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Volunteers clear graffiti from Melukote Dhanushkoti rocks

In a concerted initiative to protect heritage and natural beauty, a group of volunteers led a clean-up drive at the sacred Dhanushkoti rock site near Melukote. Dhanushkoti, also known as Dhanushkoti-Seetha Kund,…

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Published July 16, 2025 · 2 min read
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In a concerted initiative to protect heritage and natural beauty, a group of volunteers led a clean-up drive at the sacred Dhanushkoti rock site near Melukote.

Dhanushkoti, also known as Dhanushkoti-Seetha Kund, holds immense significance both mythologically and historically. According to legend, Lord Rama shot an arrow into the rock to draw water and quench Sita’s thirst during their exile.

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