"THIRTHAHALLI" is one of the taluks of karnataka,this is the place where great personalities like KUVEMPU,KADIDAL MANJAPPA,POORNACHNDRA TEJASWI many more were born.This has its own historical,cultural background.
This is also known for its beauty.this city contains a bridge which connects SHIMOGA and CHIKAMAGALUR district,which is constructed by Sir.M VISWESHWARAYYA. Out 0f 7 jnanapeetha awards 3 awards are belong to THIRTHAHALLI. River TUNGA is the main water source for THIRTHAHALLI.This TUNGA river is also having historical background from the days of "RAMAYANA".Acc to "RAMAYANA",the "THIRTHAHALLI" is the place where the blood stain on the axe of "RAMA" is washed away.because of this reason river "TUNGA" is treated as holy water,"ganga snanam,tunga paanam". Because of the above during the time of JANUARY,a fest called as "ELAMASE JAATRE" is organised every year.This is one of the important fest apart from "MAARI UTSAVA".People from for places are attending this fest.
SO ONCE IN A LIFE TIME ATTEND THIS FEST.
"WELCOME TO THIRTHAHALLI- MY NATIVE"
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