Nanjungud

Nanjangud is one of the
Hindu pilgrimage centres of
Southern India and is
known for the Huge Ancient
Templeof Lord
Srikanteshwara (Shiva) also
known as Lord
Nanjundeshwara.
NanjangudTemple is
located in the town on the
right bank of River Kapila.
Nanjangud is also known as
"DakshinaKashi" or
"Varanasi/Prayag of South".
Nanju means poison, the
name Nanjundeshwara
means the God who Drank
the Poison (Shiva) and the
town got the name as
Nanjangud which means the
placeof his residence.
Nanjangud is also known as
Garalapuri.
Nanjangud Town is the
Headquarters of Nanjangud
Taluk and is situated in
Mysore district in Southern
India in the State of
Karnataka
Nanjangud Town is
located on the banks of
River Kapila also known as
River Kabini. Located at
about 23 km from Mysore
City and is connected to it
with frequent busses and
trains taking about 30
minutes journey. Have a
look at Nanjangud in
WikiMapia. More details on
reaching Nanjangud can be
obtained in Reach
Nanjangud page. Check for
Nanjangud Train Timings.
Nanjangud is developing at
a faster rate in pace with
Mysore. This place has
more than 100 industries of
which around 10 are
medium to large scale
industries.
Nanjangud has a very
beautiful and comfortable
weather throughout the
year. The River Kapila will
flow throughout the year
providing adequate water
for the domestic, agriculture
and industrial purposes.