Soraba: Traces of the ancient Surabhipura
Overview: Soraba in Shimoga district, named after the Holy cow Surabhi which used to milk on a stone statue of Lord Ranganatha. This place was called Surabhipura in ancient times which got changed to Soraba over centuries. We visited the Ranganathaswamy temple in Soraba which has become popular because of the legend. The temple is believed to be built by a local Gowda from Halesoraba from the bay of the river Dandavathi. Several manuscripts and inscriptions have been found near the temple supporting this. This place is easily approachable as it is near to many tourist destinations like Banavasi, Sirsi, Chandragutti. We visited Soraba during our visit to Banavasi. The main road connecting Soraba to other towns is the main shopping area of Soraba with all facilities. How to reach: Bus: KSRTC buses ply from Bangalore to Soraba and Sirsi. By Bike/Car: Take the NH4 to reach Ranebennur, from there, take a deviation towards Soraba. Food/Accommodation: ...