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Tourism in Bangalore KSTDC Art & Culture of Karnataka TOURISM IN KARNATAKA Folk Arts of Karnataka Karnataka has all the ingredients for great holiday. Karnataka, the eighth Fairs & Festivals in Karnataka largest state in India, is a veritable treasure trove of tourist delights. By virtue Adventure Tourism of its varied geography and long and rich history, Karnataka boasts of Beaches & Coastal Region numerous spots of interest for tourists. Karnataka has been ranked fourth Cuisine in Karnataka most popular destination for tourism among states of India. There is a Hill Stations in Karnataka dazzling array of ancient sculptured temples, modern cities, scenic hill ranges, unexplored waterfalls & forests, wildlife, monuments and endless beaches. Historical Places in Karnataka Heritage temples HERITAGE SPOTS & HISTORICAL PLACES IN KARNATAKA Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Aihole Ikkeri Anegondi / Anegundi Kalburgi Monuments in Karnataka Annigeri Kuruvatti Piligrimage in Karnataka Araga Lakkundi Rivers in Karnataka Aralaguppe Lakshmeshwar Trekking Spots in Karnataka Arasikere Maddur Waterfalls in Karnataka Badami Madhugiri Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Bagalkot Malai Madeshwara Beta Bagali Male Mahadeshwara Amusement Parks near Bangalore Bahubali Madikeri / Mercara Lakes in Bangalore Balligavi Mahadeshwara Betta Parks in Bangalore Bankapura Mekedatu Tourist Spots in Bangalore Belur Melukote Tourist Spots around Bangalore Bhadravathi MM Hills Eco Tourism Chavundarayapura Mysore Medical & Healthcare Tourism Dambal Mysuru Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Devarayanadurga Pattadakal Bangalore International Airport Gadag Rattahalli Namma Metro Halebidu Shivaganga Ranga Shankara Hampi Sira Hangal Somnathpura Health Precautions Haveri Sravanabelgola

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FORTS IN KARNATAKA

Anegondi Fort Parasgad Fort Basavaraja Durga Pavagada Fort Belgaum Fort Raichur Fort Bellary Fort Roudkunda Fort Bidar Fort Sandur Fort Bijapur Fort Saundatti Fort Chitradurga Fort Savanadurga Fort Gulbarga Fort Shahapur Fort Jamalabad Fort Shorapur Fort Kavaledurga Fort Sravanadurga Fort Kittur Fort Srirangapatana Fort Madhugiri Fort Ucchangi Fort Manjarabad Fort Vallabhgad Fort Manzarabad Fort Vijayanagar Fort Midigeshi Fort Mirjan Fort Mukkunda Fort Nandi Hill Fort Nargund Fort

MONUMENTS IN KARNATAKA

Aihole Hampi Badami Mysore Belur Pattakadal Bijapur Sravana Belagola Halibid Srirangapatnam

WATER FALLS IN KARNATAKA

Abbey Falls Kalhatti Waterfalls Abbi Falls Kallathigiri Falls Achakanya Falls Koodlu Theertha falls Alekhan Falls Koosalli Waterfalls Balmuri Falls Kudumari Falls Bandaaje Arbi Falls Kunchikal Falls Banni Waterfall Lalguli Falls Barkana Waterfalls Lushington Falls Benne Hole Falls Unchalli Falls Bharachukki Waterfalls Magod Falls Bluff Falls Magodu Falls Burude Falls Mallalli Falls Chunchanakatte Falls Manikyadhara Waterfalls Chunchi Falls Muthyala Maduvu Dabbe Falls Muthyala Madu Falls Dodmane Falls Nisargadhama Falls Dondole Falls Sathodi Falls Gaganachukki Waterfalls Satodi Waterfall Gerosappa Waterfalls Shivaganga Falls Godachinamalki Falls Shivanasamudram Falls Gokak Falls Sogal Falls Hanuman Gundi Falls Sootanabbi Waterfalls Hebbe Falls Srimane Waterfalls Hemagiri Waterfalls Thottikallu Falls

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Hogenekkal Falls T K Falls Honnamma Falls TK Falls Honnemaradu Falls Ulavi Falls Illimane Falls Varapoha Falls Iruppu Waterfall Viboothi Falls Irupu Falls Vibhooti Falls Jog Falls Watta Halla Falls Jogada Gundi Waate Hole Waterfall Kalhatta Giri Falls Yana Falls

DAMS & RESERVOIRS IN KARNATAKA

Alamatti Dam Krishna Raja Sagara Dam Almatti Dam Linganamakki Dam Arkavathi Dam Hiriyur Mari Kanive Dam Chakra Dam Navilateertha Dam Chamarajsagar Reservoir Supa Dam Kadra Dam Thippagondanahalli Dam Kodasalli Dam Thippagondanahalli Reservoir Kodasalli Dam & Power House Tungabhadra River

LAKES IN KARNATAKA

Belgaum Lake Madiwala Lake Bellandur Lake Nagavara Lake Hebbal Lake Puttenahalli Lake Hesaraghatta Lake Sankey Tank Jarganhalli Lake Ulsoor Lake Kamakshipalya Lake Vengaihnakere Lake Lalbagh Lake

RIVERS IN KARNATAKA

Kabini River Simsha Muththathhi River Sita River Tunga River Tungabhadra River

COASTAL KARNATAKA

Aagumbe Malpe Beach Agumbe Mangalore Ankola Marawanthe Bhatkal Moodabidre Devbagh Murudeshwara Dharmastala St. Mary's Island Gokarna Udupi Honnavar Ullal Karkala Venur Karwar Kaup Kollur

HILL STATIONS IN KARNATAKA

Aagumbe Kemmangundi Agumbe Kudremukh Anthargange Madikeri Basadi Betta Mananthavady Bellikkal Mandaragiri Biligiriranga Hills Nandi Hills Chikmagalur Ramdevara Betta Chikkamagalur Red Hills Chikkamagaluru Revana Siddesh Betta

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TREKKING SPOTS IN KARNATAKA

Chikbalapur Kundari Chikballapur Kumara Parvata Chikkaballapura Kurinjal Edakumeri Narasimha Parvata Green Route Sakleshpur Kakkabe Tadiyandamol Kodachadri Vaduvanchal Kudremukha

CAVES IN KARNATAKA

Badami Caves Sugreevas Cave Kavala Caves Syntheri Rocks Revalphadi Cave Yana caves [More]

OTHER TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN KARNATAKA

Ambuteertha Kolar Gold Field (KGF) Banakal Mangalore Banavasi Murudeshwar Belgaum Namada Chilume Bijapur Nrityagram Devala Ganagapura Nilambur Dharwad Ramnagaram Ghati Subramanya Saundatti Halasi Sonda Hiriyur Sriperumbudur Ilkal Ulavi Kanakapura Vidurashwatha Kanchipuram Virajpet Krishnagiri Yana

PILGRIMAGE IN KARNATAKA

Adi chunchanagiri Mandagadde Adichunchanagiri Maravanthe Balamuri Mekedatu Banashankari Melukote Basavana Bagewadi Mudabidre Bheemeswari Puttaparthi Chittoor Ramanathapura Chunchana katte Ranganathittu Devarayana durga Rangasthala Dharmastala Sathanur Ganagapura Sheebi Gokarna Shirur / Shiroor Gopalaswamy Betta Sringeri / Shringeri Gudavi Sri Ram Betta Harangi Srisailam Hemagiri Tiruvannamalai Ikkeri Thirthahalli Kadapa Thiruthani Kaivara Udupi Karkala Vidurashwatha Karighatta Yana Kollur Uttukuli

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Koravangala Krishna Raja Nagar Mysore Hogenakal Mahadevapura

TEMPLES IN KARNATAKA

Amaragiri Malekal Tirupati Temple Marudhamalai Murugan Temple Amaragiri Malekal Tirupati Hill Arsikere Makali Durga Ankali Math, Chitradurga Melkote Cheluva Narayana Swamy Arakeshwara Temple Mulbagal Anjaneya Swamy Temple Arya Durga Temple in Ankola Murdeshwara Temple Balligavi Kedaresvara Temple Mysore Chamundeshwari Temple Banashankari Amma Temple Naganatheshwara Temple Bangalore ISKCON Temple Nuggikeri Hanuman Temple Bangaru Tirupati Venkateshwara Revansiddeshwara Swamy Temple Temple Saundatti Renuka Yallamma Temple Bankapura Nageshwar Temple Seebi Narasimhaswamy Temple Bhavanishankar Temple, Hubli Sibi Narasimhaswamy Temple Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta Siddi Vinayak Temple Shimoga Champakadhama Temple Shani Mahatma Temple Nelamangala Chandramouleshwara Temple Shantadurga Temple in Ankola Chara Basaveshwara Temple, Sharana Basaveshwara, Kalburgi Shahpur Shravanabelagola Chikka Tirupati Venkateshwara Sigandur Devi Chaudamma Temple Temple Sirsi Marikamba Temple Dharmastala Temple Someshwara Temple in Ulsoor Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple Sravanabelagola Chandragiri hill Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple Sri Anantheshwara Temple, Udupi Gokarna Mahadev Temple Sri Kshetra Gangapur Dattatreya Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple Sringeri Sharada Peetham Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta Temple Sripuram Golden Mahalaxmi Temple Horanadu Annapurneshwari Temple Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal Hubli Sidharudha Math Thiruchendur Murugan Temple Ishvara Temple, Arasikere Tirunelli Temple Kaidala Chennakeshava Temple Tumkur Sidhaganga Math Kaginele Kanaka guru Peetha Tirupati Venkateswara Temple * Karuvatti Mallikarjuna Temple Udupi Krishna Temple Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple Varur-Hubli Navagraha Kshetra Kotilingeshwara Temple, Kolar Venur Bahubali Gomateshwara Koodalasangama Yedathore Arakeshwara Temple Koodalsangama Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple * Kurudumale Mahaganapathi Temple Kolluru Mukambika Temple Kudala Sangama Kudalasangama Kukke Subramanya Temple

WILDLIFE & BIRD SANCTURIES IN KARNATAKA

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Dandeli & Anshi National Park Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary Dandeli Sanctuary Ranebennur blackbuck sanctuary Daroji Bear Sanctuary Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary Deva Raya Wildlife Sanctuary Sharavati Sanctuary

FISHING & NATURE CAMPS IN KARNATAKA

Bannerghatta Nature Camp Doddamakali Fishing & Nature Camp Bheemeshwari Fishing & Nature CampGalibore Fishing & Nature Camp

MUSEUMS IN KARNATAKA

Archaeological Museums Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery Folklore Museum Kavishila Museum HAL Aeronautical Museum Keladi Museum HAL Aero Space Museum Manjusha Museum Hampi Archaeological Museum Railway Museum at Mysore Hastha Shilpa Heritage Village Sculpture Gallery in Badami Janapada Loka Shashwati Meseum

TOURIST SPOTS IN BANGALORE

Attara Kacheri (High Court) Mayo Hall ISKCON Temple Sankey Tank Bangalore Palace St. Mary's Basilica Bull Temple St Patrick's Church in Bangalore Cubbon Park Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace HAL Aeronautical Museum Ulsoor Lake Huge Shiva in old Kids Kemp Vidhana Soudha Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Visvesvaraya Museum Infant Jesus Church Kempe Gowda Towers LalBagh Botanical Garden

TOURIST SPOTS AROUND BANGALORE

Bannerghatta National Park Devarayanadurga Nandi Hills or Nandidurg Srirangapattana Skandagiri Shivanasamudra Falls Muthyalamaduvu Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary Thottikallu Falls Mysore Palace Savandurga Melkote Tippagondanahalli Reservoir Mekedaatu

LAKES IN BANGALORE

Bellandur Lake Madiwala Lake Hebbal Lake Nagavara Lake Hesaraghatta Lake Puttenahalli Lake Jarganhalli Lake Sankey Tank Kamakshipalya Lake Ulsoor Lake Lalbagh Lake Vengaihnakere Lake [More]

PARKS IN BANGALORE

Bugle Rock Park Jayamahal Park Cariappa Memorial Park LalBagh Botanical Garden Coles Park M.N. Krishna Rao Park Cubbon Park Freedom Park [More]

AMUSEMENT PARKS NEAR BANGALORE

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Crazy Waters Neeladri Amusement & Water Park Fun Fort Water-Theme Park Star City in Bangalore Funworld in Bangalore Wonder La GRS Fantasy Park in Mysore Innovative Film City in Bangalore Lumbini Gardens [More]

KIDS ZONE IN BANGALORE

Aquarium in Cubbon Park Lumbini Gardens Bal Bhavan in Cubbon Park Neeladri Amusement & Water Park Bannerghatta National Park Planetarium Crazy Waters Star City Amusement Park Bangalore Funworld in Bangalore Wonder La GRS Fantasy Park in Mysore

TOURIST SPOTS IN MYSORE

Brindavan Gardens Lalitha Mahal Chamundi Hills Mysore Palace Chamundi temple Mysore Zoo Folk Lore Museum Oriental Research Institute Jaganmohan Palace Railway Museum at Mysore Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion St. Philomena's Church

TOURIST SPOTS AROUND MYSORE

Bandipur National Park Nagarhole National Park B R Hills Nanjangud Brindavan Gardens Nimishambha Temple Bylakuppe Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary Chamundi Hills Shivasamudram Falls Channapatna Somnathpur Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta Srirangapatna Kokarebellur Talakad Melkote Thalakaadu [More]

TOURIST SPOTS IN LALBAGH BOTANICAL GARDEN, BANGALORE

Aquarium Kempe gowda tower Band stand Lalbagh Lake Bonsai Garden Lotus pond Directorate Maharaja statue Dove cot Rose Garden Floral clock Silk cotton tree Glass House Topiary garden Horticulture information center Tree fossil Japanese Garden Watch Tower [More]

SERVICES IN BANGALORE

2 Wheeler Scooter Dealers Internet Service Providers 2 Wheeler Motocycle Dealers Jobs in Bangalore 3G Data Card Providers Dealers KSRTC Reservation Counters Aadhaar Enrollment Centres Ladies Health Clubs Advertising Agencies Bangalore Ladies Tailors Airline Flight Tickets in Bangalore Weight Loss Gain in Bangalore Ambulance Services Karnataka Tourism Packages APSRTC Reservation Counter Karnataka Tours Travels Operators Auditoriums in Bangalore Marriage Halls

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TRAINING, COACHING, COLLEGES IN BANGALORE

ASP .net JSP Web Hosting in J2EE, .net, PHP Courses in Bangalore Bangalore Medical Colleges in Bangalore Bangalore Athletics Clubs Music Classes in Bangalore Bangalore Sports Coaching Training Nursing Colleges in Bangalore Bharatnatyam Classes in Bangalore Painting Classes in Bangalore Dance Classses in Bangalore Play Schools, Day Care Centres Driving Schools in Bangalore PUC Colleges in Bangalore Engineering Colleges in Bangalore Summer Camps in Bangalore Hardware & Networking Courses

SHOPPING IN BANGALORE

Adidas Men Women Store Jewellers in Bangalore Antique Artifacts shops in Bangalore Kids Toy Shops in Bangalore Aquarium, Birds & Pets Shop Ladies Wig Dealers Arvind Mills Outlets Showrooms Ladies Bag Dealers Baby Shops in Bangalore Ladies Party Wear Boutiques Bata Shoe Store Bangalore Ladies Tops T-Shirts Beanstalk Bangalore Liquor Home Delivery Buy Gold Silver Diamond Jewellery Laptops, Computers & Accessories Buy Handicrafts in Bangalore Leather Belt Shops Buy Handmade Carpets Lingerie shops in Bangalore Buy Laptops, Laptop Accessories Kitchen Home Appliances Buy LED LCD Plasma Television Mens Womens Footwear Shops Buy Refrigerator Washing Machine Mobile Phones, Repair & Accessories Buy Pashmina Shawls in Bangalore Optical Store Opticians in Bangalore Buy Shirt, Trousers, Ties Reebok Shoe Store Cake Home Delivery Silk Saree Showrooms in Bangalore Cameras Flashes Lenses Shopping in Bangalore Cane & Wrought Iron Furniture Shopping Malls Arcades in Bangalore Croma Store in Bangalore Suitings Shirtings in Bangalore

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RESTAURANTS IN BANGALORE

Buffet Restaurants in Bangalore Pubs in Bangalore Chettinad Restaurants in Bangalore Punjabi Dhabas in Bangalore Chineese Restaurants in Bangalore Punjabi Restaurants in Bangalore Hyderabadi Restaurants Restaurants in Bangalore Italian Restaurants in Bangalore Thai Restaurants in Bangalore Kerala Restaurants in Bangalore KFC Restaurants in Bangalore Lounge Bars in Bangalore Mc Donalds in Bangalore

SERVICES IN BANGALORE

Akashvani Bangalore, Karnataka Karnataka CET & COMEDK Art of Living, Bangalore Karnataka Forest Department Bagmane Tech Park Power Transmission Corporation Bangalore Railway Timings TV Channels in Bangalore BBMP Karnataka State Cricket Association BMTC Bus Services KSRTC Reservation Enquiry Number BMTC Volvo Bus Route, Timings Manyata Tech Park Electronics City Bangalore HOPCOMS in Bangalore International Exhibition Centre Income Tax Offices IRCTC PNR Number Status Enquiry ITDC Package Tour Online Booking Kannada Film Workers Artist Technicians Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

FEATURED HOTELS & RESORTS

Apna Ghar, Coorg Malma Home Stay, Coorg Bhagirathi Tourist Home, Kollur Namaste Cafe, Gokarna Bison Resort, Kabini Orange County, Coorg Carlton Hotel & Resort, Kodaikanal Orange County, Kabini Club Cabana, Bangalore Silveroaks Resorts, Coorg Hotel Crystal Court, Coorg Hotel Srinivas, Mangalore Hotel Naveen Regency, Chitradurga Windflower Spa & Resorts, Coorg Hotel Rajdarshan, Madikeri Water Woods, Kabini Kediyoor Hotel, Udupi Magnolia Resorts, coorg

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MONUMENTS IN KARNATAKA

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FORTS IN KARNATAKA

In Karnataka there are thousands of Forts, in Kannada called as Kote or Gad or Durga. Karnataka has a long history with forts. In 1294 A.D. the Raichur Fort, built during the reign of Kakatiyas of Warangal, played a major role in the

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history of Karnataka. The Krishna-Tungabhadra Doab region witnessed many battles fought to capture and control the fort, several battles involving Vijayanagar kings, Bahmanis and Adilshahis.

Anegondi Fort Parasgad Fort Belgaum Fort Pavagada Fort Bellary Fort Raichur Fort Bidar Fort Sandur Fort Bijapur Fort Saundatti Fort Chitradurga Fort Savanadurga Fort Gulbarga Fort Shahapur Fort Jamalabad Fort Shorapur Fort Kavaledurga Fort Sravanadurga Fort Kittur Fort Srirangapatana Fort Madhugiri Fort Ucchangi Fort Manjarabad Fort Vallabhgad Fort Manzarabad Fort Vijayanagar Fort Midigeshi Fort Mirjan Fort Nandi Hill Fort Nargund Fort

WATER FALLS IN KARNATAKA

Karnataka is home to many water falls. These water falls are a great sight for any nature lover.

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DAMS & RESERVOIRS IN KARNATAKA

Karnataka has a traditional irrigation system of impounding surface flow by creating small earthen dams across streams, creeks and rivulets. Locally called tanks, these small irrigation reservoirs can be seen in all the districts of the State, except Kodagu.

LAKES IN KARNATAKA

Belgaum Lake Madiwala Lake Bellandur Lake Nagavara Lake Hebbal Lake Puttenahalli Lake Hesaraghatta Lake Sankey Tank Jarganhalli Lake Ulsoor Lake Kamakshipalya Lake Vengaihnakere Lake Lalbagh Lake

RIVERS IN KARNATAKA

Kabini River Simsha Muththathhi River Sita River Tunga River Tungabhadra River

COASTAL KARNATAKA

Coastal Karrnataka is spread on the shores of Arabian Sea consisting mesmerizing landscape. The beaches in coastal Karnataka are a greatest attraction for tourists from across the globe. Coastal Karnataka is bounded by Konkan to the north, the Western Ghats to the east, the Kerala Plains to the south and the Arabian Sea to the west. The coastal line is sandy and in places rocky cliffs are quite common. The marshes, coconut farms can be seen at the borders of the coastal region.

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HILL STATIONS IN KARNATAKA

Karnataka hill stations are one of the major attractions of Karnataka. From the breathtaking views of Chikmagalur to the quite retreats of Madikeri, from the stunning Coorg to the woody Biligiri, Karnataka hill stations have something for everyone.

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TREKKING SPOTS IN KARNATAKA

The state of Karnataka is blessed with spectacular mountain ranges. Western Ghats - a UNESCO Heritage site and Biodiversity hotspot - with its rolling mountains and virgin forests provide ample trekking opportunities to adventure freaks.

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CAVES IN KARNATAKA

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PILGRIMAGE IN KARNATAKA

Karnataka is dotted with a great number of sacred Pilgrimage Centres and Religious Places.

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TEMPLES IN KARNATAKA

Temples of Karnataka illustrate the varieties of architecture prevalent in various periods. The architectural designs have found a distinguished place in forming a true atmosphere of devotion for spiritual attainment.

Amaragiri Malekal Tirupati Temple Marudhamalai Murugan Temple Amaragiri Malekal Tirupati Hill Arsikere Makali Durga Ankali Math, Chitradurga Melkote Cheluva Narayana Swamy Arakeshwara Temple Mulbagal Anjaneya Swamy Temple Arya Durga Temple in Ankola Murdeshwara Temple Balligavi Kedaresvara Temple Mysore Chamundeshwari Temple Banashankari Amma Temple Naganatheshwara Temple Bangalore ISKCON Temple Nuggikeri Hanuman Temple Bangaru Tirupati Venkateshwara Revansiddeshwara Swamy Temple Temple Saundatti Renuka Yallamma Temple Bankapura Nageshwar Temple Seebi Narasimhaswamy Temple Bhavanishankar Temple, Hubli Sibi Narasimhaswamy Temple Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta Siddi Vinayak Temple Shimoga Chandramouleshwara Temple Shani Mahatma Temple Nelamangala Chara Basaveshwara Temple, Shantadurga Temple in Ankola Shahpur Sharana Basaveshwara, Kalburgi Chikka Tirupati Venkateshwara Shravanabelagola Temple Sigandur Devi Chaudamma Temple Dharmastala Temple Sirsi Marikamba Temple Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple Someshwara Temple in Ulsoor Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple Sravanabelagola Chandragiri hill Gokarna Mahadev Temple Sri Anantheshwara Temple, Udupi Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple Sri Kshetra Gangapur Dattatreya Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta Temple Sringeri Sharada Peetham Horanadu Annapurneshwari Temple Sripuram Golden Mahalaxmi Temple Hubli Sidharudha Math Tarakeshwara Temple, Hangal Ishvara Temple, Arasikere Thiruchendur Murugan Temple Kaidala Chennakeshava Temple Tumkur Sidhaganga Math Kaginele Kanaka guru Peetha Tirupati Venkateswara Temple * Karuvatti Mallikarjuna Temple Udupi Krishna Temple Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple Varur-Hubli Navagraha Kshetra Kotilingeshwara Temple, Kolar Venur Bahubali Gomateshwara Koodalasangama Yedathore Arakeshwara Temple

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WILDLIFE & BIRD SANCTURIES IN KARNATAKA

Karnataka has a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Karnataka has a recorded forest area of 38720 sq km which constitutes 20.19% of the total geographical area of the state. Karnataka has many sanctuaries to offer to its visitors.

Adichunchanagiri Peacock Sanctuary Gudavi Bird Sanctuary Attiveri Bird Sanctuary Jayamangali Blackbuck Reserve Bandipur National Park Kabini Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary Kanva Reservoir Bannerghatta National Park Kudremukh National Park Bhadra Tiger Reserve Mandegadde Bird Sanctuary Bheemeshwari Magadi Bird Sanctuary B R Hills Melkote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary Biligirirangan Hills Muthodi WildLife Sanctuary Brahmagiri wildlife sanctuary Nagarhole National Park Dandeli & Anshi National Park Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary Dandeli Sanctuary Ranebennur blackbuck sanctuary Daroji Bear Sanctuary Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary Deva Raya Wildlife Sanctuary Sharavati Sanctuary

FISHING & NATURE CAMPS IN KARNATAKA

Bannerghatta Nature Camp Doddamakali Fishing & Nature Camp Bheemeshwari Fishing Camp Galibore Fishing & Nature Camp

MUSEUMS IN KARNATAKA

The museums of Karnataka are repositories of the state's glorious history. Remnants of the bygone eras have been carefully preserved in the Karnataka museums. Besides sculpture and artifacts belonging to the ancient ages, the museums in Karnataka exhibit traditional paintings.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Karnataka is a southern state of India which was formed on November 1, Historical Places in Karnataka 1956. It was originally known as the State of Mysore and was renamed Heritage temples Karnataka in 1973. Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the West, Goa to the NorthWest, Maharashtra to the North, Andhra Pradesh to the East, Tamil Monuments in Karnataka Nadu to the SouthEast, and Kerala to the SouthWest. The state covers an Piligrimage in Karnataka area of 191,976 sq km, and it is 5.83% of the total geographical area of India. Rivers in Karnataka It is the eighth largest Indian state in terms of area, the ninth largest with Trekking Spots in Karnataka respect to population and comprises 29 districts, which are listed below. Waterfalls in Karnataka Kannada is the official and most widely spoken language. Hindi, Telugu, Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Malayalam, Tamil, Tulu and Urdu are also spoken.

Amusement Parks near Bangalore ► KSTDC Tour Packages Lakes in Bangalore ► Tourism in Karnataka Parks in Bangalore ► Tourist Attractions in Karnataka Tourist Spots in Bangalore ► Tourist Destinations in Karnataka Tourist Spots around Bangalore

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With an antiquity that dates to the paleolithic, Karnataka has also been home to some of the most powerful empires of ancient and medieval India. The philosophers and musical bards patronised by these empires launched socio- religious and literary movements which have endured to the present day. Karnataka has contributed significantly to both forms of Indian classical music, the Carnatic(Karnataka Music) and Hindustani traditions. Writers in the Kannada language have received the most number of Jnanpith awards in India. Bangalore is the capital city of the state and is at the forefront of the rapid economic and technological development that India is experiencing.

The history of Karnataka can be traced back to a paleolithic hand-axe culture evidenced by discoveries of, among other things, hand axes and cleavers in the region. Evidence of neolithic and megalithic cultures have also been found in the state. Gold discovered in Harappa was found to be imported

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from mines in Karnataka, prompting scholars to hypothesize about contacts between ancient Karnataka and the Indus Valley Civilization in 3000 BCE. Prior to the third century BCE, most of Karnataka was part of the Nanda Empire before coming under the Mauryan empire of Emperor Ashoka. Four centuries of Satavahana rule followed, allowing them to control large areas of Karnataka. The decline of Satavahana power led to the rise of the earliest native kingdoms, the Kadambas and the Western Gangas, marking the region's emergence as an independent political entity. The Kadamba Dynasty, founded by Mayurasharma, had its capital at Banavasi; the Western Ganga Dynasty was formed with Talakad as its capital.

These were also the first kingdoms to use Kannada in administration, as evidenced by the Halmidi inscription and a fifth-century copper coin discovered at Banavasi. These dynasties were followed by imperial Kannada empires such as the Badami Chalukyas, the Rashtrakuta Empire of Manyakheta and the Western Chalukya Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Deccan and had their capitals in what is now Karnataka. The Western Chalukyas patronised a unique style of architecture and Kannada literature which became a precursor to the Hoysala art of 12th century.

At the turn of the first millennium, the Hoysalas gained power in the region. Literature flourished during this time, which led to the distinctive Kannada literary metres and the construction of temples and sculptures adhering to the Vesara style of architecture. The expansion of the Hoysala Empire brought parts of modern Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu under its rule. In the early 14th century, Harihara and Bukka Raya established the Vijayanagara empire with its capital, Hosapattana (later named Vijayanagara), on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in the modern Bellary district. The empire rose as a bulwark against Muslim advances into South India, which it completely controlled for over two centuries.

In 1565, Karnataka and the rest of South India experienced a major geopolitical shift when the Vijayanagara Empire fell to a confederation of Islamic sultanates in the Battle of Talikota. The Bijapur Sultanate, which had risen after the demise of the Bahmani Sultanate of Bidar, soon took control of the Deccan; it was defeated by the Moghuls in the late 17th century. The Bahamani and Bijapur rulers encouraged Urdu and Persian literature and Indo-Saracenic architecture, the Gol Gumbaz being one of the high points of this style.

In the period that followed, parts of northern Karnataka were ruled by the Nizam of Hyderabad, the British, and other powers. In the south, the Mysore Kingdom, former vassals of the Vijayanagara Empire, was briefly independent. With the death of Krishnaraja Wodeyar II, Haidar Ali, the commander-in-chief of the Mysore army, gained control of the region. After his death, the kingdom was inherited by his son Tippu Sultan. To contain European expansion in South India, Haidar Ali and later Tippu Sultan fought four significant Anglo-Mysore Wars, the last of which resulted in Tippu Sultan's death and the incorporation of Mysore into the British Raj in 1799. The Kingdom of Mysore was restored to the Wodeyars and Mysore remained a princely state under the British Raj.

As the "doctrine of lapse" gave way to dissent and resistance from princely states across the country, Kittur Chennamma, Sangolli Rayanna and others spearheaded rebellions in Karnataka in 1830, nearly three decades before the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Other uprisings followed, such as the ones at Supa, Bagalkot, Shorapur, Nargund and Dandeli. These rebellions which coincided with the 1857 war of independence were led by Mundargi Bhimarao, Bhaskar Rao Bhave, the Halagali Bedas, Venkatappa Nayaka and others. By the late 19th century, the freedom movement had gained

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momentum; Karnad Sadashiva Rao, Aluru Venkata Raya, S. Nijalingappa, Kengal Hanumanthaiah, Nittoor Srinivasa Rau and others carried on the struggle into the early 20th century.

After India's independence, the Maharaja, Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar, allowed his kingdom's accession to India. In 1950, Mysore became an Indian state of the same name; the former Maharaja served as its Rajpramukh (head of state) until 1975. Following the long-standing demand of the Ekikarana Movement, Kodagu and Kannada speaking regions from the adjoining states of Madras, Hyderabad and Bombay were incorporated into the Mysore state, under the States Reorganization Act of 1956. The thus expanded state was renamed Karnataka, seventeen years later, in 1973.

The state has three principal geographical zones: the coastal region of Karavali, the hilly Malnad region comprising the Western Ghats and the Bayaluseeme region comprising the plains of the Deccan plateau. The bulk of the state is in the Bayaluseeme region, the northern part of which is the second largest arid region in India. The highest point in Karnataka is the Mullayanagiri hills in Chikkamagaluru district which has an altitude of 1,929 metres (6,329 ft). Some of the important rivers in Karnataka are the Kaveri, the Tungabhadra, the Krishna and the Sharavathi.

Karnataka consists of four main types of geological formations - the Archean complex made up of Dharwad schists and granitic gneisses, the Proterozoic non-fossiliferous sedimentary formations of the Kaladgi and Bhima series, the Deccan trappean and intertrappean deposits and the tertiary and recent laterites and alluvial deposits. Significantly, about 60% of the state is composed of the Archean complex which consist of gneisses, granites and charnockite rocks. Laterite cappings that are found in many districts over the Deccan Traps were formed after the cessation of volcanic activity in the early tertiary period. Eleven groups of soil orders are found in Karnataka, viz. Entisols, Inceptisols, Mollisols, Spodosols, Alfisols, Ultisols, Oxisols, Aridisols, Vertisols, Andisols and Histosols. Depending on the agricultural capability of the soil, the soil types are divided into six types, viz. Red, lateritic, black, alluvio-colluvial, forest and coastal soils.

Karnataka experiences four seasons. The winter in January and February is followed by summer between March and May, the monsoon season between June and September and the post-monsoon season from October till December. Meteorologically, Karnataka is divided into three zones - coastal, north interior and south interior. Of these, the coastal zone receives the heaviest rainfall with an average rainfall of about 3,638.5 mm (143 in) per annum, far in excess of the state average of 1,139 mm (45 in). Agumbe in the Shivamogga district receives the second highest annual rainfall in India. The highest recorded temperature was 45.6 degree C (114 degree F) at Raichur and the lowest recorded temperature was 2.8 C (37 degree F) at Bidar.

About 38,724 km2 (14,951 sq mi) of Karnataka (i.e. 20% of the state's geographic area) is covered by forests. The forests are classified as reserved, protected, unclosed, village and private forests. The percentage of forested area is slightly less than the all-India average of about 23%, and significantly less than the 33% prescribed in the National Forest Policy.

Disctricts in Karnataka There are 29 districts in Karnataka.

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4. Belgaum 5. Bellary 6. Bidar 7. Bijapur 8. Chamarajanagar 9. Chikkaballapur 10. Chikkamagaluru 11. Chitradurga 12. Dakshina Kannada 13. Davanagere 14. Dharwad 15. Gadag 16. Gulbarga 17. Hassan 18. Haveri 19. Kodagu 20. Kolar 21. Koppal 22. Mandya 23. Mysore 24. Raichur 25. Ramanagara 26. Shimoga 27. Tumkur 28. Udupi and 29. Uttara Kannada

Each district is governed by a district commissioner or district magistrate. The districts are further divided into sub-divisions, which are governed by sub- divisional magistrates; sub-divisions comprise blocks containing panchayats (village councils) and town municipalities.

As per the 2001 census, Karnataka's six largest cities sorted in order of decreasing population were, Bangalore, Hubli-Dharwad, Mysore, Gulbarga, Belgaum and Mangalore. Bangalore is the only city with a population of more than one million. Bangalore Urban, Belgaum and Gulbarga are the most populous districts, each of them having a population of more than three million. Gadag, Chamarajanagar and Kodagu districts have a population of less than one million.

TOURISM IN KARNATAKA Karnataka has the second highest number of nationally protected monuments in India, second only to Uttar Pradesh,in addition to 752 monuments protected by the State Directorate of Archaeology and Museums. Another 25,000 monuments are yet to receive protection.

The districts of the Western ghats and the southern districts of the state have popular eco-tourism locations including Kudremukh, Madikeri and Agumbe. Karnataka has 25 wildlife sanctuaries and five national parks. Popular among them are Bandipur National Park, Bannerghatta National Park and Nagarhole National Park. The ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire at Hampi and the monuments of Pattadakal are on the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. The cave temples at Badami and the rock-cut temples at Aihole representing the Badami Chalukyan style of architecture are also popular tourist destinations. The Hoysala temples at Belur and Halebidu, which were built with Chloritic schist (soap stone) are proposed UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Gol Gumbaz and Ibrahim Rauza are famous examples of the Deccan Sultanate style of architecture. The monolith of Gomateshwara at Shravanabelagola is the tallest sculpted monolith in the world, attracting tens of thousands of pilgrims during the Mahamastakabhisheka festival.

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The waterfalls of Karnataka and Kudremukh National Park are listed as must- see places and among the "1001 Natural Wonders of the World". Jog Falls is India's tallest single-tiered waterfall with Gokak Falls, Unchalli Falls, Magod Falls, Abbey Falls and Shivanasamudra Falls among other popular waterfalls.

Several popular beaches dot the coastline including Murudeshwara, Gokarna and Karwar. In addition, Karnataka is home to several places of religious importance. Several Hindu temples including the famous Udupi Krishna Temple, the Marikamba Temple at Sirsi , the Sri Manjunatha Temple at Dharmasthala, Sri Subramanya Temple at Kukke and Sharadamba Temple at Sringeri attract pilgrims from all over India. Most of the holy sites of Lingayats, like Kudalasangama and Basavana Bagewadi, are found in northern parts of the state. Shravanabelagola, Mudabidri and Karkala are famous for Jain history and monuments. The Jaina faith had a stronghold in Karnataka in the early medieval period with Shravanabelagola as its most important center.

Recently Karnataka has emerged as a hot spot for health care tourism. Karnataka has the highest number of approved health systems and alternative therapies in India. Along with some ISO certified government- owned hospitals, private institutions which provide international-quality services have caused the health care industry to grow by 30% during 2004- 05. Hospitals in Karnataka treat around 8,000 health tourists every year.

ART & CULTURE Karnataka, known as "the priceless gift of indulgent nature", is a unique blend of a glorious past and a rich present. Karnataka is the sixth largest state in India.It is the only state in India where gold is found.It is the land of silk and sandal, of coffee and cardamom, of the 17m statue of Jain Saint Gomateshwara and of the enchaning sculptural wealth of Belur and Halebid of the historical ruins of Hampi and monuments of Bijapur; it is the land that gave India engineer-statesman Sir M Visvesvaraya and the great generals General Cariappa and General Thimmaiah. To the composite culture of India, the contribution of Karnataka, is in no way inferior to that of any other region of India. In fact, in many fields, Karnataka's contribution far exceeds that of the other regions individually. This is specially so in the fields of are, music, religion, and philosophy.

Karnataka, the "Lofty land" is bounded by Andhra Pradesh in the east, Maharashtra in the north and Tamil Nadu and Kerala in the south. A long coastline hedged by miles and miles of tall, waving, palmgroves frames this pretty land. The majority of the state lies on the Deccan Plateau. Bangalore is the state capital. Karnataka boasts a diverse flora and fauna, which make it a nature tourist's paradise. The state's long and colourful history, and the many forts, temples, mosques, and churches make it a great place to explore.Garden city Bangalore, Jog Falls,the beaches of Karwar and Malpe, Golgumbuz in Bijapur, the stone temples of Belur and Halebid, Mysore Palace, the list is endless.

Art & Architecture Chalukyan Dynasty from 450 to 650 A.D, made a great contribution to the enrichment of Karnataka in the form of development of architectural wonders, notable amongst them being the temples at Aihole (Brahman temple design), Patta Dakal (North Indian Nagari principle) and Badami. Influence of Jainism of the Jain temples built in Karnataka can be seen at Badami. The contribution of the Hoysala dynasty, four centuries later, in the field of Art and Architecture is no less. For example, temples at Belur, Halebid and Somnathpur, with a star shaped plan of the base and the shrine, bell shaped towers and extensively carved entrance and interiors, became a distinctive

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hall mark of this dynasty's temples.

Vijaynagar king's contribution to the advancement of Hinduism and distinct from of temple architecture seen mostly in their capital Hampi was no less. The temples of these times, blended with the rocky, boulder-ridden landscape of Hampi. The Muslim influence on Karnataka's art and architecture is no less. One can see features like - domes, minarets etc., in the world's second largest dome the "Gol Gumbaz, fort at Gulbarga, Bidar, Dargaha of Hazrat Khwaja Banda Nawaz Gisudiraz, Gulbarga, Madrasah of Mohammed Gawan & Barid Shahi tomb complex at Bidar, to name a few.

Dance, Drama & Music Open air folk theatre or "Bayalata" of Karnataka is a famous dance form. This dance is performed at religious festivals and family celebrations. It usually starts at night and continues till the wee hours of the morning. This dance- drama usually has four or five actors/actresses, assisted by a jester. The theme in these is usually mythological but sometimes real life incidents are also highlighted."Doddata" is a less refined dance form than Yakshaganna. In both these dance forms, stories from "Ramayana" and "Mahabharta" are enacted. The costumes are elaborate, the make-up is loud, facial expression are vigorous and are accompanied with loud noises and war-cries.

The People : The total population of Karnataka is 4,49,77,201. The Kannadigas, as they are locally known, are famous for their hospitality and friendly and cultured attitude towards visitors. The people of Karnataka are accommodating, often, to a fault. Violence is a rare phenomenon, for the people are peace loving.

Karnataka possesses a rich cultural heritage. The folk theatre has an ancient and rich tradition, the two principal forms being Yakshagana and the puppet theatre. Sravanabelagola, near Mysore, has a giant 1,000-yr-old stone statue of Bahubali, the Jain saint. Huge monolithic Jain statues are peculiar to the Kannada culture. 'Yakshagana' is akin to Kathakali of Kerala in the choice of its elaborate costumes and vigorous dancing. 'Bhootada Kunita' (Dance of the Divine Cult), 'Nagamandala' and the demon dance are some quaint rituals prevalent only in Dakshina Kannada coastal area.

The Lifestyle As major part of the State is rural, the people live a very simple life. The cities however, present a different picture, being more modern, fast and cosmopolitan in nature. Kannada is the main language spoken, read and written. In urban areas, one can get by with the knowledge of English and Hindi.

The Religions As in most states of India, the population here is predominantly Hindu. Followers of Saivism, Vaishnavism and Veera Saivism form the majority. But all faiths are represented here, and by and large, people live in amity and cooperation. Muslims and Christians are in considerable numbers, while Jainism has struck deep roots in Karnataka. Jains form a sizable section of the population and have become prominent in the business sector. There are also Buddhists and Parsis in the State. Religious tolerance is in the very blood of the Kannadigas, and so conflicts between followers of the different faiths are rare.

List of Major Tourist Attractions and Best Places, Spots & Sites to visit in Karnataka are given above. Tourist spots in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala border are also detailed.

Malpe Beach, Balmuri Falls are few of the important Karnataka Tourism

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Health Precautions Today, as a large and growing metropolis, Bangalore is home to some of the Travel Insurance most well-recognized colleges and research institutions in India. Numerous public sector heavy industries, software companies, aerospace, Pin Codes in Karnataka telecommunications, and defense organisations are located in the city. STD Codes in Karnataka Bangalore is known as the Silicon Valley of India because of its pre-eminent position as the nation's leading IT employer and exporter. A demographically diverse city, Bangalore has developed into one of India's major economic hubs and is the fastest growing major metropolis in India.

A well-planned city,with tree-lined avenues,a large number of parks, gardens and lakes,Bangalore is aptly called India's garden city. Bangalore is even gaining the status of the "Floriculture Capital of India" due to the present blossoming of flower exports from the city. The beautiful parks like the Lalbagh and Cubbon Park are indeed a treat to the eyes.

The name Bangalore is an anglicised version of the city's name in the Kannada language, Bengaluru. The earliest reference to the name "Bengaluru" was found in a ninth century Western Ganga Dynasty stone inscription on a "vira kallu"(literally, "hero stone", a rock edict extolling the virtues of a warrior). In this inscription found in Begur, "Bengaluru" is referred

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to as a place in which a battle was fought in 890. It states that the place was part of the Ganga kingdom until 1004 and was known as "Bengaval-uru", the "City of Guards" in Old Kannada.

An inscription, dating back to 890 CE, shows Bengaluru is over 1,000 years old. But it stands neglected at the Parvathi Nageshwara Temple in Begur near the city...written in Hale Kannada (Old Kannada) of the 9th century CE, the epigraph refers to a Bengaluru war in 890 in which Buttanachetty, a servant of Nagatta, died. Though this has been recorded by historian R. Narasimhachar in his Epigraphia of Carnatica (Vol. 10 supplementary), no efforts have been made to preserve it.

An apocryphal, though popular, anecdote recounts that the 11th-century Hoysala king Veera Ballala II, while on a hunting expedition, lost his way in the forest. Tired and hungry, he came across a poor old woman who served him boiled beans. The grateful king named the place "benda kaal- uru"(literally, "town of boiled beans"), which was eventually simplified to "Bengaluru".

On 11 December 2005, the Government of Karnataka announced that it had accepted a proposal by Jnanpith Award winner U. R. Ananthamurthy to rename Bangalore to Bengaluru, which is its name in Kannada. On 27 September 2006, the Bruhath Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) passed a resolution to implement the proposed name change, which was accepted by the Government of Karnataka and it was decided to officially implement the name change from 1 November 2006. However, this process has been currently stalled due to delays in getting clearances from the Union Home Ministry.

After centuries of the rule of the Western Gangas, Bengaluru was captured by the Cholas in 1024 which later passed on to the Chalukya-cholas in 1070. In 1116 the Hoysala Empire, overthrew the Cholas and extended its rule over Bangalore. Modern Bangalore was founded by a vassal of the Vijayanagara Empire, Kempe Gowda I, who built a mud fort and a Nandi Temple in the proximity of modern Bangalore in 1537. Kempe Gowda referred to the new town as his "gandu bhumi" or "Land of Heroes".

Within the fort, the town was divided into smaller divisions called "petes". The town had two main streets: Chikkapete Street, which ran east-west, and Doddapete Street, which ran north-south. Their intersection formed the Doddapete Square - the heart of Bangalore. Kempe Gowda's successor, Kempe Gowda II, built four famous towers that marked Bangalore's boundary. During the Vijayanagara rule, Bangalore was also referred to as "Devarayanagara" and "Kalyanapura" ("Auspicious City"). After the fall of the Vijayanagara Empire, Bangalore's rule changed hands several times. In 1638, a large Bijapur army led by Ranadulla Khan and accompanied by Shahji Bhonsle defeated Kempe Gowda III and Bangalore was given to Shahji as a jagir. In 1687, the Mughal general Kasim Khan defeated Ekoji, son of Shahji, and then sold Bangalore to Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar (1673- 1704) of Mysore for 300,000 rupees. After the death of Krishnaraja Wodeyar II in 1759, Hyder Ali, Commander-in-Chief of the Mysore Army, proclaimed himself the de facto ruler of Mysore. The kingdom later passed to Hyder Ali's son Tippu Sultan, known as the Tiger of Mysore. Bangalore was eventually incorporated into the British Indian Empire after Tippu Sultan was defeated and killed in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799). The British returned administrative control of the Bangalore "pete" to the Maharaja of Mysore, choosing only to retain the Cantonment under their jurisdiction. The 'Residency' of Mysore State was first established at Mysore in 1799 and later shifted to Bangalore in the year 1804. It was abolished in the year 1843 only to be revived in 1881 at Bangalore and to be closed down permanently in

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1947, with Indian independence. The British, found it easier to recruit employees in the Madras Presidency and relocate them to cantonment area during this period. The Kingdom of Mysore relocated its capital from Mysore city to Bangalore in 1831. Two important developments during this period contributed to the rapid growth of the city: the introduction of telegraph connections and a rail connection to Madras in 1864.

In the 19th century, Bangalore essentially became a twin city, with the "pete", whose residents were predominantly Kannadigas, and the "cantonment" created by the British, whose residents were predominantly Tamils. Bangalore was hit by a plague epidemic in 1898 that dramatically reduced its population. New extensions in Malleshwara and Basavanagudi were developed in the north and south of the pete. Telephone lines were laid to help co-ordinate anti-plague operations, and a health officer was appointed to the city in 1898. In 1906, Bangalore became the first city in India to have electricity, powered by the hydroelectric plant situated in Shivanasamudra. Bangalore's reputation as the Garden City of India began in 1927 with the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the rule of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. Several projects such as the construction of parks, public buildings and hospitals were instituted to beautify the city. After Indian independence in August 1947, Bangalore remained in the new Mysore State of which the Maharaja of Mysore was the Rajapramukh. Public sector employment and education provided opportunities for Kannadigas from the rest of the state to migrate to the city. Bangalore experienced rapid growth in the decades 1941-51 and 1971-81 , which saw the arrival of many immigrants from northern Karnataka. By 1961, Bangalore had become the sixth largest city in India, with a population of 1,207,000. In the decades that followed, Bangalore's manufacturing base continued to expand with the establishment of private companies such as Motor Industries Company (MICO; a subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH), which set up its manufacturing plant in the city. Bangalore experienced a boom in its real estate market in the 1980s and 1990s, spurred by capital investors from other parts of the country who converted Bangalore's large plots and colonial bungalows to multi-storied apartments. In 1985, Texas Instruments became the first multinational to set up base in Bangalore. Other Information Technology companies followed suit and by the end of the 20th century, Bangalore had firmly established itself as the Silicon Valley of India.

