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'''Baba Budan Giri ''' also known as '''Dattatray Peeta''' is a mountain in range of the [[Western Ghats]] of [[India]]. Located in the [[Chikmagaluru]] taluk, [[Chikmagaluru District]] of [[Karnataka]], Dattatreya peeta is known for its shrine to a pilgrimage site for [[Hindus]] .Sangh parivar organizations started "Datta Jayanti" celebrations in the late 2000s as part of their fight to claim "Sri Guru Dattatreya Swami Dattapit". People go to have a darshan of the dargah.
The main peaks in this range are the [[Mullayanagiri]] and Baba Budangiri (height 1895 m). Collectively, these peaks are known as Chandradrona Parvatha Shreni (Chandradrona Mountain Range)<ref>http://www.deccanherald.com/content/17901/declare-chandradrona-hills-forest-land.html</ref> as they naturally form the shape of a crescent moon.

[[Mullayanagiri]] (also spelt Mullayangiri or Mullainagiri) is the highest peak in the Dattatreya peeta range. With a height of 1930 m (6317 ft), it is the fourth highest peak between the [[Himalayas]] and the [[Nilgiris (mountains)|Nilgiris]]. There is a famous trekking trail between Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri.
[[File:Mountains of Western Ghats 04.jpg|thumb|Beautiful view of [[western ghats]] of [[India]]]]

== Nearby places of interest ==

* '''Caves:''' Three large caves said to have been sanctified by three siddhas contain their icons and {{transl|und|gaddiges}} (tombs) and an annual 'jatra' (fair) is held here in their honour. The enthralling scenery makes this a much frequented pilgrim centre.
* '''Seethala''' contains a 'matha' and the dual shrine temple of 'Seethala-Mallikarjuna'.
* '''Waterfalls:''' A short distance from here are the three waterfalls with epic associations, namely Gada Theertha, Nallikayi Theertha and Kamana Theertha near [[Attigundi]]
* '''Gada Theertha''', according to a myth was created by the pandava prince, Bheema with his 'gada', the club, to quench the thirst of his mother during their exile.
* Pilgrims who bathe in the Nellikayi Theertha formed by Manikya Dhara waterfall, leave behind one item of their clothing as per a local belief.
*'''Galikere''' is a lake near the temple, can be accessed by walk of 2 km

== Manikyadhara Falls ==
[[File:Manikyadhara.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Manikyadhara falls]]

Manikyadhara Falls is near [[Kemmangundi]] of [[Chikmagalur district]]. It is on the Baba Budangiri Hills, which is a sacred place for Hindus and Muslims who believe in dead saints. It is one of the main attractions of Baba Budan Giri

It is approximately 40 km from Chickmagalur town and about 5.5 hours from Bangalore.

== Baba Budangiri Range ==

Baba Budangiri Range is a range of mountains in the [[Western Ghats]] of [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. The range, originally known as Chandra Drona Parvatha, takes its current name from the Dattapeeta Cave and 16th century [[Sufi]] saint [[Baba Budan]]. The Baba Budan Giri Range includes the highest peaks of Karnataka. Unique mountain flowers called kurinji blooms in these hill ranges once every 12 years. The last time this spectacle happened was in 2006. The next one happened in 2018.

Peaks in the Baba Budan Giri Range include:

* [[Mullayanagiri]] (height 1930 m)
* Dattagiri/Baba Budan Giri (height 1895 m)
* Bindagadammanagiri (height 1830 m)
* Sithalaiyyanagiri (height 1810 m)

== See also ==

* [[Chikmagalur]]
* [[Kudremukh]]
* [[Mangalore]]
* [[Mullayanagiri]]
* [[Halebeedu]]
* [[Brahmagiri (hill), Karnataka|Brahmagiri]]
* [[Kodachadri]]
* [[Pushpagiri (mountain)|Pushpagiri]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}*

== External links ==
{{Commons category|Baba Budangiri}}
* [http://www.karnatakavision.com/chikmagalur.php About Chikmagalur]

{{Chikkamagaluru topics}}
{{Western Ghats}}
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[[Category:Mountains of the Western Ghats]]
[[Category:Mountains of Karnataka]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Chikkamagaluru district]]
[[Category:Hill stations in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Populated places in the Western Ghats]]
[[Category:Geography of Chikkamagaluru district]]

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