ride 🙁 …
Lovely pictures, it is one hell of a place :), esp the region around the river is a delight 🙂