HOW TO REACH BANGALORE Bangalore is 135 kms from Mysore, 369 kms from Trichy, 303 kms from Pondichery, 1997 kms from Patna, 570 kms from Goa, 432 kms from Madurai, 335 kms from Chennai, 566 kms from hyderabad, 545 kms from Cochin.

By Air: Bangalore is well connected with almost all the cities in India. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have daily services to the major cities and Sahara Airlines operates to Mumbai. Indian Airlines and Air India operate to few international cities. Rayal Nepal operates 2 flights in a week to Kathmandu, and Malaysian Airlines operates to Malaysia.

By Rail: Bangalore is well connected by excellent train services to most of the cities in Inida. The main railway station is the Bangalore city railway station. The other railway stations are Whitefield, Cantonment, Krishnarajapuram, Yeshwanthpur and Bangalore East railway station.

By Road: K.S.R.T.C, the State run Transport Corporation has daily services to various towns in Karnataka and as well to other nearing states. Bus services are also run by several other state road transport cormporations and private bus operators. B.M.T.C, the Bangalore City Transport Corporation has bus services to many places within the city. Apart from the local city buses, one can choose to travel by Auto Rikshwa or by City Taxi.

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Pin Codes in Karnataka ► Mangalore Travel Agents STD Codes in Karnataka Mangalore was ruled by several major powers, including the Kadambas, Vijayanagar dynasty, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, and the Portuguese. The city was a source of contention between the British and the Mysore rulers, Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan. Eventually annexed by the British in 1799, Mangalore remained part of the Madras Presidency until India's independence in 1947. The city was unified with the state of Mysore (Karnataka) in 1956.

Mangalore is demographically diverse with several languages, including Tulu, Konkani, Kannada, and Beary commonly spoken and understood. The city's landscape is characterized by rolling hills, coconut palms, freshwater streams, and hard red-clay tiled-roof buildings.

Mangalore was named after the local Hindu deity Mangaladevi, the presiding deity of the Mangaladevi temple. According to local legend, Matsyendranath, the founder of the Nath tradition, arrived in the area with a princess from

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Kerala named Premaladevi. Having converted Premaladevi to the Nath sect, Matsyendranath renamed her Mangaladevi. After her death, the Mangaladevi temple was consecrated in her honour at Bolar in Mangalore.

One of the earliest references to the city's name was made in 715 CE by the Pandyan King Chettian, who called the city Managalapuram. The 11th-century Arabian traveler Ibn Battuta referred to Mangalore as Manjarur in his chronicles. In Kannada, the city is called Mangaluru, a reference to Mangaladevi (the suffix uru means town or city in Kannada). In 1526 CE, the Portuguese took possession of Mangalore. During their regime, Mangalore (a corruption of Manga?uru), stuck as the official appellation. After subsequent British occupation in 1799, this Portuguese name was assimilated into English.

Mangalore's diverse communities have different names for the city in their languages. In Tulu, the city is called Kudla meaning junction, since the city is situated at the confluence of the Netravati and Phalguni rivers. In Konkani, Mangalore is referred to as Kodial. The Beary name for the city is Maikala, meaning wood charcoal, an attribution to the early practice of producing charcoal from wood on the banks of the Netravati river. On the occasion of Suvarna Karnataka in 2006, the Karnataka Government stated that the city would be renamed Mangalooru, though this change in name was not implemented.

History of Mangalore The area that is now Mangalore has been mentioned in many ancient works of Hindu mythology. In the epic Ramayana, Lord Rama ruled over the region, while in the epic Mahabharata, Sahadeva, the youngest of the Pandavas, governed the area. Arjuna, the hero of Mahabharata, also visited the area when he travelled from Gokarna to Adur, a village near Kasargod. Mangalore's historical importance is highlighted by the many references to the city by foreign travelers. Cosmas Indicopleustes, a Greek monk, referred to the port of Mangalore as Mangarouth. Pliny, a Roman historian, made references to a place called Nithrias, while Greek historian Ptolemy referred to a place called Nitre. Ptolemy's and Pliny the Elder's references were probably made to the Netravati River, which flows through Mangalore. Ptolemy also referred to the city as Maganoor in some of his works.

Several regional and foreign powers have fought over the control of Mangalore. Major regional dynasties, such as the Western Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas and Hoysalas ruled the town until the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century. From 200-600 CE, the Kadamba dynasty ruled over the region. Mangalore was the capital of the Alupa dynasty until the 14th century. The city, then an important trading zone for Persian merchants, was visited by Adenese merchant Abraham Ben Yiju. The Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta, who had visited the town in 1342, referred to it as Manjarun, and stated that the town was situated on a large estuary. In 1448, Abdul Razak, the Persian ambassador of Sultan Shah Rukh of Samarkand, visited Mangalore, and was amazed at a glorious temple he saw in the city, en route to Vijayanagara.

European influence in Mangalore can be traced back to 1498, when the Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama landed at St Mary's Island near Mangalore. In 1520, the Portuguese took control of the area from the Vijayanagara dynasty, and ruled the city until the latter half of the 18th century. In 1526, the Portuguese defeated the Bangara king and his allies, resulting in the Muslim-dominated control over Mangalore's trade coming into Portuguese hands. In the 16th century, Goud Saraswat Brahmins and Roman Catholics from Goa migrated to Mangalore as a result of the Portuguese-Maratha Wars and the Goa Inquisition. In 1695, the town was torched by Arabs in retaliation to Portuguese restrictions on Arab trade. During the 17th century, the Keladi Nayaka kingdom defeated the Portuguese and ruled the town till 1762.

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Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore, conquered Mangalore in 1763, consequently bringing the city under his administration until 1767. Mangalore was ruled by the British East India Company from 1767 to 1783,but was subsequently wrested from their control by Hyder Ali's son, Tippu Sultan in 1783. The Second Anglo-Mysore War ended with the Treaty of Mangalore, signed between Tippu Sultan and the British East India Company on March 11, 1784. After the defeat of Tippu at the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, the city remained in control of the British, headquartering the Canara district under their regime.

The city was largely peaceful during British rule, with urban and infrastructural developments being affected during the period. Mangalore flourished in education and in industry, becoming a commercial centre for trade. The opening of the German Basel Mission in 1834 brought many cotton weaving and tile manufacturers to the city. When Canara was bifurcated into North Canara and South Canara in 1863, Mangalore was transferred into South Canara and beacame its headquarters. The linking of Mangalore in 1907 to the Southern Railway, and the subsequent proliferation of motor vehicles in India, further increased trade and communication between the city and the rest of the country. Roman Catholic missions played an important role in the fields of education, health and social welfare. The enactment of the Madras Town Improvement Act (1865) mandated the establishment of the Municipal council on May 23, 1866, which was responsible for urban planning and providing civic amenities.

As a result of the States Reorganisation Act (1956), Mangalore (part of the Madras Presidency until this time) was incorporated into the dominion of the newly created Mysore State (now called Karnataka). Mangalore is a major city of Karnataka, providing the state with access to the Arabian Sea coastline. Mangalore experienced significant growth in the decades 1970-80, with the opening of New Mangalore Port on May 4, 1974 and commissioning of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited on March 15, 1976. The late 20th century saw Mangalore develop as a business, commercial and information technology (IT) centre, although the traditional red tile-roofed houses are still retained in the city. Events in Mangalore that made national headlines were the occasional riots in 2006.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Historical Places in Karnataka south India. Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary houses a number of endangered and Heritage temples rare species of animals. Some of the animals found here are leopard, Forts in Karnataka panther, sambhar, spotted deer, cheetah, panther and 250 species of birds. Museums in Karnataka The Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is considered as one of the best bird sanctuaries in India. Monuments in Karnataka The water body inside the forest is unique to the Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary. Piligrimage in Karnataka The dam across the river near Beechanahalli adds beauty to the wildlife Rivers in Karnataka reserve. Trekking Spots in Karnataka The best time to visit the Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is October to May. During Waterfalls in Karnataka summer, animals in large numbers gather near the lake. It is best to avoid Wildlife & Bird Sancturies visiting the sanctuary between June and September as the region experiences heavy rainfall during this time of the year. Amusement Parks near Bangalore How to Get There Lakes in Bangalore Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is well connected to the other parts of the country. Parks in Bangalore The wildlife sanctuary is accessible by rail, road and air. It is about 220 Tourist Spots in Bangalore kilometers from Bangalore. Buses and trains are available from Mysore. The Tourist Spots around Bangalore Mysore-Mananthavadi road leads to the Karapur village. Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism [ + ] VIEW HOTELS, BOARDING, LODGING & ACCOMODATION IN KABINI Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro Ranga Shankara

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Sravanabelagola is a city located in the Hassan district, in Karnataka and is Historical Places in Karnataka one of the most important Jain pilgrim centers. In Kannada language, "Bel" Heritage temples means white and "kola", the pond, an allusion to the beautiful pond in the Forts in Karnataka middle of the town. It reached a high point in architectural and sculptural Museums in Karnataka activity under the patronage of Ganges of Talakad. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism At Sravanabelagola there are two hills Chandragiri (also known as Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Chikkabetta) and Vindyagiri. The last shruta-kevali, Bhadrabahu Swami, and Bangalore International Airport his pupil, Chandragupta Maurya (formerly the king), meditated there. Namma Metro Chandragupta Basadi, which was dedicated to Emperor Chandragupta Ranga Shankara Maurya, was originally built here by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. Chandragiri also has memorials to numerous monks and shravakas, who Health Precautions have meditated there since the 5th century CE, including the last king of the Travel Insurance Rashtrakuta dynasty of Manyakheta. Chandragiri also has a famous temple

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The Vindhyagiri hill is home to a thousand-year-old 17.38 meter monolithic stone statue of the Bhagavan Gomateshwara Bahubali, considered to be the world's largest monolithic stone statue, built by Chamundaraya, a general of King Gangaraya. The base of the statue has inscriptions in Kannada (dated 981 CE) and Tamil, as well as the oldest evidence of written Marathi, from 981 AD. These inscriptions on the base of this thousand-year old statue is a tribute to the King from his general, Chamundaraya, who had funded the construction of the statue.The inscription concerns the Ganga king who funded the effort, and his general Chamundaraya, who erected the statue for his mother. Every 12 years, thousands of devotees congregate here to perform the Mahamastakabhisheka, a spectacular ceremony in which the devotees cover the thousand year old statue with milk, curds, ghee, saffron and gold coins. The next Mahamastakabhisheka will be held in 2018 A.D.

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More than 800 inscriptions are found at Shravanabelagola, dating from various points during the period from 600 to 1830 CE. A large number of these are found in the Chandragiri, and the rest can be seen in the Indragiri and the town. Most of the inscriptions at the Chandragiri date to before the 10th century. The inscriptions include text in the Kannada, Sanskrit, Tamil, Marathi, Marwari and Mahajani languages. The second volume of Epigraphia Carnatica, written by Benjamin L. Rice is dedicated to the inscriptions found here. Shravanabelagola abounds in inscriptions that are in various Halagannada (Old Kannada) and Purvahalagannada (Pre-Old Kannada) characters. Some of these inscriptions mention the rise and growth in power of Gangas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagar empire and Mysore Wodeyars. These inscriptions have helped modern scholars in understanding the nature, growth and development of the Kannada language and its literature.

Shravanabelagola is the seat of the ancient Bhattaraka Math, belonging to the Desiya Gana lineage of Mula Sangh, from the Digambar monstic tradition. The Bhattarakas are all named Charukirti.

Shravanabelegola is 158 km from Bangalore. To find it, take the road to Nelamangala (27 km), and turn left onto NH-48. Divert from Hirisave to Sravanabelagola, and cover 18 km to reach the place.

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Health Precautions Admission foreigners and Indians are for Rs 200 & Rs 35 respectively, which Travel Insurance includes a bus tour of the park. Buses depart between 6 am and 9 am and 4

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On elephant back, which is charged Rs 35 per person per hour. The minimum people required being 4. Private vehicles are not permitted inside the park, but

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jeeps may be arranged through the Forest Dept. The best place to see wildlife is from the raised platforms near the watering holes.

The best time to visit is between October and February, and from May to June. You have a good chance of see wild elephants during these months. It is best to avoid the park on weekends as it is crowded with tourists. Because the buses can make a good bit of noise they are not ideal for wildlife Safari.

Advance bookings for the bus tour and accommodations can be made be secured with:

Chief Wildlife Warden Forest Department, Aranya Bhavan, 18th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore Phone Number: 080 334-1993 (or)

Field Director Project Tiger, Aranya Bhavan, Ashokapuram, Mysore Phone Number: 0821-2480901, 02480902

Elephants are trained to work at Kargudi Elephant Camp, 5km from Bandipur. The elephants do puja (worship) in a temple at 6 pm.

The Western Ghats, Nilgiri Sub-Cluster (6,000+ sq km), including all of Bandipur National Park, is under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site.

History of Bandipur National Park A sanctuary of 90 sq km was created at this site in the Bandipur Reserve Forest in 1931. As it was realised that this was too small for effective wildlife conservation, leading to the instituting of the Venugopala Wildlife Park at this site, extending over 800 sq km. The Bandipur Tiger Reserve was constituted in 1973 by carving out 880 sq km from the Wildlife Park. Recognised under Project Tiger in 1973 this park has boasted constant rise in Tiger population. Also famous for Sandalwood trees and rare species of Flora

Bandipur National Park's altitude between 680-1454 metres and is situated south of the Kabini river at the foothills of the Western Ghats.The rivers of Kabini, Nagur and Moyar flow through the reserve. Climate - Winter minimum 10, Summer maximum 28 degrees, Monsoon from June to September and best time to visit is open throughout the year but preferably in monsoon when wildlife is plenty and forest is green. Greenery is quite lean when viewed from road but gets thicker as we proceed into the forest.

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Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta in the core zone can be accessed by a small road through the village of Hangala north of the national park. Gopalaswamy Betta (betta is hill in Kannada) located inside the forest is a popular trekking spot. There is also a motorable road to the summit of the hill. The area is also frequented by herds of wild elephants. The hill gets its name Himavad (fog in Kannada) due to the fog during most parts of the year. Atop the hill is a temple of Lord Venugopala Swamy built centuries ago and a travellers' bungalow which remains locked now and belonged to the Ruler of Mysore. Nobody is allowed to stay beyond 5:30 PM. These hills are covered with grass and classified as shola forests.

Government of Karnataka Accomodation The government of Karnataka provides spacious and comfortable accommodation at Bandipur National Park. The rates charged are quite reasonable, but frequently all rooms are booked well in advance. There are many resorts near Bandipur including the Country Club, Tusker Trails, and Jungle Lodges etc. These are luxurious resorts with relatively high prices. Mudumalai is the Tamil Nadu part of the forest where accommodation is available at lower prices. Mudumalai is 20 km from Bandipur, and there are many resorts at Mudumalai. To name a few; Jungle Hut, Green Park, Jungle Retreat, Bear Mountain, Casa Deepwoods etc. Jungle home is near Bandipur on Mudumalai to Gudalur road in the crucial elephant habitat zone. It is a cottage near the forest which offers comfortable, clean accommodation at low rates. Elephant spottings are very common in this area. Leopards are also seen frequently; almost once a week. Jungle home also has a river attached campus surrounded by forest on three sides, making it especially suited for activities such as fishing and bird watching.

Bandipur forest department cottages cannot be booked at Bandipur. They need to be booked , at least two weeks in advance, by contacting the forest department at Mysore.

Accommodation at Bandipur National Park Bandipur Tiger Reserve has 7 cottages and 4 dormitories - totaling about 95 beds, out of which 4 cottages and 3 dormitories (totaling 77 beds) are offered for online booking. The remaining is reserved for emergency and for officers on duty. The online bookings can be done by logging into the official website of Bandipur Tiger Reserve, www.bandipurtigerreserve.in

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Conflicts & Threats For farmers in the 200 villages along the Bandipur forest periphery, the National Park is a vast pasture for grazing cattle and for collection of firewood and other forest produce. The reserve holds nearly 1.50 lakh cattle. The Nugu wildlife sanctuary and Himavad Gopalaswamy range located in the north-west

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of the park are the most cattle infested. There are fears of possible transmission of diseases from cattle to wildlife. In 1968, large numbers of gaur were killed in an outbreak of rinderpest. Lantana bush introduced by British in 19th century in tea gardens has spread rapidly at the cost of other valuable herbs and saplings. This bush is thorny, attracts mosquitoes, is not eaten by any herbivores and rapid spread has caused other species of fauna to vanish which is staple food for wild life. Rapid spread of Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus) has severely damaged bio-diversity and typical landscapes of this beautiful jungle is making way for this invasive weed.

Elephants which traditionally migrate from dry to moist zones now increasingly come into contact with human habitations and farms are often damaged. Sugarcane crops are particularly attractive to them. Off-lately road has been a major concern as speeding vehicles have killed many wild animals in spite of frequent warnings to travellers from forest department officials.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Kodachadri or Kudajadri peak is situated in Shimoga district in Karnataka. Historical Places in Karnataka Kodachadri is located at a distance of about 115 kilometers from Shimoga and Heritage temples 36 kilometers from Hosanagara. Kudajadri is at a distance of 315 km from Forts in Karnataka Bangalore & at a distance of 147 km from Mangalore. Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism The Kudajadri peak presents a not to be missed lifetime opportunity in the Medical & Healthcare Tourism evening as the sun sets in the west. You can also have a golden glimpse of Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka the Arabian Sea for a moment. The altitude of 1343 m above sea level can be Bangalore International Airport reached by a five-hour trek. At the peak it is believed that Adi Shankaracharya Namma Metro did meditation. And to substantiate the same you will find a 'Sarvajna Peetha' Ranga Shankara at the top. En route to the peak you will also find a moderate sized waterfall deep inside the evergreen forest of Kodachadri, which is called 'Agastya Health Precautions Teertha'. The famous temple town of Kollur is 12 km away. Travel Insurance

Pin Codes in Karnataka Kodachadri hills form a scenic backdrop of the famous Mookambika temple in STD Codes in Karnataka Kollur. It is believed that "Adi Mookambika" temple at Kodachadri village is the origin of Goddess Mookambika. This temple is said to be the original Mookambika temple, which is associated with the assassination of demon Mookasura by the lion riding Mother Goddess in nearby forests, where the demon Mookasura was disturbing the penance of the sages , devoted to the goddess. The Kodachari hills are a part of one of the largest forest areas in Karnataka and part of this region forms the Mookambika Nature Reserve. Kollur is an ideal base from which to explore the hills. The Mookambika Nature Camp is 4 km south of Kollur. The best time to visit Kodachari is October to March.

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destination. This peak in the Western Ghats winds through thick forests and is the natural habitat of a variety of wildlife.

How to Reach Kodachadri Kudajadri By Bus: To reach Kodachadri (Kudajadri) one may catch a bus from Bangalore to Kollur (South Kanara Dist.) From Kollur one has to travel for around 45 minutes towards Nagara in Shimoga district. Reaching there, you'll find a mud road where you can find a sign indicating the way towards Kodachadri. On the way you will find a small tea shop (Kaka Angadi) after one hour walk. There you will also find a small stream nearby for the early morning business. From here it is roughly 5 hours of trek to the peak. Just half-an-hour before the peak you will find a temple, which is an ideal place for camping. There is also a travellers bungalow nearby. From the temple a slight deviation would lead to 'Agastya Teertha'. The route will take you inside dense forest it is advisable to take help from locals and not to venture at night.

By Air: The nearest Airport is Mangalore

By Rail: The nearest railhead is Shimoga

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has wound its Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form Bangalore International Airport waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin Namma Metro waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course. A group of Ranga Shankara ancient temples are located here and there likely was a village.

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Shivanasamudra Falls is a segmented waterfall. Segmented waterfalls occur where the water flow is broken into two or more channels before dropping over a cliff, resulting in multiple side by side waterfalls. It has an average width of 849 meters, a height of 90 m, and an average volume of 934 cubic meters / sec. The maximum recorded volume is 18,887 cubic meters / sec. It is a perennial waterfall. The time of best flow are the monsoon season of July to

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A common misconception about these waterfalls are that the left segment is called Gaganachukki and the right segment is called Bharachukki. In reality the Bharachukki falls are a few kilomoters to the south-west of the Gaganachukki falls. This is due to the Kaveri river itself splitting a few kilometers to the south into western and eastern branches. The western branch results in the twin waterfalls of Gaganachukki, whereas the eastern branch results in the Bharachukki falls. The Gaganachukki waterfalls are best viewed from the Shivanasamudra watch tower. Most of the pictures showing the twin waterfalls are taken from that location. There is another approach to the Gaganachukki falls from the Darga Hazrath Mardane Gaib. Despite warnings being posted, people climb down the rocks and attempt to view the waterfalls from behind/top, resulting in many fatal accidents. it is 139km far from the bangalore.

Asia's first hydro-electric power stations, still functional, is located at the Shivanasamudra waterfall. This station was commissioned by the Diwan of Mysore, Sir K. Seshadri Iyer. The electricity produced here was initially used in the Kolar Gold Fields. Thus, Kolar Gold Fields became the first town in Asia to get hydro electricity.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Dharmasthala is a temple town in Karnataka located amidst the picturesque Historical Places in Karnataka Western Ghats on the banks of the Nethravathi River, it is about 100 km from Heritage temples Udupi and about 70km from Mangalore. Distance between Dharmasthala and Forts in Karnataka Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is about 60 Km. Distance between Mangalore and Museums in Karnataka Dharmasthala, Karnataka is 75.5 km and travel time is around 1 h 33 min. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism The holy place of Dharmasthala is the home of the Sri Manjunatheshwara Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Temple, where devotees of all castes and creeds visit. The temple is devoted Bangalore International Airport to Shiva and houses a linga of gold. The temple is unusual in that it is run by a Namma Metro Jain administration and poojas are conducted by Madhva priests. Everyone Ranga Shankara enjoys the generous hospitality without any distinction of caste, creed or class whatsoever. On an average the flow of pilgrims is about 10,000 people a day. Health Precautions A mechanised and clean kitchen provides free food for all pilgrims. There are Travel Insurance guest houses with modern amenities.The temple is unique example of unity in

Pin Codes in Karnataka diversity. STD Codes in Karnataka It has been told in Dharmasthala that the Shiva Linga in Dharmasthala was brought to Dharmasthala by a man named Annappa. Legend is that he used to work for the Heggade family. Once when the Heggade he was serving wanted to worship Lord Shiva, Annappa had assured him to get one linga and vanished from the sight. Surprisingly next day morning, by the time all woke up, he had already established the linga in Dharmasthala, a few metres away from Heggade's house.

Later it was known that the Linga was from Kadri near Mangalore, from the Kadri temple. By then, Annappa had vanished and he was never again sighted in the vicinity. Now people in Dharmasthala worship Annappa as Annappa Panjurli, a local god deva and a hero.

Anna Daana: The average flow of pilgrims is about 10,000 people everyday.Every one of the thousands of pilgrims who daily visit shri Kshetra

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Dharmasthala is an honored guest irrespective of caste, creed, culture or status.The "Anna Daana"[free food] is perhaps one of the most impressive events that takes place at the holy temple.Free food is provided to devotees who come in thousands every day.The temple has modern machinery and makes quality food continuously through out the day.Temple does not differentiate between the rich and the poor for the Anna Dhaana.The dining hall is known as "Annapoorna".

Vidyadaana: Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala by the SDMCET Society manages a 25 institutions ranging from primary schools, Gurukula to teach yoga, Sanskrit, and professional courses in Engineering, Medicine, and Dental Sciences in Dharmasthala, Ujire, Mangalore, Udupi, Dharwad, Hassan, Mysore and other places of Karnataka state.

The Siddavana gurukula started by the Late Manjayya Heggade has become a model educational institution. Over 250 students are provided free lodging and boarding and learn yoga, Sanskrit in addition to basic school curriculum. The specialty of this institution is its endeavor to teach values based on Indian Culture.

Aushadadaana: In the field of health care, the medical trust also provides services to eradicate and prevent many diseases in local villages. The mobile hospital established by poojya shri Heggade is fully equipped to deal with emergencies and to provide medical treatment to the rural folk in remote parts of the Malnad area. A modern tuberculosis sanitorium was built by Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Medical Trust to give relief to the patients of tuberculosis. It has since been converted into a general hospital. The Ayurvedic Hospitals at Udupi and Hassan provide Ayurvedic medicines as per the ancient text. The Nature Cure Hospital, built on the banks of the Netravathi River, uses a system based on the five elements of Air, Earth, Ether, Water and Light.

SDM Eye Hospital at Mangalore, is a modern scientific eye treatment centre. The SDM Dental Hospital serves regular dental needs and provides specialised treatments such as oral implants, surgery for cleft lip and other orthodontic surgeries.

Shri Heggade has been actively involved in propagating the practice of Yoga, the ancient system of fitness. Surya Namaskara Camps are regularly organised where Yoga is taught. Further 250 high school teachers are trained in Yoga every year, who in turn teach at least 100 students each.

Abhayadaana: Free mass weddings which were started in 1972 have gained popularity. Every year hundreds of couples are getting married (Saamoohika Vivaha mahotsava) here. Following the tradition of the Kshetra where all religions and castes are welcome, hundreds of couples are married in accordance with their personal religious rite. The expenses of the wedding dress, Mangalsutra and Wedding feast for a limited number of the couple's guests are borne by the Kshetra

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Bus Services from Bangalore to Dharmasthala There are buses every half an our from Kempegowda Bus Station, Bangalore to Dharmasthala. Ordinary Buses are available from 20:00 Hrs to 22:51 Hrs where as Rajahamsa are available from 21:00 Hrs to 23:15 Hrs. The fair for Ordinary bus is Rs. 200 and that for Rajahamsa is Rs. 300.

Private Buses also commute from Gandhinagar, Bangalore to Dharmasthala. Manjunatha Roadlines, Gandhinagar Bangalore has bus services from

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Accomodation at Dharmasthala Food & acccomadation is provided by Dharmasthala Temple Trust. The contact numbers are 08256-77141 and 08256-771234. For other hotels, Boarding, Lodging & accomodation facilities follow the link below.

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Tourist Places in around Dharmasthala Lord Manjunatha, Bahubali, Manjusha Museum, Netravathi River Barrage, Ram Mandir, Shri Chandranatha Swamy Basadi and Badinede Betta are the Tourist Places in Dharmastala on Highway.

Ujire is a small town near Dharmasthala situated in Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. Ujire is an important junction for travelers who travel in this region. The road at Ujire deviates to Dharmasthala, Kottigehara and Belthangady. Sri Janardhanaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Janardhana is one of the main attraction of Ujire town. Sadashivarudra Temple is located in beautiful surroundings at a distance of 6 km from Ujire in Nada village. Many devotees from Karnataka visit Sadashivarudra Temple, near Ujire to get rid of their problems like Delay in Marriage, Education, Unemployment and Childlessness. Tangai Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple, Shri Rama Mandira and Mahamaayi Maari gudi are other tourist attractions in Ujire.

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Amusement Parks near Bangalore Train No. Arr Time Name Dep Time Lakes in Bangalore 6222 04.45 Chennai-Mysore-Cauvery Express 05.05 Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore 229/230 12.25 Mysore Passenger 05.30

Tourist Spots around Bangalore 2678/7 21.10 Coimbatore Intercity Exp. 06.15

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2609/10 19.45 Chennai Exp. 08.15

101/2 19.00 Chennai Pass. 09.40

7210/9 12.35 Bangalore-Kakinada-Sheahadri Exp. 13.15

8563/4 10.00 Vishakapatnam Prashanti Exp 14.00

2613/4 13.25 Mysore Tippu Exp. 14.15

2639/40 13.20 Brindavan Exp. 14.30

2726/25 13.50 Hubli Inter City Exp. 14.30

1014 15.10 Coimbatore Kurla Exp. 15.15

MB1/BM1 14.45 Mysore-Bangalore (Spl.) 15.15

228/7 12.10 Shimoga Town Pass 15.45

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523/4 09.20 Marikuppam Swarna Pass 18.10

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2785/6 06.25 Kachiguda Exp. 18.10

6232 18.45 Mysore-Mayiladuthural Exp. 19.10

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6590/89 07.25 Rani Chennamma-Kollapur Exp. 21.15

6732 21.00 Mysore-Tuticorin Exp. 21.20

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434/3 17.30 Guntur Pass. 08.15

7603/4 10.30 Kachiguda-YPR Exp. 16.10

573/4 10.55 Salem Fast-Pass 16.00

2863/4 08.10 Howrah Exp. 19.30

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222/1 13.20 BNG-Tumkur Pass 09.30

552/1 18.15 BNG-Chikkabalapur Pass 08.40

529/30 09.00 BNG-Bangarpet DEMU-Pass 09.10

231/2 09.20 Mysore Pass 10.00

512/3 11.20 BNG-Marikuppam Pass 12.10

226/5 17.50 Tumkur Pass 13.45

531/2 14.25 BNG Bangarpet DEMU Pass 14.45

596/5 09.50 Chikkaballapura Pass 18.05

224/3 09.25 Arasikere Pass 18.15

HSI/SH II 08.30 Hosur Pass 18.45

237/8 18.00 Mysore Pass 16.50

594/3 09.20 Hindupur Pass 16.45

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Nizamuddin-Coimbatore 2648 02.00 Fri 02.30 Fri

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Kongu Exp.

Exc Exc 2027/8 22.30 Shatabadi Exp. 06.00 Tue Tue

Exc Exc 2080/79 21.10 Jana Shatabdi Exp. 06.00 Tue Tue

Sat BNG-Rajendranagar 6596/5 16.50 06.45 Tu Thu Mon Exp.

Exc Chennai-Mysore Exc 2007 10.50 11.00 Tue Shatadhi Exp. Tue

Wed Wed 2976 12.50 Jaipur-Mysore Exp. 13.00 Fri Fri

Thu Thu 2975 12.55 Mysore-Jaipur Exp. 13.05 Sat Sat

6501/2 04.45 Thu Ahmedabad Exp. 13.30 Sun

Exc Exc 2008 16.15 Mysore-Shatabdi Exp. 16.45 Tue Tue

2591/2 05.55 Mon Gorakhpur Exp. 16.40 Mon

Mon Mon 2683/4 04.20 BNG Emakulam 17.15 Thu Thu

6322/1 09.45 Thu Trivandrum Exp. 18.55 Thu

6316/5 07.15 Mon Kochivelli Exp. 18.55 Mon

S M W Rajdhani Exp. S M W 2430/29 06.35 20.20 Th Nizamuddin Th

6505/6 04.00 Thu Gandhi Dham 21.45 Sat

Sat Mon 6507/8 04.00 Jodhpur Exp. 21.45 Mon Wed

Sun Tue 6509/10 04.00 Ajmeer Exp. 21.45 Tue Thu

2691/2 05.55 Sat Chennai Exp. 23.00 Sun

Coimbatore-Nizamuddin 2647 22.45 Sun 23.15 Sun Kongu Exp.

T W W Thu 2510/09 11.50 Guwahati Exp. 23.30 Thu F

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7312 05.00 Fri Vasco Chennai Exp. 05.15 Fri

7314 05.00 Sun Hubli Chennai Exp. 05.15 Sun

Exc Exc 1017/18 20.40 Chalukya Exp. (YPR-DR) 07.20 Wed Thu

2845/6 11.10 Mon Bhuwaneshwar Exp. 07.45 Tue

2835/6 05.00 Thu Hatip Exp. 08.30 Fri

2630/29 06.40 Fri Sun Nizamuddin K.S.K. Exp. 13.35 Tu Thu

Sun 7310/09 11.00 Vascodogama Exp. 15.15 Su Tu Tue

Tu Fr W F 6514/3 10.00 Bijapur-Basava Exp. 16.45 Su Su

YPR Ajmeer 6531/2 05.50 Wed 17.35 Fri (Garibnawaz)

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6528/7 07.25 Mon Cannanore Exp. 20.00 Sat

7311 21.00 Fri Chennai Vasco Exp. 21.30 Fri

7313 21.00 Sun Chennai Hubli Exp. 21.30 Sun

M T W M W F 2650 19.10 Nizamuddin K.S.K. Exp. 23.20 F Su S S

6512/11 04.00 Sat YPR Bilaspur Weekly 23.40 Tue

5228/7 11.25 Wed YPR Muzzaffapur Exp. 23.55 Wed

Mon 6596/5 16.50 Sangamitra Exp. 06.45 Tu Thu Sat

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Karnataka, has a its own distinct art and culture. The diverse linguistic and Historical Places in Karnataka religious ethnicities that are native to Karnataka combined with their long Heritage temples histories have contributed immensely to the varied cultural heritage of the Forts in Karnataka state. Apart from Kannadigas, Karnataka is home to Tuluvas, Kodavas and Museums in Karnataka Konkanis. Minor populations of Tibetan Buddhists and Siddhi tribes plus a few other ethnic groups also live in Karnataka. The traditional folk arts cover Monuments in Karnataka the entire gamut of music, dance, drama, storytelling by itinerant troupes, etc. Piligrimage in Karnataka Yakshagana, a classical folk play, is one of the major theatrical forms of Rivers in Karnataka coastal Karnataka. Contemporary theatre culture in Karnataka is one of the Trekking Spots in Karnataka most vibrant in India with organizations like Ninasam, Ranga Shankara and Waterfalls in Karnataka Rangayana active on foundations laid down by the Gubbi Veeranna Nataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Company. Veeragase, Kamsale and Dollu Kunitha are popular dance forms. Bharatanatya also enjoys wide patronage in Karnataka. Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Music Parks in Bangalore Karnataka is a unique place where both Hindustani and Carnatic singers Tourist Spots in Bangalore flourish. North Karnataka is predominantly famous for Hindustani music and Tourist Spots around Bangalore South Karnataka is well known for Carnatic music. Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Carnatic music: With the rise of Vaishnavism and the Haridasa movement Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka came Karnataka composers like Purandaradasa, whose Kannada language Bangalore International Airport works were lucid, devotional and philosophical and hence appealing to the Namma Metro masses. Other haridasas of medieval times were Kanakadasa, Vyasatirtha, Ranga Shankara Jayatirtha, Sripadaraya, Vadirajatirtha etc., who composed several devara nama. One of the earliest and prominent composers in South India was the Health Precautions saint, and wandering bard of yore Purandara Dasa. Though historians claim Travel Insurance Purandara Dasa composed 75,000 - 475,000 songs in Sanskrit and Kannada, only a few hundred of them are known today. He was a source of Pin Codes in Karnataka inspiration to the later composers like Tyagaraja.[4] Owing to his contribution STD Codes in Karnataka to the Carnatic Music he is referred to as the Father of Carnatic Music (Karnataka Sangeeta Pitamaha) Purandaradasa codified and consolidated the teaching of Carnatic music by evolving several steps like sarali, jantai, thattu varisai, alankara and geetham and laid down a framework for imparting formal training in this art form. Later in the 17th and 18th centuries, the haridasa movement would once again contribute to music in Karnataka in the form of haridasas such as Vijaya Dasa, Gopaladasa, Jagannathadasa who are just a few among a vast galaxy of devotional saints.

Hindustani: Karnataka has achieved a prominent place in the world of Hindustani music as well. Several of Karnataka's Hindustani musicians have bagged the Kalidas Sanman, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards. Some famous performers are Gangubai Hangal, Puttaraj Gawai, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur, Basavaraj Rajguru, Sawai Gandharva and Kumar Gandharva.

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Painting The Bengal renaissance influenced the Mysore school of painting. King Krishnaraja Wodeyar III patronised famous painters including Sundarayya, Tanjavur Kondayya and Alasinrayya. King Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV patronised B. Venkatappa, Keshavayya, Nagaraju, Paavanje and Kamadolli. The Chamarajendra Technological Institute, Jaganmohan Art Gallery and Venkatappa Art Gallery are reminders of this heyday. Chitrakala Parishat is an organisation in Karnataka dedicated to promote painting, mainly the Mysore painting style.

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BOLAK-AAT This is performed by the Kodava men in front of an oil lamp in an open field. The men hold the chavari(Yak fur) in one hand and the Kodava short sword "Odi-kathi" in the other while performing this dance. Many regional variations of this dance exist. Sometimes performers dance only with the chavari without the use of the short sword. When the short sword or the "Odi-kathi" is also used, it is called kattiyaata. The dudi, an hourglass shaped drum is used to provide the rhythm for the dance.

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KOMB-AAT While the Bolaak-aat and the Ummattat are of a celebratory and festive nature, the Kombat is a dance performed with religious sentiments. It is traditionally performed in temple premises, but, in recent years, it is performed in other places also. This is a dance performed by the Kodava men and deer horns are used as a prop. The deer horns are meant to represent those of the Krishnamruga, a spotted deer in Kodava legend.

The dance is performed to rhythmic tunes provided by wind instruments and percussion. The dance includes certain martial movements that represent some of the techniques used by the Kodavas in warfare.

DOLLU KUNITHA OR DOLLU DANCE This is a group dance that is named after the Dollu - the percussion instrument used in the dance. It is performed by the menfolk of the Kuruba community of the North Karnataka area. The group consists of 16 dancers who wear the drum and beat it to different rhythms while also dancing. The beat is controlled and directed by a leader with cymbals who is positioned in the center. Slow and fast rhythms alternate and group weaves varied patterns.

The costumes are simple. Upper part of the body is usually left bare while the a black sheet-rug is tied on the lower body over the `dhooti' or sarong.

A troupe led by K. S. Haridas Bhat also toured the USSR in 1987 giving performances at Moscow, Leningrad, Vibrog Archangel, Pskov, Murmansk, Tashkent and Novograd.

BEESU KAMSALE OR KAMSALE NRITYA(DANCE) This is a group dance form performed by the menfolk in villages in the Mysore, Nanjanagudu, Kollegala and Bangalore areas. It is named after the Kamsale that is used both as an instrument and also as a prop by the dancers themselves. The kamsale comprises a cymbal in one hand and a bronze disc in the other and is used to produce a rhythmic clang.

The Kamsale nritya is closely connected to a tradition of Male Mahadeshwara or Shiva worship by the haalu kuruba community. Most of the dancers are also drawn from this community. The dance is therefore performed to rhythmic and melodious music that is sung in praise of Lord Male Mahadeshwara or Shiva. The dance is a part of a 'diiksha' or oath and is taught by teacher or spiritual leader.

This artform was showcased prominently in Kannada movies like Janumada jodi and Jogi where the protagonist is a kamsale dancer.

SOMANA KUNITA Somana kunita or the 'Mask dance' is a celebratory form of spirit worship prevalent in south Karnataka region. It is performed mostly in village shrines dedicated to the Mother Goddess. The art is mostly practised by the Gangemata community. The dance is characterised by the dancers wearing elaborate masks painted in different colours. The colour of the mask is also indicative of the nature of the deity. A benevolent deity is represented by a red mask while a yellow or black mask suggests the opposite. There are many types of somas or masks which differ from region to region.

On the ceremonial day, offerings of blood are made to the spirits. The masks are made of the Pterocarpus Santalinus Linn tree which is commonly known

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as the 'Indian red tree'. The other props include a cane or stick and peacock feathers. A mini headgear containing colourful flowers, neem leaves and colourful pieces of cloth is also worn. The music is provided by the Doonu(percussion), Mouri(wind pipe) and the Sadde(a windpipe to keep the shruti). The dancer starts his dance from the temple of the Goddess and proceeds in a trance like state singing in praise of the spirit. An offering of the blood of a fowl or chicken is sometimes made to propitiate the Goddess.

JAGGAHALIGE KUNITA This is a folk art of the Hubballi Dharwad region, particularly of the 'Byahatti' village. It is performed on occasions such as Yugadi and Holi. Jagghalige is essentially a percussion instrument made of a bullock cart wheel with buffalo hides wrapped around. On the said occasions, the village folk roll out the giant instruments and march in an impressive procession. The entire performance is directed by a chief choreographer who himself uses a much smaller percussion instrument called the kanihaligi which is made of clay and covered with calf hide. The performance usually involves a group of about 15 people.

KARADIMAJAL This is a popular folk orchestra of the north Karnataka region. It is performed during various auspicious occasions and in processions. The Karadi or Karade is the percussion instrument that is used in the orchestra. It is a palm sized cymbal that produces metallic sounds while the Shehnai is used to produce the melody.

KRISHNA PARIJATHA Krishna Parijatha is a popular folk theater art form of North Karnataka. It is an amalgamation of Yakshagana and Bayalata, portraying stories or incidents from the great epic Mahabharata.

Gondaligara Ata (Narrative performing art of North Karnataka) Somana Kunita a distinctive sort of dance characterized by excellent rythmatic steps to the beats of Are Vadya and Donu with Mauri. Somana Kunita is widely prevalent in districts of Hassan, Tumkur and Bangalore predominantly and also in Chikkamagalur and Mandya. Though Somas are identified as 'Angarakshakas' of Grama Devathe'[ lieutinants of Village deities], clear-cut distinction is difficult as in some situations while performing ritual dance and rituals, it goes as representative of village deities. Soma literally means Chandra[Moon].

One can enjoy and observe in depth the Dance of soma in Jaatres[ Village festivals celebrating and worshiping deities once in every year]of Yeliyooru, a village in Channarayapatna Taluk of Hassan District of Karnataka and Dandina Shivara of Turuvekere of Tumkur district.

In Yeliyooru, Village deity is DEEVIRAMMA with other deities like Kaalamma, Didamma, Maaramma. Each deity has its own Soma. If Deviramma has Soma of yellow colour, Maramma and Didamma has Red colour Soma, Kalamma has Black coloured soma. Black-colured Soma represents Thamassu .

Jaatre in this year will be held on April 22, 23, 24.

BHOOTHA ARADHANE This dance form is widely performed in the coastal areas of Karnataka. The Bhootha Aradhane or Holy Spirit (Shiva Gana's) worship, includes a procession of idols depicting 'bhoothas". This procession is characterized by the beating of drums and bursting of firecrackers. After the end of the procession, the idols are placed on a plinth. Then, a dancer personifying a

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Bhoota (Holy Spirit) dances around the plinth with sword and jingling bells. The dancer dances vigorously at one point of time and then slows down, signifying that he is now a divine person.

YAKSHAGANA Yakshagana is a dance drama performed in the coastal areas of Karnataka. This unique dance form is a perfect blend of dance, music, songs, scholarly dialogues and colorful costumes. Yakshagana mesmerizes each and everyone in the audience with its enchanting music and colorful performances.

The word Yakshagana literally means celestial music. This dance drama is also performed throughout the night, usually after the winter crop has been reaped.

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Adventure Tourism Home | Adventure Tourism & Adventurous Spots in Karnataka Beaches & Coastal Region Cuisine in Karnataka ADVENTURE TOURISM IN KARNATAKA Hill Stations in Karnataka PARASAILING Historical Places in Karnataka Parasailing is one of the aero sport activities, which can be enjoyed almost by Heritage temples any one who is seeking some thrill in a controlled environment. The Forts in Karnataka enthusiast is strapped on to a harness and an ascending type round Museums in Karnataka parachute. A long rope is hooked on to the harness and the other end is tied to a jeep. As the jeep moves ahead, the harnessed enthusiast gets towed Monuments in Karnataka forward. This forward motion inflates and brings up the canopy and the Piligrimage in Karnataka person is airborne. As the jeep keeps accelerating the person keeps gaining Rivers in Karnataka height. Trekking Spots in Karnataka Location: Hoskote, 22 Kms from M.G. Road, Bangalore Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies PARAGLIDING Paragliding in Karnataka is truly a great thrilling experience. Hang-gliding is a Amusement Parks near Bangalore truly Zen experience. Paragliding uses 'thermals' as the driving force, and is Lakes in Bangalore the closest one can get, to being a bird. In perfect weather conditions you Parks in Bangalore can stay aloft for over three hours and can soar to heights more than 3000 Tourist Spots in Bangalore meters. To experience the exhilaration and euphoria of Parajumping, head for Tourist Spots around Bangalore Nandi Hills. The beautiful airstrip, set in 1 sq. kms. of tall wild-grass close to Eco Tourism Bangalore's Hebbal Lake is the focus of aerosports like Parasailing and Medical & Healthcare Tourism Microlight flying. Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport TREKKING IN KARNATAKA Namma Metro Karnataka's trekking trails are mostly located in the Western Ghats - North Ranga Shankara and South Canara, Shimoga, Chikmagalur, Hassan and Coorg or Kodagu. Walk down the untrodden paths to have a date with the nature. Here is a Health Precautions great opportunity to discover nature's intoxicating beauty. Experience a whole Travel Insurance world of excitement called Trekking. So, slip into your sneakers and get ready for some non-stop excitement. The hills are all waiting patiently, to be Pin Codes in Karnataka conquered. STD Codes in Karnataka

Kuduremukha Kudremukha is the most beautiful and the second highest peak in the Western Ghats and in Karnataka as well. Standing proudly amidst thick forests, Kudremukha is a trekker's paradise. The Kudremukh or Horse Face Range gets its name from the unique shape of its peak. The broad hills 95 km southwest of Chikmagalur town overlook the Arabian Sea, and are chained to one another with deep valleys and steep precipices. Kudramukha peak is inside the Kudremukha National Park. So, no one is allowed to camp inside the National Park and will have to follow the guidelines of the authorities. Samse is a few kilometers from Kudremukh town, from where the trek starts. In about 4-5 hrs average walking time, one reaches lobo mane, an old house. From lobo mane, another path goes up to the summit, which would take 3-4 hours to reach. The route passes through some lovely shoal (montane) forests near the top. About 1/2 an hour below the summit, the route passes near an abandoned church and a small waterfall. One should

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take the time to explore the church and also to watch out for the amazing birdlife there.

Another route is to start from Kaikamba. Kaikamba is a place between beltangadi and navoor. This route converges with the other at Lobo house 1700 mts from sea level, presumably built by Tipu Sultan near Navoor. Another place of interest nearby is Jamalabad fort or Jamalghad kote. Location : Chikamagalur district, Karnataka From Bangalore: 300+ kms

Kodachari Kodachari trekking : Kodachari peak is situated in Shimoga district. The peak presents a not to be missed lifetime opportunity in the evening as the sun sets in the west. You can also have a golden glimpse of the Arabian Sea for a moment. The altitude of 1343 m above sea level can be reached by a five- hour trek. At the peak it is believed that 'Shankaracharya' did meditation. And to substantiate the same you will find a 'Sarvajna Peetha' at the top. En route to the peak you will also find a moderate sized waterfall deep inside the evergreen forest of Kodachadri, which is called 'Agastya Teertha'. The famous temple town of Kollur is 12 km away. The Kodachari hills are a part of one of the largest forest areas in Karnataka and part of this region forms the Mookambika Nature Reserve. Kollur is an ideal base from which to explore the hills. The Mookambika Nature Camp is 4 km south of Kollur. The best time to visit Kodachari is October to March.

To reach Kodachari one may catch a bus from Bangalore to Kollur (South Kanara Dist.) From Kollur one has to travel for around 45 minutes towards Nagara in Shimoga district. Reaching there, you'll find a mud road where you can find a sign indicating the way towards Kodachaadri. On the way you will find a small tea shop (Kaka Angadi) after one hour walk. There you will also find a small stream nearby for the early morning business. From here it is roughly 5 hours of trek to the peak. Just half-an-hour before the peak you will find a temple, which is an ideal place for camping. There is also a travellers bungalow nearby. From the temple a slight deviation would lead to 'Agastya Teertha'. The route will take you inside dense forest it is advisable to take help from locals and not to venture at night. Location : Hosa Nagar Taluq, Shimoga district, West Karnataka.

Agumbe (Narasimha Parvata) Agumbe Trekking : Narasimha Parvata is inside the Kudremukha National park. You can reach there after an overnight bus journey to Sringeri from Bangalore. Reaching Sringeri, you will have to travel for half an hour in a local bus to go to a place called Kigga. From Kigga there are two ways - .towards Sirimane waterfalls and towards Narasimha Parvata (the peak). It will take you 4-5 hrs from Kigga to the peak. After Kigga, the water point is just before the summit of the peak.

