What exactly is the deity of Padi Igguthappa temple of Coorg ?-Vishnu?Shiva?or Muruga?

Answer 1

TADIYANDAMOL: Tadiyandamol peak (1,745 meters) is the highest peak in Coorg and poses an exciting challenge to seasoned trekkers. The peak is located in the south-eastern

part of Coorg and is 8 km from the town of Kakkabe which is 35 km from Madikeri. The NALAKNAD PALACE, built by Dodda Veerarajendra in 1792, serves as the base camp for trekkers who can make an overnight stay before climbing the Tadiyandamol peak in the morning'
It is worth recalling a brief history of the Nalaknad Palace. The two-storied structure is situated on a precipitous ridge and not easily accessible. It provided a safe shelter for the rajas from invading armies. Presently maintained by the state archaeology department, the building houses a bee-keeping center.
A steep serpentine path from the Nalaknad Palace, leads to the Tadiyandamol peak. When the sky is clear, one can view the distant Arabian Sea. A few kilometers away from Tadiyandamol peak is Padi Igguthappa temple, one of the holiest temples for the Coorgs. In the neighbouring Yavakapadi village is the temple of Pannagalathamme, believed to be the sister of Lord Igguthappa.
Coorg is full of trekking trails. Besides the Tadiyandamol, the other famous trekking trail is in the Brahmagiri ranges of southern Coorg, where a forest trail from the Irpu Falls leads to the Brahmagiri peak. For the permit to enter the Brahmagiri range, trekkers can approach the office of the deputy conservator of forests, wildlife division, Hunsur, Mysore district. Telefax No. 08222-652041. E-mail [e-mail]

http://www.coorgtourisminfo.com/Trekking.asp

Padi Igguthappa Temple

The Padi Igguthappa temple resembles the temples of Kerala in style. This temple governs important role in the traditional and cultural life of Kodagu. Very little information is available regarding the history of this temple. In 1810 Lingarajendra captured eight tigers and killed, thirty four elephants in the surroundings of this temple. To symbolise this culture he donated a silver elephant to this temple. According to scripts available Apparanda Bopu a Dewan of Halarie rulers renovated this temple between 1834- 35.

How to Reach :
Padi Igguthappa temple is just 45 kms from Madikeri. Private buses are available from Madikeri, Napoklu and Virajpet.

http://www.indialine.com/travel/karnataka/madikeri/attractions.html

Answer 2

The deity of Lord Igguthappa
Elephant.
Nothing happens without Igguthappa. He is the rain god, the grain god and even controls the date of Huthri, the harvest festival of Coorg. A priest at the Igguthappa Temple ascertains the exact date through the Kerala Panchang system. Igguthappa's legendary tale of migration from Kerala to South Coorg symbolises the transfer of culture and religion that came in the wake of inter-state trade. And it was over Thadiyendamol that Igguthappa and his siblings made their way to Coorg.


The Padi Igguthappa temple resembles the temples of Kerala in style. This temple governs important role in the traditional and cultural life of Kodagu. Very little information is available regarding the history of this temple. In 1810 Lingarajendra captured eight tigers and killed, thirty four elephants in the surroundings of this temple. To symbolise this culture he donated a silver elephant to this temple. According to scripts available Apparanda Bopu a Dewan of Halarie rulers renovated this temple between 1834- 35.

How to Reach :
Padi Igguthappa temple is just 45 kms from Madikeri. Private buses are available from Madikeri, Napoklu and Virajpet.

Answer 3

wat the hell?
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