An ancient town where fish is revered
Ramanathapura Visited a biodiversity hotspot called Ramanathapura Fish Sanctuary in Arkalgud Taluk , Hassan Dist . A variety of fish species facing threat of extinction are protected here and propagation is facilitated. On arriving there , was pleasantly pleasantly surprised to see that the sanctuary is not a tank or artificial pond, but a river bank ( Vahni Pushkarini ) associated with a pilgrimage point called Rameshwara swami Temple . The temple stands on the bank of Kaveri , has stone steps leading to the river, which at this point is considered a holy “ theertha “ . The fish here have always been, by tradition, protected as sacred to the Lord. Fishing has always been prohibited and Pilgrims earn Merit, by ...