Agumbe peak is situated at an altitude of 826 m in Shimoga district. Standing from there you can enjoy spectacular sunsets, sparkling streams, verdant village vistas and an unspoilt rustic ambience. From the peak if you see in the north west direction you will find a tower of certain relay station of Aagumbe, your destination. If you see to a little right to that you will find a bald patch of significant area between the forest, this place is the paddy fields of the Mallandoor village. There is a big valley between Narasimha Parvata and Mallandoor. The best time to visit Agumbe is winter to early summer. Location : Narasimha Parvata, Aagumbe, Shimoga district, North West Karnataka

Kumara Parvata Kumara Parvata is one of the most beautiful peaks in the whole of Western Ghats. The trail to Kumara Parvata can either start from "Bidalli" from

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"Somawar pet" (Coorg) side or from "Subramanya" (South Kanara) side. From Subramanya you get a place called Girigadde, on the way to the peak. Moving on, you get an old structure well known as Mantapa and from there, the top is 3 hours trek. From Somwar Pet, reach Bidalli en route to the peak. On the way, you get a moderate waterfall also. From Bidalli you get buses to go to Somwar Pet in Coorg. This trek is one of the beautiful and one of the difficult treks in Karnataka. The best time to go for this trek is early winter. Location : South Kanara district, West Karnataka

Tadiyandamol hill Tadiyendamol the tallest peak in Kodagu, is another trekker's paradise. From the peak you can view the distant Arabian Sea and the spellbinding beauty of Kodagu all around.The best time to visit Tadiyendamol is early winter. "Highest Point" as called in Kodava language, this peak is the highest one in the Madikeri district. It is situated near Vir Raj Pet, about a 30kms away, on the way to Napoklu, Bhagamandala. This peak is just adjacent to the Makutta forest. On the way, you also get an old palace called 'Nalku Naadu Aramane'. To reach Tadiyendamol peak, you have to get down at the Aramane stop which is before a place called Kakkabbe (from Virajpet). From that place the peak is around 6 kms away. There is a road which will take you to the top if the peak. There is a stream at the foothill of the peak, which is good for camping. There is a path just adjacent to the path which takes you to the peak. Location : Narasimha Parvata, Aagumbe, Shimoga district, North West Karnataka

WATER SPORTS Water sports is something that gives a water sports lover an opportunity to make a rapid splash at the watery depths of Karnataka. When it comes to water sports, Karnataka beach resorts and sports clubs are full of it. If it's the thrills of scuba diving, coracling, surfing, canoeing, kayaking or windsurfing you are looking for, check out the places below. Many tourist agencies and state departments conduct courses in water sports.

Honnemaradu water sport: The major Water Sport sites in Karnataka are well equipped with excellent quality surf boards, Kayaks, canoes and other facilities. These places also offer expert training for those who are new to these sports.

Other popular destinations for Water Sport enthusiasts, where they can enjoy some great Water Sport activities are:

Honnemaradu : About 25 Kms from Sagar town (on the way to Jog falls), Karnataka. Honnemaradu is situated on the backwaters of Sharavathi river. The place maintained by Adventurers, Bangalore. You can enjoy Kayaking, wind water surfing and all other water sports. One can easily catch hold of accomodation, food and water sport equipments.

Devbagh (good place for scuba diving) :Near Karwar beach, Uttara Kannda.

Gokarna (full of cliffs and rocky mountains) : Near Karwar (60 kms), Uttara Karnataka.

Karwar Beach (famous for tranquil ambience and golden sand) : Uttara Karnataka (10 kms from South Goa border).

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Beaches in coastal Karnataka are a greatest attraction for tourists from across Historical Places in Karnataka the globe. Coastal Karnataka is bounded by Konkan to the north, the Western Heritage temples Ghats to the east, the Kerala Plains to the south and the Arabian Sea to the Forts in Karnataka west. Museums in Karnataka Agumbe Malpe Beach Monuments in Karnataka Ankola Mangalore Piligrimage in Karnataka Bhatkal Marawanthe Rivers in Karnataka Devbagh Moodabidre Trekking Spots in Karnataka Dharmastala Murudeshwara Waterfalls in Karnataka Gokarna St. Mary's Island Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Honnavar Udupi Karkala Ullal Amusement Parks near Bangalore Karwar Venur Lakes in Bangalore Kaup Parks in Bangalore Kollur Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore Bhatkal Beach

Eco Tourism Bhatkal Beach is located 126 km from Karwar and 348 km from Bangalore. Medical & Healthcare Tourism With its pristine waters and majestic hills, this beach is a popular haunt for Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka beach lovers and is particularly famous for its exquisite temples. Best time to Bangalore International Airport visit Bhatkal beach is from August to March. Namma Metro Ranga Shankara Gokarna Gokarna, a location that is famous for having some of the best beaches in the Health Precautions state. Gokarna has many famous beaches, Om beach, one of Gokarna's most Travel Insurance famous, is said to be in the shape of the Hindu spiritual symbol of the 'Om,'. The other famous beaches of the area are are Kudle, Half Moon and Paradise Pin Codes in Karnataka beach. These beaches are very close to one another, moslty separated by STD Codes in Karnataka jagged rock faces. One can visit Gokarna any time of the year and be gifted with sunshine and warm water. Gokarna is 475 km from Bangalore.

Kaup Beach Kaup has a lovely beach, a ruined fort and an old 100 ft high lighthouse. Kaup Beach is one of the famous beaches of Karnataka where tourists enjoy the beauty of the environment, the long stretches of golden beaches and the cool sea breeze.

Karwar Karwar is situated just 100 km from Goa and 425 km from Bangalore. It is "a perfect holiday with gentle waves, palm-laced beaches, silver sand, and calm, peaceful alleys" - www.indiasite.com. The main attractions of the area, apart from the beach, include the Sadashivgad Hill fort with a Durga temple, the unique Octagonal Church and the 300 year old Venkataramana Temple.

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Kudle Beach Kudle Beach is one of the five beaches located south of the Gokarna town in the Uttara Kannada district of the Karnataka state. Kudle Beach is just twenty- minute walk from Gokarna.

Kurumgad Kurumgad is a tortoise shaped island which is situated at a distance of 525 km from Bangalore. The beach is famous for the hilltop Narasimha Temple. This hill top also provides for a great vantage point from which you can enjoy viewing the never ending sea and the sand. The beach is also popular with adventure seekers who throng here in large number's to indulge in adventure sports such as trekking, fishing, dolphin and seal-spotting, diving, snorkeling and star-gazing.

Malpe Beach About 6 km from Udupi and 386 km from Bangalore is Malpe, an area famous for its untouched and unspoilt beach. "The seemingly infinite stretches of golden sand, pleasantly swaying palm trees, the clear blue sky and the ripple of the sea all make it an ideal location for an unforgettable holiday" - www.indiasite.com. The best time to visit is between October and January.

Marawanthe Beach Marawanthe beach offers a spectacular view when the sun sets. Marawanthe Beach is also popular for its water sports. Marawanthe beach is one of the must visit tourist spots of Karnataka.

Murudeshwar Beach Located at a distance of about 364 km from Bangalore, Murudeshwar beach is another one of Karnataka's famous beach's. Like Bhatkal it too is popular for it's beautiful blue waters with the majestic mountains in the background. The other attractions in the area are the Murdeshwar temple, the Kanduka Giri and the fort of Tipu Sultan. Murudeshwar is a great location for year round beach based fun.

Panambur Beach Panambur beach is located at a distance of 13 Km from Mangalore on the north of the National Highway. Panambur is the name of place where New Mangalore Port is situated. There is a beautiful beach on the shore of Arabian Sea at Tannirbavi to south of sea port at Panambur.

Someshwar Beach Someshwar Beach is located at a distance of 9 Km to the south of Mangalore and 0.5 km from Someshwar Bus Stand. Someshwar beach is well known for the large rocks called "Rudra Shile".

St Mary's Island The St Mary's Island is another amazing holiday destination. St Mary's Island is located just a boat cruise ride's distance from Malpe.

Surathkal Beach Surathkal is on the shore of the Arabian Sea and boasts of having beautiful beaches offering a perfect holiday destination for tourists. There is a beach in front of the Sadashiva Temple; picturesque beach is known for its clean surrounding, and its light house located on a huge black rock.

Tannirbavi Beach Tannirbavi beach is one of the best beaches of Dakshina Kannada. One can enjoy the sunset view here. It is located at a distance of 12 Km from Mangalore. Tannirbavi Beach is the property of Mangalore port trust.

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Ullal Beach Ullal beach is popular and best beach offering a perfect holiday destination for those looking for a tranquil holiday. Tourists spend weekends enjoy a day in the beauty of Ullal beach. The Ullal beach is best spot for swimming and sun bath.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka The cuisine of Karnataka includes many vegetarian and non-vegetarian Historical Places in Karnataka cuisines. The varieties reflect influences from and to the food habits of many Heritage temples regions and communities from the three neighbouring South Indian states, as Forts in Karnataka well as the state of Maharashtra to its north. Some typical dishes include Bisi Museums in Karnataka bele bath, Jolada rotti, Chapati, Ragi rotti, Akki rotti, Saaru, Huli, Vangi Bath, Khara Bath, Kesari Bath, Davanagere Benne Dosa, Ragi mudde, and Monuments in Karnataka Uppittu. The famous Masala Dosa traces its origin to Udupi cuisine. Plain and Piligrimage in Karnataka Rave Idli, MysoreMasala Dosa and Maddur Vade are popular in South Rivers in Karnataka Karnataka. Coorg district is famous for spicy varieties of pork curries while Trekking Spots in Karnataka coastal Karnataka boasts of many tasty seafood specialities. Among sweets, Waterfalls in Karnataka Mysore Pak, Holige, or, Obbattu, Dharwad pedha, Chiroti are well known. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

Although the ingredients differ from one region to another, a typical Amusement Parks near Bangalore Kannadiga Oota (Kannadiga meal) includes the following dishes in the order Lakes in Bangalore specified and is served on a banana leaf: Uppu(salt), Kosambari, Pickle, Parks in Bangalore Palya, Gojju, Raita, Dessert (Yes, it is a tradition to start your meal with a Tourist Spots in Bangalore dessert - Paaysa), Thovve, Chitranna, Rice and Ghee After serving ghee to Tourist Spots around Bangalore everyone, one may start the meal. This is done to ensure that everyone Eco Tourism seated has been served all the dishes completely. Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka What follows next is a series of soup like dishes such as Saaru, Muddipalya, Bangalore International Airport Majjige Huli or Kootu which is eaten with hot rice. Gojju or raita is served Namma Metro next; two or three desserts are served; fried dishes such as Aambode or Ranga Shankara Bonda are served next. The meal ends with a serving of curd rice.

Health Precautions There is some diversity in core food habits of North and South Karnataka. Travel Insurance While northern-style dishes have jola and rice as the primary cereals the south uses ragi and rice. Pin Codes in Karnataka STD Codes in Karnataka NORTH KARNATAKA CUISINE The following is the typical menu of a vegetarian Northern Karnataka meal :

Rotti / Bhakri - Thin flatbread usually made from Jowar flour, baked on fire or iron skillet. Bajra and Wheat flour is also used as an alternative. Enne-gai / Tumbu-gai - Small badane kaayi bulbs stuffed with dry stuffing including ground peanut, ground sesame, ginger, garlic, garam masala, salt, and then sauteed with onions and other spices. Aubergine is also substituted with any other suitable vegetable. Shenga/Ellu chutney - A variety of powder/dry chutney made from ground peanut or sesame. Kempu Khaara, also called "Ranjaka" - chutney paste made with/of red chillis, consumed as a condiment Kosambari Bele or kaaLu palya - Split, whole or sprouted kadale, hesaru, togari or masoor, cooked with greens such as methi, spinach, sabbasige and

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spring onion, and sauteed with onions, ginger, garlic and other spices. mosaru bajji or raitha - salad involving yogurt Raw Salads - of spring onion, onion, green chili, methi leaves, sometimes with oggaraNe of sasive and/or jeerige Anna - Rice Saaru - Tangy soup made with pepper,cumin, coriander seeds tomatoes and/or tamarind. Happala Mosaru and majjige beNNe or tuppa

SOUTH KARNATAKA CUISINE The South Karnataka or old Mysore region also known as Bayaluseeme or the plains including the present-day Kolara, Bengalooru, Mysooru, Tumakooru, Mandya, Haasana, Chamarajanagara. Ragi and Rice are the most important staple grains, Jowar and bajra are also cultivated and consumed in the drier parts of the region. The first meal of the day is the breakfast which is quite substantial. Regular meals consists of Ragi mudde or steamed dumpling made from ragi flour, a curry to roll bits of the dumpling often called Saaru, Rice and Yogurt. Optional accompaniments include a salad called Kosambari, various Palyas (fried, boiled or sauteed spicy vegetables) and assorted pickles.

Formal vegetarian meals are usually served in a particular order and required to be consumed in a particular order as well. These meals are served on Plantain leaves or Mutuka leaves, dry Tendu-like leaves staples together into big circular discs. First accompaniments are served which includes variety of Palya, Kosambari, sweet-savory gojju, hot spicy chutney Pickles, bajji, bonda, vade, Papads. The first course alternated between sweets and rice preparation. The second course is a set of curries to be consumed with rice. It generally starts with Tovve, a mild lentil dish laced with ghee, Majjige Huli, vegetables simmered in a mild yogurt sauce, followed by Huli, lentils and vegetables spiced and tempered with ghee, mustard, asafoetida and curry leaves. This is followed by tili Saaru which is a thin lentil stock spiced and laced with ghee and curry leaves. The final course of the meal is rice and curd with pickles. Buttermilk is also served to be consumed at the end of the meal.

The Hilly district of Kodagu (Coorg) also has its own unique cuisine which includes spicy meat (Pandi (Pork) Curry, Chicken, Mutton), Kadumbutt(Round balls made up of rice), Paputt, Thaliyaputt. The spicy meat curries derives a tangy taste from Kokum Kachampuli.

THE BRAHMIN COMMUNITY Brahmin cuisine originated ages back in the homes of Tulu and Kanarese speaking Brahmins of Dakshina Kannada. They have been very ingenious in making exotic dishes out of things that you would not dream of cooking. Some of these traditional dishes have remained unchanged till today and appeal to all Indian palates alike . Some of course have changed a bit here and there to suit the modern generation style of cooking like and dislikes. Yet all of these have basically retained that very typing flavor of their origin.

THE G.S.B (KONKANI) COMMUNITY The Aryans, originally from central Asia who came down to India and settled on the banks of river Saraswathi came to be known as Saraswaths. Later on some of them moved on to Goa and thence to the Karavali regions. These are the Gowda Saraswat Brahmins.

Basically vegetarians the G.S.Bs also include fish in their diet. Their cuisine has adapted itself to the Coastal habitat and includes a wide variety of

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culinary delights which are a culmination of the creative use of every part of plant life right from the fruits to the roots.

The G.S.Bs have retained the traditional flavor in the cookery .The methods and trends are the same as they were ages ago. The variety of the items used and the imaginative methods have given rise to numerous exotic and delicious dishes quite unique to this community. Modernity has not taken away the traditional values of their cooking at all.

THE BUNTS COMMUNITY Bunts form one of the major tulu speaking communities of South Kanara. Their cuisine draws inspiration from the local produce and fruits found in this region .Rice is used imaginatively to create a vast rage of delicacies. The all time Bunt favorite is the chicken curry. Their Kori-Rotti combination is very well known and much sought after. Jackfruit, Banana, Mango etc., are used in various forms to prepare a wide variety of detectable dishes ranging from Kundapur to Kasargod, the bunt cuisine contains many variations in use of ingredients and methods of preparation. This has only enhanced the distinctive flavors of each region and lent freshness to the culinary marvels of the community.

THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Christians (Catholics) of Mangalore originally migrated from Goa in the 17 and 18th century. Their food habits and palates are more of Goan origin then that of other communities of South Kanara, their mother tongue being Konkani. However ,over the years there have been a mix of local influence in the Christian cooking. Hence certain dishes may carry the same name in Goa and Mangalore, but the taste differs to suit the local palates .So an unique identity has been created for the Christian dishes in Mangalore .This is evident if one goes to Bombay or other cosmopolitan cities where in some eating places, a distinctive board is displayed indicating "Goan dishes" or "Mangalorean Dishes"

KARNATAKA CUISINE-COMMON TO ALL REGIONS

Rice dishes

Bisi bele bath - rice cooked with dal, vegetables and spices; like huli with rice, but often richer Vaangi baath - cooked rice mixed with vegetables cooked in oil and spices; the vegetables are usually made into a palya beforehand and the vaangi baath mixed before serving Chitranna - cooked rice flavoured with spices, particularly oil-popped mustard seeds and turmeric Mosaranna - curd rice sometimes given a fried spicy touch with fried lentils and oil-popped mustard seeds Puliyogare - cooked rice flavoured with spicy tamarind paste Maavinkaayi chitranna - cooked rice flavoured with raw green mango and spices Nimbekaayi chitranna - cooked rice flavoured with lemon and spices Avalakki - Akki (means rice), avalakki is baked flat rice that is soaked briefly and stirfried with cumin seeds, turmeric powder, peanuts, onions, green chillies, garnished with shredded coconuts and cilantro leaves Mandakki - Puffed rice that is soaked briefly and stirfried with cumin seeds, turmeric powder, peanuts, roasted ground grams, onions, green chillies, garnished with shredded coconuts and cilantro leaves

Rotis & Chappatis

Ragi rotti - A flat thick pancake made with ragi dough and flavoured

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with chillies and onions; the dough is shaped and flattened by hand. Akki rotti - A thick, flat pancake-like dish made with a dough of rice flour, chillies, onions and salt; the dough is shaped and flattened by hand. Jolada rotti - A flat pancake dish made with a dough of Sorghum flour and salt; the dough is shaped and flattened by hand. Jowar may be sometimes replaced with bajra. Ragi mudde - Steamed dumplings made by adding ragi flour to boiling water. Gunpongalu - Also known as Gundupongla, Mane Kaavali (skillet with houses), or Poddu. It is made with a rice batter (similar to dose) and cooked in a special skillet with compartments. Chapathi - flat unleavened bread made from wheat flour, water, oil and salt. Unlike rottis, the dough rolled with a rolling-pin.

Chutneys

Kadalekaayi chutney Hurali chutney Kaayi chutney- grated coconut ground with dal (kadale) salted and garnished with oil-fried mustard and curry leaves Kaayi chutney (green) - grated coconut ground with dal, green chillies and coriander salted and garnished with oil-fried mustard and curry leaves Kaayi chutney (red) - grated coconut chutney ground with dal and dried red chillies salted and garnished with oil-fried mustard and curry leaves Maavina chutney - grated raw green mango ground with grated coconut, dal, salted and garnished oil-fried mustard and curry leaves Heerekai chutney - grated ridge-gourd peel ground with grated coconut, dal, salted and garnished oil-fried mustard and curry leaves Eerulli chutney - grated onion peel ground with grated coconut, dal, salted and garnished oil-fried mustard and curry leaves Uddina Bele chutney - Fried Black Gram Dal with Tamarind, Red Chillies, salted and garnished oil-fried mustard and curry leaves pudina chutney-fry pudina leaves along onion,groundnut,black gram,green chilli,tamrind.add sugar and grind to fine paste

Palya or side dishes

Hurali kaayi palya Hurali palya Hurali appala Badnekaayi palya Bendekaayi palya Allugade palya

Kosambari A salad prepared using simple ingredients such as lentils, green chillies and finely chopped coriander. The dish is generally finished with a tempering of mustard seeds and asafotida. Common variants include kosambari made with the above ingredients in addition to grated cucumber or carrot.

Sweet & Spicy dishes

Menasinakaayi gojju HuNuse gojju - made with tamarind Bendekaayi gojju - boiled ladies-finger vegetable (okra) cooked in a gravy sweetend with jaggery and soured by tamarind. Tomato gojju - cooked cut or mashed tomato with a sweet-sour gravy. EeruLLi(Onion) & Tomato gojju - cooked cut or mashed tomato mixed with cut onion with a sweet-sour gravy.

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Haagalakaayi gojju - Bittergourd pieces marinated with salt and turmeric to remove some bitterness cooked with a sweet and sour gravy. Thondekaayi gojju

Saaru or Main course

Huli- Combination of vegetables and lentils simmered with spices,coconut, tamarind and seasoned with Ghee, asafoetida, curry leaves and mustard, it is an integral part of every formal meal. Majjige Huli- Cooked vegetables simmered in yogurt with coconut, spices, asafoetida, curry leaves and mustard. Tovve- Mushy lentils cooked till creamy, spiked with spices and Ghee. Vegetables are also added to this dish like Ridged gourd, cucumber etc. Obbatinna saaru - made from the left over broth while preparing the sweet obbattu. Bas saaru - made from the broth of boiled lentils and spring beans Mosoppinna/HuLisoppu saaru - made from lentils and spinach Maskai- Combination of vegetables cooked and mashed with spices and seasoning. meNasina saaru - rasam made from pepper, turmeric, and other spices BeLe saaru - has toor dal as one of the ingredients kaaLinna saaru- Legumes cooked with coconut, spices, tamarind and tempered with asafoetida, curry leaves and mustard. Popular legumes include Kadale kaalu or Chickpeas, Alasande Kaalu black eye peas, Hesaru kaalu moong beans, Hurali kaalu Horse gram, Avare kaalu Indian beans Haagalakaayi saaru: Haagalakai, the Indian bitter gourd is simmered with coconut, tamarind and spices and spiked with Jaggery and asafoetida, curry leaves and mustard The bitterness of the gourd is cut through by the sweetness of the jaggery and tartness of the tamarind. Gojju- traditionally this is thicker than the Saaru but thinner than chutney. It is served with hot rice and is sweet, tangy and spicy. It is served in between courses as a palate cleanser. It is made from diverse ingredients including eggplants, okra, fenugreek, tamarind,pineapple, bitter gourd, tomatoes,lemon-lime,etc. Tambli - A yogurt based cold dish served with hot gravy. Optional ingredients in this dish includes vegetables and greens.

Sweets

Huggi - cooked rice & kadale or hesaru, with coconut, milk, elakki and sweetened with bella (jaggery) GiNNu - sweetened, flavoured & steam boiled colostrum of cow, buffalo or goat Kajjaya - Rice and jaggery fritters deep fried in Ghee. Kadabu - deep fried (kari kadubu) or steamed pastry with assorted sweet filling. karjikaayi - deep fried crisp pastry with dry sweet filling unde - ball shaped sweets with variations paayasa - milk & jaggery/sugar based porridge, with variation obbattu or hOLige - stuffed or plain sweet flat bread/pancake/crepe with variations sakkare achhu - little sugar statues/toys made during Sankranti Haalubaayi - A fudge made with ground rice, jaggery and coconut mysore pak- A fudge made with Chickpea flour, sugar and ghee. dharwad pedha- Milk scalded and thickened with sugar. Synonymous with Dharwad karadantu - Gokak town in Belgaum district of Karnataka is famous for

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the karadantu, the most famous form has a mixture of dry fruits and edible gum. sheekaraNi - pulp of ripe fruit (usually mango or banana) with additions such as sugar, elakki, jaakayi, jaapatri, milk, etc. Damrottu - Ash gourd toasted in ghee and simmered with sugar, milk solids and sweet spices Kunda - prepared from thickened milk, a speciality from BeLagaavi Badushah or Suralipoori Sweet Pastries - The following can be grouped together. These are often accompanied by milled sugar, and/or warm milk flavoured with saffron and almonds. kesaribhath, Sira - This is made of rice (or semolina in southern karnataka) cooked with sugar/jaggery, cardamom, saffron, milk, dry fruits (mostly raisins), and sometimes fresh fruits like banana, mango and pineapple. Popularly colored yellow/orange/saffron or left white. In North Karnataka, the semolina version is called Sihi Sajjige or Sheera or Sira; kesaribhath usually refers to the rice version. Hayagreeva - A chickpea based dessert prepared on special occasions; popular amongst the Maadhwa community Paramanna - Rice pudding with Ghee and Jaggery Mamu Puri - Flour, Ghee, Sugar, Khoa, first khoa is packed between 2 halves of chapati then fried. It is exported mainly to gulf. Maldi - A delicious sweet dish made of powdered 'baked wheat roties', poppy seed, jaggery, hurakadle (daria), and served with ghee. It is a must sweet on the occasion of marriages

Pickles Pickles are usually raw seasoned vegetables & sea food, but there are cooked varieties as well called Bisi Uppinakayi (hot pickle). The seasoning varies from plain salt to spices like green chilli, red chilli powder, black pepper, whole and powdered mustard seeds, coriander seeds, etc. They significantly differ from North Indian pickles or achar in that considerably less oil is usually used in the pickles; salt is the main preservative.

Mavinkayi - Raw green mango Midi Mavinkaayi - Immature raw mangoes, usually used whole Amtekayi Nimbekayi - Whole and sliced lemon and lime Gaja Nimbekayi - A larger variety of lemon, resembling a grape fruit Bettada Nellikayi Nellikayi Tomato Heralikayi - a green citrus fruit, only the peel is used in the pickle. Hagalakayi - bitter gourd Prawn, shrimp & crab, especially in coastal areas

Snacks

Bonda or Bajji - deep fried vegetables (and sometimes chicken and seafood) in batter Vadey - Ambode, Sabbakki vadey, Bele vadey etc. Chakkuli Nippattu Kodubale Aloo Bonda baaLaka - deep fried vegetable & fruit chips or wafers. The vegetables are usually dried and seasoned with spices, and even butter milk. Common candidates are potato, sweet potato, yam, cassava, ripe jack fruit, banana, plantain, chilli, varieties of suitable green bean pods (usually gori kaayi/chaLLe kaayi), etc.

UDUPI CUISINE

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Udupi cuisine takes its name from Udupi, a city on west coast of Karnataka. Udupi cuisine has its origin in Ashta mathas of Udupi founded by Shri Madhvacharya. Its core is a vast range of creative dishes emphasizing local vegetables and fruits.

MALENADU CUISINE The Malenadu of Karnataka can be culturally (on basis food culuture) can be clearly divided as south malnad comprising Norhtern Somawarpete in Notrth Kodagu, Sakaleshapura, Mudigere, southern part of chickamagaluru taluk and western part of Belur and Alur taluks in Hassan. Central malnad consisting of chickamagalur, Koppa, malnad region of Shivmoga, and western ghat regions of Uttara Kannada. Even though Western ghat regions of Uttara knnada and Belagavi can be considered as Northern malnad the food culture of these regions is unaware to the rest of Malnad, may be due to inadequate communication with the other parts of malnad and Karnataka. Although many refer to the malenadu cuisine as an amalgam of Coorgi and Mangalorean cuisine, it has its own distinct style. And moreover Malenaadigaru(people hailing from Malnad) are considered to be natives to these part of Karnataka when compared with Coorgies( believed to be Greek soldires of Alexandar's era) and Bunts and Shetty's( Coastal, Mangalore, people who are claimed to be migrants, (Aarya's) from Northern India). So rather Malenaadu cuisine has traveled to the kitchens of Kodavas and Bunts would be a sensible line. The word "Malenaadu" means "land of mountain ranges". The cuisine is heavily influenced by the variety of fruits and vegetables available in the rich forests of western ghats. The ingredients like tender bamboo shoots, colocassia leaves, turmeric leaves, raw jackfruit are easily found in the Sahyadri ranges. Steaming is a favored the method of cooking in malenaadu. More often than not there is minimal use of oils in malenaadu cuisine.

Kaalu kadabu- small kadubus (dumplings) as small as Kaalu (beans) made by pounding water washed rice into powder and then steamed to make it enouigh sticky to make dumplings. Once the kadubus (thousands in number) are made is given typical malnad masale (red chili, oil, mustard, graped coconut, jeera, little tamrind juice, curry leaves, salt to taste, etc.) and served hot with hot thuppa (homemade ghee from cow's or buffalo's milk). Prepared around the region of Hanubalu, in Sakaleshpura taluk of Hassan district. Chattituttu- An evenning snack ususlly prepared by grinding rice with other ingriedients such as chilli, salt, coconut and tiny square sliced onions are added to make a thick mixture. Which then will be spread (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick and approximately 6 inches in diameter) over thoroughly oiled bisi henchu(hot tava) once it becomes hard enough kenda (burning charcoal) will be placed over it make it enough crispy. A delicious evening snack, mouth watering than paani puri and other stuffs. Prepared around the region of Hanubalu, in Sakaleshpura taluk of Hassan district.

kotte kadabu kadabu chicken saaru chicken fry voththu Shaavige with chicken curry voththu shaavige with ghasghase paayasa or kaayi haalu - Steamed rice noodles with a sweet payasa or sweetened coconut milk. votthushaavige uppittu - Steamed rice noodles stir fried with oil, mustard seeds, onions, green chillies and curry leaves. akki rotti - rice rotti / flat bread made with rice. Bamboo shoot pickle -Kalule' uppinakayi Bamboo shoot curry - Kalule' palya halasina haNinna kadabu, paayasa Halasina haNinna happla

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Maavina midi uppinnakkayi Halasina haNinna dose - jackfruit dose Akki Tari Kadabu - breakfast dish made with broken rice. Gangala dose - steamed dosa Angu or Thode-daaga - very thin sweet crepe made with a thin batter of rice and jaggery. Kaayi Holige - a dessert made with fresh coconut ,jaggery and maida. Haalu Payasa - rice pudding, falvored with turmeric leaves and cardamom. Haalu Hittu - semi-soft milk pudding made with milk, rice paste and sugar. Kesina Soppina Palya - A side dish prepared using colocasia leaves as the main ingredient. Served with akki rotti. Kesuvina Gantu- A delicious dish made by rolling tender colocassia leaves and making a gantu( knot) sometimes a single hunk of rock salt and a garlic pettle willbe placed inside. The Gantu should be tight enough that it should not open while steaming. The steamed gantus are given little touch of tamrind juice and chilli. Can be consumed with akki rotti, rice, chapathi. Or just as it is.[Again a dish prepared in the region of Hanbalu in Sakaleshpura]. Thumbuli - a cool saaru usually made in summer using yogurt, ginger, pepper and other spices. Served with steamed rice. Maaldi - a coarse cereal made from ground whole wheat, jaggery, black til and other ingredients. Usually served in a bowl with either milk or ghee. Aralu pudi - a rice cereal made of ground toasted / puffed rice, Jaggery, Elaichi are pounded to powder thin. Usually served in a bowl with warm milk. This cereal is also used as a filling in a special dessert called hurulu kadabu. Hoorulu kadabu - A traditional dessert made with aralu pudi, jaggery, coconut and other ingredients. The mixture is shaped and steamed in turmeric leaves. Kaadu mavina haNnina saaru - a sweet and sour saaru made with whole tiny ripe mangoes. Served with cooked rice. kaapi-Coffee- fresh grounded, filtered coffee well mixed with thick milk and sugar is a must. It's served at least five to six times a day in coffee growing regions of malnad such as Somawarapete,Sakaleshapura,Mudigere,Chickamagaluru taluk and western part of Belur and Alur taluks in Hassan.

KODAGU CUISINE

Kodagu's staple food is rice. Traditional dishes include PanDi curry or pork curry Kadambuttu or steamed rice dumplings KoLi saaru or chicken curry Bimbale curry or Bamboo shoot curry Paputtu or steamed rice cake Nool puttu and koLi curry

MANGALOREAN CUISINE (COASTAL KARNATAKA CUISINE) Coconut is widely used in the mangalore cuisine. Traditional dishes include

KaNe fry or lady fish fry Anjal/surmai/Kingfish fry Crab Masala Bundas Sukka/squid sukka Dry fish chutny Marwai/koyyolu Sukka (Shell Fish) KoRi sukka /chicken sukka KoRi roti Crisp flat rice pancake roasted on griddle without oil . Can

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be stored up to 6 months. Usually served with chicken curry, KoRi Pundi kundapura chicken/ koli talu Kappa rotti/odu dose Buns, Goli baje,ambade Masala dosa Idli-vada Sambar Biscut rotti Patrode, a special dish prepared by steaming stuffed colocasia leaves. Neer dosa, A soft thin pancake made of batter of boiled rice, coconut milk and salt Appam, guriyyappa(paddu) Coconut Chutney Uppittu Beeja manoli upkari, or tendli and cashewnuts poriyal wheat halwa, Kushmandu halwa sheera Sihi Samabar menaskai Jack fruit dishes Modaka unde Moode, Gunda Semige/shyavige- Rice Noodle Maavina Saaru preserved salted mango fruit cooked whole in a base of steam-cooked toor dal, eatend with red rice or Indian bread. Saala - preserved salted jackfruit shallow fried with traditional oil- mustard seasoning. Eaten as a snack, or as dry vegetable in a meal. Manni - is a traditional dessert made of rice, coconut and jaggery. It can also can be made of various flavours such as vegetables. Ole Bella (Palm jaggery) Halasina (Jackfruit) Happala, genasina(Sweet potato) happala

NAVAYATH CUISINE The Navayath cuisine can be primarily found in the coastal districts of Karnataka, mainly in Uttara Kannada and Udupi. Rice, coconut, sea food, eggs, poultry, and mutton are widely used in the Navayath cuisine. Traditional dishes include

Ambut Lukha or fish curry prepared with coconut and spices. Chambat Poli or flat rice pancake prepared by spreading batter on banana leaves and roasting on griddle with little oil . Usually served with mutton curry, Navari - a special dish prepared by spreading rice batter with coconut filling stuffed in turmeric leaves. Filling may be sweet or spicy and cooking may be by steaming or by roasting on a griddle. Shaofa pana appam, A soft thin pancake made of batter of rice, coconut milk and fennel leaves Mudkule Rice dough cooked in Prawn curry. Bhatkal Biryani, made of fish, shrimps, chicken or mutton with rice. It is famous globally. Bhatkal halwa Mushroom curry from seasonal natural mushroom from nearby forest is a delicacy during monsoon. Amatya Godan or payasam, made of hog plum, rice flour, and jaggery cooked in coconut milk. Shinonya Nevari is a preparation of rice and coconut batter filled in mussels with spices and steamed like idlis.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Karnataka is blessed with 35000 temples and devotees from different corners Historical Places in Karnataka of the world come to visit Temples of Karnataka to pay their homage to their Heritage temples titular deities. The temples of Karnataka provide the devotees with a lot of Forts in Karnataka peace and tranquility because the temples are situated amidst picturesque Museums in Karnataka location, hilltops and on the banks of rivers. Monuments in Karnataka [ + ] Temples in Bangalore Piligrimage in Karnataka [ + ] Ancient Temples Bangalore Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Amaragiri Malekal Tirupati Temple Waterfalls in Karnataka Amaragiri Malekal Tirupati Hill Arsikere Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Ankali Math, Chitradurga Arakeshwara Temple Amusement Parks near Bangalore Arya Durga Temple in Ankola Lakes in Bangalore Balligavi Kedaresvara Temple Parks in Bangalore Banashankari Amma Temple Tourist Spots in Bangalore Bangalore ISKCON Temple Tourist Spots around Bangalore Bangaru Tirupati Venkateshwara Temple Eco Tourism Bankapura Nageshwar Temple Medical & Healthcare Tourism Bhavanishankar Temple, Hubli Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta Bangalore International Airport Chandramouleshwara Temple Namma Metro Chara Basaveshwara Temple, Shahpur Ranga Shankara Chikka Tirupati Venkateshwara Temple Dharmastala Temple Health Precautions Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple Travel Insurance Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple Gokarna Mahadev Temple Pin Codes in Karnataka Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi Temple STD Codes in Karnataka Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta Temple Horanadu Annapurneshwari Temple Hubli Sidharudha Math Ishvara Temple, Arasikere Kaidala Chennakeshava Temple Kaginele Kanaka guru Peetha Karuvatti Mallikarjuna Temple Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple Kotilingeshwara Temple, Kolar Koodalasangama / Koodalsangama Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple * Kurudumale Mahaganapathi Temple Kolluru Mukambika Temple Kudala Sangama / Kudalasangama Kukke Subramanya Temple Marudhamalai Murugan Temple

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Hill Stations in Karnataka In Karnataka there are thousands of Forts, in Kannada called as Kote or Gad Historical Places in Karnataka or Durga. Heritage temples

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Hill Stations in Karnataka The museums of Karnataka are repositories of the state's glorious history. Historical Places in Karnataka Remnants of the bygone eras have been carefully preserved in the Karnataka Heritage temples museums. Besides sculpture and artifacts belonging to the ancient ages, the Forts in Karnataka museums in Karnataka exhibit traditional paintings. Museums in Karnataka Folklore Museum, Mysore Monuments in Karnataka Gandhi Bhavan, Bangalore Piligrimage in Karnataka Government Museum, Banglore Rivers in Karnataka Government Museum, Basavakalyana, Bidar District Trekking Spots in Karnataka Srimanthi Bai Memorial Government Museum, Bijai Waterfalls in Karnataka Government Museum, Rangaiahna Bagilu, Chitradurga Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Government Museum, Hassan Government Museum, Hoovina Hadagali, Bellary Amusement Parks near Bangalore Government Museum, Gadag Lakes in Bangalore Government Museum, Gulbarga Parks in Bangalore Government Museum, Madikeri Tourist Spots in Bangalore Government Museum, Raichur Tourist Spots around Bangalore Government Museum, Shivappanayaka Palace, Shimoga Eco Tourism HAL heritage and Aerospace Museum, Bangalore Medical & Healthcare Tourism Hampi Archaeological Museum Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Hastha Shilpa Heritage Village Bangalore International Airport Legends Motorcycle Museum, Bangalore Namma Metro Janapada Loka, Mysore Ranga Shankara Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, Mysore Karnataka Folk Museum, Bangalore Health Precautions Kavishila Museum, Teerthahalli Travel Insurance Keladi Museum, Shimoga Kempegowda Museum, Banglore Pin Codes in Karnataka K.R.C.M. Government Museum, Kittur STD Codes in Karnataka Law Museum, Bangalore Madras Sappers Museum & Archives, Bangalore Manjusha Museum, Dharmastala Museum of Anatomy and Pathology, Manipal Mysore Rail Museum, Mysore NIMHANS Brain Museum, Bangalore Philatelic Museum, Bangalore Regional Museum of Natural History, Mysore Sculpture Gallery, Badami Shashwati Meseum, Bangalore Tipu Sultan Museum, Srirangapatna Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Karnataka has a rich treasure of relics ancient remains, vestiges, ancient Historical Places in Karnataka monuments of archaeological and also historical importance. It has its own Heritage temples heritage intertwined with culture. There are many Neolithic and megalithic Forts in Karnataka sites in Karnataka The ancient monuments of noted ruling dynasties have Museums in Karnataka stood the test of time even after thousands of years. Their style, inbuilt, sculpture, architecture, technique, vastness and magnitude have wonders of Monuments in Karnataka their own. List of Great & famous Historical & Heritage Protected Monuments Piligrimage in Karnataka in Karnataka state are given below: Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Aihole Hampi Waterfalls in Karnataka Badami Hassan Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Bagalakote / Bagalakot Haveri Bangalore Kodagu Amusement Parks near Bangalore Belgaum Kolar Lakes in Bangalore Bellary Koppal Parks in Bangalore Belur Mandya Tourist Spots in Bangalore Bidar Fort Mysore Tourist Spots around Bangalore Bijapur Pattakadal Eco Tourism Chamarajnagara / Chamarajnagar Raichur Medical & Healthcare Tourism Chigmagalur / Chikkamagaluru Shimoga Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Chitradurga Sravana Belagola Bangalore International Airport Devanagere Srirangapatnam / Srirangapattana Namma Metro Dharwad Tumkur Ranga Shankara Gadag Udupi Gulbarga Fort Uttara Kannada Health Precautions Halibid / Halebidu Travel Insurance Neolithic & Megalithic Sites in Karnataka Pin Codes in Karnataka Karnataka has a rich treasure of relics ancient remains, vestiges, ancient STD Codes in Karnataka monuments of archaeological and also historical importance. It has its own heritage intertwined with culture. There are many Neolithic and megalithic sites in Karnataka The ancient monuments of noted ruling dynasties have stood the test of time even after thousands of years. Their style, inbuilt, sculpture, architecture, technique, vastness and magnitude have wonders of their own.

Hirebenkal Hirebenkal is a megalithic site in Karnataka. It is among a few Indian megalithic sites dated 800 BC to 200 BC which are located 10 kilometres west of Gangavati town in Koppal district and 35 kilometres from Hospet city. It contains roughly 400 megalithic funerary monuments, dated to the transition period between Neolithic and the Iron Age periods. Known locally in the Kannada language as elu guddagalu, their specific name is Moryar Gudda. Hirebenkal is reported to be the largest necropolis among the 2000 odd megalithic sites found in South India, mostly in Karnataka State. Since 1955, it

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has been under the management of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) within the Dharwad circle. Hirebenkal has been proposed for recognition as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Brahmagiri Brahmagiri is an archaeological site located in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka. Legend has it that this is the site where age Gautama Maharishi and his wife Ahalya lived. He was one among seven noted Hindu saints. This site was first explored by Benjamin L. Rice in 1891, who discovered rock edicts of Emperor Ashoka here. These rock edicts indicated that the locality was termed as Isila and denoted the southernmost extent of the Mauryan empire. The Brahmagiri site is a granite outcrop elevated about 180 m. above the surrounding plains and measures around 500 m east-west and 100 m north-south. It is well known for the large number of megalithic monuments that have been found here. The earliest settlement found here has been dated to at least the 2nd millennium BC.

Hirebenakal Hirebenakal in Karnataka is a large and diverse Megalithic site that can offer insights into our past. Although the ASI has sought World Heritage status for the site, it is not adequately protected from marauding treasure hunters.

In Karnataka some of the other important Megalithic sites that have been excavated are in T. Narasipur, Jadigenahalli, Hallur, Chandravalli, Brahmagiri and Maski.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka There are number of significant temples in Karnataka that are visited all round Historical Places in Karnataka the year by Pilgrims all over India. Halebid, Belur, Badani, Aihole, Pattadakal Heritage temples and Hampi are known for their architectural grandeur. This is probably the Forts in Karnataka reason why Karnataka has been called the cradle of India's temple Museums in Karnataka architecture. Monuments in Karnataka Adi chunchanagiri Mandagadde Piligrimage in Karnataka Adichunchanagiri Maravanthe Rivers in Karnataka Balamuri Mekedatu Trekking Spots in Karnataka Banashankari Melukote Waterfalls in Karnataka Basavana Bagewadi Mudabidre Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Bheemeswari Puttaparthi Chittoor Ramanathapura Amusement Parks near Bangalore Chunchana katte Ranganathittu Lakes in Bangalore Devarayana durga Rangasthala Parks in Bangalore Dharmastala Sathanur Tourist Spots in Bangalore Ganagapura Sheebi Tourist Spots around Bangalore Gokarna Shirur / Shiroor Eco Tourism Gopalaswamy Betta Sringeri / Shringeri Medical & Healthcare Tourism Gudavi Sri Ram Betta Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Harangi Srisailam Bangalore International Airport Hemagiri Tiruvannamalai Namma Metro Ikkeri Thirthahalli Ranga Shankara Kadapa Thiruthani Kaivara Udupi Health Precautions Karkala Vidurashwatha Travel Insurance Karighatta Yana Kollur Uttukuli Pin Codes in Karnataka Koravangala STD Codes in Karnataka Krishna Raja Nagar Mysore Hogenakal Mahadevapura

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Water falls are the birthplaces of all rivers opening up to the Arabian sea , Historical Places in Karnataka are lined throughout coastal Karnataka. Ancient temples on river banks Heritage temples provide the visitor or trekker a unique experience. A well beaten winding and Forts in Karnataka snakey track takes you to various roaring waterfalls. Museums in Karnataka There are seven river systems in Karnataka which with their tributaries, drain Monuments in Karnataka the state - Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, North Pennar, South Pennar, Palar & Piligrimage in Karnataka West Flowing Rivers. Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Krishna is is the second largest river in India Peninsula, rises in the Western Waterfalls in Karnataka Ghats at an altitude of 1337 m. near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra State. It Wildlife & Bird Sancturies flows across the whole width of the peninsula, from west to east, for a length of about 1400 km, through Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The Amusement Parks near Bangalore Cauvery rises at Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri Range of Hill in the Western Lakes in Bangalore Ghats, presently in the Coorg district of Karnataka, at an elevation of 1.341m Parks in Bangalore above mean sea level. Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore Arkavati Netravati River Eco Tourism Bhadra River Pambar River Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ghataprabha River Palar River Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Kabini River Panchganga River Bangalore International Airport Kaveri Sharavati Namma Metro Kumaradhara River Tunga River Ranga Shankara Malaprabha River Tungabhadra River Mandovi River Health Precautions

Travel Insurance The whole of western ghat area of Kudremukh, Kemmanugundi, Kodachadri, B R Hills, Nandi Hills, Jog, Unchalli, Magod, Sivasamudra, Abbey, Irruppu, Pin Codes in Karnataka Coorg, are some of the very beautiful and a must visit for the Young at Heart STD Codes in Karnataka and Spirit. Some of these wonders of nature fall in the districts of Udupi, D.K, N.K, Shimoga, Hassan, Chikmagalur and Coorg.

