The Falcon Capital of the World

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Nagaland's fierce headhunters have all disappeared, but today a very different kind of "hunters" is seen here. One million Amir Falcons roost in Nagaland during their annual migration to South Africa. This falcon roost, being the largest and most spectacular of its kind in the world, has earned Nagaland the proud name of 'The Falcon Capital of the World'

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Deviramma Temple

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Deviramma temple, Chikmagalur, Karnataka is in a serene surroundings nestled in the plains with the backdrop of the hills (Deviramma Betta)  Deviramma is a popular deity in the region. Many Deiviramma temples are present in the region. The one present on the peak of Deviramma hill close to Baba Budan Giri is popular. Devirammana Betta is one of the three major hills in the range. The Hill is very steep and pointed. Temple is open only on the first day of Diwali festival time. Lakhs of people trek to this temple. At Bindiga, a new temple of Deviramma is built, which is located at the foothill, 18 km north of Chikmagalur town, easily accessed by car. This temple is nice and location is serene with a background of three majestic peaks of western ghats, viz., Mullayanagiri, Baba Budan giri and Deviramma hills.
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