Gaddige Raja's Tomb Kodagu Coorg Madikeri Kodava Raja ಗದ್ದಿಗೆ ಕೊಡಗು ಮಡಿಕೇರಿ Coorg Karnataka Tourism

Gaddige also known as Raja’s Tombs is a popular 19th-century monument located in Mahadevpet near Madikeri. Dedicated to the royal members of the Kodava clan, this complex is a major tourist attraction in Coorg. Raja’s Tombs is built over a hilltop, the monument has an Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. Gaddige is decorated with central domes and minarets, the tombs are inspired by Muslim architecture but are dedicated to Hindu rulers. The beautiful Raja’s Tomb is built in the Indo-Saracenic (Islamic) style of architecture. This Gaddige has central domes housing the tombs and the corners are decorated with turrets. Gaddige is the only Indian monument housing a Shiva Linga alongside tombs as it was built for Hindu kings. Being a Hindu monument, its entrance, passages, and minarets are intricately carved with motifs including figurines of Hindu gods, sages, the revered bull Nandi and other mythical creatures.The symmetrical tombs belong to Lingarajendra and Veerarajendra along with their wives. The imposing structure is decorated with wrought bronze bar windows and the domes are capped with brass Kalashas. There are two tiny structures on the right side of the tombs, with inscriptions dedicating them to Biddanda Bopu and his son Biddanda Somaiah. These two valiant Royal officials fought bravely against Tipu Sultan in 1808.