Information of Karnataka Rivers & Lists with rivers in Karnataka with map direction are given.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Karnataka's trekking trails are mostly located in the Western Ghats - North Historical Places in Karnataka and South Canara, Shimoga, Chikmagalur, Hassan and Coorg. Walk down Heritage temples the untrodden paths to have a date with the nature. Here is a great Forts in Karnataka opportunity to discover nature's intoxicating beauty. Experience a whole world Museums in Karnataka of excitement called Trekking. So, slip into your sneakers and get ready for some non-stop excitement. The hills are all waiting patiently, to be Monuments in Karnataka conquered. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Abbi / Onake Falls Trekking Spots in Karnataka Kudumari / Chaktikal Waterfalls Barkana Falls Waterfalls in Karnataka Kumara Parvata Brahmagiri Hills Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Kurinjal Edakumeri / Yedakumeri Nandi Hills Amusement Parks near Bangalore Hidlumane Falls Narasimha Parvata Lakes in Bangalore Kodachadri Pushpagiri Hills Parks in Bangalore Koosalli Waterfalls Tadiyandamol Tourist Spots in Bangalore Kudremukh Tourist Spots around Bangalore Kudlu Theertha Falls

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Karnataka is famous for its waterfalls. Some well known waterfalls are Magod Historical Places in Karnataka falls, Lalgulli falls, Sathodi falls, Unchalli falls, Lushington falls, Shivaganga Heritage temples falls, Ulavi falls, Iruppu falls, Sivasamudram Falls, Balmuri falls, Gokak falls, Forts in Karnataka Abbey Falls, Achakanya Falls, Chunchanakatte Falls, Hebbe falls, Kallathigiri Museums in Karnataka falls, Varapoha Falls, Sogal falls, Godchinamalaki falls etc. In fact the waterfalls of Karnataka and Kudremukh National Park are listed as must see Monuments in Karnataka places and one among the 1001 natural wonders of the world. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Abbey Falls Lalguli Falls Trekking Spots in Karnataka Abbi Falls Lushington Falls Waterfalls in Karnataka Achakanya Falls Unchalli Falls Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Alekhan Falls Magod Falls Balmuri Falls Magodu Falls Amusement Parks near Bangalore Bandaaje Arbi Falls Mallalli Falls Lakes in Bangalore Banni Waterfall Manikyadhara Waterfalls Parks in Bangalore Barkana Waterfalls Muthyala Maduvu Tourist Spots in Bangalore Benne Hole Falls Muthyala Madu Falls Tourist Spots around Bangalore Bharachukki Waterfalls Nisargadhama Falls Eco Tourism Burude Falls Sathodi Falls Medical & Healthcare Tourism Chunchanakatte Falls Sathodi Falls Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Chunchi Falls Shivaganga Falls Bangalore International Airport Dabbe Falls Shivanasamudram Falls Namma Metro Dodmane Falls Sogal Falls Ranga Shankara Dondole Falls Sootanabbi Waterfalls Gaganachukki Waterfalls Srimane Waterfalls Health Precautions Gerosappa Waterfalls Thottikallu Falls Travel Insurance Godachinamalki Falls T K Falls Gokak Falls TK Falls Pin Codes in Karnataka Hanuman Gundi Falls Ulavi Falls STD Codes in Karnataka Hebbe Falls Varapoha Falls Hemagiri Waterfalls Viboothi Falls Hogenekkal Falls Vibhooti Falls Honnamma Falls Watta Halla Falls Honnemaradu Falls Waate Hole Waterfall Illimane Falls Yana Falls Iruppu Waterfall Irupu Falls Jog Falls Jogada Gundi Kalhatta Giri Falls Kalhatti Waterfalls Kallathigiri Falls Koodlu Theertha falls Koosalli Waterfalls Kudumari Falls

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Karnataka has a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Karnataka has a recorded Historical Places in Karnataka forest area of 38720 sq km which constitutes 20.19% of the total geographical Heritage temples area of the state. These forests support 25% of the elephant population and Forts in Karnataka 15% of the tiger population of India. Talacauvery and Kudremukh which are Museums in Karnataka located in Karnataka are in the tentative list of sites that could be designated as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Adichunchanagiri Peacock Sanctuary Gudavi Bird Sanctuary Rivers in Karnataka Attiveri Bird Sanctuary Jayamangali Blackbuck Reserve Trekking Spots in Karnataka Bandipur National Park Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary Waterfalls in Karnataka Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary Kanva Reservoir Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Bannerghatta National Park Kudremukh National Park Bhadra Tiger Reserve Mandegadde Bird Sanctuary Amusement Parks near Bangalore Bheemeshwari Magadi Bird Sanctuary Lakes in Bangalore B R Hills Melkote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary Parks in Bangalore Biligirirangan Hills Muthodi WildLife Sanctuary Tourist Spots in Bangalore Brahmagiri wildlife sanctuary Nagarhole National Park Tourist Spots around Bangalore Dandeli & Anshi National Park Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary Eco Tourism Dandeli Sanctuary Ranebennur blackbuck sanctuary Medical & Healthcare Tourism Daroji Bear Sanctuary Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Deva Raya Wildlife Sanctuary Sharavati Sanctuary Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro Adichunchanagiri Wildlife Sanctuary Ranga Shankara Adichunchanagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Mandya district and is spread over 0.88 square kilometres (0.34 sq mi). This was created mainly for the Health Precautions conservation of peacocks. It also houses nearly 250 species of birds. Travel Insurance Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary Pin Codes in Karnataka Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Mysore district and is spread over STD Codes in Karnataka 13.5 square kilometres (5.2 sq mi). This park consists of eucalyptus and sandalwood plantations. Leopard, fox and spotted deer are some of the animal species found here. Also around 230 species of birds have been observed here over the years.

Biligiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary Biligiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Chamarajanagar district and is spread over 539.58 square kilometres (208.33 sq mi). Some of the species of flora found here are Anogeissus latifolia, Grewia Tilaefolia and Syzygium cumini. Species of mammals include elephants, tigers, leopards, sloth bear, gaur, barking deer and sambar. Among the 215 species of birds found here include Nilgiri wood pigeon, Malabar whistling thrush, yellow-throated bulbul, peregrine falcon, rufousbellied hawk eagle. An endangered amphibian, Icthyophis ghytinosus' has been reported in this sanctuary.

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Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is located between the Chikkamagaluru and Shimoga districts and is spread over 492.46 square kilometres (190.14 sq mi). Common species of flora include Lagerstromia Lanceolata, Adina cordifolia and Careya arborea. Mammals include tiger, leopard, elephant, gaur, slender loris and pangolin. Among the bird species found here are rubythroated bulbul, shama, Malabar whistling thrush and paradise flycatcher.

Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kodagu district and is spread over an area of 181.80 square kilometres (70.19 sq mi). The evergreen forests in this sanctuary include species like Cinnamomum zeylancium, Cedrela toona and Alstonia scholaris. Bamboos are dominant here and include species like Bambusa bambos and Dendrocalamus strictus. Mammals include elephant, gaur, tiger, jungle cat, bonnet macaque and Nilgiri marten. Also around 300 species of birds have been observed here over the years.

Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across the districts of Bangalore, Mysore and Mandya and is spread over 102.59 square kilometres (39.61 sq mi). Dry deciduous trees found in this park include species like Terminalia arjuna and Syzgium cumini. Animal species found in this park include leopard, elephant, sambar and common otter. This is also one of the last refuge of the highly endangered grizzled giant squirrel in Karnataka. Also around 300 species of birds have been observed here over the years. This sanctuary is also famous for mahseer fish.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Uttara Kannada district and is spread over 475.02 square kilometres (183.41 sq mi). Common tree species found here are Dalbergia latifolia, Terminalia paniculata, T. Tomentosa and vitex altissima. Mammal species include elephant, gaur, wild pig, slender loris, Malabar giant squirrel and barking deer.

Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary is located in Bellary district and is spread over 55.87 square kilometres (21.57 sq mi). This sanctuary was mainly created for the preservation of sloth bears.

Ghataprabha Wildlife Sanctuary This is located in Belgaum district and is spread over 20.78 square kilometres (8.02 sq mi). This sanctuary is known for migratory birds like demoiselle crane and European white stork.

Melukote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary Melukote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Mandya district and is spread over 45.82 square kilometres (17.69 sq mi). An endangered species of flora, Cycas circinalis is found here. Mammal species include wolf, leopard, blackbuck and pangolin. Also around 230 species[13] of birds have been observed here over the years.

Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Udupi district and is spread over 247 square kilometres (95 sq mi). Some of the tree species found here are Dipterocarpus indicus, Calophyllum tomentosum and Hopea parviflora. An endangered species of climber Coscinium fenestratum has been recorded here. Slender loris, lion-tailed macaque, sambar and chital are some of the animals found here. The endangered cane turtle is also found here.

Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary

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Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Mysore district and is spread over 30.32 square kilometres (11.71 sq mi). Common species of flora include Emblica officinalis, Santalum album and Dendrocalamus strictus. Mammals include elephant, gaur, leopard, spotted deer and common palm civet.

Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kodagu district and is spread over 102.59 square kilometres (39.61 sq mi). Some species of flora found here are Hopea parviflora, Schefflera capitata, Xanthalis tomentosa and Ochlandra rheedii. Mammals include elephant, tiger, slender loris, Nilgiri marten and bonnet macaque. Also around 230 species of birds have been observed here over the years. Bird species include Great pied hornbill, Malabar trogon and Nilgiri blackbird.

Rannibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary Rannibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary is located in Haveri district and is spread over 119.00 square kilometres (45.95 sq mi). Eucalyptus are the dominant species of trees found here. Cassia fistula, Prosopsis julifora and Zizyhus Mauritania are other tree species found here. This sanctuary was created mainly for the conservation of blackbucks. This sanctuary is also a habitat for the endangered Great Indian Bustard.

Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Shimoga district and is spread over 431.23 square kilometres (166.50 sq mi). Dipterocarpus indicus, Caryota urens and Dillenia pentagyna are some of the species of flora found here. Tiger, leopard, mouse deer, bonnet macaque and common langur are some of the animal species found here. Snakes are commonly found here. Paradise flycatcher, racket-tailed drongo and bluethroated barbet are some of the bird species found here.

Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Shimoga district and is spread over 395.60 square kilometres (152.74 sq mi). Cassia fistula, Kydia calycina and Wrightia tinctoria are some of the species of flora found here. Tiger, leopard, bonnet macaque and Malabar giant squirrel are some of the animal species found here.

Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Udupi district and is spread over 88.40 square kilometres (34.13 sq mi). Machilus Macrantha, Lophopetalum wightanium and Artocarpus hirsuta are some of the species of flora found here. Tiger, leopard, lion-tailed macaque and spotted deer are some of the animal species found here.

Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kodagu district and is spread over 105.00 square kilometres (40.54 sq mi). Albizzia lebbek, Artocarpus lakoocha, Dysoxylum malabaricum and Mesua ferrea are some of the species of flora found here. Clawless otter, elephant, tiger, striped necked mongoose and mouse deer are some of the animal species found here. Also around 300 species of birds have been observed here over the years. Fairy bluebird, Malabar trogon and broadbiller roller are some of the avian species found.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Bangalore city in Karnataka has many lakes, and there are no rivers close by. Historical Places in Karnataka Most lakes or "tanks" in the Bangalore region were constructed by Kempe Heritage temples Gowda in 16th century by damming the natural valley systems by constructing Forts in Karnataka bunds. As many as 20 lakes out of 257 are considered for restoration. Some Museums in Karnataka of these lakes are under restoration with funds provided by the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) of the Government of India. The objective of Under Monuments in Karnataka National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) is to restore and conserve polluted Piligrimage in Karnataka and degraded lakes and other similar bodies. So far works on 28 lakes have Rivers in Karnataka been taken up including Mirik Lake, Darjeeling where the work was taken up Trekking Spots in Karnataka at a cost of Rs. 400 lakhs in 2004-2005. Works on three lakes, viz. Powai in Waterfalls in Karnataka Mumbai, Vengaiahkere and Nagavara in Bangalore have been completed. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies History of Lakes in Bangalore Amusement Parks near Bangalore Many lakes in Bangalore were constructed by Kempe Gowda in the 16th Lakes in Bangalore century. But many lakes vanished due to encroachment and construction Parks in Bangalore activity for urban infrastructure expansion. Majestic bus stand, NGV sports Tourist Spots in Bangalore complex, KGA golf course were all built by filling lakes. Many residential Tourist Spots around Bangalore layouts like Domlur were built by encroaching on lakes. Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Lakes in Bangalore Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Of the several freshwater lakes and water tanks, the largest are Bellandur Bangalore International Airport lake, Madiwala lake, Hebbal Lake, Ulsoor lake and Sankey tank. Other Namma Metro notable lakes in Karnataka are: Ranga Shankara Belgaum Lake Health Precautions Madiwala Lake Bellandur Lake Nagavara Lake Travel Insurance Hebbal Lake Puttenahalli Lake Hesaraghatta Lake Pin Codes in Karnataka Sankey Tank Jarganhalli Lake STD Codes in Karnataka Ulsoor Lake Kamakshipalya Lake Vengaihnakere Lake Lalbagh Lake

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Bangalore is rightfully known as the "Garden City of India". Owing to the Historical Places in Karnataka pleasant climate and topography, greenery and the presence of many public Heritage temples parks and gardens. Though the city has grown in many ways, it still has Forts in Karnataka retained its earlier beauty through its green landscapes. Some of them have Museums in Karnataka been beautified over the years. The important ones are Cubbon park, Lalbagh, Coles Park etc. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Bugle Rock Park Rivers in Karnataka Cariappa Memorial Park Trekking Spots in Karnataka Coles Park Waterfalls in Karnataka Cubbon Park Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Freedom Park Lalbagh Botanical Garden Amusement Parks near Bangalore Jayamahal Park Lakes in Bangalore M.N. Krishna Rao Park Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore Along with the modernization and more entertaining needs of Bangaloreans, there are many Amusement and Water Parks. Eco Tourism [More] Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Coles Park Bangalore International Airport The Coles Park, in the Bangalore East is located in Fraser Town in Bangalore Namma Metro on Promenade Road. Named after the Resident of Mysore this park exists Ranga Shankara from 1914. Here residents of the area could spend many a pleasant evenings, with a Bandstand where the Band of Bangalore Rifle Volunteers Health Precautions played. Today the park belongs to the Municipal Corporation and has Travel Insurance renovated for public use.

Pin Codes in Karnataka There is a jogger's path and play corner for children to play. The Bandstand STD Codes in Karnataka area has is beautified with benches around and a walker path. This park has been made disabled friendly. There is a ramp at the main gate to facilitate entry. There is a wheelchair track in the play space that allows easy movement for wheelchair users. A wheelchair sandpit and a Sensory Integration track are being constructed. The swing and the play equipment is designed suitable for easier access for handicapped kids.

Can you imagine that this 'Park' had three tennis courts, and one of these was used by the Y.W.C.A. Club in that area. Today there is Laughing Club activities in the Morning and Roller Skating Rink and classes are held in the evenings. Today, Kilikili (an NGO) conducts regular activities aimed at inclusion and integration with children of all abilities.

M.N. Krishna Rao Park This park in the Basavanagudi locality is named after late M.N. Krishna Rao, Acting Dewan of Mysore. A Heaven for joggers, children to play. The park

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occupies a vast area of 69825 sq metres. The large trees, landscaping, joggers track, and play areas for both children and adults are benefit to the locals.

Bugle Rock Park The name came to the rock because of Kempe Gowda's watch tower that stands on it was used by his men to warn the people of the city to the advent of intruders by a bugle call. This huge rock is 3000 million years old.

The park has been beautified with new statue of the G V Gundappa and the Park water Tank has mural and picture of Kannada Poets and Great men who contributed to Kannada literature. The park has been famous owing to its geological interests and monuments like the Basavanna Temple (Big Bull Temple) and the Dodda Ganesha Temple.

Jayamahal Park This part occupies 1436 sq metres. Though it is a small part it boasts of beautiful landscaping and murals and figures in plaster of Paris.

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BMTC Sightseeing HOHO Bus

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On 30th May 2014 BMTC launched Hop On, Hop Off (HOHO) bus service for Bangalore Sightseeing. The HOHOs cover around 20 places of historical, religious, scientific and political import. The service was inaugurated by the Hon. Minister for Transport, Sri. Ramalinga Reddy. Sightseeing Bus Services was introduced in Bangalore in February 2009.

The buses start at 8.30 am and continue on till 10 pm daily – the peak tourist time in any city. The tickets issued for the service can be used in other BMTC buses (except the Vayu Vajra service to the airport). The buses ply on a round route. If a person wants to explore one particular area of interest for a longer time, she or he has the option of doing so and then hopping on to the next HOHO scheduled to arrive at the pick up/drop off point.

Currently seven Volvo luxury buses are operating within the city as part of the HOHO service. Each bus has a capacity of 42 passengers and are manned by two BMTC crew members. Despite all efforts to popularise the HOHO service occupancy in these seven buses is an average of 22 passengers per day.

The tickets are priced at Rs.250/- for an adult and Rs. 150/- for a child (6 to 12 years) for a day. Considering that one gets to travel in comfort and visit almost the entire city, the prices are reasonable. One should also remember that the tickets allow for unlimited travelling between the select locations.

Places covered by Bangalore Sightseeing HOHO Buses: The HOHOs start from Majestic Kempe Gowda Bus station. The route includes scientific, political and historical monuments:

Historical places: Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Vidhana Soudha, Tippu Sultan's Palace

Art galleries and museums: Sir. Vishveshvariah Museum, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Children's park

Amusement Parks & Botanical Parks: Bal Bhavan, Fun World/ Snow city, Lalbagh, Cubbon Park, Lumbini Gardens and Freedom Park

Religious Places: Bull Temple, St. Mary's Basilica, Gurudwara, ISKCON Temple, Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple

Other areas of interest: Halasuru Lake, UB City, MEG Cente, M G Road Metro Station, Garuda Mall, Bangalore Central Mall, Mantri Square, Orion Mall, Commercial Street and Sankey Tank

BMTC Buses for Touring in Bangalore Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation has introduced "Curitoba" model air-conditioned buses that takes tourists on "Bangalore Rounds" The buses are fully air conditioned with vents for airflow and have well-cushioned reclining

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seats and ample legroom. As in some airlines, in front of each seat is an LCD monitor that doubles up as a source of entertainment and information.

These buses have a seating capacity of 35 with 22 seats branded "Silver Class" which have a pullout tray for refreshments as in air-conditioned railway coaches. Like the executive class on airlines, there are three Gold Class seats which are larger and with more legroom at the rear end of the coach. All passengers get to hear the FM radio channel with music, entertainment and the latest city news.

Bangalore Rounds BMTC Online Booking: The public address system is used to describe the sights they pass through and where they next stop. The daily trip starts at 8.45 a.m. from Kempegowda Bus Station and returns there by 8 p.m. after covering the sights of Bangalore. The Silver Class tickets cost Rs. 200 on weekdays and Rs. 250 on weekends and holidays and the Gold Class costs Rs. 300 and Rs. 350. Children aged between 6 and 12 are charged half the adult fare. For information about the city tours, Call 22952311 or 9844263157.

Conceptree Creations, a Management Consultancy Firm plans to launch City Swaps which is an innovative new tourist sightseeing service on open-air, double-decker buses. This service will have a dedicated route covering 30 tourist attractions with a live commentary on each.

Each tourist on City Swaps will be provided with a day pass to travel on any of the five buses that cover a customised circuit. They can hop on or off the bus at any of the tourist attractions they like and spend as much time as they desire since they can take the next bus on the circuit, which is available every 30 minutes. This provides a great deal of flexibility and customisation to suit individual preferences and tastes.

Some of the other highlights of the service include accessible seating for senior citizens and physically challenged persons on the lower deck, an on-board cafe, flexible ticketing for families, children and senior citizens. Besides this, City Swaps will also offer annual memberships to corporate houses and frequent visitors.

Time Table of Bangalore Rounds

Sl. Time of Start Place of Visit No Visit time

1 Kempegowda Bus Station 09:00

2 ISKCON temple 09:30 10:05

3 Vidhanasoudha/ Karnataka High Court via CET 11:00 11:05 Cell, PUC Board, Sanky Tank, Chowdaiah Memorial Hall, Commissioner Office, VIP Roads.

4 Tippu Palace 11:20 11:35

5 Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple 12:00 12:15

6 Bull Temple 12:25 12:45

LUNCH BREAK at Lalbagh west Gate for 30 min from 13:00 hrs to

13:30 hrs at Hotel Kamath(only Vegetarian)

7 Lalbagh 13:30 14:30

8 Karnataka Silk Emporium 14:35 15:10

9 M G Road Pass By

10 Ulsoor Lake 15:30 15:35

11 Museum via Chinnaswamy Stadium, Art Gallery, 16:00 17:30

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12 Cubbon Park 13

14 Kempegowda Bus Station 18:00 End

Tourist Places in Bangalore Now we will try to list down some of the Most Popular Tourist Attractions in Bangalore.

Vidhan Soudha: The magnificent building towering over the Cubbon Park houses the secretariat and the state legislature. It is built of granite in the neo - Dravidian style of architecture and can be described as one of the most spectacular buildings of India.

Lalbagh Botanical Gardens: The beautiful Lalbagh Garden was laid out in 1760, by Haider Ali and later developed by his son Tippu Sultan, It sprawls over an area of 240 acres and is considered to be one of the most beautiful botanical parks of the country. The park has one of the largest collections of rare tropical and sub-tropical plants in India. There are also centuries old trees, lakes, lotus ponds, flower beds and a deer park.

Cubbon Park & Museums: Cubbon park was designed by Lt. Gen. Mark Cubbon, in 1864. The park covers an area of over 300 acres in the heart of the city and is the green zone of Bangalore. There are also some splendid sculptures in the park.

The children's park inside the garden is exclusively for kids, adults are allowed entry only if accompanied by children. The Jawahar Bal Bhavan here has a chidren's centre, which screens children filims and also conducts courses in pottery, aeromodelling etc.

Cubbon Park is also dotted with red gothic buildings, which house the Public livrary, the High Court, the Government Museum and the Technological & Industrial Museum. The Government Museum was established in 1886, and is one of the oldest museum of the country. It has collections on geology, art, numismatics and relics from Mohanjodaro, Halebidu and Vijayanagar.

Technological & Industrial Museum: Technological & Industrial Museum exhibits application of science and technology to industry and human welfare.

The Fort: It was originally a mud brick structure built by Kepegowda in 1537. Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan rebuilt the structure in the 18th century. Most of the fort was badly damaged during the wars with British.

Tipu Sultan's Palace: Its construction was started by Haider Ali and was completed by Tipu Sultan in 1791. The wooden building resembles the Daria Daulat Bagh at Srirangapatanam. Today, it houses a museum, which exhibits artifacts from era of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan.

Attara Kacheri (High Court): The elegant two storied building of Attara Kacheri or 'Eighteen Courts', houses the High Court of Karnataka and several lower courts. It lies just in front of the Vidhan Soudha and was built in 1867, to house the Secretriat.

Basavangudi Or The Bull Temple: It was built by Kempegowda and is the oldest temple of Bangalore. The temple situated on the Bugle Hill is built in Dravidian style, housing a large monolith of Nandi the celestial bull. The imposing sculpture of Nandi measures 4.57 meters in height in height and 6.10 meters in length.

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Dodda Ganapathi Temple: It is one of the oldest temple of Bangalore. There is a huge monolithic statue of Lord Ganapathi, which attracts large number of devotees.

Sri Gavi Gangadhareswara Temple: The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was built by Kempe Gowda. Large number of devotees gather here on 'Makar Sankranti' (14th Jan), to witness a unique phenomenon when the rays of sun passes through a arch between the horns of the sculpture of Nandi Bull, outside the temple and illuminates the idol of Lord Gavi Gangadeshwara set inside the main shrine. this spell binding phenomenon is a testimony to great architectural skills and astronomical knowledge of the builders of bygone area.

Watch Towers: The remains of the four watch towers built by Kempegowda are worth visiting.

Karnataka Folk Art Museum: It displays a wide range of folk arts, costumes, toys and extensive recorded music collection.

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: The modern planetarium built in 1989 provides an insight into the world of astronomy, through interesting shows at sky theare. An atrractive Musical Foundation with dancing water is set opposite the planetarium.

Jumma Masjid: It was built by mughal killedar and is the oldest mosque of the city. The mosque was destroyed during the third Mysore war and was rebuilt in 1836, by Mohiyuddin Ali Khan Mekkri, the Baksh of the Bangalore court.

St. Mark's Cathedral: The impressive roman Catholic cathedral with beautifully carved arches in Roman style was built in 1926. The intricate wood work inside the cathedral is noteworthy.

Maharajah's Bangalore Palace: It resembles the famous Windsor Castle in England and was built in 1887, by the Wodeyar’s of Mysore. The grand palace is noted for its exquisite wood carvings.

ISKCON Temple: The beautiful Hare Krishna shrine on the hillock attracts large number of devotees. The fusion of modern technology and spiritual harmony makes it a worth visiting site. The panoramic view of the surroundings is spell binding.

Venkataramanaswamy Temple: This ancient temple near Tipu Sultan’s Palace was built by Maharaja Chikka Devaraya Wodiyar in a typical Dravidian style. It was destroyed during the third Mysore war and was restored in its original shape by Maharaja Chikka Krishna Devaraya.

Thavakkal Mastan Saab Dargah: The dargah of sufi saint Thavakkal Mastan attracts devotees from all faiths and beliefs. The procession of ‘Karaga festival’ always stops here to pay respect to the saint, before proceeding to Dharmaraya temple. The event symbolizes unity among Hindus and Muslims.

Public Buildings: Bangalore is studded with various public buildings built during the colonial rule. These structures still retain the grandeur of the by gone era. The important buildings are – The Mayo Hall, Daly Memorial Hall and Puttanachetty Town Hall.

Ulsoor Lake: It is one of the eight lakes built by Kempe Gowda around Bangalore. The lake extends over an area of 1.5 sq. km. and has picturesque tiny islands. Boating facilities are also available.

Walking Tours

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Shortly, the Karnataka Government in association with the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) is introducing the "Heritage Walks" to assist tourists without tourist packages to several interesting heritage sites located in and around Bangalore.

Under this novel scheme, well-trained tourist guides will take tourists around historical sites in the City. The first walk will be around the Bangalore Fort area in Kalasipalyam. According to the route map of Intach, the circuit will include the Kote Venkataramana Swamy temple, Tipu's armoury, Tipu's summer palace, Bangalore Fort and the Jalakantesh-wara temple. Another ambitious walk being planned is around the Ulsoor lake which will include the Someshwara temple, Subramanya temple, old heritage buildings surrounding the temples and Ulsoor Lake, the natural heritage.

The Bangalore Walks have indeed become popular among the visiting public. A local resident has started Weekend Walks with Breakfast and takes the tourists on two walks he calls "Victorian Walks" and "End of Empire". All walks start at 7.00 am and ends at 9.30 am. For further details on these walks check the website on Bangalore Walks.

The 200-year-old Tipu's armoury, which is close to the Bangalore Medical College, is getting a facelift now at an estimated cost of Rs 470,000.

How to Reach Bangalore Bangalore is 135 kms from Mysore, 369 kms from Trichy, 303 kms from Pondichery, 1997 kms from Patna, 570 kms from Goa, 432 kms from Madurai, 335 kms from Chennai, 566 kms from hyderabad, 545 kms from Cochin.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Bannerghatta National Park Devarayanadurga Historical Places in Karnataka Nandi Hills or Nandidurg Srirangapattana Heritage temples Skandagiri Shivanasamudra Falls Muthyalamaduvu Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary Forts in Karnataka Thottikallu Falls Mysore Palace Museums in Karnataka Savandurga Melkote Monuments in Karnataka Gauribidanur Mekedaatu Piligrimage in Karnataka Tippagondanahalli Reservoir Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Bannerghatta National Park Waterfalls in Karnataka Bannerghatta National Park is situated 22 km south of Bangalore, Karnataka. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies This hilly place is the home for one of the richest natural, zoological reserves. The 25,000 acre (101 sq km) zoological park makes this a major tourist Amusement Parks near Bangalore attraction of Bangalore. Lakes in Bangalore [More] Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Nandi Hills or Nandidurg Tourist Spots around Bangalore Nandi Hills or Nandidurg is a hill fortress of southern India, in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka. It is located just 3 to 5 km from Eco Tourism Chickballapur Taluq. It is 4851 ft (1478 m) above sea level. Nandidrug hill, Medical & Healthcare Tourism known commonly as Nandi Hills, is the source of the Penner, Ponnaiyar and Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Palar rivers. Nandi Hills gets its name from an ancient Nandi temple situated on Bangalore International Airport this hill. This temple has a thousand year old sculpture of Nandi. An ancient Namma Metro lord Shiva and Parvati temple also adorns this hill. Ranga Shankara [More] Health Precautions Travel Insurance Muthyalamaduvu Falls Muthyalamaduvu is a picnic spot near Anekal, 40 km from Bangalore, Pin Codes in Karnataka Karnataka. In the local Kannada language, Muthyalamaduvu means 'pearl STD Codes in Karnataka valley' (muthu = pearl and maduvu = valley), apparently named for its 92 meter waterfall, whose falling water appears to look like drops of pearl. [More]

Thottikallu Falls Thottikallu is a place near Bangalore off the Kanakapura road which is famous for a falls called Thottikallu falls more popularly known as TK falls. [More]

Savandurga Savandurga is a hill 60 km west of Bangalore (Karnataka, India) off the Magadi road. The hill is famous for a temple and is also believed to be among the largest monolith hills in the world. The hill rises to 1226 m above mean sea level and forms a part of the Deccan plateau. It consists of peninsular gneiss, granites, basic dykes and laterites. The Arkavathi river passes nearby through the Thippagondanahalli Reservoir and on towards Manchanabele dam.

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Tippagondanahalli Reservoir Tippagondanahalli Reservoir also known as T G Halli or Chamarajsagar, is located at the confluence of the Arkavathy River and Kumudavathi River, 35 km west of Bangalore. [More]

Devarayanadurga Devarayanadurga is a hill station near Tumkur in the state of Karnataka. It is 65 km from Bangalore. The rocky hills are surrounded by forest and the hilltops are dotted with several temples including the Yoganarasimha and the Bhoganarasimha temples and an altitude of 3,940 feet (1,200 m). It is also famous for Namada Chilume, a natural spring considered sacred and is also considered the origin of the Jayamangali river. Another famous temple in the area is the Mahalakshmi Temple at Goravanahalli. [More]

Srirangapattana Srirangapattana was the capital of Mysore under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. [More]

Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary A Bird Sanctuary in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka in India. It is a very small sanctuary, being only 0.67 sq km. in area, and comprises six islets on the banks of the Kaveri River. Ranganthittu is located near the historic town of Srirangapatna. [More]

Shivanasamudra Falls Shivanasamudra Falls (also called Sivasamudram or Bluff) is an island town dividing the Kaveri River into twin waterfalls, the Gaganachukki and the Barachukki, dropping 90 m. The town is located 120 km from Bangalore, 27 km from Somanathapura and 80 km from Mysore in the Mandya district of the state of Karnataka, India. [More]

Mysore (Mysuru) Mysore is the second largest city in Karnataka. It is the headquarters of the Mysore district and the Mysore division and lies about 140 km (87 mi) southwest of Bangalore.A short distance from Mysore city is the Krishnarajasagar Dam and the adjoining Brindavan Gardens where a musical fountain show is held in the evening. One of the most visited monuments in India, the Ambavilas Palace (also known as Mysore Palace) is the center of the Dasara festivities. * Melkote is on the way to Mysore from Bangalore. The place is famous for its Vyramudi Utsava. The main diety here is "Cheluvarayaswamy- The MahaVishnu". A sacred place for vaishnavites. Also its one of the favourite spots for kannada directors for shooting. [More]

Melkote Melkote is on the way to Mysore from Bangalore. The place is famous for its Vyramudi Utsava. The main diety here is "Cheluvarayaswamy - The MahaVishnu". A sacred place for vaishnavites. Also its one of the favourite spots for kannada directors for shooting. [More]

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Begin your journey of discovery from Bangalore, one of the Indias largest, Historical Places in Karnataka cosmopolitan fun city. The gateway to paradise on earth, where nature's best Heritage temples kept secrets have been ecologically preserved and nurtured for you and your Forts in Karnataka family. A dramatic pause in time when Jungle Lodges and Resorts lets you Museums in Karnataka enjoy a breath of spring; protected and preserved all its natural way. Monuments in Karnataka Eco tourism is the heartbeat of Karnataka. Pulsating with lifetime Piligrimage in Karnataka experiences, where you can inhale the silence of the moment that brings Rivers in Karnataka peace to your soul - twinkling rivers, sweeping landscapes, majestic wildlife, Trekking Spots in Karnataka ivory beaches and a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Karnataka is a home to Waterfalls in Karnataka some of the World Heritage sites. Its geography has created some of the Wildlife & Bird Sancturies awesome eco-tourism places like Madikeri, Agumbe, Coorg, Shimoga and many more. Some of the architectural splendours of the bygone era like the Amusement Parks near Bangalore ruins of the Vijayanagar Empire at Hampi and the monuments of Pattadakal Lakes in Bangalore are on the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites while the Hoysala temples Parks in Bangalore at Belur and Halebidu are in the list of proposed UNESCO World Heritage Tourist Spots in Bangalore Sites. The cave temple at Badami and rock-cut temples of Aihole also top the Tourist Spots around Bangalore list of must-visits. The Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur has the second largest pre- Eco Tourism modern dome in the world after the Byzantine Hagia Sophia. Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka The marvellous Mysore Palace, Ibrahim Roza at Bijapur, the Daria Daulata Bangalore International Airport Bagh at Srirangapatanam, the Khwaja Bandenawaz Darga at Gulbarga are Namma Metro some of the remarkable historical splendours of Karnataka. Ranga Shankara Inspiring greater respect for our land Health Precautions Karnataka tourism has chosen Jungle Lodges and Resorts to conserve Travel Insurance ecology and wildlife because of its responsibility and commitment to preserve wildlife and protect our environment from deforestation, air and water Pin Codes in Karnataka pollution, and more. STD Codes in Karnataka

To make it easier for you to take a break from urban living, Jungle Lodges and Resorts provides creature comforts at all its eco-tourism destinations in Karnataka. A unit of Karnataka tourism, Jungle Lodges and Resorts was established almost two decades ago. Set amidst natural landscapes of babbling brooks and beckoning hills, each resort is an oasis of peace with an enchanting atmosphere.

Jungle Lodges' first class living quarters and ethnic tented cottages are well furnished. Made of eco-friendly material, they offer simple luxury and privacy. Clean superior facilities, package deals and excellent cuisine have won Jungle Lodges International acclaim.

There is plenty to see and do: Wildlife safaris in open top jeeps, viewing of birdlife, river rafting, angling, organised treks, elephant safaris, coracle boat rides, beach and water sports and much more.

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Come, live the experience that goes beyond any other. We assure you that you will return home recharged and revitalized, with a greater love and respect for nature because you will observe how we protect and preserve our environment in small ways and how you could do the same - For our planet, For the future of our children!

Eco-Tourism Development Board Eco-tourism in Karnataka is expected to receive a big boost with the state cabinet on 15 August, 2013 approving the proposal to set up Eco-Tourism Development Board.

The forest minister will be the boards chairman. Announcing the decision, higher education minister VS Acharya said the initiative would help the government immensely in protecting the wildlife, creating awareness about it, encouraging eco-tourism, forest safaris and also prevent damage to eco- system in the name of tourism.

Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have already set up such boards to boost eco-tourism. Acharya said the board would bring private investments to the state and avail consultancy.

Tourist spots like Bandipur National Park, eco garden gulbarga would see huge improvement in tapping the tourism potential, he added.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Recently Karnataka has emerged as a hot spot for health care tourism. Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka has the highest number of approved health systems and Heritage temples alternative therapies in India. Along with some ISO certified government- Forts in Karnataka owned hospitals, private institutions which provide international-quality Museums in Karnataka services have caused the health care industry to grow by 30% during 2004- 05. Hospitals in Karnataka treat around 8,000 health tourists every year. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Bangalore and Mysore, together with their super-specialty hospitals and a Rivers in Karnataka range of good hotels - even a few ISO certified government hospitals - are Trekking Spots in Karnataka being pitched at global tourists and businesspeople. Waterfalls in Karnataka

Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Still flush from the limelight it got from hosting little Noor Fatima, Pakistani heart patient, Karnataka is now looking at snaring at least 20 per cent of the Amusement Parks near Bangalore 3.2 lakh total international inflow as healthcare tourists, according to Mr Lakes in Bangalore Mahendra Jain, State Tourism Commissioner. Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore In a first-of-its kind concerted action from a State Government, it will Tourist Spots around Bangalore showcase its top-class corporate and government hospitals and star hotels Eco Tourism as the new business opportunity offering the best mix of cost-effective Medical & Healthcare Tourism medical treatment and tourist proposition. Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport If Kerala tops in ayurveda treatments, Bangalore, with its unusual offer of a Namma Metro mix of traditional systems like ayurveda and yoga and modern medical Ranga Shankara expertise, was uniquely poised to capture the health tourism market that currently thrives in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. It has the highest Health Precautions number of approved health systems and alternative therapies. The Travel Insurance department has done limited promotion campaigns in the country and in the Gulf, Pakistan and the UK to highlight what it can offer. Pin Codes in Karnataka STD Codes in Karnataka Founded in 2006, the multi-disciplinary super-specialty Wockhardt Hospitals, Bangalore today treats 250 patients per day in its OPD. Wockhardt had undergone many landmark surgeries in 2008. An open-heart surgery successfully performed on the smallest baby in the country, brain tumour surgery through nose, bypass surgery with valve replacement, and removal of tumour from the heart measuring 8x10x12 cm performed at the Hospital are the biggest achievements of this year. This Hospital is positioned as a super-specialty Hospital, with focus on cardiac, orthopaedics, neurosciences, minimal access surgery and women and child services. They are launching organ transplant programme and oncology center by the year 2009.

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Adventure Tourism Home | Ancient & Modern Art in Karnataka Beaches & Coastal Region Cuisine in Karnataka ANCIENT AND MODERN ART IN KARNATAKA Hill Stations in Karnataka Pre 18th century: Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka has a rich collection of ancient art. There are old paintings of Heritage temples considerable antiquity at the Jaina Matha at Sravanabelagola.Paintings of Forts in Karnataka Bijapur times are seen at Asar Mahal Palace and Ibrahim Rauza of the 16th- Museums in Karnataka 17th century. Asar Mahal and Ibrahim Rauza has mostly floral figures. Ragmala paintings and portraits of kings and queens like Chand Bibi are Monuments in Karnataka preserved in the Bijapur Museum. A place near Bijapur, Kumatagi, is known Piligrimage in Karnataka for the wall paintings around a swimming pool present within its precinct. Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka 18th century: Waterfalls in Karnataka Eighteenth century paintings are seen at Dariya Daulat Palace at Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Srirangapatana; the capital of Tipu Sultan. The collection includes depictions of war scenes apart from personal portraits of nobelmen. The Sibi Temple Amusement Parks near Bangalore near Tumkur also has paintings of the 18th century. Eighteenth century Lakes in Bangalore paintings are also seen at Kittur, Haleparivaradavara Chavadi at Kollegal, Parks in Bangalore and the Nalkunadu Palace in Kodagu. The paintings from Kittur have been Tourist Spots in Bangalore transferred to a Hire Matha at Amminbhavi in Dharwad district. Tourist Spots around Bangalore

Eco Tourism 19th century: Medical & Healthcare Tourism The 19th century paintings are seen at the palace of Nippani, Nargund Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka (Dharwad district) and at the Mysore palace. The Jaganmohan Art Gallery Bangalore International Airport has a collection of artistic mural paintings. Traditional paintings of Mysore Namma Metro can also be found at the Chitrakala Parishat in Bangalore; most of the Ranga Shankara paintings are framed images of gods and goddesses, done in the Mysore style. Health Precautions

Travel Insurance Modern art: Many art schools have a good collection of modern paintings. The School of Pin Codes in Karnataka Art at Andani (Gulbarga district), Akki, Minajigi at Gadag, Halbhavi at STD Codes in Karnataka Dharwad, Chitrakala Parishat and Kalamandira at Bangalore are a few of the art schools possessing a good collection of modern art. Art exhibitions are generally held in Bangalore, Davanagere, Udupi and other centres.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Bengaluru International Airport is located 4 km south of Devanahalli and is 40 Historical Places in Karnataka km from the central business district of Bangalore, 30 km from the Bangalore Heritage temples City Railway Station) and covers 4,000 acres . It replaced the HAL airport. For Forts in Karnataka the financial year 2010-11, it was the fourth busiest airport in the country in Museums in Karnataka terms of overall passenger traffic of 11.59 million and fifth busiest in terms of international passenger traffic. It has been awarded "India's best airport" for Monuments in Karnataka the year 2011 by the survey conducted by Skytrax. Bangalore International Piligrimage in Karnataka Airport pincode is 560300 Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka The airport handled about 9.3 million passengers and had air traffic Waterfalls in Karnataka movements (ATM) of about 280 per day in the year 2009. The airport is Wildlife & Bird Sancturies expected to handle 17 million passengers in the year 2015. It is host to 10 domestic airlines and 21 international airlines connecting the city to about 50 Amusement Parks near Bangalore destinations across India and rest of the world and serves as a hub for Lakes in Bangalore Kingfisher Airlines and a focus city for Jet Airways, JetLite, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Parks in Bangalore GoAir. Former Air Deccan too had its base at BIA. Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore Passenger Terminal

Eco Tourism The passenger terminal is a single, fully air conditioned, four-level building Medical & Healthcare Tourism capable of accommodating international and domestic operations. The Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka basement houses the retail storage, rest areas and services. The arrival and Bangalore International Airport departure areas are separated vertically with a modern, simple, straight-ahead Namma Metro flow system. The domestic and international departure lounges, and the Ranga Shankara majority of the retail outlets are located on level 2 (first floor). The check-in facilities and baggage reclaim are located on level 1 (ground floor). The Health Precautions terminal is designed for ease of operation and minimum maintenance. Travel Insurance

The total floor area is approximately 71,000 m2 (760,000 sq ft) and the Pin Codes in Karnataka terminal building is designed to accommodate 3,000 passengers at peak hour. STD Codes in Karnataka The design reflects the best industry practice and caters for 24-hour- operations, under all weather conditions. The airport well meets the standards set by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The airport can handle 11 million people per annum with 27 aircraft movements per hour and an estimated 550 movements. At its peak, it can handle 720 aircraft movements in a day.

Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE) enabled check-in counters: 54 and 20 self check in counters.

The airport has 20 gates, 8 aero-bridges, including one double arm, and 19 remote bus bays. There are a total of 42 aircraft stands, all of which have a fuelling pit. This is the first time in Indian airports that the parking stands have the fuelling pits. The underground pits helps the aircraft to fuel from the stand itself. In the first phase of development, a car park for 2,000 cars in front of

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the terminal building at the ground level has been developed for the convenience of passengers and visitors to the airport.

Hajj Terminal Bangalore International Airport has an exclusive terminal for Hajj pilgrims. This terminal covers an area of 1,500 square metres (16,000 sq ft) and can handle up to 600 passengers at a given time. Designated prayer rooms for men and women and separate hot water facilities for Wadu (cleansing before prayers) are available in the terminal.

Runway The airport has one runway that can accommodate all types of aircraft. There are plans to build a second runway when the annual traffic of the airport reaches 18 million passengers per year which is currently estimated to reach around 2013-2014.

Retail Services & Lounges As well as a range of retail outlets the airport has a number of dedicated departure lounges: Domestic departure lounges are provided by

1. Air India 2. Jet Airways 3. Kingfisher Airlines 4. International departure lounges include 5. Kingfisher Lounge 6. Oberoi Lounge 7. The Leela Lounge

On 21 January 2011, a new VIP departure and arrival lounge was inaugurated. One lounge which is present at level one of the terminal will serve departing domestic and international dignitaries and the other on the ground floor will serve arriving dignitaries.

Aviation Fuel Services The airport has a Fuel Farm and Hydrant System of the airport, a 36 kilometres (22 mi) fuel pipeline was commissioned in October 2009 by Indian Oil from Devanagonthi to the airport to reduce the need to transport jet fuel to the airport.

Cargo Village The cargo village was inaugurated on 9 December 2009. It houses 120 freight forwarders and 80 custom house agents and can accommodate parking of nearly 80 trucks. There are two cargo terminals in the village. One of the terminals is operated by Menzies Aviation Bobba Pvt Ltd. This terminal has an initial capacity to handle 150,000 metric tons (170,000 short tons) of cargo. The other terminal is operated by Air India SATS Joint Venture consortium. This terminal has a two floor warehouse with a capacity of 200,000 metric tons (220,000 short tons).

Construction The airport project started as a public-private joint venture between Germany's Siemens group, Government of Karnataka and Airports Authority of India (AAI). Construction of the airport began in July 2005, after a decade long postponement. The new airport was originally planned to accommodate 3.5 million passengers a year, but this was redesigned to handle 12 million passengers per year. The redesign resulted in an increase in the size of the terminal, number of aircraft stands, new taxiway layouts and supporting infrastructure.

A plan is also being processed for a direct rail service from Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station to the Basement Rail terminal at the airport.

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Access on the National Highway 7 has been widened to a six lane expressway.

The airport was expected to be inaugurated on 30 March 2008 but due to delays in air traffic control (ATC) services, it was finally inaugurated on 23 May 2008 just before midnight when a Jet Airways flight from Mumbai landed here. Also, minutes later an Indian flight to Singapore left Bangalore International Airport, making it the first ever take-off from the airport.

BIAL is a Public Limited Company under the Companies Act formed to build, own and operate the Bangalore International Airport. BIAL has been given rights by the Government of India to develop, design, finance, operate and manage the airport for a period of 30 years from the date of commencement of commercial flight operations. It also has an option to extend the right for an additional 30 years. Private promoters hold a 74% (GVK 43%, Siemens Projects Ventures 26%, and Unique Zurich 5%) stake in BIAL while the government holds the remaining 26% (Karnataka State Industrial Investment and Development Corporation 13% and Airport Authority of India 13%)

Proposed High Speed Rail Link As the airport is 40 kilometres (25 mi) outside the city, a new high-speed rail link has been approved to connect the city to the airport. The high speed rail link would be integrated with the Bangalore Metro and would cover a distance of 33 kilometres (21 mi) with four stations: Cubbon Road (Terminal Station), Hebbal, Yelahanka, and Bangalore International Airport (Terminal Station). The project is expected to cost 6,900 crore (US$1.52 billion). Of the 6,900 crore (US$1.52 billion), the State Government would contribute 532 crore (US$117.04 million) (mainly for land acquisition) while the Central Government would contribute 1,040 crore (US$228.8 million).

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Air France Paris-Charles de Gaulle

Chennai, Delhi, Dubai, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Male, Air India Mumbai, Muscat, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram

Air India Agatti, Chennai Regional

Air Mauritius Mauritius

AirAsia Kuala Lumpur

Bangkok Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi Airways

British London-Heathrow Airways

Dragonair Hong Kong

Emirates Dubai

Etihad Abu Dhabi Airways

GoAir Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, Jammu, Mumbai, Pune, Srinagar

Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, IndiGo Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Thiruvananthapuram, Vadodara

Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur [resumes 25 March], Jodhpur, Jorhat,

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Jet Airways Kochi, Kolkata, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Raipur, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijaywada, Visakhapatnam

JetLite Ahmedabad, Delhi, Guwahati, Imphal, Kolkata, Lucknow

Kingfisher Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Dubai, Goa, Hubli, Hyderabad, Airlines Kochi, Mangalore, Mumbai, Pune

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Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Airlines

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Qatar Doha Airways

Saudi Arabian Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh Airlines

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Agartala, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, SpiceJet Jaipur, Kolkata, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Srinagar, Visakhapatnam

SriLankan Colombo Airlines

Thai Airways Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi International

Tiger Singapore Airways

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AeroLogic/DHL Bangkok, Leipzig, Singapore

Ahmedabad, Chennai, Dammam, Delhi, Frankfurt, Goa, Air India Cargo Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram

Blue Dart Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi Aviation

Cathay Pacific Delhi, Hong Kong Cargo

Deccan 360 Ahmedabad, Kochi

Etihad Crystal Abu Dhabi Cargo

FedEx Express Dubai, Guangzhou

Lufthansa Frankfurt Cargo

Qatar Airways Doha Cargo

Singapore Amsterdam, Singapore Airlines Cargo

Bengaluru International Airport (BIA) Pin Code is 560020.

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International Airport Departure Procedure All our international passengers should complete their immigration process before proceeding for Security Check. Once this is done, you can proceed to the first floor for the domestic pre-embarkation security check. After completing this, please proceed to the indicated gate for boarding. Our Flight Information Display Systems installed at accessible points will guide you with flight details.

According to regulations for all airlines flying within India, passengers are allowed only one piece of hand baggage not weighing more than 7 kilos. However, items purchased by passengers at any of the airport stores post security check, is allowed on board without any restrictions. The policy for check-in baggage is as per destination and weight specifications given by the particular airline. If you need assistance at any point, contact the airport personnel on duty. Or approach our Information Desk located in the Arrival Hall, which provides round-the-clock service to address all passenger queries.

How to Reach Bial By Road: Taxi services are available for passengers commuting to and from the airport. An alternative to Taxis passengers can use car rental services. Auto rickshaws are not allowed beyond the trumpet interchange leading to the airport, but passengers can get dropped off at the trumpet interchange by an auto rickshaw and then use an airport shuttle bus from the interchange to the airport.

Airport shuttle service provided by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), connects various parts of the city to the airport. This service is known as Vayu Vajra. BMTC runs a total of twelve routes using its fleet of Volvo buses. These buses make a total of 251 trips in a day. Vayu Vajra is a 24/7 service. All Vayu Vajra services have route numbers designated with a BIAS prefix.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Namma Metro also known as Bangalore Metro, is a rapid transit system for the Is Super fun at Camp XtremeZone Historical Places in Karnataka city of Bangalore, Karnataka. The agency responsible for its implementation is Food & Adventure sports included Heritage temples the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL), a joint venture of the Forts in Karnataka Government of India and the Government of Karnataka. The first stretch Museums in Karnataka between Baiyyappanahalli and M.G. Road was inaugurated on 20 October 2011. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka [ + ] Metro Feeder Bus Services Rivers in Karnataka [ + ] Namma Metro Map Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro Ranga Shankara Facilities and services All metro trains are Wi-Fi enabled (the first metro in India to have this feature), Health Precautions so passengers can use laptops, tablets as well as mobile internet. The free Wi- Travel Insurance Fi service was made available to commuters on 31 July 2013. Passengers

Pin Codes in Karnataka also have emergency voice communication with train staff through a speaker STD Codes in Karnataka system. Passengers are provided with a call button to communicate anything to the driver or control center during an emergency.

Metro stations will have Powerheart Automated external defibrillator (AED) to protect its commuters against death from sudden cardiac arrest. Powerheart AED is used for emergency treatment of victims exhibiting symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest. The installation of AEDs will be followed by a certified training for a group of staff members of BMRC. The devices are manufactured by Opto Circuits (India) Ltd.

Stations The work area of each underground station is 270 m x 50 m, while the station box measures 270 m x 25 m. The stations roofs are be 3-6 m below the road. The roof slabs and walls are about 1 m thick, to bear load from all sides. Initially, there were no toilets at Namma Metro stations, despite demand from commuters. BMRCL countered the demand by arguing that constructing toilets

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was not part of the metro construction plan, and that building toilets in the city was the responsibility of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). They also justified the decision by saying that commuters spent "hardly five minutes" at stations, so restrooms were not required, and also that none of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus stops in the city had toilets for passengers. However, BMRCL eventually heeded public demand, and the metro's first toilets were opened at Baiyappanahalli and Indiranagar stations on 21 June 2013.

Fares The minimum fare is INR10 and maximum fare of INR15 for Reach-1.

Tickets Namma Metro uses contactless smart tokens and contactless smart card. Tokens are available only for single journey. A person can buy up to 6 tokens for additional five passengers and himself.

There are 4 types of smart cards available on the metro - Varshik, Sanchar, Saral and Saraag.

Varshik is priced at INR100 and the smart card can then be recharged from INR50 to up to INR1,500. It has a one-year validity, with a 15% discount on travel fares.

Sanchar is based on number of trips. It is available in denominations of rs. 10, Rs. 40, Rs. 50 and Rs. 100.

Saral is priced at Rs. 70. It allows a day's travel in non-A/C buses of BMTC and the metro.

Saraag is priced at Rs. 110. It allows a day's travel in BMTC A/C buses and the metro.

BMRCL began selling tokens through automatic ticket vending machines (ATVMs) on 4 December 2012 at MG Road, Indiranagar and Baiyyappanahalli stations. The service will eventually be expanded to all metro stations. The touchscreen enabled ATVMs are available in 3 languages - English, Kannada and Hindi. Commuters can purchase a single journey token by selecting the destination station or the amount in the ATVM. They can also add value or add trips to the tickets in the contactless smart card. Commuters can purchase up to 8 tickets at a time and can get the receipt print for card recharge. ATVMs accept coins of INR5 and INR10 denominations and INR10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000 denominations of currency notes. However, the ATVM cannot differentiate between INR1 and INR2 coins.

Approximately, 68% of passengers on the metro use smart tokens and 32% use smart cards. MIFARE DESFire platform, developed by NXP Semiconductors, was selected to manage the Automated Fare Collection (AFC) in Namma Metro.

Frequency The metro service runs between 0600 and 2200 hours. There are trains every 15 minutes between 0600 and 0800, 10 minutes between 0800 and 2000, and 15 minutes between 2000 and 2200. The frequency is slated to increase to once every three minutes by 2021. The travel time from end to end on the Purple Line will be 33 minutes, and on the Green Line will be 44 minutes.

Metro services have occasionally operated beyond 2200 hours. Services are usually extended on festival days or when a major cricket match is held in Bangalore.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Ranga Shankara is acknowledged as the theatre that Arundathi Nag has built Historical Places in Karnataka in memory of her husband Shankar Nag, the late theatre-television-film Heritage temples personality, partly as a tribute to his extraordinary talent, vision and drive, and Forts in Karnataka as a realisation of a dream that was his: to have a theatre space of one's Museums in Karnataka own. Monuments in Karnataka Wary of being seen as using the project to reinforce the mystique of Shankar Piligrimage in Karnataka Nag, Arundhati puts it differently when she declares, "I have not hung the Rivers in Karnataka project too heavily on Shankar Nag". That Shankar Nag's mystique needs no Trekking Spots in Karnataka reinforcing is evident in the fact that even today auto rickshaw drivers do not Waterfalls in Karnataka accept the fare from Arundhati if they happen to recognise her. The reason is Wildlife & Bird Sancturies that the film Autoraja, made Shankar the darling of the city's autorickshaw drivers. Shankar Nag's image as a working class icon and middle-class Amusement Parks near Bangalore achiever Malgudi Days could easily have been milked to move the project Lakes in Bangalore faster. But, that could have vitiated his dream of a theatre building as a Parks in Bangalore collective space where groups come together. It is just as well that apart from Tourist Spots in Bangalore a likeness of Shankar Nag at the entrance to the building, Ranga Shankara Tourist Spots around Bangalore presents itself as a project that is founded on a vision rather than on a Eco Tourism personality. Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Tucked away in the south Bangalore suburb of J.P Nagar, Ranga Shankara Bangalore International Airport auditorium that opened on October 28, 2004, is far removed from the city's Namma Metro theatre auditoria like the Chowdiah Memorial Hall, the Ambedkar Bhavan or Ranga Shankara the Kalakshetra. The distance is not merely geographical, but also indicative of the position that the Ranga Shankara team aims to adopt in relation to Health Precautions existing theatre practices in Bangalore and Karnataka. Travel Insurance

One among the many sad stories of Indian theatre is that exciting, supportive Pin Codes in Karnataka or even performatively efficient spaces are abysmally few in number. A STD Codes in Karnataka theatre building is both studio and gallery, a private work space and a public presentation area rolled into one, whose potential is optimally realised only when it is controlled by those who use it.

That is easier said than done, as members of the Sanket Trust - prominent among them being Girish Karnad and Vijay Padki - realised once they had embarked on their venture. Having acquired a civic amenity site to build their theatre, nothing moved for six years because there was no money to be had. A grant of Rs20,000 by the Karnataka government headed by S.M. Krishna lay unutilised for one year in a fixed deposit because the Trust could not raise any more money. An additional grant of Rs.3 million from the State government the next year emboldened Arundhati Nag.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Aihole a town in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, has its own historical Historical Places in Karnataka significance and is called as cradle of Hindu rock architecture. Early Heritage temples inscriptions call this town "Ayyavole" and "Aryapura". Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Aihole was the first capital of the early Chalukyas and they built over 125 temples in various styles and is said to be a laboratory of experiments in rock Monuments in Karnataka cut architecture. Aihole is to the east of Pattadakal, along the Malaprabha Piligrimage in Karnataka River, while Badami is to the west of both. Pulakesi I, one of the greatest 1 Rivers in Karnataka rulers of this dynasty, moved the capital to Badami (Vatapi) nearby . It is from Trekking Spots in Karnataka these temples that the Chalukyas gained their experience and went on to build Waterfalls in Karnataka the great temples of Pattadakal. The first phase of temple building in Aihole Wildlife & Bird Sancturies dates back to the 6th century CE, the second phase up to the 12th century CE. Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore

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Pin Codes in Karnataka The early Chalukyas inherited architectural styles largely from their neighbours to the north and south of their kingdom. Usage of curved towers decorated STD Codes in Karnataka with blind arches came from northern India. Pilastered walls with panel inserts are a southern Indian style. The usage of Deccan style is in their balcony seating, angled eaves and sloping roofs, and elaborately carved columns and ceilings.

Typical features unique to Early Western Chalukyan architecture include mortarless assembly, an emphasis on length rather than width or height, flat roofs, richly carved ceilings, and, sculpturally, an emphasis on relatively few major figures, which tend to be isolated from each other rather than arranged in crowded groups. The aesthetic sensibility of sculpture from this period also seems to retain a certain classical quality whose impulse does not carry over into later periods of Indian art (Susan Huntington, 1985).

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A group of three temples is referred to as the Kontigudi group of temples exist here. One of these is the Lad Khan temple, named after a mendicant that lived in this temple in the 19th century , another the Huchiappayyagudi temple and the Huchiappayya math.

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Lad Khan Temple Lad Khan temple consists of a shrine with two mantapas in front of it is one of the major attractions. The shrine bears a Shiva lingam (Idols of Lord Shiva). The mukha mantapa in front of the sanctum has a set of 12 carved pillars. The sabhamantapa in front of the mukha mantapa has pillars arranged in such a manner as to form two concentric squares. There are also stone grids on the wall carrying floral designs. The temple was built in late 7th or early 8th century.

Huchappayyagudi Temple Huchappayyagudi temple has a curvilinear tower (shikhara) over the sanctum (unlike the Lad Khan temple). The interior of the temple has beautiful carvings.

Huchimalligudi Temple Huchimalligudi temple at Aihole, built in the 7th century shows an evolution in the temple architecture, as it shows an ardhamantapa or an ante-chamber annexed to the main shrine.

The Galaganatha group is one of nearly thirty temples on the bank of the river Malaprabha. The main shrine of the Galaganatha temple enshrining Shiva - Galaganatha has a curvilinear shikhara, and has images of Ganga and Yamuna at the entrance to this shrine.

Durga Temple or Fortress Temple Durga temple or fortress temple is the best known of the Aihole temples. It is apsidal in plan, along the lines of a Buddhist chaitya, a high moulded adisthana and a tower - curvilinear shikhara. A pillared corridor runs around

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the temple, enveloping the shrine, the mukhamantapa and the sabhamantapa. All through the temple, there are beautiful carvings. The temple appears to be of the late 7th or early 8th century.

Meguti Jain Temple Meguti Jain temple stands on a hillock. It is the only dated monument built in 634. The temple sits on a raised platform, and a flight of steps leads one to the mukhamantapa. The pillared mukhamantapa is a large one. A flight of stairs leads to another shrine on the roof, directly above the main shrine. From the roof, one can have a panoramic view of the plain with a hundred temples or so. The temple which was possibly never completed gives important evidence of early development in dravidian style of architecture. The dated inscription found on the outer wall of the temple records the construction of the temple by Ravikeerthi, a scholar in the court of emperor Pulakeshi II.

Ravanaphadi Temple Ravanaphadi temple is a rock cut temple, with a rectangular shrine, with two mantapas in front of it and a rock cut Shivalingam. This temple dates back to the 6th century. Ravanphadi cave is located south-east of Hucchimalli temple. This is a Shaivite cave temple with a sanctum larger than that of the Badami Cave Temples. The sanctum has a vestibule with a triple entrance and has carved pillars.

Gowda Temple Gowda temple is built on similar lines as the Ladh Khan temple but earlier. It has sixteen plain pillars and is dedicated to goddess Bhagavathi.

The Museum & Art Gallery The Museum & Art Gallery is a sculpture gallery maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India in the Durga Temple complex.

Suryanarayana Temple Suryanarayana temple has a 0.6 m high statue of Surya along with his

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consorts Usha and Sandhya being drawn by horses. The temple dates from the 7th or 8th century, has a four pillared inner sanctum and a nagara style tower over it.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Anegundi (Anegondi), a part of the Hampi World Heritage Site, is a village in Historical Places in Karnataka Gangavathi taluk, Koppal district, Karnataka, at a distance of 5 km from the Heritage temples historical site of Hampi. Here, the river Aghanashini, one of the main rivers of Forts in Karnataka North Kanara district joins other two small rivers. Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Anegundi is situated on the northern bank of Tungabhadra River. Medical & Healthcare Tourism Huchappayana matha temple (with black-stone pillars and dance sculptures), Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Pampa Sarovara, Aramane (a ruined palace), Ranganatha temple,Kamal Bangalore International Airport Mahal, and Navabrindavan are the major attractions. Nimvapuram, a nearby Namma Metro village, has a mount of ash believed to be the cremated remains of monkey Ranga Shankara king Bali.

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Anegundi is best visited along with Hampi.

Anegundi Fort (Anegondi Fort) Anegundi Fort (Anegondi Fort) is across the river Tungabhadra, in Anegondi. Anegondi Fort had formed the northern outpost of Vijayanagara Empire. It is now represented by a broken fort wall and its ruins scattered about the present village of Anegondi. There are lot of temples and civil buildings. Apart from Pampa sarovara and Navarundavana.

Navabrindavanam Navabrindavanam has the Samadhis (tombs) of nine saints, followers of Madhvacharya, and predecessors of Sri Raghavendra. Madhvacharya himself merged with the divine at Badrinath, and thus does not have a tomb, while Sri Raghavendra's Samadhi at Mantralyam is a famous pilgrim place in Andhra

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Anegundi on the opposite bank of the Tungabhadra has seen not just the rise and fall of dynasties, but even the evolution of mankind! In scientifically documented terms, Anegundi is said to have the oldest plateaus on the planet, estimated to be about 3000 million years old. [Read More]

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Annigeri is a town in Navalgund taluk of Dharwad district in Karnataka, located Historical Places in Karnataka 20km west of Gadag enroute to Hubli and 35km from Hubli-Dharwad. It has an Heritage temples average elevation of 624 metres (2047 feet). Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Annigeri is well known for the black stone temple Kalyani Chalukyas (Amrtesvara Temple), a temple of mythological figures supported by 76 Monuments in Karnataka columns, located in the Dharwad district. Annigeri also has temples dedicated Piligrimage in Karnataka to Banashankari, Basappa, Gajina Basappa and Hanuman. Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka The town is also the birthplace of the great Kannada poet, Adikavi Pampa. Waterfalls in Karnataka

Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Annigeri was an important political and cultural center of ancient times. Various kings like the Chalukyas, Yadavas and the Hoysalas annexed the Amusement Parks near Bangalore town, which once formed part of the kingdoms of the Kalachuris. Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Annigeri comes under the core area of Western Chalukya architectural activity Tourist Spots in Bangalore in the modern Karnataka state. The Amrtesvara Temple is the finest examples Tourist Spots around Bangalore produced by the later Chalukya architects. Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Amrtesvara Temple Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka The Amrtesvara Temple was built in the Dharwad district in 1050 CE with Bangalore International Airport dravida articulation, and was the first temple made of soapstone. This building Namma Metro was to be the prototype for later, more articulated structures such as the Ranga Shankara Mahadeva Temple at Itagi. Based on the general plan of the Amrtesvara Temple, the Mahadeva Temple was built in 1112 CE and has the same Health Precautions architectural components as its predecessor. There are, however, differences Travel Insurance in their articulation.

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In 1157 the Kalachuris under Bijjala II captured Kalyani and occupied it for the next twenty years, forcing the Chalukyas to move their capital to Annigeri in the present-day Dharwad district.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Araga lies 9 Km north of Thirthahalli. In 14th century, Araga was the capital Historical Places in Karnataka of a province of Vijayanagar empire, after Hoysala kingdom lost power. It was Heritage temples once the capital of a Jain kingdom ruled by King Shanthara. Humcha or Forts in Karnataka Hombuja, which is 30 Km North from Thirthalli was the native place of the Museums in Karnataka Shanthara kings. Hombuja has lots of artistic Jain basadis (Jain temples) and a Jain math (Jain monastery) with a beautiful big lake. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka How to Reach Araga, Thirthahalli Rivers in Karnataka By road:Thirthahalli is at a distance of about 62 km. from the district Trekking Spots in Karnataka headquarters, Shimoga. From Shimoga, one has to take the National Waterfalls in Karnataka Highway NH-13 (Thirthahalli road) to reach Thirthahalli. From Bangalore, one Wildlife & Bird Sancturies has to take the National Highway NH-206 to reach Shimoga and then take the above mentioned route. The total distance from Bangalore to Thirthahalli Amusement Parks near Bangalore is around 330 km. From Mangalore, one can take NH-13 to reach Lakes in Bangalore Thirthahalli. The distance from Mangalore to Thirthahalli is around 146 Parks in Bangalore km.There are numerous mini-buses from Udupi to Thirthahalli. From Udupi Tourist Spots in Bangalore railway station 86 km to Thirthahalli. Tourist Spots around Bangalore

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Aralaguppe is a small village in the Tiptur taluk. Aralaguppe is considered the Historical Places in Karnataka 'museum of temples.' The Kalleswara and Chennakeshava temples, dedicated Heritage temples to Lord Shiva and Vishnu respectively are main attractions. They are built by Forts in Karnataka Nolambas and Hoysalas respectively. Museums in Karnataka ► Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe Monuments in Karnataka ► Kalleshwara Temple, Aralaguppe Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Kalleshwara temple is a pre-Hoysala structure. Its mukhamantapa ceiling, is Trekking Spots in Karnataka considered the most beautiful sculpture found in the State. The extraordinary Waterfalls in Karnataka ceiling of the mukhamantapa, with the Nolambas style portrayal of Umasahita Wildlife & Bird Sancturies (Shiva and Parvati together) at the central panel, is a stark contrast with the otherwise ordinary interior. Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore

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Pin Codes in Karnataka Consisting of garbagriha, antarala, and a mukhamantapa, the temple's STD Codes in Karnataka sanctum sanctorum is adorned with a huge black-granite Shivalinga.

While the adhishtana is made of granites, the temple's walls and towers are constructed with bricks. The outer walls are insipid without projections and recesses, but for the lone niche at the antarala that divides the vimana from the mukhamantapa. Pilasters built closer at the temple's interiors however, appears more refreshing.

The extraordinary ceiling of the mukhamantapa, with the Nolambas style portrayal of Umasahita (Lord Shiva and Parvati together) at the central panel, is a stark contrast with the otherwise ordinary interior.

The image of Gajalakshmi on the doorway adds charm to the place. The four lathe-cum-pillars, with cubical bases, supports the navaranga's ceiling. Apart from the Shiva-Parvati panel, the ceiling has eight other carvings of ashtadikpalakas, depicted with their consorts and vehicles. Four vidyadharas,

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with garlands in their hands, face up to the Natesha (with the expression of approaching him from the corners of the panel's beams).

These garland-bearing vidyadharas are quite common to Nolamba architecture; a clear evidence of the elegance and comprehensiveness of their style. The Natesha, meanwhile, is a remarkable three-dimensional image, wearing jewels such as the katibandana and tassels. The dancing lord is accompanied by three bhutas playing a three-headed percussion instrument. They are also seen with ayut and other symbols.

The northern and eastern lateral shrines contain idols of Keshava and Surya, while the southern one contains the Umasahita mounted over a large stele with a lotus pedestal and a prabhavali with a couple of flying vidyadharas.

The Chennakeshava temple, on the other hand, is a 13th century ekakuta shrine, familiar to Hoysala specialists.

Built on a hexagonal-star plan, the temple stands on a raised platform, with elephant idols (of four to five feet) at each corner is portrayed to be supporting the structure. The raised structure is also the typical feature of the Hoysala architecture.

The temple's vimana is a full star complete with towers. Figurines adorning it are lined up in six rows and contain a menagerie of elephants and cavalries interspersed with words from the scriptures. Yalis and hamsas with an additional row of scrolls that support the walls (common in Hoysala temples) are found here.

None of the 85 reliefs found in the outer walls contain images of Shiva, suggesting that this is a typical vaishnavite shrine. A later addition to the structure on the southern side obstructs its view from the side. The four lowest friezes extends from the closed hall as the base of the wall in the poach.

The wall's top portion has a group of elegant small towers and slanted seat- backs. The temple's interior is fairly elaborate, while the garbagriha has Keshava's cult images. Signatures over the sculptures here contain the name Honoja or Honnoja - the sculptor.

How to reach Aralaguppe Aralaguppe is Located 20 km from Tiptur. Aralaguppe can be reached by trains running in the Bangalore - Tiptur - Arasikere route. Carry your own food, as the place has no restaurants. 120 km from Bangalore, the village can also be reached by road from Tiptur.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Arsikere is a town in Hassan district in Karnataka. Arsikere is known for its Is Super fun at Camp XtremeZone Historical Places in Karnataka coconut production and Malekallu Tirupathi hill. Arsikere is a major railway Food & Adventure sports included Heritage temples junction. Distance from Bangalore to Arsikere is 172.6 km and takes around 3 Forts in Karnataka h 21 min. Distance between Arsikere and Shimoga is 99 km. Museums in Karnataka Malekallu Malekal Tirupathi hill has 1300 steps and its beleived that lord Rama Monuments in Karnataka had visited this place. Its the only place you can see a standing Piligrimage in Karnataka Venkateshwara idol other than famous Tirupati of Andhra Pradesh. There is a Rivers in Karnataka famous temple called Shri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy temple. One can Trekking Spots in Karnataka also see a stone mantapa atop this hill. It is a central place for visit to places of Waterfalls in Karnataka tourist interest, like Belur at 40 km, Halebidu at 25 km and Shravanabelagola Wildlife & Bird Sancturies at 80 km.

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Eco Tourism Places to Visit in Arsikere: Malekal Tirupathi hill, Lakshmi Venkatramana Medical & Healthcare Tourism Swamy Temple, Kalameshwara Temple and Nagapuri Fortress are major Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Tourist Attractions in Arsikere. Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro Lakshmi Venkatramana Swamy Temple Ranga Shankara The Lakshmi Venkatramana Swamy temple is also known as Amaragiri Malekal Tirupathi temple. The Amaragiri Malekar Tirupati temple has about Health Precautions 1300 steps. The temple was built during the Hoysala rule. The other places Travel Insurance close to the Amaragiri Malekar Tirupati temple are Shasrakuta Basadi, Haluvokkalu Temple, Swethambara Temple, and Sahasrakuta Jinalaya. There Pin Codes in Karnataka are a number of flowering plants, herbal plants and Ayurveda plants STD Codes in Karnataka surrounding the hill.

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The Tirupati Hill temple is about 800 years old. As per mythological stories, the principal deities Srinivasa and Padmanabha were installed by Sage Vasishta Maharishi. It is believed that Lord Rama had visited this temple. Tourists and pilgrims come here in big numbers during the annual festival season. The Amaragiri Malekar Tirupati temple is the only temple where you get to see the standing idol of Lord Venkateshwara.

Lord Vishnu is worshipped here as Venkatramanaswamy. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped here with Lord Venkatramanaswamy. Every year an annual festival is celebrated here which is attended by hundreds of pilgrims.

The Rathotsava festival is celebrated with great pomp and splendour and the idols of Padmanabha and Srinivasa are taken in a chariot. This is the best time to visit the temple, and this event is normally held around June-July.

The Amaragiri Malekar Tirupati temple has beautiful carvings of the Hoysala era. The architecture style of the Hoysala temples has been inspired from the Vesara style. The Badami Chalukyas as well as the Kalyani Chalukyas encouraged the Vesara style. The pillars have beautiful intricate stone carvings of the Vesara style. Gray soapstone has been used for building the temple which is a unique feature of the Hoysala temples.

The annual Brahmotsavam is held every year and it is celebrated with great pomp and splendour. The Hoysalas encouraged sculptural and architectural achievements and many of the temples in Karnataka clearly depict this fact.

The temple architecture at the Amaragiri Malekal Tirupati temple is a combination of the Nagara style of North India and the Dravidian style. The Chola Pandya style of architecture is clearly reflected in the architecture of this temple. The architectural grandeur of the temple is simply superb. The basic raw materials used for the sculptures were soapstone as it was smooth and pliable. Attention to details and the miniature carvings were the main features of the Hoysala architects which are clearly reflected in the architecture of the Karnataka temples.

Kalameshwara Temple The Kalameshwara Temple, also known as Kattameshvara and Chandramoulishvara by devotees, is a monument of Hoysala style of architecture facing east and dating back to 1220 A.D.

Kalameshwara Temple consists of a garbhagriha, an open shukanasi, an open navaranga, a small rectangular inner porch and a circular Mukhamantapa. The Haluvakalu Devasthana has a Garbhagriha, an open Shukanasa with common hall in the front. The Sahasrakuta Jinalaya here a Hoysala building of 1220 A.D. and was constructed by Vasudhaika bandhava Recharasa, a minister of Veera Ballala II.

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Nagapuri Forest Nagapuri is a small Village/hamlet in Arsikere Taluk in Hassan District of Karnataka. It comes under Aggunda Panchayath. It belongs to Mysore Division . It is located 48 KM towards North from District head quarters Hassan. Pin code is 573103.

Nagpuri forest area in Arsikere taluk covers over 18,000 acres. Sloth bears & Elephants are present in this area.

Nagapuri Fortress Nagapuri fortress built on the Hirekal hill, is eleven kilometres north of Arasikere and is said to have been constructed by Hyder Ali. From the top of this place, the can have a grand view of the landscape consisting of hills & forests.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Badami, formerly known as Vatapi, is a taluk in the Bagalkot District of Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka. It was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from 540 to 757 Heritage temples AD and is famous for rock cut and other structural temples. It is located in a Forts in Karnataka ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that surrounds Agastya Museums in Karnataka lake. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism The name Vatapi has origin in the Vatapi legend of Ramayana relating to Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Sage Agastya. There were two demon siblings Vatapi and Ilvala. They used to Bangalore International Airport kill all mendicants by tricking them in a peculiar way. The elder Ilvala would Namma Metro turn Vatapi into a ram and would offer its meat to the guest. As soon as the Ranga Shankara person ate the meat, Ilvala would call out the name of Vatapi. As he had a boon that whomsoever Ilvala calls would return from even the netherland, Health Precautions Vatapi would emerge ripping through the body of the person, thus killing him. Travel Insurance Their trick worked until Sage Agastya countered them by digesting Vatapi

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Badami was the capital of the Early Chalukyas, who ruled much of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh between the 6th and 8th centuries. It was founded in 540 A.D. by Pulakesi I(535-566 AD), an early ruler of the Chalukyas. His sons Kirthivarman (567-598 AD) and his brother Mangalesha I (598-610 AD) constructed the cave temples. The greatest among them was Pulakeshi II (610-642 AD) who defeated many kings including Pallava king Mahendra Verman I and extended the kingdom.

The rock-cut Badami Cave Temples were sculpted mostly between the 6th and 8th centuries. The four cave temples represent the secular nature of the rulers then, with tolerance and a religious following that inclines towards Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. cave 1 is devoted to Shiva, and Caves 2 and 3 are dedicated to Vishnu, whereas cave 4 displays reliefs of Jain Tirthankaras. Deep caverns with carved images of the various incarnations of Hindu gods are strewn across the area, under boulders and in the red sandstone. From an architectural and archaeological perspective, they provide critical evidence of the early styles and stages of the southern Indian architecture.

The Pallavas under the king Narasimhavarman I (also called Mamalla Pallava) seized it in 642 A.D. Vikramaditya I of Chalukyas drove back Pallavas in 654 A.D. and led a successful attack on Kanchipuram, the capital of Pallavas. The Rashtrakutas absorbed karnataka including Badami around 757 AD and the town lost its importance. The later Chalukyas of Kalyani defeated them and were able to keep region from 973 A.D. to 1189 A.D., when it was occupied by the Hoysalas.

Then it passed on to Vijayanagara empire, The Adil Shahis, The Savanur Nawabs, The Marathas, Hyder Ali. The Britishers made it part of the Bombay Presidency.

Insciptions Badami has eighteen inscriptions, among them some inscriptions are important. The first Sanskrit inscription in old Kannada script, on a hillock dates back to 543 CE, from the period of Pulakesi I (Vallabheswara), the second is the 578 CE cave inscription of Mangalesa in Kannada language and script and the third is the Kappe Arabhatta records, the earliest available Kannada poetry in tripadi (three line) metre. One inscription near the Bhutanatha temple, on a rock, testifies to Mamalla Pallava's victory over the Chalukyas in the year 642 CE. It also has inscriptions dating back to the 12th century in Jain rock-cut temple dedicated to the Tirtankara Adinatha.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Bagalkot is most famous for its temples and their architecture which reflect the Historical Places in Karnataka Chalukyan art. The Ghataprabha, Malaprabha and Krishna rivers form an Heritage temples integral part of the landscape here. Some of the most famous temples here Forts in Karnataka are the Ravalphadi temple, the Konthi temple complex, the Jain Meghuthi Museums in Karnataka temple and the Buddhist temple. Equally famous are the cave temples of Badami and the Jain temples of Rashtrakutas. Bagalkot is also famous for its Monuments in Karnataka cottage industries. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Legend has it that the town was presented by one of the Bijapur kings to his Trekking Spots in Karnataka daughter as a gift (bangle money). The town was under the Vijayanagaras Waterfalls in Karnataka after which the Savanur Nawab took over the kingdom. Haider Ali took over Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Bagalkot in the year 1778. It was consequently annexed by the Marathas, Peshwa Bajirao before being taken over by the British. Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Pattadakkal Parks in Bangalore Pattadakkal in Bagalkot is a complex with magnificent temples which has Tourist Spots in Bangalore found its place in the UNESCO list of world heritage sites. Aihole, originally the Tourist Spots around Bangalore capital of the Chalukayan kings contains temples exhibiting Hindu rock Eco Tourism architecture at its very best. The town was originally called Ayyavole in ancient Medical & Healthcare Tourism inscriptions. The 125 temples here are adorned with intricate and beautiful Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka carvings. One of the best among them is the Durga temple which has a richly Bangalore International Airport carved colonnaded passageway within which is the inner sanctum. The temple Namma Metro is said to be built in imitation of a Buddhist chaitya hall. The oldest of the Ranga Shankara temples here is the Lad Khan which dates back to the 5th century AD. The Lad khan is said to have been a village meeting hall, originally. Standing Health Precautions isolated from all others is the cave temple of Ravana phadi against a rocky hill. Travel Insurance The most precious of the sculpture in Aihole is the beautiful dancing Shiva.

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The temple of Basavanna stands in Kaladgi, a village situated along the Ghataprabha River. The temple is built of Shellikeri blackstone. The area has several fruit gardens besides remnants of old tombs and other buildings. The

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Jain Basadi of Parshwanatha has a Viraktha Matha of its own. There are also several mosques here, the most prominent of which is the Panka Masjid. The Masjid made of stone is quite an impressive structure.

State Protected Monuments in Bagalakote State Protected Monuments officially reported by Archeological Survey of India in Bagalakote, Karnataka is listed below

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Shiva Temple Temples of Anantha, Maruti, Ramling Arettina Bavi With Inscription, Rajana Bavi in town with inscriptions, pond and Siddesvara Temple Temples of Dhaneswar, Maruti Tombs of Prophets Malyappa and Monapa Large temple in bed of Krishna and small temple of Yellamma Old temple of Kameswar Remains of Jain temple called Moguti Temple of Ranganath with Kannada inscription and Maruthi Temples of Hanumantha and Shiva Ishwara temple with stone tablet Temples of Hanumanth, Honna Hava, Devakod Hanumappa; 2 shrines of Basava Kalappa Temple Sangameswar Temple Temples of Ramaling, Lakshmi, Lakshminarayana Maruti temple Chikkamahakuteshwara Ramatheertha palace

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Hill Stations in Karnataka According to Jain Scriptures, Bahubali (Gommateshvara) was the second of Historical Places in Karnataka the one hundred sons of the first Tirthankara, Lord Rishabha and king of Heritage temples Podanpur. Adipurana, a 10th century Kannada text by Jain poet Adikavi Forts in Karnataka Pampa (fl. 941 CE), written in Champu style, a mix of prose and verse and Museums in Karnataka spread over in sixteen cantos, deals with the ten lives of the first tirthankara, Rishabhanatha, also known as Adinath, and his two sons, Bharata and Monuments in Karnataka Bahubali. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Bahubali's elder brother, Bharat, was envious of his wealth, grandeur, strength Namma Metro and success. His desire was for all of Bahubali's kingdom and wealth, and Ranga Shankara thus, Bharat decided to attack the lands Bahubali ruled. Fearing that the war would destroy both the kingdoms, as well as thousands of innocent soldiers, Health Precautions the ministers of both sides began negotiations. After much thinking, it was Travel Insurance decided that a personal contest between the two brothers would be a better

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The last battle was to be fought by hitting heads with fists. Bharat had the first shot, because he was older than Bahubali, which knocked Bahubali nearly to the ground. Then, it was Bahubali's turn. Bahubali's name means 'Bahu' - Arm, and 'Bali' - Strength, he was known for the immense strength of his arm. Everybody knew and worried, that if Bahubali's blows struck Bharat, Bharat would probably die. This contest could have been easily won by Bahubali striking Bharat. But as Bahubali raised his arm to land a blow, he paused, realizing that fighting his elder brother for land, wealth, and power was neither sane nor righteous. Indeed, it would have been a grievous moral failure for a son of Lord Rishabdev, who was the first Tirthankar of Jainism, a highly spiritual person.

As a rule for a Kshatriya (warrior), once he has taken action, it is not possible for him to withdraw or retreat. So, instead of landing a blow on his older

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brother with his raised arm, he simply changed direction, pulling out his own hair with the same hand, thus avoiding striking Bharat. With this, he put aside all of his possessions, and became a solitary renunciant. Learning from this example, Bharat came to understand the folly of his greed for land, money, and power forgiving his younger brother. Bharat continued to ruled for some time, until eventually joining Lord Rishabdev as a solitary renunciant.

But the fight with his brother troubled Bahubali, so after much contemplation, he decided to give up his kingdom and take up the ascetic life. He took to meditation with a thirst for truth, but - it was for ego that he took to meditation on his own. Among monks who accept monastic vows, one must bow to all others who have accepted previously regardless of age. Bahubali knew that if he went to Lord Rishabdev(Aadinath) for permission to take monastic vows, he would have to bow down to all his 98 younger brothers, who had renounced before him. Bahubali began meditating with great resolve to attain supreme knowledge, but did not succeed because his ego, which stopped him from visiting his father's court, did not allow him to attain this Keval Jnana. However, Bahubali was adamant. He continued his practice unmindful of the vines, ants, and dust which enveloped his body. Concerned, his sisters Brhami and Sundari asked Tirthankar Adinath about their worldly brother Bahubali. Tirthankar Adinath said that, although just moments away from enlightenment, Bahubali could not achieve it because he didn't realise that he was standing on 'the elephant' - Ego. Now understanding his folly, the sisters approached him and said 'O more bhai, ave to gaj ti utro' (O my dear brother, at least now get down from the elephant). This saying from the sisters led Bahubali to question "Am I really standing on any kind of elephant?". From this question he soon realised that the elephant he was standing upon was his pride and ego. As Bahubali realised his mistake, shedding his pride and ego, truth and enlightenment dawned upon him.Blessed with the knowledge of Truth, Bahubali went to see his father who welcomed him. Bahubali began teaching and showing people the right path. Bahubali is a major figure in Jain hagiography. His story exemplifies the inner strength of Indian culture. He won everything from his brother and could have become an emperor, but he returned everything to the brother. Bahubali is considered the ideal of the man who conquers selfishness, jealousy, pride and anger.

Mahamastakabhisheka The holy festival of Mahamastakabhisheka is held every 12 years in the town of Shravanabelagola in Karnataka state, India. During this festival the statue of the lord is worshiped and anointed with Holy water, Milk, Turmeric and other natural herbs which has its own significant importance.

Statues of Bahubali There are 5 monolithic statues of Gomateshwara or Bahubali present in Karnataka State, which measures more than 20 feet in height.

57 feet at Shravanabelagola in Hassan District in 981 AD 42 feet at Karkala in Udupi District in 1432 AD 39 feet at Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada District in 1973 AD 35 feet at Venur in Dakshina Kannada District in 1604 AD 20 feet at Gommatagiri in Mysore District in 12th Century AD

One recently carved statue of Bahubali is located at Dharmasthala. A statue is being carved at gujarat.

A statue of Lord Bahubali is located at Shravanabelagola in the Hassan district of Karnataka State.

Shravanabelagola is a sacred place of pilgrimage to Jain with a splendid and lofty statue of stone on top of a hillock there. When standing at the statue's feet looking up, one sees the inspiring vision of the saint against the vastness

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of the sky. The figure is lofty like the sky, and the serenity of the face is unique and incomparable in its beauty.

This statue of Gommateshwara Bahubali is carved from a single stone fifty- seven feet high. The giant image was carved in 981 A.D., by order of Chavundaraya, the minister of the Ganga King Rachamalla.

As recently as 20 years ago, a huge statue of lord Gommateshwara was built at Gommatgiri, 14 kilometres north of Indore, on the Airport road. It is a good miniature copy of the original statue at Shravanabelagola.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Balligavi (Balli Gavi) a town in Shikaripura taluk Shimoga district of Karnataka, Historical Places in Karnataka is today known as Belagami or Balagamve. Its ancient names are Dakshina Heritage temples Kedara, Valliggame and Valligrame. Dakshina Kedara means Kedarnath of Forts in Karnataka the South. Balligavi is a place of antiquity, it is known for its ancient Museums in Karnataka monuments. Balligavi is also famous as the birth place of the great Virashaiva saint Allama Prabhu and is closely associated with Vachana poetess Akka Monuments in Karnataka Mahadevi who was born in nearby Udugani. She was a contemporary of Piligrimage in Karnataka Allama Prabhu and Basavanna, the founder of the Virashaiva movement. Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Balligavi is also the birth place of Shantala Devi, queen of Hoysala king Waterfalls in Karnataka Vishnuvardhana. Many famous Hoysala sculptors like Dasoja, Malloja, Nadoja, Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Siddoja hailed from here. Today, Balligavi (Balli in Kannada means creeper or vine) is a quite town much of whose daily routines revolve around agriculture Amusement Parks near Bangalore and the famous 11th century Kedaresvara Temple and Tripurantakesvara Lakes in Bangalore Temple. Balligavi is located 72 km from Shimoga city and 12 km from Parks in Bangalore Shikaripura town in Shikaripura taluk. Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore Legend has it that Balligavi was the capital of a Asura (deamon) king and Eco Tourism hence was called Balipura (city of Bali). The Pandavas later arrived here while Medical & Healthcare Tourism on their Vanavasa (forest dwell) and installed the Panchalinga (five lingas) and Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka hence the name Panchalingeswara to the well known temple here. Linga is the Bangalore International Airport universal symbol of Shiva. Archaeologically Balligavi dates from the Namma Metro Satavahana-Kadamba era and the Chaturmukha linga (four faced linga) here Ranga Shankara is in their style. The earliest inscription mentioning the name Balligavi is a 685 CE Badami Chalukya inscription. Health Precautions

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Kedaresvara temple Kedaresvara temple is an excellent example of a trikuta (triple towers) temple in transitional Western Chalukya - Hoysala architecture. It is the oldest example of such a combinational style in Karnataka according to reports from the Mysore archaeological department.

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The temple faces east and has a stepped entrance on three sides. The entrance on the sides is a Western Chalukya idiom. The central shrine has a linga (universal symbol of Shiva) made from black marble (Krishnashila). The shrine to the south has a linga called Brahma and the shrine to the north has a statue of Janardhana (Vishnu). The temples outside plan is in "staggered- square" style with many projections and recesses which is a Hoysala design. The outer walls of the open mandapa (hall) have carvings of women wearing fine jewellery. Two Hoysala emblems were added in 1060 CE by Hoysala Vinayaditya. The superstructure (tower) of the vimana (shrine) are very well decorated with sculptures of Tandaveshwara, Varaha, Uma Narasimha, Bhairava etc. (forms or avatar of Shiva and Vishnu) and the sukanasi of all three towers still exist. The western shrine is the oldest dating from the 7th or 8th century. Attached to the vestibule that connects the shrines is a well designed open mantapa with two rows of pillars. The outer row of pillars are 16 faced while the inner row of pillars are lathe turned with bell shaped mouldings, a style popular with both Western Chalukys and Hoysalas. The ceiling of the mantapa is flat and the inner ceiling is well carved with lotuses in them. The central ceiling has the carving of Tandaveshwara (dancing Shiva) with eight dikpalakas (guards). The entrance to the shrine which faces east has a Nandi, the bull and a celestial attendant of Shiva.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Bankapura is a panchayat town in Haveri district in Karnataka. Historical Places in Karnataka Heritage temples Bankapura Fort Forts in Karnataka Bankapura Fort situated in Bankapur village of Shiggon taluk. Bankapur is just Museums in Karnataka 2.5 km from the Pune-Bangalore national highway NH4 and 22 km from Haveri town towards Hubli. An historical site, Bankapura is famous for the temples of Monuments in Karnataka Ranganatha Nagareshwara and Siddheshwara. Under the Chalukyas, many Piligrimage in Karnataka beautiful temples were built here, but during the invasion of Ali Adilshahi in Rivers in Karnataka about 1567 most of the temples were destroyed. A fort, now in ruins, at Trekking Spots in Karnataka Bankapura houses the Ranganatha Nagareshwara temple, which has 60 Waterfalls in Karnataka pillars carved out of grey stone. There is also a beautiful mosque in the fort. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies The place is of historical significance to Jains. Adipuran, a Jain religious text was composed here. Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore

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Pin Codes in Karnataka There are more than 50 popular archaeological monuments like Siddeshwar STD Codes in Karnataka temple and Galaganatheswar temple in Haveri taluk, Shiva temple in Chowdayyadanpur of Ranebennur, Tarakeshwar temple at Hangal, etc, in the district.

The Bankapur fort (454 A D), which was ruled by Kadambas of Banavasi, Gangas, Cholas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, Chalukyas, Kings of Vijayanagar, Adilshah of Bijapur, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, is now considered as a conservation reserve for peacocks by the Government of India.

The impressive Bankapur fort area has the eye catching 66 pillared Nagareshwar temple. The fort area comprises 139.10 acres (0.5629 km2) of land of, which 52.10 acre is reserved for the popularly known Mayura Vana, the abode of the peacocks for three decades.

Fodder grown exclusively for Khilari bulls in the area has become an ideal peafowl habitat. The moat is about 36 km long, 10-15 metres wide and 7-8

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The banks of the moat are covered with Acacia, Neem and Ficus plants. Crops like maize, jowar and horse gram grown regularly for cattle are delicacies of the peafowl.

Peacock Sanctuary in Bankapura The peacock sanctuary in Bankapura is the only second sanctuary in the country that is exclusively engaged in the conservation and breeding of peacocks.

Ten-year-old Haveri has many distinct features, the district has the rare distinction of housing a Black Buck Sanctuary and a Peacock Sanctuary, second only to the one in Uttaranchal.

Understanding the great presence of peacocks in the region, the Government of India declared Bankapura as a peacock sanctuary on June 9, 2006. Any visitor to this sanctuary will not return without seeing a flock of peacock, our national bird, happily dancing in the sprawling sanctuary, without a care in the world.

This sanctuary is situated on 139 acres of land which has the remains of the historic Bankapura Fort. The high mound and deep trenches of the land have provided a perfect home for these birds. The sanctuary is located on the cattle breeding farm which was set up way back in 1919 during the first world war period. The farm is located in 90 acres, out of the total 139 acres (0.56 km2) of the sanctuary.

According to a rough estimate, there are more than 1,000 peacocks and peahen in the sanctuary. Also, minimal human intervention has helped in the breeding of these birds. They walk royally on the 4 km mound and also perch on green trees. The officials of the Department of Veterinary Sciences have shown great interest in the conservation of these birds, making it easy for the Forest Department to carry on with their job.

Bankpura Fort is home for not only for peafowl, but also a number of other birds like wood pecker, great-horned owl, babbler, magpie, robin, green bee eater, nightjar, spotted maina, paradise flycatcher, Indian robin, spotted dove, parakeets, kingfisher, grey hornbill, blue tailed bee eater, blacked winged kite, tailor bird etc.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Belur is a panchayat town in Hassan district, Karnataka. Historical Places in Karnataka Heritage temples Belur was the early capital of the Hoysala Empire. With Halebidu which is only Forts in Karnataka 16 km away, this is one of the major tourist destinations in Karnataka, India. Museums in Karnataka Belur is located in Hassan district. According to inscriptions discovered here, it was also referred to as Velapuri. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka The main attraction in Belur is the Chennakesava temple complex which Rivers in Karnataka contains the Chennakesava Temple (dedicated to Lord Chennakeshava , Trekking Spots in Karnataka meaning handsome Vishnu) as the centre piece, surrounded by the Kappe Waterfalls in Karnataka Chennigraya temple built by Shantaladevi, queen of king Vishnuvardhana. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Health Precautions There are two more shrines here that are still in use by devotees and there is Travel Insurance a Pushkarni or stepped well to the right side of the main entrance. The Dravida

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The temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. It was built by king Vishnuvardhana in commemoration of his victory over the Cholas at Talakad in 1117 CE. Legend has it that it took 103 years to complete and Vishnuvardhana's grandson Veera Ballala II completed the task. The facade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures and friezes with no portion left blank. The intricate workmanship includes elephants, lions, horses, episodes from the Indian mythological epics, and sensuous dancers (Shilabalikas). Inside the temple are a number of ornate pillars. Darpana Sundari (Lady with the mirror) carved on walls of Belur Temple is one of major attraction in complex.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Bhadravathi is an industrial town in the Shimoga District of Karnataka. Historical Places in Karnataka Bhadravathi is situated at a distance of about 255 kilometres from the state Heritage temples capital Bangalore and at about 18 kilometres from the district headquarters, Forts in Karnataka Shimoga. Bhadravathi is also the headquarters of the Bhadravathi Taluk. The Museums in Karnataka town is spread over an area of 67 sq km and has a population of 160,662 as per the census held in 2001. Bhadra Reservoir Project Pin code is 577115. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka History of Bhadravathi Rivers in Karnataka Bhadravathi derives its name from the Bhadra river which flows through Trekking Spots in Karnataka Bhadravathi city. Bhadravathi was earlier known as Benkipura (or Venkipura), Waterfalls in Karnataka which in English means city of fire. In recent history, Bhadravathi rose into Wildlife & Bird Sancturies prominence with the establishment of Mysore Iron and Steel Limited (now known as Vishweshwaraya Iron and Steel Limited) in 1918. This is a large Iron Amusement Parks near Bangalore and Steel manufacturing facility and constitutes a major part of the town. Lakes in Bangalore Bhadravathi's reputation as an industrial town was further enhanced with the Parks in Bangalore establishment of a paper manufacturing firm, the Mysore Paper Mills Limited in Tourist Spots in Bangalore 1936. Tourist Spots around Bangalore

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Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. It now spans an area of 492 sq km. It has two component areas Muthodi and Lakkavalli. Some of the wild animals found in this sanctuary are tiger, leopard, wild dog, jackal, elephant, gaur, sloth bear, sambar, spotted dear, monitor lizard, barking deer, wild boar, common langur, bonnet macaque, slender loris and the Malabar giant squirrel. Some of the bird species found here are shama, Malabar whistling thrush, various species of bulbuls, woodpeckers, hornbills and pigeons, drongos and paradise flycatcher. The sanctuary has been recently adopted under a tiger-conservation project called 'Project Tiger' which is an initiative from the Indian Government. Best season to visit is from October to February.

Bhadra Reservoir Project The Bhadra Reservoir project was the irrigation scheme to be undertaken by the National Water Management Project (NWMP), with the purpose to increase agricultural prosperity, especially for the rice production.

Rivers and Dams at Bhadravathi Bhadra River Project Dam across Bhadra River at Lakkavalli, a distance of 20 km from Bhadravathi City. The whole design of this dam was done by Sir. M.Vishweshwaraiah, the then Chief Engineer of Karnataka State. The dam mainly serves the purpose of irrigation in and around Bhadravathi and Tarikere Taluk.

How to Reach Bhadravathi By Road: From Bangalore, one can take NH-206 which passes via Tumkur, Tiptur, Arasikere, Kadur, Birur & Tarikere to reach Bhadravathi. Buses that go from Bangalore to Shimoga stop at Bhadravathi and take around 6 hours to complete the journey.

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Devarayanadurga is a fortified hill, about nine miles east of Tumkur town. It Namma Metro consists of three elevations and seven gates leading to the top. On the lowest Ranga Shankara elevation situated is the Lakshmi-Narasimha Swamy Temple. Near by is a spring know as Ane-done. On the slope of the hill is a pond said to the source Health Precautions of stream Mangali. Higher up is another small spring named Jaya-tirtha Travel Insurance representing the source of another stream Jaya. Both the streams unite at

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On the middle elevation are the Govt travellers Bungalow and few other places of rest. There are also two other springs known as Rama-tirtha and Dhanus- tirtha. There is a large cave nearby with figures of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana.

Devarayanadurga was originally known as Anebiddasari then as Jadakana Durga after a chief named Jadaka and finally as Devarayana Durga subsequent to its capture by Mysore king Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar.

Tradition relates that a robber chief named Andhaka or Lingaka had his stronghold here, and he was subdued by sumati, a prince, whose father, Hemachandra, was the king of Karnata and ruled from Yadupattana. On accomplishing the enterprise on which he had set forth, Sumathi is said to have established the city of Bhumandana near the present Nelamangala and taken up residence there for the protection of that part of his fathers kingdom.

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Under the Hoysalas, there seems to have been, on the hill, a town called Anebiddasari or the precipice where the elephant fell. A rogue elephant, which the sthala purana describes as a Gandharva suddenly appeared before the town to the great consternation of the people and after doing considerable mischief, tried to walk up the steep rock on the west, when it slipped, fell back and was killed. The hill is accordingly called as Karigiri in the Puranas.

Under the Vijayanagara Kings, the use of the same name continued, and a large tank, named Bukkasamudra, was formed after throwing an embankment across the gorge from which the river Jayamangali has its source. Remains of the embankment and of the adjacent town can still be traced.

Devarayanadurga is 65 km from Bangalore, by road on Tumkur road. The nearest railway station is 25 km away in Dobbespet. Distance from Siddaganga Hale Mata to Devarayanadurga is 14.4 km and takes about 29 min 30 min in Normal Traffic.

There are 2 routes to this place.

1. From Banglore, go till Dobbespet. Go under the flyover and take a right. (note: The left here leads to Shivagange betta and right leads to Devarayandurga.) This road is in quite bad shape and it is a longer approach to Devarayanadurga. On this route you get Devarayanadurga first, and then as you go towards Kyatsandra, you get another Hanuman and Shankara temple, a little further is Namada Chilume and then Siddaganga mutt (different from Siddagange betta) and a kilometer from there is Kyatsandra where you hit Banglore Tumkur road. 2. The other route from banglore is from Kyatsandra. About 1Km after crossing second toll gate on Tumkur road take right at Kyatsandra. After crossing railway level cross you reach Siddaganga Mutt then Namada Chilume then Hanuman Temple and finally Devarayanadurga. The roads on this side are much better and this route is shorter.

Devarayanadurga Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple The temple, built in the dravidian style of architecture, faces east and is said to have been constructed by Kanthirava Narasaraja I. From the inscriptions numbered Tumkur 41 and 42, we learn that the enclosure and tower were repaired in 1858 by the Mysore king Krishnaraja Wodeyar III.

The TVS Group, a south Indian automobile company, has helped a great deal in the improvement and maintenance of the temple environs.

BhogaNaraishma temple is at the base of the hill and Yoga Narasimha temple is on top of the hill.

Trekking at Devarayanadurga Devarayanadurga is a fortified hill and located nine miles east of Tumkur town. Its in the midst of picturesque landscape and at an altitude of 3940 feet. There are three elevations and seven gates that lead a trekker to the summit. Lakshmi-Narasimha Swamy Temple is on the lowest elevation. There is a spring, Ane-done, nestled near the first elevation. There is a pond on the slope that is believed to be the source of Mangali. A little higher on the Trekking Trail, there is another small spring known as Jaya-tirtha.

Its said that stream Jaya originates from this spring. At the base of the hill at Irukasandra, both the streams come together to form the river Jayamangali. Shimsha River also originates from these hills.

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Namada Chilume is situted 8 km from Tumkur. Namada Chilume is a natural spring oozing out from the surface of the rock. As shown in the picture, the water comes out from a small hole through out the year and never dries up. From Devarayanadurga, Namada Chilume is located at a distance of around 5 Kms. In Namada chilume, there is a Deer Sanctuary and is a lovely scenic place surrounded by hills and Greenery. There is a saying that Lord Rama wanted to apply Naama (On Fore head) and he could not find water. so he shot a arrow and water emerged from the rock. From then till date water comes from this rock and till now it has not dried up, is the saying.Hence this place was coined Naamada Chilume. There is also a deer park in the same campus. Just opposite to 'Namada Chilume' is a nursery of medicinal plants maintained by the forest department of Govt. of Karnataka.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Gadag Betageri is a town and a city municipal council in Gadag district in the Historical Places in Karnataka state of Karnataka. Heritage temples Forts in Karnataka Gadag and its sister city Betageri (or Betgeri) muncipality is situated 80 km Museums in Karnataka from Dharward. It is an important centre of Kalyana Chalukya art as seen at the large Trikuteshwara temple. It was later expanded by Kalyana Chalukyas Monuments in Karnataka into a vast complex. The complex has triple shrines, once housing Shiva, Piligrimage in Karnataka Brahma and Surya. The Saraswathi temple has the finest shining decorative Rivers in Karnataka pillars, and the Saraswathi image, and is one of the largest examples of Trekking Spots in Karnataka Chalukyan art. Someshwara and Rameshwara temples, built in the Chalukyan Waterfalls in Karnataka style, are also present. It also has the Veeranarayana temple dating from the Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Chalukyan era. The great Kannada poet Kumara Vyasa composed his famous Mahabharatha (known as Kumaravyasa Bharata) in this temple. Gadag also Amusement Parks near Bangalore has a mosque dating from the Adilshahi era and a church. Betageri has many Lakes in Bangalore artistic hero stones dating from the 9th and 10th centuries. Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore

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Pin Codes in Karnataka STD Codes in Karnataka Gadag immediately brings to mind the name of Naranappa, popularly known as Kumara Vyasa, the author of Karnataka Bharata Kathamanjari. It is the classic Mahabharata in Kannada. Naranappa was born in the nearby village of Koliwada. He composed his work sitting before Lord Veera Narayana, his chosen deity. The temples of Veera Narayana and Trikuteshwara are places of religious and historic importance. The blind singer Ganayogi Panchakshari Gawayi hailed from Gadag. His music school (Veereshwara Punyashrama) is famous. The Tontadarya Matha and Shivanada Matha of the Veerashaiva sect of Hinduism is engaged in many educational and literary activities in and around Gadag.

There is a saying that if you throw a stone in Gadag it would either land at a printing press or on a handloom. Gadag also known for the cold drinks shops serving variety of fresh, pure and safe sodas (Carbonated Soft Drinks) and other cold drinks.

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State Protected Monuments in Gadag State Protected Monuments officially reported by Archeological Survey of India in Gadag, Karnataka is listed below

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Black stone temples of Sri Isvaradeva and Jotilingadev with inscriptions Isvara temple with inscriptions Temple of Somappa and Hanuman with inscriptions Temple of Veerabhadra with Inscriptions Bharatesvar temple with Inscriptions Hanumanta temple Temples of Venkatesh Dandesvar Ramesvar temple cave Temples of Gramadevata, Maruti, Mosques Inscriptions in temple of Madesh Linga Temples of Kalmesvar and Siddevar with Inscriptions Maruti temple with well preserved inscriptions Inscriptions in Brahmadev temple Temple of Paramesvaradev and Ramesvar dev Somappa temple Temple of Gavaresvar Keri Basappa, Shankarlinga, Virupaksha and inscriptions Temples of Gramadevate, Hanuman, Makhan Gadag Temples of Somesvaradev, Lakshmilinga and Kodiyellamma, Sankabasti and Halabasti (Jain), Kali Masjid Mahabalesvar temple with inscriptions Gadag Fort, Temples of Shankarling, Mahabalesvar, Venkatesh Narayana temple Dronacharya temple Temples of Brahmadev and Narayanadev Gadag Palace Shaivite temple of Isvar Malesvar and Veerabhadra 3 temples of Basavanna with inscription Kariyammadevi temple Gramadevate Gadag Jain statute Brameshwara temple Esvara temple Veeranarayandevara Gudi Gadag Halalamma temple Srimantha Feda Fort

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Halebidu is located in Hassan District, Karnataka was the capital of the Historical Places in Karnataka Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. Halebidu was earlier called Dorasamudra Heritage temples or Dwarasamudra. It is home to one of the best examples of Hoysala Forts in Karnataka architecture in the ornate Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples. Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Halebidu is just 16 km away from the one more historical place Belur. It is well Medical & Healthcare Tourism connected by road and rail to Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore. There are Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka regular buses to Hassan. The distance is 149 km to Mysore and 31 km to Bangalore International Airport Hassan. Namma Metro Ranga Shankara Halebidu was the 12th century capital of the Hoysalas. The Hoysaleswara temple was built during this time by Ketamala and attributed to Health Precautions Vishnuvardhana, the Hoysala ruler. It enshrines Hoysaleswara and Travel Insurance Shantaleswara, named after the temple builder Vishnuvardhana Hoysala and

Pin Codes in Karnataka his wife, Queen Shantala. STD Codes in Karnataka Then it was sacked by the armies of Malik Kafur in the early 14th century, after which it fell into a state of disrepair and neglect.

Currently Halebidu is facing serious problems in decaying infrastructure, including a lack of basic amenities like toilets and drinking water. The temples are said to be in a dilapidated state.

Temple Complex The temple complex comprises two Hindu temples, the Hoysaleshawara and Kedareshwara temples and two Jain basadi. In front of these temples there is a big lake. The town gets its name the from the lake, Dhwara samudhra which means entrance from ocean. The two nandi bull statues which are on the side of the Hoysaleshwara temple are monolithic. soap stone or Chloritic Schist was used for the construction of these temples. However a number of sculptures in the temple are destructed by invaders. So the temple is

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incomplete. Halebid means ruined city. There is an archeological museum in the temple complex.

The Hoysaleswara temple, dating back to the 1121 C.E., is astounding for its wealth of sculptural details. The walls of the temple are covered with an endless variety of depictions from Hindu mythology, animals, birds and Shilabalikas or dancing figures. Yet no two sculptures of the temple are the same. This magnificent temple guarded by a Nandi Bull was never completed, despite 86 years of labour. The Jain basadi nearby are equally rich in sculptural detail. Belur and Halebid are 222 and 216 km from Bangalore, respectively. This temple is now being proposed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Sightseeing in Halebidu Karnataka The Jain Temples at Basadi Halli are among the popular sightseeing attractions of the region. Hoysaleswara Temple, one of the major religious centres in the Hassan District of Karnataka, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Chennakesava Temple is one of the finest testaments constructed using soft soapstone. Kedareshwara Temple is one of the popular religious shrines of the region that depicts Chalukyan style of architecture. The Archaeological Museum is among the chief sightseeing attractions featuring several articles of historical importance. Yagachi Dam is one of the popular tourist attractions lying at a distance of about 10 km from the centre of Belur. Shravanabelagola Temple is one of the chief pilgrim centres of Jains situated atop a hillock at an altitude of 3,000 feet above sea level. The Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the chief attractions among wildlife enthusiasts. Shantaleswara Temple is one of the major attractions of the destination, where several idols are placed next to each other. About 1 km from the historic Halebid is the beautiful Basti hillside dotted with black stone pillared Jain temples, better known as Basdi Halli.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka and the name is derived from Pampa, Historical Places in Karnataka which is the old name of the Tungabhadra River on whose banks the city is Heritage temples built. Hampi is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, the former capital of Forts in Karnataka the Vijayanagara empire. Possibly predating the city of Vijayanagara, this Museums in Karnataka village continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple. The village of Hampi contains several other monuments belonging to Monuments in Karnataka the old city. It extends into some of the old ceremonial streets of Vijayanagara. Piligrimage in Karnataka As the village is at the original centre of Vijayanagara, it is sometimes Rivers in Karnataka confused with this ruined city. The Vijayanagara ruins are listed as the Group Trekking Spots in Karnataka of Monuments at Hampi as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Distance from Waterfalls in Karnataka Hampi to Mantralayam is 159.5 km and travel time is around 3 h 12 min. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

The name "Hampi" is an anglicized version of the Kannada Hampe (derived Amusement Parks near Bangalore from Pampa). Over the years, it has also been referred to as Vijayanagara and Lakes in Bangalore Virupakshapura (from Virupaksha, the patron deity of the Vijayanagara rulers). Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Hampi is identified with the historical Kishkindha, the Vanara (monkey) Tourist Spots around Bangalore kingdom which finds mention in the Ramayana. The first historical settlements Eco Tourism in Hampi date back to 1 CE. Hampi formed one of the cores of the capital of Medical & Healthcare Tourism the Vijayanagara empire from 1336 to 1565. It was destroyed by Muslim Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka sultans. Hampi was chosen because of its strategic location, bounded by the Bangalore International Airport torrential Tungabhadra river on one side and surrounded by defensible hills on Namma Metro the other three sides. Ranga Shankara The site is of great importance in terms of architecture and historical Health Precautions significance. The demography is abundant with large stones which have been Travel Insurance utilized to make larger than life statues of god.

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Sadly the city is in ruins due to invading Islamic aggressions who treat Idol worship as blasphemy. Many statues have been destroyed or damaged and successive governments have not been able to keep the place free from treasure seekers who cause further damage.

Recently the Archaeological Survey of India has been conducting continuous excavations in the area to discover more artifacts and temples.

Hampi has various notable Hindu temples, some of which are still active places of worship. Virupaksha Temple complex Also known as the Pampapathi temple, it is a Shiva temple situated in the Hampi Bazaar. It predates the founding of the Vijayanagar empire. The temple has a 160-foot (49 m) high tower at its entrance. Apart from Shiva, the temple complex also contains shrines of the Hindu goddesses Bhuvaneshwari and Pampa.

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Sasivekalu and Kadalekalu Ganesha: Sasivekalu and Kadalekalu ganesha are two huge stone images of Ganesha on the slope of the Hemakutam hill. The Sasivekalu Ganesha is about 2.4 metres high and ironically named after the mustard seed. The god is seated in a large and open mandapa, with plain rough square pillars. The right hand holds the ankusa and broken tusk, while the upper left hand holds a looped pasa. The lower left hand and the trunk are broken. The other monolith in the same vein, is the Kadalekalu or the groundnut Ganesha.The huge seated god, carved in the round out of a massive bo.

Virupaksha Temple: The Virupaksha Temple has been considered throughout centuries, to be the most sacred of the temples at Hampi. The main shrine is of Lord Shiva and is in the form of a linga. The name Pampapathi is from the fact that he married Lord Brahmas daughter Pampadevi. The temple is situated in the picturesque surroundings on the southern bank of river Tungabhadra near Hemakuta Hill. The 52-meter high main gopura or the tower has nine storeys and faces the Virupaksha bazaar, the first two storeys are in stone and the rest in brick and morter.The second gopura with three storeys in the inner sanctum.The second gopura with three storeys in the inner sanctum was built by Krishnadevaraya, the most powerful ruler of the Vijayanagara Kingdom, during which the dynasty was at its golden peak, with its vastness increasing from Cylone to Orissa. The Rangamantapa was also built during his period; it has 5 aisles and 16 composite pillars to support the structure. Till date one can see the stucco work and paintings depicting scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharata. Another interesting feature of this temple is the water from Tungabhadra River, which flows in a narrow channel along the terrace of the temple, then desends to the temple kitchen and finally flows through the outer court, back to the main stream. The bazaar facing the main gopura is called virupaksha bazaar where once upon a time, priceless Rubies, emeralds, diamonds and precious stones were sold in weighing scales,it consists of a wide and long road with two storeyed stone built consists of a wide and long road with two storeyed stone buildings on either side. To the north of the Virupaksha temple, one can see about 20 shrines, which are probably among the earliest temples at Hampi. Which have a mix of South Indian and Chalukyan features, you can also see many Jaina temples around this site.

Lakshmi Narasimha: The image of Lakshmi Narasimha,better known as Ugra Narasimha, is hewn out of a single monolith. Which has been very badly mutilated. It shows Narasimha seated with Lakshmi on his left lap. At present, except the right hand that embraces his back , the whole figure of Lakshmi the thighs and legs of Narasimha are mutilated. The sculpture was damaged during the attack of the capital by the victorious Bahamani sultans in 1565 A.D. The Narasimha statue with an articulately chiselled crown and large eyes still retains his awasome charm. Above him rises the stately Adisesha, the seven headed snake serving him as a canopy. On top of the head is a carved lion's mask. The entire image of Narasimha is set within a makara-torana. This image is about 6.7 metres in height. It was carved out in 1528 during the rule of Krishnadevaraya. Though the image is enclosed by walls and a passage, the roof if at all contemplated, was obviously never completed. Only a few metres to the left of the nrasimha image, is the Shiva linga, cut out of a huge boulder and is popularly known as Badavi-linga. It is completely intact and measures about 3 metres in height. It is enclosed by walls and a roof. The base of the linga is perenially under water.

Hazara Rama Temple: The Hazara Rama Temple is a veritable picture gallery with its walls and pillars representing a highly artistic and magnificent attempt to capture in stone the immortal legends of Ramayana. The most prominent, among the reliefs of

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Ramayana in the temple are those of the Rishyasaringa performing the putra- kamashthi yaga, Sita's svayamwara, and Rama shooting an arrow through seven trees. On the columns of the sanctorum are two small reliefs of Vishnut attempt to capture in stone the immortal legends of Ramayana. The most prominent, among the reliefs of Ramayana in the temple are those of the Rishyasaringa performing the putra-kamashthi yaga, Sita's svayamwara, and Rama shooting an arrow through seven trees. On the columns of the sanctorum are two small reliefs of Vishnu. On the columns of the sanctorum are two small reliefs of Vishnu in the form of Rama Avatara. The exteriors of the north, east and west walls depict five friezes, showing elephants, horses, infantry, dancing girls and scenes from shri Krishnaleela.The Hazara Rama temple, which was probably begun by one of the ealry Vijayanagara rulers, represents many interesting transitional features. The main entrance-porches with their early architectural features. The main entrance-porches with their early architectural features, the presence of early type of pillars in other parts of the temple, and the absence of gopuras tell us that the temple dates from an earlier period. The inner courtyard has finely polished pillars over which the roof is supported. The ornate Amman shrine with its bas-reliefs of a royal personage was perhaps an addition made in the time of Krishnadeva Raya. The name of the Hazara-Rama temple is populaly taken to mean the temple of the thousand Rama's on account of the numerous Ramayana bas-reliefs on its walls. But the temple was evidently called Hajara-Rama, because it was the palace-temple and was also at the entrance to the royal palace-enclosure. One can also see a long monolithic stone turf outside the temple, which was probably used to feed the horses of the people visiting the durbar.

Stepped Tank: The recently excavated stepped tank made out of black schist, is very ornate and it is one of the most beautiful monuments. This small but neat tank measuring about 22 meters in square, and 7 meters deep, has 5 distinct tiers of steps fitted in pleasing pattern. This tank is very proportionate in terms of design. The mason marks on each step shows the exact position and direction in which it had to be placed, this only reveals that the whole stepped tank was pre-fabricated elsewhere and later assembled in the palace area. The water to this tank was drawn through the intelligently designed stone aquaduct which is well preserved till date. The massive stone basement called the Dasara-dibba or Mahan.

Dasara-dibba or Mahanavami-dibba: The massive stone basement called the Dasara-dibba or Mahanavami-dibba, played a prominent role during the celebrations of the nine-day Navaratri festival. Paes states that it was erected after Krishnadeva Raya's victorious campaign in Orissa. The monument is also known as the Throne-platform or, as Paes called it, the House of Victory. Originally this platform must have been gorgeously painted and decorated, having pillared hall of several storeys. Contemporary records refer to the beautiful super structures on the Mahanavami-dibba and the other platforms, but of these there is no trace now existing. The remains consist of a massive square granite-faced base in three diminishing tiers, the lowest being 40 metre square and the topmost 24 meter square. The structure faces West. The walls of the tiers are covered with rows of boldly-carved horizontal friezes of horses, elephants, warriors, dancers,musicians. A group of people with plaited hair and conical eyes represent members of Chinese Embassy. Another interesting relic near the north face of dibba is a huge monolitic stone door, which imitates the wooden original including bolt and socket. In front of the mahanavami dibba One can see large and ornate granite base generally believed to represent the remains of royal palace. Also seen square chamber below ground level, which must have been a place to conduct secret meetings.

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The structure is a fine representation of Hindu Sikharas, which are the horizontal pyramidal-stepped variety with neatly workd out stupis on top. It is probable that music concerts were held on the lower floor for the benefit of the womenfolk of the royal family. To the south east of Lotus Mahal one can see an octagonal watch tower which has arched openings in 2 layers, the lower half of these openings are covered with walls, which is evident that the woman folk used this tower to have a glimpse of the activity beyond the zenana enclosure.

Elephant Stable: The elephant's stable is an oblong building, and is located outside the Zenana Enclosure, it is a structure of considerable size. If any building has greater Islamic character about it, it is the Elephant Stables. Facing west, it consists of a row of eleven rooms, each room with a huge dome for its roof. The central portion of the building has stairways, which lead to the upper pavilion that retains Hindu elements of Architecture, though the super-structure, which was in the form of a sikhara, is now in ruins. The most interesting aspect of the structure is its domes. These huge domes are of different types - drum - shaped, ribbed and stepped-pyramidal shaped. The rooms have lofty entrances in the form of arches and in between two rooms, the exterior has false arched windows. The rooms are so spacious that it was possible to tie four to five elephants in each room. The Elephants were apparently chained to the iron hooks, which still remain embedded in the decorative ceiling. To the south of Elephants stable is the Guards barrack, which is another example of Indo-Sarasanic architecture. It is also oblong in plan, the facade is made up of a series of eleven arched openings, of which the central arch houses the entrance to the building.

Queen's Bath: One of the best-known structure at Hampi is the Queen's Bath. Built in the Indo-Sarasanic style, it is severely plain on the exteriors. It is a square building consisting of square bath, which is surrounded on all sides by an arched pillar. The areas of the cloister are pleasing in design and contain some fine stucco work. The ceilings are of different types, ranging from square to round to paramedical in design. More interesting are the arched balconies, which project over the bath. The fresh water to the bath was supplied through a channel. The bed of the bath is provided with holes to drain the water. This was probably used by the women folk as a recreation spot.

Vittala Temple: The vittala temple is the most magnificent of the religious edifices at Hampi. The Vittala temple stands on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra and may be reached from the west by walking on from Hampi bazaar along the riverbank, or from the east through the Talvaragatta Gateway. The Vittala temple potrays the high watermark of perfection of the Vijayanagara style and one may well say that there is no other building which could stand in comparison with its florid magnificence. The temple stands in a large

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rectangular enclosure (164m x 94.5m). The three lofty Vijayanagara gopuras on the east, north and south are now dilapidated. The main temple was dedicated to Vishnu in the form of Vittala. The mandapa contains 56 pillars, each 3.6 meters high, 40 of which are regularly disposed to form an aisle. While the remaining sixteen form a rectangular court in the center. Each pillar is a massive composite sculptural unit measuring as much as 1.5 meters across and are a group of monolithic sculptures. The Vittala Temple was the most ornate and proportionate temple of its time. The interesting part of the pillars, which have musical motifs, is the kind and quality of sound one can hear when struck. These pillars are of different size, shape, length and width, which makes them give sounds of different musical instruments. One might note that these are monolith sculptures. This temple is a living example of the scientific development during the Vijayanagra period. It is said that during that time the temple exteriors were probably covered with thin muslin cloth from the hooks as seen, to make the sound echo in the central courtyard where the dances were performed. It is also said that one could hear the musical pillars from a distance of 1.5 kms. The temple is now in a damaged condition due to the attack of Bahamani invaders in 15 th century, who burnt the temple due to which the clarity of sound has drastically come down.Another important monument in the temple complex is the Stone Chariot, dedicated to Lord Garuda, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Till date one can clearly see the paintings done during that time. The best part is that the stone wheels in the chariot still rotate. The other mandapas in this complex are Kalyana mandapa and 100- pillard hall, which are also worth seeing.

Hampi Utsav The Hampi utsav is a recreation of the grandeur of that era, of the glory that was Hampi. The Dussehra festivities of the Vijayanagar kings were celebrations of great religious fervour and were held with incredible pomp and show. Today, it is that same ecstatic outpouring feeling that magically revives a bygone splendor and brings alive the ancient city. Dance, drama, music, fireworks, puppet shows an unforgettable Varity of folk artistes and their traditional skills are on display. Shops do brisk business with rural artifacts. Colour, gaiety and excitement follow the long and spectacular processions which wind their way to the sounds of pipes and trumpets.These Utsav are beingheld on 3 / 4 / 5 th of November every year. All the important monuments are illuminated during important days.

Bird Watching Hampi now has another attraction besides its architectural grandeur - Greater Flamingos that have arrived from the Rann of Kutch. More than 3,000 flamingos have arrived in April 2014 at the backwaters of the Tungabhadra dam, 16 km from Hampi, on their way back home.

With their long necks, delicate pink legs, cup-like beaks and white bodies, the flamingos can be seen gracefully wading through the shallow waters of the Tungabhadra. These winged beauties are spotted in the vast mud banks of

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the reservoir in early winter and from March to early June every year.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Hangal is a town in Haveri district in the Karnataka and is famous for Historical Places in Karnataka Tarakeshwar temple and the Kumaraswami matha are located in this town. Heritage temples Forts in Karnataka Hangal was the capital of the Hangal Kadambas, feudatories of the Kalyani Museums in Karnataka Chalukyas. It is mentioned as Panungal in early records and identified by tradition with Viratanagara of Mahabharata days. 75 km away from Hubli- Monuments in Karnataka Dharwad, it was once the headquarters of a district called Panungal-500. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka The Tarakeshwara temple here is a huge structure with wonderful series of Trekking Spots in Karnataka images and polished tall Chalukya pillars spread over a vast area. The Waterfalls in Karnataka Virabhadra, Billeshwara and Ramalinga are other important temples and the Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Ganesha temple near Tarakeshwara has a northern curvilinear (Nagara) Shikhara. Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore The town is on the left bank of the Dharma river, and has ruins of some Parks in Bangalore fortification on the river bank. There is also a famous Veerashaiva Tourist Spots in Bangalore Kumaraswamy Matha here. Tourist Spots around Bangalore

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Kadambas is an ancient dynasty of south India who primarily ruled the region which is present day Goa state and nearby Konkan region (part of modern Maharashtra and Karnataka state). The early rulers of this dynasty established themselves at Vaijayanti or Banavasi in 345 AD and ruled as independent rulers for more than 2 centuries. In 607 AD, Chalukyas of Vatapi (Badami)

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sacked Banavasi and Kadamba kingdom was incorporated into expanding Chalukya empire. In eighth century AD, Chalukyas of Vatapi were overthrown by Rashtrakutas who ruled supreme in south India till 10th century. In 980 AD, descendents of Chalukyas and Kadambas rose against Rashtrakutas and Rashtrakuta empire fell resulting in establishment of second Chalukyan dynasty (called Western Chalukyas). Chatta Deva, a scion of Kadamba family who helped Western Chalukyas in this coup, re-established Kadamba Dynasty. He was mostly a feudatory of Western Chalukyas but his successors enjoyed considerable independence and were almost soverign rulers of Goa and Konkan till 14th century AD. The successors of Chatta Deva occupied both Banavasi and Hangal and are known as Kadambas of Hangal. Later Kadambas kept paying nominal allegiance to other major power brokers of Deccan like Yadavas and Hoysalas of Dorasamudra and thus mantained their independence.

Four different families of Kadambas ruled in southern India which were Kadambas of Hangal, Kadambas of Goa, Kadambas of Belur and Kadambas of Banvasi.

Tarakeshwara Temple Here is a huge structure with wonderful series of images and polished tall Chalukya pillers. The Tarakeshwara temple at Hangal is noted for its very large domical ceiling in the main hall, which rises, in concentric circles of cusped mouldings, and then, at the apex, falling again in a great rosette or pendant.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Haveri is a city in Karnataka. The name Haveri is derived from the Kannada Historical Places in Karnataka words "havu" and "keri", which means "place of snakes." Haveri is famous for Heritage temples its cardamom garlands. It is said that Haveri had around 1000 maths (sacred Forts in Karnataka religious places) in ancient days. One of the famous maths is Hukkeri Math. Museums in Karnataka Haveri is also famous for marketing Byadagi red chillies, which are well known all over India. Around 15 kilometers away, there is a place called Kaginele Monuments in Karnataka which is the birthplace of the poet Kanakadasa. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Haveri is 7 hours away from Bangalore by train. It is the stop 72 km before Trekking Spots in Karnataka Hubli and 72 km after Davanagere. By road, it is about 340 km from Bangalore Waterfalls in Karnataka on NH-4 towards Mumbai. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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History of Haveri district dates to pre-historic period. About 1300 stone writings of different rulers like Chalukyas, Rastrakutas are found in the district. Bankapura Challaketaru, Guttavula Guttaru, Kadambas of Hanagal and Nurumbad are some of the well known Samanta Rulers. Devendramunigalu the teacher of Kannada Adikavi Pampa and Ajitasenacharya the teacher of Ranna Chavundaray lived in Bankapura. This was also the second capital of Hoysala Vishnuvardhana. Guttaru ruled during latter part of 12th century and up to end of 13th century from Guttavol (Guttal) village as Mandaliks of Chalukya, independently for some time and as Mandaliks of Sevuns of Devagiri. Shasanas found in Choudapur, a village near Guttal, reveal that Mallideva was Mandalika of 6th Vikramaditya of Chalukyas. Jatacholina, under the leadership of Mallideva built the Mukteshwar temple at Choudapur.

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Kadambas of Nurumbad during the period of Kalyani Chalukyas ruled about 100 villages with Rattihalli as their capital.

Siddhesvara Temple Siddhesvara Temple at Haveri a staggered square plan with dravida articulation and superstructure, 11th century CE.

State Protected Monuments in Haveri State Protected Monuments officially reported by Archeological Survey of India in Haveri, Karnataka is listed below

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Temples of Basappa and Somnath with inscriptions Old temple of Sri Jakkanacharya Kallesvara temple with inscriptions Kallappa temple with Inscriptions Temple of Vishaparihareshvar and Basava with inscriptions Temple of Mailardev Malikarjuna and inscriptions Temple of Ramling with inscriptions Temple of Dharvaray with inscription Balck stone temple of Gokulesvar with carved walls and inscriptions Kalmesvar temple with inscriptions Sangamesvar temple with inscriptions Ramesvar temple with inscription Hanuman temple with inscribed slab Amritling temple with inscriptions outside Temple of Banashankar, Hanumant, Somesvar with inscriptions Temples of Chickesvar; underground cave & inscriptions Temple of Hanuman, Basavanna, Yellamma with inscriptions Temples of Banashankari, Basavanna and Bhogesvar, inscriptions Temples of Gargesvar, Hanumant with inscriptions Temple of Mailar; Shrines to goddess Mallasanna and Mallaridevi Chandrasekhar temple with inscriptions Ranganath temple with inscriptions Temples of Somesvar, Kalesvar and Udehamma; inscriptions, copper plate Harihar temple with numerous inscriptions Hanuman temple with worn inscriptions Temple of Siddesvar Halevur Basavanna, Kalappa Kalappa temple with inscriptions Basappa temple with Virgal Bearing inscription Temple of Visvesvar and Hanuman with inscriptions Old temple of Ganapathi and inscribed slab Temples of Durga, Totad Veerabhadra, Varah Kalesvar, Vishapariharesvar Sangam Basavesvara temple with inscriptions Haveri

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Kalappa temple with inscriptions Mallappa temple with inscriptions Two temples of Ramesvar with inscriptions Isvar temple with inscriptions Temple of Maruti Kantesh with inscriptions Temples of Bimesvar and Ganappa with Viragal and inscription respectively Temples of Adikeshav, Kalahastesvar, Lakshminarasimha, Sangamesvar, Somesvar, Veerabhandra; inscriptions Lingayat temple of Basavesvar, temples of Lakshmi, Sarasvati, Somesvar Kanvi Siddesvar temple with inscriptions Kannappa temple with inscriptions Old temples of Paramesvar and Bhogesh; 3 inscriptions in villages Jakkanacharya style Stone temple Narayana temple with inscriptions; inscribed stone with Brahmadev image Hanuman temple with old Kannada inscriptions Temples of Bayala Basappa and Siddaramesvar with inscriptions Basavanna temple Sangamesvara temple with inscriptions Basappa temple with inscription Inscribed pillar called Gurud Khamb Kallesvar temple with inscriptions Stone temple of Jakkanacharya Style Visvanath Temple Ramdev temple Temples of Billesvar and Basappa with stone and inscriptions respectively Brahma temple with Virgal and inscriptions Inscription in Kallesvar temple Shiv temple with virgal and inscriptions Naryanadev temple with inscribed stones Siddesvar temple, tomb of Muslim saint Temples of Ramlingdev, Basavadev, Santidev Temples of Kalmesvar and Bassappa Inscriptions Isvardev temple Temples of Kallesvar and Isvar with Virgal and inscription Santesvar temple Kallesvar temple with old Kannana Inscription slab Isvar temple with inscription Kallesvar temple with virgal and Inscriptions Ramesvar temple with carvings; Jaina temple inscriptions Dyamavva temple Kallaoppa temple with Inscriptions Ramling temple

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Ikkeri is situated in Shimoga district of Karnataka at about 3 km to the south of Historical Places in Karnataka Sagar. The word Ikkeri in Kannada means "Two Streets". This place was the Heritage temples capital of Keladi Nayakas for some years. The walls of the city were of great Forts in Karnataka extent, forming three concentric enclosures. In the citadel was a palace built Museums in Karnataka with mud and timber, adorned with carvings. Today what remains is the temple of Aghoreshvara (one of the names of Lord Shiva), a large and well Monuments in Karnataka proportioned stone-building, constructed in a mixed style with a unique Piligrimage in Karnataka conception. Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro There are intricate carvings on the stone walls of the temple. There are Ranga Shankara carvings & sculptures such as Temple Relief (sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background), Health Precautions Erotica, Fingurine, Old Kannada Manuscript, Sculpted Elephant etc. Travel Insurance

Pin Codes in Karnataka Aghoresvara Temple STD Codes in Karnataka The Aghoresvara temple is a large structure, built of granite, in a uniquely mixed style that incorporates elements from Vijayanagara, the Karnata Dravida style of the Later Chalukyas and Hoysalas, as well as the architecture of the Deccan Sultanates. The temple faces north and has lofty roof and ornamental doorways on the west, north and east, the north doorway being the best with two elephants at the sides. The Garbhagriha, which is built of huge stones, contains a gigantic pedestal occupying nearly three-fourths of the whole space and sculptured all round with 32 seated female figures called shakthi peeta. In the Sukhanasi is a small translucent Nandi carved out of white spar. The temple has no navaranga doorway there are two niches, those to the right containing the figures of Ganesa and Subramanya and those to the left figures of Mahishasuramardini and Bhairava.

There are intricate carvings on the stone walls of the temple. There are carvings & sculptures such as Temple Relief, Erotica, Fingurine, Old Kannada Manuscript, Sculpted Elephant etc.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Kalburgi is a town and 613 km north of Bangalore and well connected by road Historical Places in Karnataka to Bijapur, Hyderabad, Solapur and Bidar. A railway line connecting the Heritage temples southern part of India to Mumbai and Delhi passes through Kalburgi. Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Pin Codes in Karnataka The Kakatiya power was subdued in 1321, and the northern Deccan, including STD Codes in Karnataka the district of Gulbarga, passed under the control of the Muslim Sultanate of Delhi. The revolt of the Muslim officers appointed from Delhi resulted in founding of the Bahmani Sultanate in 1347 by Hassan Gangu, who chose Gulbarga to be his capital. When the Bahmani dynasty came to an end, the kingdom broke up into the five independent Deccan sultanates, Bijapur, Bidar, Berar, Ahmednagar and Golconda. The present Gulbarga district came partly under Bidar and partly under Bijapur. With the conquest of the Deccan by Aurangezeb in the 17th Century, control of Gulbarga passed to the Mughal Empire. In the early part of the 18th Century, when Mughal Empire was declining, Asaf Jah I, a general of Aurangzeb, became independent and formed state of Hyderabad in which a major part of Gulbarga area was also included.

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institutions were established, Factories namely MSK Mills and Shahbad Factory were established etc. Testimony to which is the only surviving garden (Mehboob Gulshan: named after Nizam VI - Mehboob Ali Pasha) and most of the Government buildings that were built during that time. The city, district and division was ruled by a very cultured, Intellectual and elite bureaucracy.

In 1948 Hyderabad state was annexed to the newly-independent Indian Union, and in 1956 the Indian state of Hyderabad was partitioned among neighboring states along linguistic lines. Most of Gulbarga district became part of Mysore state, later renamed Karnataka, excluding two taluks which were annexed to Andhra Pradesh.

Gulbarga has 10 Talukas, they are Aland, Gulbarga, Sedam, Afzalfur, Shahapur, Chincholi, Yadagiri, Jewargi, Surapur and Chittapur. Gulbarga district is border of Maharastra and Andra Pradesh.

Tourist Attractions in Kalburgi Gulbarga's old moated fort is in a much deteriorated state, but it has a number of interesting buildings inside including the Jama Masjid, reputed to have been built by a Moorish architect during the late 14th or early 15th century who imitated the great mosque in Cordoba, Spain. The mosque is unique in India, with a huge dome covering the whole area, four smaller ones at the corners, and 75 smaller still all the way around. The fort itself has 15 towers. Gulbarga also has a number of imposing tombs of Bahmani kings, a shrine to an important Muslim saint, Sharana Basaveshwara Temple ,Sri Sai baba temple, Sri Ram Mandir and Sri Bhavani shankar temple(Sri Sadashiv maharaj).

Sri Kshetra Ghangapur is a famous pilgrimage center of God Sri Sadguru Dattarya, situated very close to Gulbarga. Thousands of pilgrims visit Gulbarga during the annual festival held at the holy shrine of Khwaja Bande Nawaz Darga to commemorate his death anniversary.

State Protected Monuments in Gulbarga State Protected Monuments officially reported by Archeological Survey of India in Gulbarga, Karnataka is listed below

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Tomb of Alla udin Hassan Gangu Bahamani Tomb of Mohammed Shah Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Band Nawaz Syed Mohammed Gesu Darz Large Bijapuri arch and Afzal Khan's Mosque inside the Dargah premises Chand Bibi's Tomb Siddi Ambais tomb Ismail Mokh's mosque and tomb Shah Bazaar Mosque and Hammam Chor Gumbad Old Idgah Dargah of Hazrat Shaikh Sirajuddin Junaidi Langar-ki-masjid Qalandar Khan's Mosque and tomb Hirapur Mosque and well Remains in Fiozabad Shorapur Fort, Taylor Manzil, etc. Tombs of Adil Shahi kings and other remains Gulbarga Mosque and tomb of Afzal khan Ali Farhad Khan's mosque and inscription and Dargah of H.Sahik Allaudin Ansari Panchalinga temple, monolithic pillar and other remains Gulbarga

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Kuruvathi (Kuruvathi Kuruvatti) is a village in Bellary district of Karnataka. It is Historical Places in Karnataka located on the bank of Tungabhadra river. The earliest rulers, known from Heritage temples inscriptions, were the Chalukyas of Kalyana (Western Chalukya). All of the Forts in Karnataka Chalukya inscription are from the reign of Vikramaditya VI. Few inscriptions Museums in Karnataka are from the Gutta kings also ruled under as the subordinate of the Chalukyas. Monuments in Karnataka Chalukyas who came back to power as the succeeding dynasty that ruled from Piligrimage in Karnataka Kalyani, could also boast of a great connoisseur of art and literature in Rivers in Karnataka Vikramaditya VI, a king who was as great a warrior as a connoisseur. The Trekking Spots in Karnataka Kuruvatti temple is particularly noteworthy for its exquisite bracket figures, Waterfalls in Karnataka carved screens, polished pillars, and tiers of friezes showing rows of birds, Wildlife & Bird Sancturies animals, dwarfs and figures of musicians and dancers.

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Kuruvathi Basaveshwara Temple Shri Kuruvathi Basaveshwara temple at Kuruvathi is one of the ancient and historic temples at the extreme south-western corner of Hoovina Hadagali taluk, Bellary District, North Karnataka. This temple is on the bank of Tungabhadra river river, 10 km from Halavagalu and 2 km from Mylara and 36 km from Ranebennur and 326 km from Bangalore.

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Adventure Tourism Home | Lakkundi | Lakkundi Map Beaches & Coastal Region Cuisine in Karnataka LAKKUNDI Hill Stations in Karnataka Lakkundi in Gadag District of Karnataka is a place of antiquarian interest with Historical Places in Karnataka as many as 50 temples, 101 stepped wells (called Kalyani or Pushkarni) and Heritage temples 29 inscriptions, spread over the period of the later Chalukyas, Kalachuris, Forts in Karnataka Seuna and the Hoysalas. A great center of Kalyani Chalukyas art, there are Museums in Karnataka several temples of note here. Among them Kasi Vishwanatha is the most Monuments in Karnataka ornate and elaborately furnished. There is also a Jain Temple dedicated to Piligrimage in Karnataka Mahavira, the largest & oldest shrines at Lakkundi. Lakkundi is also noted for Rivers in Karnataka its step wells, artistically built with small canopied niches inside the walls of the wells enshrining lingas. There is sculpture gallery maintained by the Trekking Spots in Karnataka Archaeological Survey of India. The architecture of the Chalukyas of Kalyani Waterfalls in Karnataka are said to be a link between those of the early Chalukyas of Badami and the Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Hoysalas who succeeded them. Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Brahma-Jinalaya Basti Parks in Bangalore Brahma Jaina Basti built by queen Attimabbe is the largest of many Jain Tourist Spots in Bangalore temples in Lakkundi. This temple is dedicated to Mahavira, the most revered Tourist Spots around Bangalore saint of Jainism.

Eco Tourism The large Jaina temple, among the many temples at Lakkundi, also near Medical & Healthcare Tourism Gadag, is perhaps one of the earliest examples of temples in this area built of Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka a kind of fine-textured chloritic schist as distinct from the hitherto-used Bangalore International Airport sandstone of this region. The new material, because of its less thick quarry- Namma Metro sizes and tractability, reacted on the workmanship, with the result that the Ranga Shankara masonry-courses became reduced in size and the carvings more delicate and highly finished. The temple, perhaps built in the latter half of the eleventh Health Precautions century, has a five-storeyed vimana, square on plan from the base to the Travel Insurance sikhara, and had originally a closed square navaranga in front, though an open Pin Codes in Karnataka mandapawas added in front later on. The central bay of the navaranga is a STD Codes in Karnataka larger square than the peripheral eight around it. The second storey, as in the Jaina temple at Pattadakkal, is functional and has an antarala-mantapa in front over the vestibule of the lower storey. This raises the total height of the vimana considerably.

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Kashivisvanatha Temple Kashi Vishweshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Siva is meticulous for its carvings on the towers and the doorways. The heavy circular pillars were made using some kind of lathe.

A great deal of care has gone into the construction of the Kashivisvanatha temple in Lakkundi which deifies Shiva. This temple has a unique feature: a small surya shrine faces the main shrine on the west. There is a common platform between both which must have been an open mandapa originally. Hence the Kashivisvanatha temple has an entrance on the east side and south side of the mandapa. The entrance doorway and the towers are covered with close intricate carving. The shikhara is in the North-Indian style and it looks like a lathe must have been used to make the complex circular pillars.

Manikesvara Temple And Stepped Tank Nanneshwara Temple located to its north is worth a visit. This temple looks like a simple and small replica of the much elaborate Kashi Vishweshwara Temple. Probably the Nanneshwara Temple was built as a prototype before the grand Kashi Vishweshwara Temple was executed.

There are numerous ancient wells in Lakkundi, of which the Chateer Bavi, Kanne Bavi and Musukina Bavi are popular for their carvings architectural beauty. Most of the wells are carved with tiny Siva shrines in the form of niches into the walls.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Lakshmeshwar is a town in Gadag district in Karnataka. Laxmeshwar is an Historical Places in Karnataka agricultural trading town located in Gadag District of Karnataka state, India. Heritage temples The city has religious background as well, Shiva and Jain followers from time Forts in Karnataka immemorial have settled here. A historic and beautifully sculpted stone temple Museums in Karnataka is here for the god Shiva called Someshwar Temple. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism The previous name of Laxmeshwar is Puligere (The pond of tigers). Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Someshwara Temple Namma Metro The most important monument at Lakshemshwar is the Someshwara temple Ranga Shankara complex (11th century). The temple complex with three main entrances is surrounded by high walls look like a fort. It is a splendid specimen of Chalukya Health Precautions architecture. Travel Insurance

Pin Codes in Karnataka In middle of the temple complex, there is a Someshwara temple, surrounded STD Codes in Karnataka by many small temples mainly dedicated to Shiva, along the compound wall, built with granite, some halls in the complex meant for resting devotees.

Someshwara temple with the traditional structures of a temple includes a garbha griha, an ardha mantapa or halfway hall, a navaranga and a mukha mantapa or entrance porch.

The Nandi and Shiva Parvati idols in the temple are exquisitely sculpted. These idols are referred to as Saurashtra Someshwara, as these idols were brought by a Shiva devotee from Saurashtra and installed at Lakshmeshwara.

Ananthanatha Basadi Ananthanatha Basadi is a jain temple built in AD 1250, which is in the middle of the town. This Basadi is an example of the Chalukya style of architecture. The idol of Ananthanatha, one of the 24 Thirthankars, is installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the shrine.

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Shanka Basadi Of the two historical Jinalayaa at Lakshmeswar, the more famous is Sankha Jinalaya, also called Sahasrakuta Jinalaya, in the BastiBana area. This takes back the history of Lakeshmeshwara to the 8th century; though the temple is in Chalukya style it has undergone many modifications and renovations.

Neminath the 22nd Jain thirthankara, is the presiding deity of this Jain Basadi.

Basadi, which consists of a Garbhagriha, a large Ardhamandapa, larger Mahamandapa and a Rangamandapa.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Maddur is a town in Mandya district in Karnataka. It lies on the banks of the Historical Places in Karnataka river Shimsha. It has an average elevation of 662 metres (2175 ft). Heritage temples Forts in Karnataka Maddur Vaidyanatheshwara Temple Museums in Karnataka Vidynathapura is one of the tourism place in karnataka. Temple of God Vidynatheswara is in this place. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Situated on the banks of the shimsha river Vaidyanathapura has a great Bangalore International Airport history behind it. The temple is managed by the Dixith family and present Namma Metro Archak is Radhakrishna Deekshit. He is ably assisted by his son Ranga Shankara Shanmukhasundara Deekshit in managing of this temple. Earlier to this, the temple was managed by Shri Subbakrishna Deekshit (brother of Radhakrisha Health Precautions Deekshit) and his uncle Shri Shankara Deekshit before that his brothers Shri Travel Insurance Nanjudha Deekshit and Shri Sundra Deekshit was managing the temple with

Pin Codes in Karnataka very high Shiva-Agama tradition. STD Codes in Karnataka During early part of 19th centurey his father Shri Subbha Deekshit was managing the temple. During the period of Shri Nanajudha Deekshit and Shri Sundra Deekshit, temple was developed, Temple gopura was built for Sri Parvathi gudi. This was one of the first villages in the district get electric lights. Then Dewan of Mysore Sri M Mirza Ismil visited this teample and helped in carrying out development work in the banks of river shimsha at the foot of the temple entrance. Legend says that the ruling deity[which?] has cured many illnesses and a great solace to his devotees and has been keeping them safe and happy.

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two cities. It is made of rice flour, semolina and maida flour which are mixed with sliced onion, curry leaves, grated coconut and asafoetida. All the ingredients are fried in little amount of oil and then mixed with water to make a soft dough. A small amount of dough is taken and made into a patty and then deep fried in oil until it turns golden-brown to make Maddur vade.

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Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore Madhugiri also known as Maddagiri, is located around 43 km north of Tumkur town, and 107 km north-west of Bangalore city and about 43 km north of Eco Tourism Tumkur. The monolith and the surrounding greenery of Madhugiri are the main Medical & Healthcare Tourism attractions. The place has old temples of Venkataramanaswami and Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Malleshwara built by the Vijayanagara feudatories in the Dravidian style. Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro The highlight is the rock dome, atop which stands a fort, once attributed to Ranga Shankara Hyder Ali. There are a series of doorways leading to the top and the climb is steep and exposed in some places. On the top is the ruined Gopalakrishna Health Precautions temple. Travel Insurance

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Trekking in Madhugiri At 3930 feet elevation, Madhugiri is a single monolith. Madhugiri is the largest in Asia and second largest in the world. Nestled in its steep slopes is a fort, once credited to Hyderaali. Antaralada Bagilu, Diddibagilu, and Mysore Gate

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are the three gateways of the fort. A series of doorways leads to the hillock. The ruined temple of Gopalakrishna is located at the top.

Blackbuck sanctuary is located near this destination. If you ask the locals, they will state that the blackbuck sanctuary is not in Madhugiri, and it is some 20 km east of the place at Maidana Halli. No buses ply to the sanctuary, which is 5 km away from Maidana Halli.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Male Mahadeshwara Hills or Malai (Male) Mahadeshwara Betta or MM Hills is Historical Places in Karnataka situated about 150 km from Mysore and is a sacred place, with its famous Heritage temples Shiva temple. Mahadeswara, as lord Shiva is called in this place, is a deity Forts in Karnataka worshipped by one and all in the surrounding places. Amidst dense forest, the Museums in Karnataka temple attracts not only the pilgrims but also nature lovers. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Male Mahadeshwara is located in South Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka end of Karnataka, in the Chamaraja Nagar District. It is a very popular & holy Bangalore International Airport ancient temple, surrounded by 77 hills in the Eastern Ghats. The Lord Sri Namma Metro Mahadeshwara is believed to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva. It is a very Ranga Shankara famous Shaiva piligrim centre. The Lord Sri Mahadeshwara's miracles are beautifully sung by the village folk in Janapada (folk) Style. The height of the Health Precautions hill is about 930 m(3000 feet)above the sea level. Travel Insurance

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Mahadeshwara is the family god of the Soligas and other hill tribals including Jenu Kurubas, Kadukurubas etc. But, historical evidences suggest that saint Mahadeshwara must have lived during the 15th century. Further, he was the third head of the Haradanahalli Math. About 600 years ago, Sri

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Mahadeshwara Swamy came here to perform penance and it is believed that he is still performing penance in the temple's Garbha Gudi in the form of Linga. The Linga, worshipped now in the Garbha Gudi, is a self developed (Swayambhu) one.

Sri Male Mahadeshwara Swamy was moving on a tiger known as Huli Vahana (Tiger as a vehicle) and performed a number of miracles around the hills to save the people and saints living there. The area of the temple surroundings is 155.57 acres. In addition, the temple has lands at Talabetta, Haleyuru & Indiganatha Villages.

Main god Sri Mahadeshwara Swamy

Sub-temples Sri Nagamale Sri Adi Madappa Sri Indi Basavwshwara Sri Goujala Katte Basaveshwara Sri Bale Kallu Basaveshwara Sri Tapasare Sri Paada Dhare Sri Karaiah's Boli Sri Kanave Basappa

Stone Statue Sri Veerabhadra at the door of the Garbha Gudi - 2

Pancha Loha Statue Sri Uma Maheshwara for Utsava Sri Mahadeshwara on Tiger - 2

Crown Nava Ratna

Chariots Silver-tiger chariot Silver-Basava chariot Bronze chariot Rudrakshi-mantap chariot

Colored Chariots Tiger chariot Cobra chariot Bird chariot Kamadenu chariot Horse chariot Elephant chariot

Golden Chariot Golden Chariot

MahaRatha Maha Radha (Chariot)

Agama Virashivagama

Main Utsavas (Festivals) Diwali, Maha Shivaratri & Ugadi

Special Days Shravana, Mahalaya, Dasara, Diwali, Mondays of Karthika, Maha Shivaratri & Ugadi

Nityotsavas Silver-tiger chariot, Silver-Basava chariot & Rudrakshi Mantap chariot

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Rituals & Sevas: There will be poojas & Archana thrice a day, the first worship of the day starts at 5.30 in the morning & Rudrabhisheka is performed between morning 6 & 8 and again between 10.30am and 12 noon. The evening poojas will take place between 6.30 and 8.00. There will be special poojas on Sankashta Chathurthi, Amavasya & Pournami. The most special pooja is known as Maha Rudrabhisheka will be performed only on Thursdays on behalf of the devotees

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who contribute for that.

Nithyothsava: After the morning pooja, the special procession of the deity will be done with all temple honours. The Government has fixed the rates of the sevas.

Anna Dasoha Bhavana: At present everyday nearly 4000 people who are visiting the temple are provided with free food in Dasoha Bhavana building. It has been constructed at a cost of Rs.1 Crore. Devotees may contribute for Anna Dasoha Seva. If any devotee pays one Rs. 1501 or more for Anna Dasoha, it will be kept in eternal fixed deposit & its interest amount will be utilised for Anna Dasoha Seva. Devotees can also contribute in Cash or vegitables or corns or paddy or rice etc.

Story of Mahadeshwara Ughe Anni Malaya Mahadeshwaranige, Ughe Anni huli govugala kataluva jaga dodayanige. Ughe, Ughe.

There are two very long and most widely sung naratives in Kannada: Male Madheshwara and Manteswamy. Both these can be called cult epics to differentiate them from historical/fictional narratives.

The first scholar to collect Male Madheshwara was Dr. P.K.Rajashekhara in 1972. He, having the first Kalevala as his model, gathered different versions from multiple narrators, chose the 'best' parts from each, and arranged them in a particular chronological order. His published version in two volumes (Mysore University, 1972) ran to more than 30,000 lines. Recently, Dr. Keshavan Prasad, Dept. of Tribal Studies, Kannada University, collected a single- narrator version, sung by the great artist Sri Hebbani Madayya. This version, published by Kannada University, Hampi (1997) contains, approximately, 20,000 lines, besides a good introduction and an extended interview with the singer. I have translated this entire text into English with a critical introduction and glossary. It is published by Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi; pp. 444, price Rs. 220.

Similarly, though there had been multiple-narrator versions earlier, the second epic, Manteswamy, (single-narrator version) was collected by Dr. Hi.Chi. Boralingayya in 1997 ( Kannada University, Hampi) Kannada University has brought out single-narrator versions of many other long and popular narratives such as Junjappa, Kumara Rama, Siri, etc.

Male Madheshwara narrates the adventures and achievements of a spiritual hero of the Veerashaiva sect. Probably he lived in the 14th century. The text refers to him as one who came from the north; but this may merely refer to the north of Karnataka, probably the city of Kalyana.

The professional singers of this epic are called 'Devara Guddaru'( God's children) and 'Kamsaleyavaru' (those singers who keep time with 'Kamsale" -- bronze cymbals). They are initiated into this profession very early in their lives; and after initiation, they are required to lead a very discipllined life as prescribed by tradition. Normally, there are three to five in a group of whom one is a lead singer and the others join him in chorus. In this context, 'sing' perhaps is not a very appropriate term; 'performance' could be more suitable. What happens is that after each line, the secondary singers fill in with such words of reinforcement as 'yes,' 'yes, sir' 'what?' etc.; and, at the end of each unit (of about 10 to 15 lines) the secondary singers sing in chorus the particular refrain of the particular part of the epic. (Each part has a different refrain.)

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The outer structure of the epic resembles the pan-Indian Ramayana : Shiva incarnates himself on earth as Madeshwara to destroy an evil king called Shravanasura ('The Hero as Saviour' motif). The epic has seven parts; and, normally, only certain parts are sung as dictated by the taste of the audience or patron. However, the entire epic is sung by pilgrims on their way to the annual fair on the Madheshwara -hill; and it may last for seven consecutive nights.

The epic (single-narrator version) has seven parts. After traditional invocation, the first part narrates the immaculate birth , childhood, and instruction of Madeshwara. The second part narrates the ways through which Madeshwara gets a wealthy farmer, Junje Gowda, as his devotee to build him a temple on the Seven Hills. The next part is devoted to the destruction of the evil king, Shravanasura. Next we have the longest and most moving episode called Sankamma. This episode dramatises the suffering of a proud woman called 'Sankamma,' and the ordeals that she successfully undergoes in order to retain her dignity as a virtuous wife. The fifth episode, slightly comic in tone, depicts the rise and fall of a vainglorious and miserly woman, called 'Bevinatti Kalamma.' The last but one episode narrates how Madeshwara gets two simple and god-fearing people, Moogayya and his wife, as his devotees. The concluding part, besides traditional ending with benediction, gives a brief summary of the entire epic.

Devara Guddas The professional singers of the epic story of Lord Mahadeshwara are called "Devara Guddas" (God's children)and 'Kamsaleyavaru' (those singers who keep time with 'Kamsale" --bronze cymbals). They belong to the Halumatha Kuruba community and are initiated into this profession very early in their lives and after initiation, they are required to lead a very discipllined life, as prescribed by tradition. The song and dance routine is called Kamsale.

Epic The epic story of Mahadeshwara has seven parts. The outer structure of the epic resembles the pan-Indian Ramayana : Shiva incarnates himself on earth as Madeshwara to destroy an evil king called Shravanasura ('The Hero as Saviour' motif). The epic has seven parts; and, normally, only certain parts are sung as dictated by the taste of the audience or patron. However, the entire epic is sung by pilgrims on their way to the annual fair on the Madheshwara - hill; and it may last for seven consecutive nights. The first part narrates the immaculate birth , childhood, and instruction of Mahadeshwara.

Malai Mahadeshwara Hills is a temple town situated in the eastern part of Kollegal taluk, Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka. The Lord Sri Mahadeshwara is the incarnation of Lord Shiva. Malai Mahadeshwara Hills is a very famous Shaiva pilgrim centre. It draws lakhs of pilgrims from the states of Karnataka and Tamilnadu. The Lord Sri Mahadeshwara's miracles are beautifully sung by village folk in the janapada style. According to tradition there are seven hills identified in the puranas as Anumale, Jenumale, Kanumale, Pachchemale, Pavalamale, Ponnachimale and Kongumale. All these hills form M.M. hills

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Forest Wealth Apart from being a pilgrimage, M.M.Hills possesses natural beauty in the form of large tracts of forest area. The beautiful landscapes of hills and valleys are covered with extensive forests. These forest types vary from evergreen forests in Ponnachi Boli to Dry deciduous forests in most other parts. M.M.Hills is bound by river Kaveri to the north-east and by river Palar to the south. Thus, it forms an extremely important catchment area for both these rivers.

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The forests of M.M.Hills have been famous for wonderful regeneration and stock of sandalwood and bamboo. The forests are inhabited by a variety of animals, birds and reptiles. They are found in large numbers too. Elephants are the most prominent species. This last estimate puts the population of elephants at more than 2500 in the district, which includes Bandipur National Park too. Frequent sightings of guars (Indian Bison), sambars, spotted deer, jackals, sloth bears, porcupine, etc., apart from rare sightings of tigers, leopards and wild dogs are possible in and around this area. The Male Mahadeshwara Reserve Forests, has an approximate area of 39361.45 ha and has few small villages like Ponnachi, M.M.Hills, Kombadikki, Kokkebore, Doddane, Tokere, Tholsikere, Palar, Gopinatham, Nagamale, Indiganatham, etc., as enclosures within the reserve forests.

Hotels, Accomodation At Malai Mahadeshwara Hills Betta The boarding & lodging with modern amenities are available for devotees visiting Male Mahadeshwara. The guest houses include Shiva Darshini, Mahadeshwara Bhavan, Guru Darshini, Giri Darshini, Kaveri Darshini, Surya Darshini, SriShila Bhavan, Sambram Veda Guest House & SriShila Bhavan. The tariff details are as follows:

Name Detail Rate

Shiva Darshini 3 beds / 6 persons Rs. 200

Mahadeshwara Bhavan Double Cots / 4 persons Rs.100

Guru Darshini 3 beds / 6 persons Rs.150

Giri Darshini (for VIPs) Rs.200

Kaveri Darshini 3 beds / 6 persons Rs.200

Surya Darshini 3 beds / 6 persons Rs.200

SriShila Bhavan 3 beds / 6 persons Rs.200

Sambram Veda Guest 4 persons Rs.75/100 House

SriShila Bhavan 3 beds / 6 persons Rs.200

Tubular Structured Pilgrim Rs.75 Sheds [TSPS]

Pilgrims' Rest House [PRH] Rs.75

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Madikeri, also known as Mercara, is the headquarters of Kodagu district, Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka. Heritage temples Forts in Karnataka The history of Madikeri is related to the history of Kodagu. From the 2nd to 6th Museums in Karnataka century AD, the northern part of Kodagu was ruled by Kadambas. The southern part of Kodagu was ruled by Gangas from 4th to 11th century. After Monuments in Karnataka defeating the Gangas in the 11th century, Cholas became the rulers of Piligrimage in Karnataka Kodagu. In the 12th century, Cholas lost Kodagu to the Hoysalas. Kodagu fell Rivers in Karnataka to the Vijayanagar kings in the 14th century. After their fall, the local chieftains Trekking Spots in Karnataka (Palegars) started ruling their areas directly. These were defeated by the Waterfalls in Karnataka Haleri kings who ruled Kodagu from 1600-1834 A.D. Haleri kings made the Wildlife & Bird Sancturies place Haleri, near Madikeri as their capital. Mudduraja, the third king among the Haleri kings started leveling the land around Madikeri and built a fort in the Amusement Parks near Bangalore year 1681. This place was named as Muddurajakeri which later became Lakes in Bangalore Madikeri. Kodagu became the part of British India after 1834 A.D. Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Raja's Seat Tourist Spots around Bangalore At the Western End of Madikeri, Raja's Seat is a small pavilion with a garden Eco Tourism surrounding it; offering a view of the green valley below. Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Madikeri Fort Bangalore International Airport This fort was first built by Mudduraja in the last quarter of the 17th century. He Namma Metro also built a palace inside the fort. It was eventually rebuilt in granite by Tipu Ranga Shankara Sultan who named the site as Jaffarabad. In 1790, Doddavira Rajendra took control of the fort. The British who added to the fort in 1834. The palace was Health Precautions renovated by Lingarajendra Wodeyar II in 1812-1814. In the north-east corner Travel Insurance at the entrance are two life size masonry elephants and a church is present in the south-east corner. Pin Codes in Karnataka STD Codes in Karnataka

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Madikeri lies on the Karnataka State Highway 88 that runs from Mysore to Mangalore. It is 120 km from Mysore and 136 km from Mangalore. From Bangalore, the state capital of Karnataka, one can take the State Highway 17 (Bangalore - Mysore Highway) and take a deviation just after the town of Srirangapatna to join State Highway 88 towards Madikeri. From Bangalore, Madikeri is at a distance of 252 km. Nearby towns are Hassan (115 km) in Karnataka state and Cannanore and Tellicherry in the Kerala (each around 115 km. away).

By Rail Madikeri does not have a railway station. Nearest railheads are Hassan, Kasaragod, Cannanore and Tellicherry (each of which are almost equidistant 115 km away). Mysore and Mangalore have railway stations with very good rail connectivity and are good alternatives to reach Madikeri.

By Air Madikeri does not have an airport. The nearest airports are Mangalore (136 km. away) and Calicut (180 km). [[Bangalore](260 kms)] airport is an alternative. However, with the upgrading of the existing Mysore airport, that would be the nearest airport to Madikeri.

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport There is a lot of mythological significance also to this place (both Sangama Namma Metro and Mekedatu.) As per one version, the goat (meke) that is believed to have Ranga Shankara lept across the Kaveri was Lord Shiva in disguise. On both rocky precipices of the gorge, one can find strange gigantic holes, whose shapes resemble goats' Health Precautions hooves, though several times larger. Only heavenly (or Godly) goats can mark Travel Insurance their 'footprints' in such hard rocks!!

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At Mekedatu, the Kaveri runs through a deep, narrow ravine of hard granite rock. The river which is more than 150 meters wide at the confluence (at Sangama) flows through the hardly 10 meters wide gorge at Mekedatu.. one

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can see the ferocious flow of all that water, displaying Bernoulli's theorem. It is said that a goat could leap over it, giving the falls the name Goat's Leap.

Upstream on the Kaveri is the famous Sivasamudram Falls, the second biggest waterfall in India and the sixteenth largest in the world both of which statements are disputed by world waterfalls. Around 5 km before Sangama is a waterfall on the river Arkavathi. You would not find much water most of the year except in the monsoons.

How To Reach Makedatu & Chunchi Falls To reach Sangama, drive on Kanakapura road from Bangalore. You need to leave the highway after Kanakapura and take a left. Inquire once you reach the town. Another option is to take a circuitous route by driving on the highway till Satanur and taking a left from there. Once you are in Sangama, you can take a bus that keeps shuttling between Mekedatu and Sangama. But most people prefer to walk leisurely along the riverbank. To go to Chunchi falls, take a left turn around 5km before Sangama. There is a sign on the road which you will not miss. Nearby places to visit include Muthathi village in Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Galibore fishing camp and Jungle Lodges at Bheemeshwari.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Melukote or Melkote in Pandavapura taluk of Mandya district, Karnataka, is Historical Places in Karnataka one of the sacred places in Karnataka. The place is also known as Heritage temples Thirunarayanapuram. It is built on rocky hills known as Yadavagiri or Yadugiri Forts in Karnataka overlooking the Cauvery valley and about 51 km from Mysore and 133 km from Museums in Karnataka Bangalore. Distance from Bangalore to Melukote is 149.0 km and takes around 2 h 52 min. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Early in twelfth century, the great Srivaishnava saint Sri Ramanujacharya took Rivers in Karnataka up his residence and lived here for about 14 years (said so). It thus became a Trekking Spots in Karnataka prominent centre of the Srivaishnava sect of Brahmins, who obtained from the Waterfalls in Karnataka Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana, who had become a follower of the Acharya, an Wildlife & Bird Sancturies assignment of the fertile tracts of land in the neighbourhood, especially of the Ashta Gramas, on either bank of the Cauvery. Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore In the 14th century, the place suffered at the hands of Muslim invaders, who Parks in Bangalore wrecked Dwarasamudra and it was at Tondanur(Tonnur) at the southern foot Tourist Spots in Bangalore of the hills, that the Hoysala king at first retired. It was subsequently restored, Tourist Spots around Bangalore in about 1460, by Thimmanna Dannayaka, a chief of Nagamangala, who was Eco Tourism an army commander of the Vijayanagar king Mallikarjuna or Immadi Medical & Healthcare Tourism Prudhadeva Raya. The buildings must have been on a grand scale, as can be Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka seen from the remains of the Gopal Raya gate on the South which are of Bangalore International Airport immense proportions. The Brahmins deserted Melkote which was then Namma Metro plundered. Ranga Shankara Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple Health Precautions The principal temple is a square building of large dimensions but very plain, Travel Insurance dedicated to Lord Cheluva-Narayana Swamy or Tirunarayana. The utsavamurthi, which is a metallic image, representing the deity which is called Pin Codes in Karnataka Cheluvapille Raya or Cheluvanarayana Swamy whose original name appears STD Codes in Karnataka to have been Ramapriya. According to a legend, this metallic image was lost and was recovered by Sri Ramanujacharya. The annual report of the Mysore Archeaelogical Department states on the strength of epigraphic evidence, that the presiding deity of this temple was alerady a well known object of worship before Sri Ramanujacharya worshipped at the shrine in December 1098 CE. and even before he came to the Mysore region and that very probably he used his influence to rebuild or renovate the temple. From the lithic records of the period, existence of Tamil influence and Vaishnava worship in the area are also evident.

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The temple is richly endowed having been under the special patronage of the Mysore Rajas, and has a most valuable collection of jewels. As early as 1614, the Mysore king Raja Wodeyar 1578 - 1617 who first acquired Srirangapatna and adopted the Srivaishnava faith, handed over to the temple and the Brahmins at Melkote, the estate granted to him by Vijaynagar king Venkatapati Raya. On one of the pillars of navaranga of the Narayanaswami temple is a bas relief about one and a half feet high, of Raja Wodeyar, standing with folded hands, with the name inscribed on the base. He was said to be a great devotee of the presiding deity and a constant visitor to the temple. A gold crown set with precious jewels was presented by him to the temple. This crown is known as the Raja-mudi after his name. A legend says that on the day of his death, he was observed entering the sanctum and was seen no more afterwards. From the inscriptions on some of the gold jewels and on gold and silver vessels in the temple it is learnt that they were presents from Krishnaraja Wodeyar III and his queens. Krishnaraja Wodeyar III also presented to the temple a crown set with precious jewels. It is known after him as Krishnaraja-mudi. Vairamudi or Vajramukuta, another crown of great value, seems to be older than Raja-mudi and Krishnaraja-mudi and it is not known as to who gave it to the temple.

All the three crowns are kept in the safe custody of the Government and brought to the temple on specific annual occasion for adoring the image of Cheluvanarayana Swamy. The vairamudi festival, which is the chief annual celebration is attended by more than 400,000 people.

Yoga-Narasimha Swamy Temple On the top of the hill is an impressive temple of Yoga Narasimha. Krishnaraja Wodeyar III presented a gold crown to this temple.

Library & Sanskrit College The private library of his holiness the Yatirajaswamigalu of Melkote contains a large number of Sanskrit and Tamil works bearing on the Vishishtadwaita school of philosophy, a few works bearing on logic, rheotic, mathematics, astronomy, astrology, ritual, architecture, Panchatantra, Dharmashastras, Grihya and Dharmasutra and a god number of Sanskrit works. There are also few Kannada and Telugu works. There is also a Sanskrit college here named Sri Veda Vedantha Bodhini Sanskrit Mahapathashala which was established as early as in 1854 and which is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the state. Melkote has contributed many literary figures like Pu Ti Narasimhachar, Tirumalaraya, Chikkupadhyaya and Alasingachar.

Kalyani or Pushkarani The temple infrastructure boasts of a large pond called as Kalyani. The beauty of the steps leading to water and the mantapas built all around are such that it has been captured in many Indian films.

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Melkote is also the location of the Melkote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary. This Sanctuary was created on 17th June 1974 mainly to protect the wolf. Other mammals found in this sanctuary are jungle cat, leopard, bonnet macaque, langur and pangolin. It is also an ornithologist's paradise, with numerous species of birds indigenous to the area.and also if walk in the early morning you will see peccock.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Mysore or Mysuru is the second largest city Karnataka. It is the headquarters Historical Places in Karnataka of the Mysore district and the Mysore division and lies about 146 km (91 mi) Heritage temples southwest of Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka. The name Mysore is an Forts in Karnataka anglicised version of Mahishuru, which means the abode of Mahisha. Mahisha Museums in Karnataka stands for Mahishasura, a demon from the Hindu mythology. The city is spread across an area of 128.42 km2 (50 sq mi) and is situated at the base of the Monuments in Karnataka Chamundi Hills. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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While tourism is the major industry in Mysore, the growth of information technology related industry in the first decade of the 21st century, has resulted in the city emerging as the second largest software exporter in the state of Karnataka, next to Bangalore. Though lacking an airport, Mysore is connected to other parts of India by railways and road transport. Mysore is also the location of Mysore University, whose alumni include Kuvempu, Gopalakrishna Adiga, S. L. Bhyrappa, U. R. Ananthamurthy and N.R. Narayana Murthy. The All India Radio, the premier radio broadcasting arm of the Government of India had its beginnings here.

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According to Hindu mythology, the area around Mysore was known as Mahishuru and was ruled by a demon, Mahishasura. The demon was killed by the Goddess Chamundeshwari, whose temple is situated atop the Chamundi Hills. Mahishuru later became Mahisuru and finally came to be called Maisuru, its present name in the Kannada language. The anglicised form of the name is Mysore. In December 2005, the Government of Karnataka announced its intention to change the English name of the city to Mysuru. This has been approved by the Government of India but the necessary formalities to incorporate the name change are yet to be completed.

The region where Mysore city stands now was known as Puragere till the 15th century. The Mahishuru Fort was constructed in 1524 by Chamaraja Wodeyar III (1513-1553), who later passed on the dominion of Puragere to his son Chamaraja Wodeyar IV (1572-1576). Since the 16th century, the name of Mahishuru (later Mysore) has been commonly used to denote the city. During the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire, the Mysore Kingdom under Wodeyars, served as a feudatory. Mysore was the center of the Wodeyar administration till 1610 when Raja Wodeyar ousted the Vijayanagara governor at nearby Srirangapatna and made it his capital. With the demise of the Vijayanagara Empire in 1565, the Mysore Kingdom gradually achieved independence and became a sovereign state by the time of King Narasaraja Wodeyar (1637). When the kingdom came under the rule of Tipu Sultan, he demolished much of Mysore town to remove any traces of the Wodeyar rule. After Tipu Sultan's death in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in 1799, the capital of the kingdom was moved back to Mysore. The administration was looked after by Diwan Purnaiah, since the Wodeyar king Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar was a minor. Purnaiah is credited to have been responsible for many improvements in the Mysore city, mainly in relation to public works. In 1831, Mysore lost its status as the administrative centre of the kingdom when Mark Cubbon, the British commissioner, moved the capital to Bangalore. However it regained this status in 1881, when the British handed the power back to the Wodeyars. The city remained the capital of the Wodeyars till 1947 with Mysore Palace as the centre of administration.

The Mysore municipality was established in 1888 and the city was divided into 8 wards. In 1897, an outbreak of bubonic plague killed nearly half of the population of the city. With the establishment of the City Improvement Trust Board (CITB) in 1903, Mysore became one of the first cities in Asia to undertake a planned development of the city. When the Quit India Movement was launched in the early 1940s, Mysore city also played a part in it. Leaders of the independence movement like H. C. Dasappa and Sahukar Channayya were at the forefront during the agitations. The Maharaja's College hostel was the nerve centre from where the movement was controlled in the Mysore district and the Subbarayana Kere ground was an important location for public demonstrations.

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State under India. Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar, the then king of Mysore, was allowed to retain his titles and was nominated as the Rajapramukh of the state. He died in September 1974 and was cremated in Mysore city. Over the years, Mysore has become well known as a centre for tourism and the city has remained largely peaceful, except for occasional riots related to the Kaveri river water dispute. Some of the events that took place in Mysore and made national headlines were the fire at Premier Studios that claimed the lives of many people, the sudden deaths of many animals at the Mysore Zoo and the National Anthem controversy that happened on the campus at Infosys.

Tourist Attractions in Mysore Mysore is a tourism hot spot within the state of Karnataka and also acts as a base for other tourist places in the vicinity of the city. The city receives the maximum number of tourists during the period of the Dasara festival when festivities take place for a period of 10 days. One of the most visited monuments in India, the Ambavilas Palace (also known as Mysore Palace) is the center of the Dasara festivities.

The Jaganmohana Palace, the Jayalakshmi Vilas and the Lalitha Mahal are some of the other palaces in the city. Chamundeshwari Temple, atop the Chamundi Hills and St. Philomena's Church are popular religious places in Mysore.

The Mysore Zoo, established in 1892, and the Karanji and Kukkarahalli lakes are also popular spots for tourists. Museums in Mysore include the Regional Museum of Natural History, the Folk Lore Museum, the Railway Museum and the Oriental Research Institute. The city is also a centre for yoga-related health tourism that attracts lot of foreign visitors as well.

A short distance from Mysore city is the Krishnarajasagar Dam and the adjoining Brindavan Gardens where a musical fountain show is held in the evening. Places of historic importance lying close to Mysore are Srirangapatna, Somanathapura and Talakad. The hills, B R Hills and Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta and the hill stations of Ooty and Madikeri are all near

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Mysore. Popular destinations for wildlife enthusiasts near Mysore include the National Parks at Bandipur and Nagarhole, the wildlife sanctuaries at Melkote and B R Hills and the bird sanctuaries at Ranganathittu and Kokrebellur. Other tourist spots near Mysore include the religious locations of Nanjanagud and Bylakuppe and the waterfalls at Shivanasamudra.

Venugopala Swamy Temple The Venugopala Swamy Temple located at Hosa Kannambadi, Near Krishna Raja Sagara, is another example of Hoysala architecture in Karnataka. This temple was built in the 12th century AD around the same time as the Chennakesava Temple at Somanathapura, Mysore district.

The main idol of Venugopalaswamy, Lord Krishna playing on flute as a cow- herd, was shifted to a new temple in the rehabilitated village before the submersion.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Pattadakal is a town in Karnataka famous for its group of monuments that are Historical Places in Karnataka the culmination of earliest experiments in vesara style of Hindu temple Heritage temples architecture. The temples were built in the 8th century CE. The uniqueness of Forts in Karnataka this place derives from the presence of both the Dravidian or the Southern and Museums in Karnataka the Nagara or the Northern (Indo-Aryan) styles of temple architecture!! Monuments in Karnataka Pattadakal is 22 km from Badami, the capital of the Chalukya dynasty of Piligrimage in Karnataka Southern India, who built the temples in the seventh and eighth centuries. Rivers in Karnataka There are ten temples including a Jain sanctuary surrounded by numerous Trekking Spots in Karnataka small shrines and plinths. Four temples were built in Dravidian style, four in Waterfalls in Karnataka nagara style of Northern India and the Papanatha temple in mixed style. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Kashivisvanatha temple was built by the Rashtrakutas in the 8th century.

Mallikarjuna Temple is a smaller version of the Virupaksha temple and was built by Vikramadiyta's second queen Trilokyamahadevi in 745.

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Galganatha temple contains a sculpture of Lord Shiva killing the demon Andhakasura, Kadasiddeshvara temple which has a sculpture of Shiva holding a Trident or Trishul in his hands and its twin temple, the Jambulinga Temple are all built in nagara style and resemble the Hucchimalli' Guddi at Aihole.

Jain Temple located on the Pattadakal-Badami Road, is built in the Dravidian style by the Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta. It has some very beautiful sculptures & probably dates from the 9th century and was built by either King Amoghavarsha I or his son Krishna II

Papanatha temple is built in the vesara style dated to 680. The temple was started in nagara style but later changed to a more balanced Dravidian style. Sculptures here speak of scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharatha. This temple has many similarities with the Navabrahma temples in Alampur, Andhra Pradesh, which were also built by the same dynasty.

Museum of the Plains and Sculpture gallery is maintained by the Archeological Survey of India on the Bhutanatha temple road.

Other important monuments here are the monolithic stone pillar bearing inscriptions, Naganatha temple, Chandrashekara temple and inscriptions in the Mahakuteshwara temple.

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The temple which is built on a jagati (platform) is a trikuta (triple shrine) and fully satisfies that terminology as all shrines (vimanas) have a superstructure (tower) that is intact. Inside the temple, each vimana has a vestibule that connects it to the main rectangular mantapa (hall). Like the shrines, all three vestibules also have their own tower called the Sukanasi (or nose), though it is shorter and hence looks like a low extension of the main superstructure over the shrine. The outer walls of all three shrines, their towers and Sukanasi are equally well decorated, making it overall a very well balanced design. The temple stands on a jagati (platform) and the three vimanas are located at the back and are connected by a common rectangular closed mantapa. The jagati closely follows the plan of the temple exterior and there is a gallery with lathe-

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Piligrimage in Karnataka A F Hospital 560007 Krisnarajapuram 560036 Rivers in Karnataka Abbur 562108 Kudur 561101 Trekking Spots in Karnataka Adugodi 560030 Kumara Park West Extn 560020 Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Agaram 560007 Kumbalagodu 560074 Agrahara Dasarahalli 560079 Lalbagh West 560004 Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Akkur 562124 Lalmasjid Street 560051

Parks in Bangalore Anand Nagar 560024 Langford Town 560025 Tourist Spots in Bangalore Anekal 562106 Legalators Home 560001 Tourist Spots around Bangalore Arabic College 560045 Lingarajapuram 560084 Eco Tourism Aranya Bhavan 560003 Madhavanagar 560001 Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Artillery Road 560008 Madhavanpark 560011

Bangalore International Airport Arunachalam Mudaliar St. 560051 Madivala 560058 Namma Metro Ashok Nagar 560050 Madiwala 560058 Ranga Shankara Attibele 562107 Magadi (Cpt) 562120 Health Precautions Austin Town 560047 Magadi Road 560023 Travel Insurance Avani Sringeri Mutt 560086 Mahadevapura 560048 Pin Codes in Karnataka Avathi (Channapatna) 562136 Mahalakshmipuram STD Codes in Karnataka 560086 Layout Avenue Road 560002 Mahatma Gandhi Road 560001 Bagal 562149 M G Road 560001 Balappa A Street 560051 Malkand Lines 560033 Balepet 560053 Malleswaram 560003 Banashankari 560050 Malleswaram Circle 560003 Banashankari Llst 560070 Malleswaram West 560055 Banashankari Iiist 560085 Mandalay Lines 560033 Banaswadi 560043 Mandy Bazar 562101 Bangalore 560002 Maralavadi 562121 Bangalore Airport H A L 560017 Marathahalli Colony 560037 Bangalore Bazar 560001 K R Market 560002

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Bangalore City H.O 560002 Marutisevanagar 560033 Bangalore Dist Office 560009 Mathikere 560054 Bangalore Fort 560002 Mavalli 560004 Bangalore G P O 560001 Meanee Lines 560042 Banglore Corporation 560002 Buildings Meenakshi Koil Street 560051

Bannerghata Road 560076 Melekote 561205

Bannerghatta 560083 Milk Colony 560055

Bapagram 560091 Milkmans Street 560051

Bapuji Nagar 560026 Mueseum Road 560001

Basavanagudi H.O. 560004 Munireddy Palya 560006

Basavanagudi E 560004 Mysore Lancers Lines 560006

Basavaraja Market 560002 N S Bureau 560009

Basaveshwar Nagar 2nd Nagarbhavi 560072 560086 St. Nagasandra (Bangalore) 560073 Basaveshwar Nagar 3rd 560086 Nagrtharpet 560002 St. Nandagudi 562122 Belimutt Road 560053 Narasimbaraja Colony 560019 Benson Town 560046 Narayanapillai Street 560001 Bettahalsur 562157 Narsimharaja Road 560002 Bevuar (cpt) 562108 Nayandahalli 560039 Bidadi 562109 Neelasandra 560047 Binnamangala II 560038 Nelamangala 562123 Bommanahalli 560068 New Market Road 560051 Bommasandra Industrial 562158 New Tharagpet 560002 Estate New Thippasandra 560075 Brigade Road 560001 Noronha Road 560051 Broadway Road Cross 560051 North Zone 560010 BSF Campus Yelahanka 560063 Okalipuram 560021 Bull Temple Road 560004 Old Cemetry Road 560051 Butachens Street 560051 Old Poor House Road 560051 Byadanur 561214 Ookadapalyam 560047 Byappanahalli 560038 P & T Colony 560032 Byasandra 560011 Padmanabha Nagar 560070 Byatarayanapura 560092 Palace Guttahalli 560020 Byramagala 562142 Palace Orchards 560080 C M P Centre & School 560025 Pampamahakavi Road 560004 Carmelaram 560035 Park Road 560051 Chamarajasagar 562151 Peenya 560058 Chamarajendrapeta 560002 Peenya 2nd Stage 560058 Chamarajpet Bazar 560018 Peenya Industrial Area 560058 Chamrapet West 560018 Pension Mohalla Street 560051 Chandpura 562145 Pillanna Gardens 560005 Charminar Mosquee 560051 Road Pipe Line Extension 560003

Chickpet 560053 Plain Street 560001

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Chikballapur 562101 Prakash Nagar 560021

Chikballapur H O 562101 Quadrant Square 560001

Chikkabanavara 560090 R P C Layout North 560040

Chikkabiadarekal 560073 R V Niketan 560059

Chikkajala 562152 Rajajinagar Bhashyam 560010

Chikkmuduvadi 562143 Rajajinagar H O 560010

Chinnappa Gardens 560046 Rajajinagar 1st Block 560010

Circle 560010 Rajajinagar 4th Block 560010

Cockburn Road 560051 Rajajinagar North 560010

Colonel Hill Road 560051 Rajajinagar 6th Block 560010

Commercial Complex 560038 Rajajinagar West 560010

Cottonpet 560053 Rajbhavan 560001

Cox Town 560005 Rajendra Road 560002

CPT 562137 Rajendra Road 560002

Cubbon Road 560001 Rajmahalvilas 560024

Cunningham Road 560052 Ramachandra Puram 560021

Curva Road 560051 Ramamurthynagar 560016

Dasarahalli 560057 Ramesh Nagar 560037

Deepanjal Nagar 560026 Ravindranath Tagore 560032

Devanahalli 562110 Residency Road 560025

Devanalli Fort 562110 Richmond Town 560025

Devarjeevanalli 560045 S D S Sanitorim 560029

Dharmaram College 560029 Sadashivnagar 560080

Dibburahalli (Bng) 562115 Sailapura 561227

Dibburahalli (Bng) 562115 Sampangiramnagar 560027

Dibburahalli (Hkt) 562147 Saneguruvanahalli 560079

Dobespet 562111 Sarjapura 562125

Dodaballapur Bazar 561203 Sathanur (Channapatna) 562126

Dodballapur 561203 Science Institute 560012

Doddabelavangala 561204 Seppings Road 560001

Doddakallasandra 560062 Seshadri Puram 560020

Domlur 560071 Shankarapura 560004

Dommasandra 562148 Shanthinagar 560027

Doorvaninagar 560016 Shivagange 562139

Dorrvaninagar East 560016 Shivaji Road 560051

Eng College 560003 Sivanchetty Garden 560042

Extension 560003 Solur 562127

Extn IInd stage 560024 Someshwarapura 560008

Fraser Town 560005 South Public Square 560004

Gandhi Krishi 560009 Sri Jayachama 560002

Gandhi Nagar 560009 Sri Krisharajendra Road 560004

Gangenahalli Extn 560032 Sri Krishnarajendra 560002

Gavipurm Extn 560019 Srirampuram (Bg) 560021

Gavipurm Guttaballi 560019 St Johns Medical College 560034

Gayatri Nagar 560021 St Thomas Town 560084

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Gokula 560054 State Bank Of Mysore 560050

Gokula Extn 560054 Station Road 560051

Goreguntapalya 560022 Subashnagar 560009

Goripalya 560026 Subramanyapura 560061

Govt Electric Factory 560026 Subrayanpet Chikballarpu 562101

Gudemaranahalli 562153 Sudhamnagar 560027

H Siddiah Road 560002 Sugganahalli 562128

HAL 2nd Stage 560038 Sulebele 562129

Harohalli Channapatna 562112 Sultaji Gunta Road 560051

Hebbal Agricultural Farm 560024 Swimming Pool 560003

Hessarghatta 560088 Tavarekere 560081

Hessarghattalake 560089 Tavarekere (Magadi) 562130

High Court 560001 Thimmaiah Road 560051

HMT Bangalore 560031 Thippasandra 562131

HMT Watch Factory 560031 Tilak Nagar 560041

Honganur Channapatna 562138 Town Hall Square 562101

Hoskote (cpt) 562114 Trg Command I A F 560006

Hosur Road 560030 Tubagere 561226

Indira Nagar 560038 Tyagarajanagar 560028

Industrial Suburb 560010 Tyamagondlu 562132

Jadigenahalli 562154 Ulsoor Bazar 560008

Jain Temple Street 560051 Ulsoor Bazar 560008

Jalahalli 560013 Ulsoor H O 560008

Jalahalli East 560014 V G Doddi 561201

Jalahalli Village S 560013 Varthur 560087

Jalahalli West 560015 Vasantanagar 560052

Jangamkote 562144 Venkatappa Road 560051

Jayamahal Extn 560046 Venkatapura 561216

Jayanagar (Bangalore) 560011 Venkatarangapura 560003

Jayanagar East 560069 Venkateshpura 560045

Jayanagar South 560041 Vidhana Soudha 560001

Jayanagar T Block 560041 Vidhana Veedhi 560001

Jayanagar 6th Block 560082 Vidyanagar 562134

Jayanagar West 560082 Vidyaranyapura 560097

Jayaprakash Naryan Vigyana Kendra 560065 560078 Nagar Vijayanagar 560040 Jeevanahalli 560005 Vijayanagar East 560040 Jeevan Bheema Nagar 560075 Vijayanagar North 560079 K Kamraj Road 560042 Vijayapura 562135 Kadamane 573127 Vimanapura 560017 Kadugodi 560067 Virgonagar 560049 Kalasipalyam 560002 Vishwavidyalaya 560056 Kalyana Nagar 560043 Viswaneedam 560091 Kamagondanahalli 560015 Visweswarapuram 560004 Kanakapura 562117

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Vittalnagar 560018 Kanakapura Bazar 562117 Viveknagar 560047 Kanteerava Nagar 560022 Vyalikaval Extn 560003 Kanva 562150 White Field 560066 Kaval Byrasandra 560032 Williams Town 560046 Kempapura Agrahara 560023 Wilson Garden 560027 Kempegowda Road 560009 Yediyur 560082 Kengeri 560060 Yelahanka 560064 Kodamballi 562140 Yelachenahalli 560078 Kodihalli 562119 Yelahanka 560063 Kongadiappa Road 561203 Yelahanka Bazar 560064 Koramangala 560034 Yelahanka Satellite Town 560064 Koramangala 1st Block 560034 Yeshwantpur 560022 Koramangala 5th Block 560034 Yeshwantpur Bazar 560022 Koramangala 6th Block 560034

Kotagudda 561215

Kothanur 560077

Krishnarajapura R S 560016

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Hill Stations in Karnataka While calling from one city to another in India, STD codes need to be affixed before the Historical Places in Karnataka telephone number. When you call to a foreign location, you need to dial the ISD code of that Heritage temples country, followed by the STD code of the location and finally the actual number. For example, Forts in Karnataka if you want to call someone in Bangalore from abroad, you should dial 009180. Here, 91 is Museums in Karnataka the ISD code for India and 80 is the STD code for Bangalore. If you are planning a vacation of Karnataka, keep a list of Karnataka STD codes with you. Given below are STD codes of Monuments in Karnataka for Karnataka cities: Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka City STD Code City STD Code Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Afzalpur 8470 Kargal 8186

Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Ainapur 8339 Karkala 8258

Amusement Parks near Bangalore Aland 8477 Karwar 8382

Lakes in Bangalore Alur 8170 Khanapur 8336 Parks in Bangalore Anekal 8110 Kolar 8152 Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore Ankola 8388 Kollegal 8224

Arsikere 8174 Koppa 8265 Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Athani 8289 Koppal 8539

Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Aurad 8485 Koratageri 8138 Bangalore International Airport Bableshwar 8355 Krishnarajapet 8230 Namma Metro Ranga Shankara Badami 8357 Kudligi 8391

Health Precautions Bagalkot 8354 Kumta 8386 Travel Insurance Bagepalli 8150 Kundapur 8254

Pin Codes in Karnataka Bailhongal 8288 Kundgol 8304 STD Codes in Karnataka Bangalore 80 Kunigal 8132

Bangarpet 8153 Kurugodu 8393

Bantwal 8255 Kustagi 8536

Basavakalyan 8481 Lingsugur 8537

Basavanabagewadi 8358 Madikeri 8272

Basavapatna 8180 Madhugiri 8137

Belgaum 831 Madugiri 8137

Bellary 8392 Malavalli 8231

Belthangady 8256 Malur 8151

Belur 8177 Mandya 8232

Bhadravati 8282 Mangalore 824

Bhalki 8484 Manvi 8538

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Bhatkal 8385 Mashal 8471

Bidar 8482 Molkalmuru 8198

Bijapur 8352 Mudalgi 8334

Biligi 8425 Muddebihal 8356

Chadchan 8422 Mudhol 8350

Challakere 8195 Mudigere 8263

Chamrajnagar 8226 Mulbagal 8159

Channagiri 8189 Mundagod 8301

Channapatna 8113 Mundargi 8371

Channarayapatna 8176 Murugod 8337

Chikkaballapur 8156 Mysore 821

Chikkanayakanahalli 8133 Nagamangala 8234

Chikkodi 8338 Nanjangud 8221

Chikmagalur 8262 Nargund 8377

Chincholi 8475 Narsimrajapur 8266

Chintamani 8154 Navalgund 8380

Chitradurga 8194 Nelamangala 8118

Chittapur 8474 Nimburga 8440

Cowdahalli 8225 Pandavapura 8236

Cowdahalli 8225 Pavagada 8136

Deodurga 8531 Puttur 8251

Devangere 8192 Raibag 8331

Devarahippargi 8424 Raichur 8532

Doddaballapur 8119 Ramdurg 8335

Gadag 8372 Ranebennur 8373

Gangavathi 8533 Ron 8381

Gokak 8332 Sagar 8183

Gowribdanpur 8155 Sakleshpur 8173

Gubbi 8131 Salkani 8283

Gulbarga 8472 Sandur 8395

Gundlupet 8229 Saundatti 8330

H.B.halli 8397 Savanur 8378

H.D. kote 8228 Sedam 8441

Haliyal 8284 Shahapur 8479

Hangal 8379 Shankarnarayana 8259

Harapanahalli 8398 Shikaripura 8187

Hassan 8172 Shimoga 8182

Haveri 8375 Shirahatti 8487

Hebri 8253 Shorapur 8443

Hirekerur 8376 Siddapur 8389

Hiriyur 8193 Sidlaghatta 8158

Holalkere 8191 Sindagi 8488

Holenarsipur 8175 Sindhanur 8535

Honnali 8188 Sira 8135

Honnavar 8387 Sirsi 8384

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Hosadurga 8199 Siruguppa 8396

Hosakote 8111 Somwarpet 8276

Hosanagara 8185 Sorab 8184

Hospet 8394 Sriniwaspur 8157

Hubli 836 Sullia 8257

Hukkeri 8333 T. Narsipur 8227

Humnabad 8483 Tallak 8190

Hungund 8351 Tarikere 8261

Hunsagi 8444 Telgi 8426

Hunsur 8222 Thirthahalli 8181

Huvinahadagali 8399 Tiptur 8134

Indi 8359 Tumkur 816

Jagalur 8196 Turuvekere 8139

Jamkhandi 8353 Udupi 820

Jewargi 8442 Virajpet 8274

Joida 8383 Wadi 8476

K.R. Nagar 8223 Yadgiri 8473

Kadur 8267 Yelburga 8534

Kalghatagi 8370 Yellapur 8419

Kamalapur 8478

Kanakapura 8117

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Hesaragatta Lake (Hesaraghatta Lake) is a manmade reservoir located 18 km Historical Places in Karnataka to the north-east of Bangalore. It is a fresh water lake created in the year 1894 Heritage temples across the Arkavathy River to meet the drinking water needs of the city. Forts in Karnataka Sir.K.Seshadri Iyer, the then Dewan of erstwhile Mysore state and the then Museums in Karnataka Chief Engineer of Mysore, M.C.Hutchins, planned to build the scheme called the "Chamarajendra Water Works" to store a three-years water supply to the Monuments in Karnataka city. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport The total catchment area draining into the Lake at the dam built on the Namma Metro Arkavathy River is 73.84 sq Km (2189 sq mi), out of which the direct draining Ranga Shankara catchment is 2.68 sq km (6.86 sq mi).There are 184 Nos tanks built in the Arkavathy River basin upstream of the Hesaraghatta lake. The Arkavati River Health Precautions originates in the Nandi Hills of Kolar District and joins the Kaveri River at Travel Insurance Kanakapura after flowing through Kolar District and Bangalore Rural district.

Pin Codes in Karnataka The Vrishabhavati and the Suvarnamukhi are the tributaries which drain part of STD Codes in Karnataka Bangalore and Anekal Taluk respectively into the Arkavati River. The catchment receives a mean annual rainfall of 859.6 mm.

The Arkavathy River is one of the two rivers which partially meet the water supply needs of Bangalore; the other being the Kaveri. The reservoirs created by building dams on the Arkavathy are the "Hesaraghatta" and the "Chamarajasagara" at Thippagondanahalli (TG halli) built during the years 1894 and 1933 respectively. The Hesaraghatta dam is an earthen bund of 1690 m (5544 ft) with a total height of 40.55 m (133 ft) creating the Hesaraghatta Lake (reservoir) with storage of 997 M.Cft at full reservoir level with a lake surface area of 450 ha (1,124 acres). Water from the reservoir is taken through initially a 1.4 m dia (42" dia) Hume pipe to the Soladevanahalli Pumping Station by gravity and then pumped (using steam pumps initially and later changed to electric pumps at Soledevanahalli) against a head of 115 to 135 m to the Combined Jewel Filters (CJF) plant at Malleswaram for treatment and supply to the consumers in the city. When the Hesaraghatta Lake started

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drying up in the year 1925, as an urgent remedial measure, another dam was built to create a reservoir called the Chamaraja Sagar at TG Halli, downstream of the Hesaraghatta Lake. This dam has been enlarged from time to time, over the years, to meet partially, the increasing water supply demand of Bangalore.

Birds such as the kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis), magpie robin (Copsychus saularis), little egrets, common mynas (Acridotheres tristis), Brahminy kites, black drangos, bulbuls, greater coucals, purple sunbirds, etc. have been reported in and around the lake periphery. Documented records of sighting of 2000 water birds of 29 species have been reported.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Honavar (Honnavar, Honawar) is a port town in Uttara Kannada district of Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka and a place of great histirical relevance. Heritage temples Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore Honnavar means "Land of Gold". Honnavar was known for its gold in the olden times. Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism The first ever historical reference about the Honavar town appears in the Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka works of the Greek author Periplus (AD 247) and it was called Naour. It was Bangalore International Airport mentioned as the first port of Limurike in Tamil country. Namma Metro Ranga Shankara In the 10th century text Jain Ramayana, the town is mentioned as Hanuruha Island. References about the town are also available in the works of Abu al- Health Precautions Fida (A.D.1273-1331), an Arab Geographer as well as that of Ibn Batuta who Travel Insurance described it as the city of Hinaur.

Pin Codes in Karnataka STD Codes in Karnataka Honavar or Onore, was a notable seaport of British India, in the North Kanara district of Bombay. It is mentioned as a place of trade as early as the 16th century, and is associated with two interesting incidents in Anglo-Indian history. In 1670, the English factors here had a bull-dog which killed a sacred bull. An enraged mob killed 18 people in retaliation. In 1784 it was defended for three months by Captain Torriano and a detachment of sepoys against the army of Tippoo Sultan.

Don't miss Apsara konda, Rama thirtha, Karikanamma Temple, Sharavathi View behind SDM College, Kasarkod Beach, Colonel Hill, Country Boat ride from Kelaginapalya, Konkan Railway Bridge & Tunnel during your Honavar

HOW TO REACH HONAVAR By Bus: There are two National Highways that pass through Honnavar: * NH-17 (Panvel - Edapally): Mumbai, Panjim, Karwar, Udupi,Mangalore and

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Ernakulam can be reached by this road * NH-206 (Tumakuru - Honnavar): Bengaluru, Tumakuru, Arsikere, Bhadravati, Shivamogga, Sagar and Jog Falls can be reached by this road.

By Rail: Honavar has a railway station on Konkan Railway. Honavar Railway Station is located in Karki, about 5 km from the centre of the town. Konkan railway's longest bridge is located in Honavar 2.065 km. (on Sharavati River) and also consists of a 1.75km tunnel. There is also a proposal to connect Honavar and Talguppa in Shimoga district by a new railway line, which will be a shorter alternate rail route between Mumbai and the southern part of India.

By Air: Nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport and Panjim International Airport (Goa)

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Hubli lies at a distance of 420 km north of Bangalore. Anciently known as Historical Places in Karnataka Raya Hubli or Elaya Puravada Halli, the historical town of Hubli proves to be a Heritage temples big draw for tourists and history buffs from across the globe. During the rule of Forts in Karnataka the Vijayanagar kingdom, Hubli prospered into being a chief commercial Museums in Karnataka centre. Even today, the town is known for its handloom textile units. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Some of the main tourist atrtraction of Hubli-Dharwad are Bhavanishankar Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Temple, Hazrath Sayed Fateh Shahwali Dargah, Asar, Nrupatunga Betta, Bangalore International Airport Siddharoodha Math, Unkal lake and the glass house. Namma Metro Ranga Shankara

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Bhavanishankar Temple Bhavanishankar Temple is a Chalukyan temple with the image of Sri Narayana is flanked by the ten incarnations of God.

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Hazrath Sayed Fateh Shahwali Dargah Hazrath Sayed Fateh Shahwali Dargah is famous as a Place of worship for all religions. This is possibliy one of the kind place of workship in entire Karnataka.

Asar Asar was built by Mohammed Ali Shah in about 1646 to serve as a hall of justice. The building was also used to house two hairs from the Prophet's beard. Women are not allowed inside.

Nrupatunga Betta This is a beautiful picinic spot on the Unkal Hill in Hubli

Siddharoodha Math This eminent religious institution, a centre of Advaita philosophy as preached by Swami Siddharoodha, is located just 2 km from Hubli.

Unkal Lake A pictorial water spot with a magnificent sunset view, this perfect picnic spot has green garden, recreational facilities for the children, boating facilities, etc. The lake is 3 km away from Hubli.

Glass House As the name suggests, this is a palace of glass. The Glass House was inaugurated by the former Indian Prime Minister, Smt. Indira Gandhi.

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Navilteerth Navilteerth is a beautiful nature gifted spot on the way to Ramadurga, 53 km away from Hubli.

Sathodi & Mathodi Falls Sathodi & Mathodi Falls is a place for Trekking & to enjoy the nature gifted

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falls, 85 km on Hubli - Karwar Highway.

Sykes Point Situated 84 km from Hubli. A place to watch beauty of nature and sun set - a picnic spot.

Ulavi It is a holy place where Shri Chennabasaveshwar Temple is situated. Located near Dandeli, 98 km from Hubli.

Hubli-Dharwad is like tourism hub of North Karnataka. Stay at Hubli and you can visit Lakkundi, Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Gadag and many more historically important spots in North Karnataka.

Badami Badami formerly known as Vatapi, is a panchayat town in the Bagalkot District of Karnataka, India. It was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from 540 to 757 AD. It is famous for rock cut and other structural temples. It is located in a ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that surrounds Agastya lake.

Pattadakal Pattadakal is 22 km from Badami, the capital of the Chalukya dynasty of Southern India, who built the temples in the seventh and eighth centuries. There are ten temples including a Jain sanctuary sourrounded by numerous small shrines and plinths. Four temples were built in Dravidian style, four in nagara style of Northern India and the Papanatha temple in mixed style.

The group of mounuments in Pattadakal was designated a World Heritage Site in 1987. The victory of the Chalukyan kings are carved in the 'VEERGALLU' stones. Pattadkal was a celebratory city of of Chalukyas. The Chalukyan kings celebrated their Throning ceremony 'PATTAABHISHEKHA' (Crowning - ceremony) at this place (The 'PATTA' is throne in Kannada or singhasan in Hindi).

Hence all the crowning and victory landmarks included in kannada became 'PATTADA-KALLU'. Hence in memory of these facts every year Pattadakal Festival is celebarated by Karnataka Government at this place.

Aihole Aihole was the first capital of the early Chalukyas. Here they built over 125 temples in various styles and is said to be a laboratory of experiments in rock cut architecture. Aihole is to the east of Pattadakal, along the Malaprabha River, while Badami is to the west of both. Pulakesi I, one of the greatest rulers of this dynasty, moved the capital to Badami nearby.

Badami was then known as Vatapi. It is from these temples that the Chalukyas gained their experience and went on to build the great temples of Pattadakal. The first phase of temple building in Aihole dates back to the 6th century CE, the second phase up to the 12th century CE. Some temples were even built as early as the 5th century CE.As Nalada in North the Aihole was also an educational Center in south.

On the banks of River Malaprabha a shiva temple is located. In mythology ,Parushuram [One of Vishnu's Dashavatars (incarnations)] worshipped Lord Shiva here and hence the temple is called Ramalingeshwara temple. Parushuram after killing several kshatriyas washed his parashu (axe) in the river Malaprabha. The water turned to bloody . The women who came to river exclaimed as 'AIHOLE' ( shee.....t HOLE -River) Thence forth this place was called as 'AIHOLE'.

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Lakkundi Lakkundi in Gadag District of Karnataka is a place of antiquarian interest with as many as 50 temples, 101 stepped wells (called Kalyani or Pushkarni) and 29 inscriptions, spread over the period of the later Chalukyas, Kalachuris, Seuna and the Hoysalas.

A great center of Kalyani Chalukyan art, there are several temples of note here. Among them Kasi Vishwanatha is the most ornate and elaborately furnished. There is also a Jain Temple dedicated to Mahavira, the largest & oldest shrines at Lakkundi. Lakkundi is also noted for its step wells, artistically built with small canopied niches inside the walls of the wells enshrining lingas. There is sculpture gallery maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The architecture of the Chalukyas of Kalyana are said to be a link between those of the early Chalukyas of Badami and the Hoysalas who succeeded them.

Gadag It is a twin city muncipality and it is 80 km from Dharward. It is a great centre of Kalyana Chalukya art with the largeTrikuteshwara temple. It was latter expanded by kalyana Chalukyas into a vast complex.The complex has triple shrines once housing Shiva,Brahma and Surya.

The saraswathi temple has the finest shining decorative pillars,and the saraswathi image, and it is one of the largest example of Chalukyan art. The place has Someshwara and Rameshwara temples of Chalukyan style. It has Veeranarayana temple of Chalukyan times.

The great Kannada poet Kumaravyasa composed his famous kannada Bharatha in this temple.Gadag has a mosque of Adilshahi times and church too.Betageri has many artistic herostones from 9th and 10th centuries.

Annigeri Annigeri Amrtesvara Temple in Annigeri was built in the Dharwad district in 1050 CE with dravida articulation. This was the first temple made of soapstone

Haveri Monuments notable for their craftsmanship include the Siddhesvara Temple at Haveri in the Haveri district, the Amrtesvara Temple at Annigeri in the Dharwad district, the Sarasvati Temple in Gadag, and the Dodda Basappa Temple at Dambal, both in the Gadag district.

Soapstone is found in abundance in the regions of Haveri, Savanur, Byadgi, Motebennur and Hangal. The great archaic sandstone building blocks used by the Badami Chalukyas were superseded with smaller blocks of soapstone and with smaller masonry.

Kamala Narayana Temple Degaon Degaon 24 km from Bailhongal and five km from Kittur is a place with rich antiquity. The place name might have originated from its temple complex Devagrama meaning a village of God. The striking monument here is the magnificient Kamala Narayana Temple, built by the Goa Kadamba queen, Kamaladevi in the 12th century. The sculptures are breathtakingly beautiful. Lions and floral motifs vie with dancing girls for attention.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Srirangapattana or Srirangapatna is a town in the Mandya district of Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka, near the city of Mysore. Heritage temples Forts in Karnataka Although situated a mere 13 km from Mysore city, Srirangapattana lies in the Museums in Karnataka neighbouring district of Mandya. The entire town is enclosed by the river Kaveri to form an island. While the main river flows on the eastern side of the Monuments in Karnataka island, the Paschima Vaahini segment of the same river flows to its west. The Piligrimage in Karnataka town is easily accessible by train from Bangalore and Mysore and is also well- Rivers in Karnataka connected by road, lying as it does just off the Bangalore-Mysore highway. The Trekking Spots in Karnataka highway passes through this town and special care was taken to minimize any Waterfalls in Karnataka impact on the monuments here. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

The town takes its name from the celebrated Ranganathaswamy temple which Amusement Parks near Bangalore dominates the town, making Srirangapattana one of the most important Lakes in Bangalore Vaishnavite centers of pilgrimage in south India. The temple was built by the Parks in Bangalore Ganga dynasty rulers of the area in the 9th century; the structure was Tourist Spots in Bangalore strengthened and improved upon architecturally some three centuries later. Tourist Spots around Bangalore Thus, the temple is a medley of the Hoysala and Vijayanagar styles of temple Eco Tourism architecture. Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro Ranga Shankara

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Tradition holds that all the islands formed in the Kaveri River are consecrated to Sri Ranganathaswamy, and large temples have been built in very ancient times dedicated to that deity on the three largest islands. These three towns, which constitute the main pilgrimage centers dedicated to Ranganathaswamy, are:

1. Adi Ranga - at Srirangapattana 2. Madhya Ranga - at Shivanasamudra 3. Antya Ranga - at Srirangam

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sanctifying. The Paschima Vaahini section of the Kaveri at Srirangapattana is considered especially sacred; the pious come from far and wide to immerse the ashes of the departed and perform obsequies to their ancestors in these waters.

History of Srirangapattana Srirangapattana has since time immemorial been an urban center and place of pilgrimage. During the Vijayanagar empire, it became the seat of a major viceroyalty, from where several nearby vassal states of the empire, such as Mysore and Talakad, were overseen. When, perceiving the decline of the Vijayanagar empire, the rulers of Mysore ventured to assert independence, Srirangapattana was their first target. Raja Wodeyar vanquished Rangaraya, the then viceroy of Srirangapattana, in 1610 and celebrated the Navaratri festival in the town that year. It came to be accepted in time that two things demonstrated control and signified sovereignty over the Kingdom of Mysore by any claimant to the throne:

1. Successful holding of the 10-day-long Navaratri festival, dedicated to Durga, patron goddess of Mysore; 2. Control of the fort of Srirangapattana, the fortification nearest to the capital city of Mysore.

Srirangapattana remained part of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1610 to after India's independence in 1947; as the fortress closest to the capital city of Mysore, it was the last bastion and defence of the kingdom in case of invasion.

Srirangapattana became the de facto capital of Mysore under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. When Tipu finally dispensed with the charade of deference to the legitimate Wodeyar Maharaja who was actually his captive, and proclaimed the "Khudadad State" under his own kingship, Srirangapattana became de jure the capital of that short-lived political entity. In that heady period, the state ruled by Tipu extended its frontiers in every direction, encompassing a major portion of South India. Srirangapattana flourished as the cosmopolitan capital of this powerful state. Various Indo-Islamic monuments that dot the town, such as Tipu Sultan's palaces, the Darya Daulat and the Jumma Maseedi (Friday congregational mosque), date from this period.

Battle of Seringapatam, 1799: Srirangapattana was the scene of the last and decisive battle fought between Tipu Sultan and the British forces led by General Harris. This battle was the last engagement of the Fourth Anglo- Mysore War. The Battle of Seringapatam, 1799, was truly momentous in its historic effects.

In any event, Tipu Sultan was killed within the fort of Srirangapattana, betrayed infamously by one of his own confidants; the spot where he ultimately fell is marked by a memorial. For the last time in history, Srirangapattana had been the scene of political change in the Kingdom of Mysore. Having secured the victory, the British proceeded to plunder Srirangapattana and ransack Tipu's palace. Apart from the usual gold and cash, innumerable valuables and objects d'art, not excepting even the personal effects of Tipu Sultan, his rich clothes and shoes, sword and firearms, were shipped to England. While most of this is now to be found in the British Royal Collection and in the Victoria and Albert Museum, some articles have occasionally become available at auctions and have been retrieved for their native land. The sword of Tipu Sultan has been acquired by Vijay Mallya, a liquor king from Karnataka, who purchased the same at a Sotheby's auction.

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Jumma Masjid (a Mosque) and the Daria Daulat Gardens. Near Srirangapattana is the Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary, which is the breeding site for several bird species, including the Painted Stork, Open-billed Stork, Black- headed Ibis, River Tern, Great Stone Plover and Indian Shag. The Karighatta (Black Hill) and its temple of Lord Srinivasa is situated a few kilometres from the town. The deity is that of Kari-giri-vasa (one who resides on the black hill). The famous Nimishambha temple is located in the near by district of Ganjam. The summer palace of Tipu Sultan is also a very interesting pace.

Waterfalls Near Srirangapattana Located 27 km upstream from the Srirangapattana is the spectacular Shivanasamudra (Shivanasamudram) Falls, the second biggest waterfall in India and the sixteenth largest in the world. Balmuri falls is also in Srirangapattana Taluk in Mandya Dist. Gaganachukki and Barachukki falls in Shivanasamudram are also famous waterfalls near Srirangapattana

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Sudi is a panchayat town in the Gadag District of Karnataka. At one time it Historical Places in Karnataka was a key town of the Kalyani Chalukyas during 1000 AD. It is famous for rare Heritage temples stone carved monuments like twin towered temple and large well built of stone Forts in Karnataka and carvings, and few other structural temples. For long time these amazing Museums in Karnataka structures were abandoned, but recently they caught the eye of the Indian Archeological Department. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Sudi has several stone temples built by Maha Samanthadhipati Naga Deva in 1100 AD that have caught the attention of Karnataka State Archeological Department. Quite a few of these structures have been cleaned up. Besides age old structures there is also a tower (called Hude in native language) located in the center of the village. The richness of these temples can be viewed in the images posted here.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Surathkal is a locality under Mangalore City Corporation located in the Historical Places in Karnataka Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Heritage temples Forts in Karnataka Surathkal is home to one of India's best technical institutes - The National Museums in Karnataka Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), formerly known as Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC). Surathkal is a suburb of Mangalore city Monuments in Karnataka located on National highway 17. Surathkal also houses Vidyadayanee High Piligrimage in Karnataka School and Govindadasa College run by Hindu Vidyadayanee Sangha, Rivers in Karnataka Surathkal, which has provided education to thousands of students since pre- Trekking Spots in Karnataka independence period. The host petrochemical companies and a port. The Waterfalls in Karnataka nearest airport is Mangalore (Bajpe), 15 kilometres from Surathkal.The New Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Mangalore sea port is 6 km away. The railway station at Surathkal, on Konkan railway, is an important one due to the presence of several educational Amusement Parks near Bangalore institutes,sea port,air port and industries. Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore

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Pin Codes in Karnataka STD Codes in Karnataka Surathkal town can be easily accessed by various bus services from Mangalore City by both city buses and the Mangalore-Udupi Express buses.

Surathkal was once a Grama panchayat, then town panchayat, municipality now merged with Mangalore city corporation. According to legend, the name Surathkal is derived from "shiratakal" meaning "headstone" in Tulu When Lord Ganapathi kept a shiva linga belonging to Ravana on ground, Ravana tried to pull the linga from the ground but could not. The place where the linga is supposed to have been is now known as Gokarna. Due to the force exerted by Ravana, some pieces were scattered. One such piece from the head of the linga is said to have fallen in present day Suratkal. The famous Sadashiva temple is said to be built around that piece of linga.

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Surathkal and houses many small and medium sized industries. The raw materials to these industries are imported through the Mangalore port and goods produced here are exported to several places in India and abroad through this port. Many educational institutions like NITK (formerly KREC), Vidyadayanee High School and Govindadasa College are all nearby or within Surathkal. Apart from these there are several small schools like Mahalingeshwara School and Sacred Heart school in the heart of the town.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Talakad, also known as Talakadu or Thalakkadu, is a town on the left bank of Historical Places in Karnataka the Kaveri river at a spot where the river makes a sharp bend. It is 45 km from Heritage temples Mysore and 185 km from Bangalore. A historic site, Talakad once had over 30 Forts in Karnataka temples that today are buried in sand. Now it is a scenic and spiritual Museums in Karnataka pilgrimage center. Here the eastward flowing Kaveri river changes course and seems magnificiently vast as here the sand on its banks spreads over a wide Monuments in Karnataka area. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka The history of the ancient temple city of Talakad, a pilgrimage site, has Trekking Spots in Karnataka become lost in time. The illustrious and powerful Western Gangas ruled from Waterfalls in Karnataka 350 to 1050 AD until they were overthrown by the Cholas in the 11th century. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Talakad came under the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century, followed by the powerful Vijayanagara Kingdom rulers and the Maharajas of Mysore. Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore

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Pin Codes in Karnataka The Hoysala ruler, Vishnuvardhana, conquered the Gangas and Talakad. He STD Codes in Karnataka built the impressive Vijayanarayana Chennakesava Temple at Belur.

Temples At Talakad sand covers the temples. Stone pillars, square at the base and made to fit into a wheel below the abacus, lie scattered about. Among the temples of Talakad, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanathee-shwara and Mallikarjuna temples, the five Lingams believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become famous. In honour of these five Shiva temples, a fair is held once every 12 years called Panchalinga Darshana, last held in 2006. The Panchalinga Darshana is held on a new moon day in the month of Karthika when two stars conjoin, the stars of Khuha Yoga and Vishaka.On this day, tradition has it that pilgrims should first bathe in the Gokarna theertham, worship Gokarneswara and Chandikadevi, and then worship Vaidyeshwara, and then bathe in the northern eastern southern and western stretches of the Kaveri and then worship Arkeshwara, Pataleshwara, Maraleshwara and Mallikarjuna, returning

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to Vaidyeshwara after each worship, finally worship Kirtinarayana and conclude the pilgrimage in one day.

According to local legend, Ramanujacharya during his sojourn in Karnataka (also called Melnadu), established five Vishnu temples of Lord Narayana known as Pancha Narayana Kshetrams. Talakad is one of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams where the Keerthi Narayana temple was establsihed and the presiding Deity in this temple is Keerthi Narayana.

Curse of Talakad Talakad is also tagged to the curse called "Curse of Talakad" by Alamelamma on the Wodeyar dynasty of Mysore. The Thalakaadu curse has established itself in the folklore as a miracle since the early part of 16th century because of two strange events visible even to date: (i) Thalakaadu, an historically vibrant city, is now being submerged under sand dunes several meters deep, and (ii) the Mysore royal family have faced problem in having a rightful heir to the throne since 1600s. Both these events linked to an apparent curse by a pious lady (Alamelamma) have defied logic. Based on the data from diverse sources and field studies, K. N. Ganeshaiah has reconstructed the possible chronology of events of this acclaimed miracle. Ganeshaiah argues that the Thalakaadu phenomenon represents an ecological disaster unintentionally wrought on to a vibrant civilization at this place and in this sense the curse per se is an intelligently inserted story as an overlay. Using this example he discusses the possible process through which the miracles or myths of this kind survive in a society.

The curse which has survived the folklore of last four hundred odd years is known thus: -May Malangi turn into an unfathomed whirlpool -May Talakad turn into a barren expanse of sand -May the Rajas of Mysore not have children for all time to eternity!

Some other legends Several other interesting legends also surround this shrine. It is believed that an ascetic Somadatta headed out to Siddharanya Kshetra Talakad) to worship Shiva. Having been killed by wild elephants en route, he and his disciples re- incarnated as wild elephants and worshipped Shiva in the form of a tree at Talakad.

Two hunters Tala and Kada, are believed to have struck the tree with an axe to find blood gushing forth, and upon the bidding of a heavenly voice, dressed the wound of the tree with thre tree's leaves and fruits. The tree healed, and the hunters became immortal. Since Shiva is believed to have healed himself through this incident, he is referred to as Vaidyeshwara. The Panchalingams here are all associated with this legend.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Yedeyur is a village in Kunigal, Tumkur district in Karnataka. It is an important Historical Places in Karnataka center of pilgrimage for people of the Lingayat faith. The Samadhi or tomb of Heritage temples Siddalinga Shivayogi, a great Lingayat saint of the 15th century and a temple Forts in Karnataka dedicated to him is located here. Museums in Karnataka Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Swamy Temple is a very famous Hindu pilgrimage Monuments in Karnataka centre situated in Yedeyur Village. Though called as a temple, it contains Piligrimage in Karnataka Nirvikalpa Shivayoga Samadhi of Tontada Siddalinga. Tontada Siddalinga was Rivers in Karnataka a Great revered Veerashaiva Saint who flourished during the end of 15th Trekking Spots in Karnataka century. The temple holds annual festivals during Maha Shivaratri and Ugadi. Waterfalls in Karnataka

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About Sri Siddhalingeshwara Swamy Sri Siddhalingeshwara Swamy a great revered Veerashaiva Saint is considered as an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He travelled far and wide preaching Veerashaiva faith (Shaivism).

He performed 12 years of penance at a garden and hence came to be known as Thontada Siddalingeshwara Swamy. He headed the Murugi muth and had a

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large following of disciples; some of who wrote on Veerashaiva faith and philosophy. Hence Yedeyuru is deemed to be a seat of awakened spiritual consciousness.

He has written Shathsthala Jnana Saramrutha, containing 701 Vachanas (Poems) which are directing Sthalas (route) to Attain Ikya i.e. involvement to light.

He traveled far and wide, preached eternal truth and performed many miracles for scores of people irrespective of their caste or creed. His life and values held by him demonstrated the divine powers attained by him to heal the sick and suffering.

He is regarded as one of the greatest Lingayat Saints of the Veerashaiva Sect in the Hindu religion.

The Gadag Shri Tontada Siddalinga Mahaswamiji is the peetadhipati of this yediyur mutt.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Basavaraja Durga Island is an island in the Arabian Sea & belongs to Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka. Basavaraja fort was an island fortress situated in the Arabian sea Heritage temples off the coast of Uttara Kannada District, Honnavar Taluk in Karnataka state. Forts in Karnataka The island can be reached by boat and is 4km from Honnavar, 3km from Museums in Karnataka Sharavati Bay and just 1km from Pavinakurva village. Monuments in Karnataka The landing place is at the southeastern part of the island at the old entrance Piligrimage in Karnataka of the fort. The island has a total area of 19 hectares and an elevation of 45 Rivers in Karnataka to 50m. The top of the island is a plateau covered with dry grass and trees Trekking Spots in Karnataka that can be seen only at the sloping part of the island. There are a number of Waterfalls in Karnataka fresh water wells. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Basavaraja Fort Medical & Healthcare Tourism Basavaraja fort is a fortified spot island situated in the Arabian sea of coastal Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka port of Karnataka state, Uttara Kannada district, Honnavar taluk. We can Bangalore International Airport reach this island by boats,fishing trawlers or canoe (Canoe is not Namma Metro recommended for visitors) by a sail upstream on river sharavathi.This island Ranga Shankara is just 4 km from Honnavar, 3 km from Sharavati bay & just 1 km from Pavinakurva village (Another beach island).Journey will take about 30 to 45 Health Precautions Minutes from Honnavar and 15 to 20 Minutes from Pavinakurva village by Travel Insurance sail. The landing place is at the south east part of the island where there is a architectural entrance made by stones which was also the entrance to fort Pin Codes in Karnataka during ruling here. This island has a total area of 19 Hectares and height of STD Codes in Karnataka the island would be approx 45 to 50 Mtr from the sea level.Top of the island is almost level which has covered with dry grass and plenty of trees can be seen only at the sloping part of the island. Also this island has plenty of wells with fresh, sweet water miracally.

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport One of the oldest forts in Karnataka, the Belgaum fort served as a bulwark Namma Metro against the attacks of invading armies. It steadfastly held fort as Belgaum Ranga Shankara played host to a multitude of dynasties, from the Rattas, the Vijayanagar emperors, Bijapur Sultans, Marathas and finally the British. During the freedom Health Precautions movement of India, Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned here. Travel Insurance

Pin Codes in Karnataka The Belgaum fort is also an embodiment of the legacy of religious tolerance in STD Codes in Karnataka Belgaum. Nestled within the ramparts of the fort are a number sacred shrines pertaining to different religions. The succession of rulers that held sway at the fort took an indulgent view of the myriad of holy sites. At the entrance, two shrines devoted to Ganapathi and Durga exist in harmony with the two ancient mosques, the Safa Masjid and the Jamia Masjid.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Bellary is a historic city in Bellary District in Karnataka. Historical Places in Karnataka Heritage temples Numerous neolithic archeological sites have been discovered around Bellary, Forts in Karnataka such as the ash mounds at Sanganakallu, Budhihal, Kudithini, Tekkalakote, Museums in Karnataka Hiregudda and Kupgal. The Sanganakallu settlement, spread over an area of 1,000 acres (4.0 sq km), is one of the largest neolithic complexes known Monuments in Karnataka around Bellary. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Some of the events in the Ramayana have been related to places around Trekking Spots in Karnataka Hampi, the celebrated capital of the Vijayanagara empire. Waterfalls in Karnataka

Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Historically, the Bellary area has been known by many names, such as Kuntala Desha, Sindavadi-nadu and Nolambavadi-nadu. Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Bellary was ruled in succession by the Mauryas, the Satavahanas, the Parks in Bangalore Pallavas, the Kadambas, the Badami Chalukyas, the Rashtrakutas, the Kalyani Tourist Spots in Bangalore Chalukyas, the Southern Kalachuryas, the Sevuna Yadavas, and the Tourist Spots around Bangalore Hoysalas, and also ruled briefly by the Cholas during the wars between Eco Tourism Kalyani Chalukyas and the Cholas. Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka After the Sevuna Yadavas and the Hoysalas were defeated by the Islamic Bangalore International Airport sultanates of Delhi, the Vijayanagara Empire arose under Harihara I and Namma Metro Bukka I, who dominated the Bellary area. Bellary itself was ruled by the family Ranga Shankara of Hande Hanumappa Nayaka, a Palayagara of the Vijayanagara rulers. After the fall of the Vijayanagara empire, the Hande Nayakas of Bellary were Health Precautions successively subsidiary to the Adilshahi sultanate, the Mughals, the Nizam, Travel Insurance Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, and finally the British Empire after the Nizam ceded a large part of the southern Deccan to the British East India Company. The Pin Codes in Karnataka Hande Nayakas ceased to be rulers of Bellary after Major Thomas Munro STD Codes in Karnataka disposed of the palayagars of the ceded districts and established the Ryotwari land revenue system.

In 1808 AD, the ceded districts were split into the Bellary and Kadapa districts, and in 1867 AD the Bellary Municipal Council was created. Further, in 1882 AD, Anantapuram district was carved out of the Bellary District. The Maratha princely state of Sandur was surrounded by Bellary district.

As of 1901 AD, Bellary was the seventh largest town in Madras Presidency, and one of the chief military stations in southern India, garrisoned by British and native Indian troops under the British Indian Government. The town included a civil railway station to the east of the Bellary Fort, the cantonment and its railway station on the west, the Cowl Bazaar and the suburbs of 'Bruce- pettah' (currently spelt Brucepet) and 'Mellor-pettah', named after two British officers once stationed in the town. The industries in the town included a small distillery and two steam cotton presses. The steam cotton-spinning mill

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established in 1894 had 17,800 spindles and employed 520 hands.

On 1 October 1953 AD, the Bellary district of Madras State was divided on a linguistic basis. Areas with a significant Kannada speaking population were transferred to Mysore state, which later became Karnataka state. Areas of the district with a significant Telugu speaking population were merged into the Anantapuram and Karnulu districts in what would later become Andhra Pradesh state. Bellary city itself, with large numbers of both Kannada and Telugu speakers, was included into Mysore state after protracted debate and controversy.

The Bellary city municipal council was upgraded to a city corporation in 2004. Bellary's population was 409,644 according to the 2011 census.

There are several legends explaining how Bellary got its name. The first is that a few devout traveling merchants halting in Bellar, could not find a Shiva Linga for their worship. They then installed a balla (a measuring cup or seru used to measure grain) upside down as a Shiva Linga and worshiped it. Eventually, that place was turned into a temple dedicated to Balleshwara or Shiva, which became distorted to Malleshwara', and thus Bellary derives its name from this temple.

The second legend is that the city is named after Indra, the king of Gods, who slew a Rakshasa (demon) named Balla who lived nearby. Balla-ari means 'enemy of Balla' (ari means enemy in Sanskrit). The third legend derives the city's name from the old Kannada word Vallari and Vallapuri.

This temple can still be found in the fort area of the city, and an annual festival and fair dedicated to Shiva is conducted at the temple premises even today.

Bellary Fort Bellary Fort is located on top of Ballari Gudda ("Fort Hill"). The fort was built around the hill during Vijayanagara times by Hande Hanumappa Nayaka. Hyder Ali, who took possession of the fort from the Hande Nayaka family in 1769, renovating and modifying it with the help of a French engineer. The lower fort was added by Hyder Ali around the eastern half of the hill. Legend has it that the unfortunate French engineer was hanged for overlooking the fact that the neighbouring Kumbara Gudda is taller than Ballari Gudda, thus compromising the secrecy and command of the fort. His grave is believed to be located near the east gate of the fort, though some locals believe it to be the grave of a Muslim holy man instead.

The fort was ranked as 1st class by the British Administration. This fort gave Bellary its ancient importance, and led to its selection by the British rulers as the site for a cantonment.

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State Protected Monuments officially reported by Archeological Survey of India in Bellary, Karnataka is listed below

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Virupaksha temple Krishnanagar fort Kallesvarswamy temple Mandapa near Hallikere Jambunathesvara temple

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Bidar was the capital of the Bahmani kingdom of Deccan before the kingdom Historical Places in Karnataka disintegrated into the smaller states. The small remnant state of Bidar was Heritage temples overcome by the mughul forces under Aurangzeb in 1656. It came under the Forts in Karnataka Nizams in 1724. The major attractions of the fort are the imposing gates, the Museums in Karnataka ramparts and the Rangin Mahal, with its richly decorated interiors. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Tourist Atractions Near Bidar Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Basavakalyan (80 km): Basavakalyan was the majestic capital of the Kalyani Bangalore International Airport Chalukyas from 1050 to 1195. Basavakalyan is also well-known for being the Namma Metro birthplace of 12th century social reformer Basaveshwara who worked for Ranga Shankara upliftment of the Poor and the Needy.

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Pin Codes in Karnataka held in January-February are famous. The ancient temple of Lord STD Codes in Karnataka Veerabhadreshwara in Humnabad attracts lakhs of tourists in festival season.

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Parah Bagh Mosque and Old Hindu Underground Temple in its vicinity Kali Masjid Dargah of H. Khali Mullah (Cheukhandi) Amir Fakrul Mulk Gilan's Tomb Upload an image Bidar Fort Sri Ishvar Temple Maqbara Mahmood Gavan

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Bijapur in Karnataka was the headquarters of the Adil Shahi dynasty after the Historical Places in Karnataka founder Adil Shah whose reign is considered as the golden period of Bijapur. A Heritage temples landmark victory over the Vijayanagar Empire in the Battle of Talikota led to Forts in Karnataka the rise of Bijapur as one of the most powerful dynasties in the Deccan. The Museums in Karnataka Jama masjid had been built to commemorate that victory. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism The citadel, halls, passages and gardens still seem like frozen in time.The Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka architecture of this fort is unique as it is a fusion of many prevalent styles. The Bangalore International Airport tomb of Ibrahim Adil Shah II (1586 - 1626) is one of the major attractions of Namma Metro the fort. The Bijapur fort still stands today with all its historical importance as Ranga Shankara one of the most impressive forts in Karnataka.

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Historical Places in Karnataka Chitradurga is a town in Chitradurga district in Karnataka. Heritage temples Forts in Karnataka Chitradurga features bold rock hills and picturesque valleys, huge towering Museums in Karnataka boulders in unimaginable shapes. It is known as the "Stone Fortress" (Kallina Kote). The landscape looks much like a mischievous giant's playground, with Monuments in Karnataka boulders thrown around, forming silhouettes against the sky. According to a Piligrimage in Karnataka story in the Epic Mahabharatha, a man-eating giant named Hidimbasura lived Rivers in Karnataka on the Chitradurga hill and was a source of terror to everyone around. When Trekking Spots in Karnataka the Pandavas came with their mother Kunti in the course of their exile, Bhima Waterfalls in Karnataka had a duel with Hidimba. Hidimba was slain by Bhima and peace returned to Wildlife & Bird Sancturies the area. Legend has it the boulders were part of the arsenal used during that duel. In fact, the boulders on which major part of the city rests belong to the Amusement Parks near Bangalore oldest rock formation in the country. Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Timmana Nayaka, a chieftain under the Vijayanagar Empire, rose to the rank Tourist Spots in Bangalore of governor of Chitradurga as a reward for his excellence in military Tourist Spots around Bangalore achievements, from the Vijayanagara ruler. This was the beginning of the rule Eco Tourism of the Nayakas of Chitradurga. His son Obana Nayaka is known by the name Medical & Healthcare Tourism Madakari Nayaka 1588 CE. Madakari Nayaka's son Kasturi Rangappa 1602 Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka succeeded him and consolidated the kingdom to rule peacefully. As he had no Bangalore International Airport heirs to succeed him, his adopted son, the apparent heir was enthroned but Namma Metro was killed in few months by the Dalavayis. Ranga Shankara Chikkanna Nayaka 1676, the brother of Madakari Nayaka II sat on the throne, Health Precautions and his brother succeeded him with the title Madakari Nayaka III in 1686. The Travel Insurance unwillingness of Dalawayis to accept Madakari Nayaka III's rule gave an opportunity to one of their distant relatives, Bharamappa Nayaka to ascend the Pin Codes in Karnataka throne in 1689. He is known as the greatest of the Nayaka rulers. The subjects STD Codes in Karnataka of Chitradurga did not experience a good reign of the successive rulers as they ruled on the throne for very brief periods. The Hiri Madakari Nayaka IV 1721, Kasturi Rangappa Nayaka II 1748, Madakari Nayaka V 1758 ruled this area but there is not much to mention of their rule.

Battle With Hyder Ali, Legend Of Obavva During the reign of Madakari Nayaka, the city of Chitradurga was besieged by the troops of Hyder Ali. A chance sighting of a woman entering the Chitradurga fort through an opening in the rocks led to a clever plan by Hyder Ali to send his soldiers through the hole. The guard on duty near that hole had gone home for lunch and asked his wife to be on guard till he was back. The wife of that guard, Obavva while in her temporary seat, noticed soldiers emerging out of this opening. Obavva was not perturbed. She was carrying with her an Onake (a long wooden club meant for pounding paddy grains). She killed Hyder Ali's soldiers one by one as they attempted to enter the fort through the opening and quietly moved the dead. Over a short period of time hundreds of soldiers

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entered and fell, without raising any suspicion. Obavva's husband, upon his return from his lunch was shocked to see Obavva standing with a blood stained Onake and hundreds of dead bodies of the enemy around her. The opening in the rocks still remains as a historical witness for the story, beside the Tanniru doni a small water source which holds cold water all round the year. Though her sincere and brave attempt saved the fort on that occasion, Madakari Nayaka could not repel Hyder Ali's attack in 1779. In the ensuing battle, the fort of Chitradurga was lost to Hyder Ali. Obavva, like Kittur Rani Chennamma remains a legend, especially to the women of Karnataka.

Chitradurga Fort Chitradurga Fort is renowned for its Kallina Kote / Ukinna Kote / Yelu Suttina kote and was built in parts by the Palegar Veer "MADAKARI NAYAKA". The fort comprises a series of seven enclosure walls in Kannada. Eighteen ancient temples can be found inside the fort. This seemingly impregnable fort has 19 gateways, 38 posterior entrances, a palace, a mosque, granaries, oil pits, four secret entrances and water tanks.

Chitradurga is also famous for its historical sites such as Ankali Math & Chandravalli.

Ankali Math The ancient monastery of Ankali Math is also called Paradeshappana Guhe. A number of caves, located underneath the Kallu Mantapa (stone sanctum) of this mutt, might have served as refuges for monks and mendicants indulged in penance and praying.

Chandravalli A tour of Chitradurga will take you to the scenic valley of Chandravalli located to the north west of Chitradurga. Chandravalli is an ancient archeological site and coins, inscriptions, ruins, stone images belonging to the Hoisala-Kadamb and Sathavahana period have been discovered at Huligondi, Basavanagondi, Baralagondi and other locations of Chandravalli. A rock inscription seen near Bhairaweshvara temple here links Chandravalli to the reign of Kadamba Mayura Verma.

State Protected Monuments in Chitradurga State Protected Monuments officially reported by Archeological Survey of India in Chitradurga, Karnataka is listed below

State Protected Monuments in Chitradurga

Rangayyana Bagilu, Fort Gate Siddeswara Temple Channakeshava Temple Trisankeswara Temple Lakshminarayana Temple

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Jamalabad fort, located 8 km north of Beltangadi town, which is 65 km from Historical Places in Karnataka Mangalore, is 1788 ft above sea level and was formerly called Narasimha Heritage temples Gudde (Narasimha Hill), which refers to the granite hill on which the fort is Forts in Karnataka built. It is also referred locally as 'Jamalagadda'. Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism The fort was built by Tippu Sultan in 1794 and named after his mother, Medical & Healthcare Tourism Jamalabee. The fort is said to have been built over the ruins of an older Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka structure. Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro The fort is inaccessible other than via a narrow path, with nearly 1876 steps to Ranga Shankara the fort that are cut out of this granite hill and lead all the way to the top through the fort to the summit. This would mean that a small but well armed Health Precautions group could indefinitely block a much larger force from entering the fort. Travel Insurance

Pin Codes in Karnataka Inside the citadel there is only one tank to store their water. There is a remain STD Codes in Karnataka of a single cannon on the hillock. Nothing much of the fort is remaining but hints of the fort wall and parapets. There is also a unmanned microwave repeater station on top of the hill.

The fort was captured by the British in 1799 during the 4th Mysore war. Legend has it that those out of favour with Tipu were hurled down this fort to their death. (Such 'Tipu drop's are a feature in most hill-top forts built by Tipu.)

These days, Jamalabad is a trekking destination, with the climb up to the fort being classified as 'medium difficulty level' and the top of the fort offers good views of the surrounding landscape and the Kudremukh range.

There is a forest check post at the base of the hill where visitors have to pay a nominal entry fee. Visitors should carry plenty of water since there is no potable fresh water available on top. The nearest town with any communication and medical facilities is Belthangady (Beltangadi).

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Officially entry to the fort is restricted to between 6 am to 6 pm . Overnight stay at the fort is prohibited. The hillock has only one room on top of it. It is not tourist attraction but is a good destination for enthusiastic trekkers.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Kavaledurga Bhuvanagiri fort, is a magnificent fort located on a hill at an Historical Places in Karnataka altitude of 5,056 feet (1,541 m), situated in Shivamogga District in Karnataka. Heritage temples The place can be reached by a 16 km drive from Thirthahalli. Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Other important places close by are: Monuments in Karnataka Thirthahalli Piligrimage in Karnataka Thirthahalli is a taluk head quarters, amidst dense forest and is about 65 Rivers in Karnataka Kms. from Shimoga Rameshwara Temple is located on the bank of river Trekking Spots in Karnataka Tunga and attracts tourist and pilgrims for holy bath during the month of Waterfalls in Karnataka January every year. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Agumbe Amusement Parks near Bangalore Agumbe is at a distance of about 80Kms. from Shimoga via Thirthahalli . This Lakes in Bangalore is a famous place for viewing sunset. Abbey falls is nearby Agumbe. Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Kuppahalli Tourist Spots around Bangalore This situated at a distance of about 16 Kms. east of Thirthahalli and 81 Kms. Eco Tourism from Shimoga. This is fascinating locality which is the birth place of the great Medical & Healthcare Tourism poet "KUVEMPU". There is the famous spot here know as Kavishilla where Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka where the poet in his young days used it sit and contemplate. Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro Ambuteertha Ranga Shankara This is 10 Kms. from Thirthahalli on Hosanagara road, this is the birth place of the river Sharavathi. Health Precautions

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Kundadri A great place for trekking. Is on the way from Theerthalli to Masthikatte at a distance of about 12 km from Theerthalli. A Jain temple is perched on top of the hill. The view from the top the hill is really spellbinding. Kundadri hill is in fact a single gigantic monolithic rock formation with various outgrowths. A rough stone paved path leads one to the top of the hill. Packing some light refreshments and moving on to ascend the hill would be really a great idea.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Kittur is a fort located in the Karnataka state of India, it is the former capital of Historical Places in Karnataka a minor principality as well as a major archaeological site. Heritage temples Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore It was held by the Desais of Kittur, as well as Rani Chennamma, a woman warrior of Karnataka who revolted against the British in 1824. Kittur reached its Eco Tourism zenith during the Mallasarja Desai. The place has a Nathapanthi matha in Medical & Healthcare Tourism police line area, and temples of Maruti [in fort], Kalmeshwara, Dyamavva and Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Basavanna, the last named a later Chalukyan monument now completely Bangalore International Airport renovated. Namma Metro Ranga Shankara Kittur presently lies in ruins with the Nathapanthi matha site off limits, and the areas Maruti, Kalmeshwara, Dyamavva, Basavanna and the Chalukyan Health Precautions monument, being completely renovated. The archaeological museum at the Travel Insurance location is managed by the state department of archaeology and museums. It

Pin Codes in Karnataka has a rich collection of antiquities found in and around Kittur, which include a STD Codes in Karnataka few of the weapons, swords, mail-coat, shield, engraved wooden doors and windows of the Kittur palace, inscriptions, herostones, Surya, Vishnu both from Kadrolli, Vishnu and Surya from Devarashigehalli, Subrahmanya from Manoli, Durga from hirebagewadi and many more antiquities, as well as some modern paintings.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Manzarabad Fort is situated about 7 km from Sakleshpur in Hassan District of Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka. It is at a height of 3240 ft above sea level. Manzarabad Fort was Heritage temples constructed by Tipu Sultan in 1792. Manzarabad Fort can be easily accessed Forts in Karnataka from Sakleshpur Bus Station and Sakleshpur Railway Station. Manzarabad is Museums in Karnataka 250 Kms from Bangalore. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism The fort is located at an altitude of 3500 plus feet above sea level. Locals say Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka that Manje Gowda, a local chieftain initially owned the fort but later on taken Bangalore International Airport over by Tipu and some say that Tipu built this fort at the end of 17th century Namma Metro AD. The fort is Star shaped and occupies a plot of 5 acre area in size. The fort Ranga Shankara walls are surrounded with a moat, which is now dried up. The fort totally has 03 entrances and 9 viewpoints for guarding. Health Precautions Travel Insurance

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It is said that there are two underground passages from the fort leading to Srirangapatna and one to Mysore.

Inside the fort one can see a small shrine and other living rooms and bathrooms used in the olden days. A horse stable in one corner and a water

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well that is designed to reflect a cross resembling Christianity. Interesting thing is that locals say that this monument stands for secular identity as the 9 corners of the fort also indicate Navagrahas.

There are approximately 252 steps to reach the fort from the foothill.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Midigeshi is a hill fort, 19 km away from Madhugiri in the Tumkur district of Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka. The ancient Bhagawan Suparshwanatha Jain temple at Midigeshi Heritage temples has the idol of Yaksha Brahmadeva and a stone edict found in the Forts in Karnataka surroundings of the temple tells us some historical aspects of the temple. A Museums in Karnataka guest house has been built here in the year 2002 on the occasion of the 2600th Mahavira Janma Kalyan. Every year a grand Pooja Mahotsav is Monuments in Karnataka conducted. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Mirjan Fort is located on the west coast of the Uttara Kannada district in Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka. The fort known for its architectural elegance was the location of Heritage temples several battles in the past. It is about 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) from the National Forts in Karnataka Highway 17 and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Gokarna, the famous Hindu Museums in Karnataka pilgrimage centre on the west coast of India. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism According to the first historical version, Queen Chennabhairadevi of Gersoppa Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka (under the Vijayanagara Empire) was initially credited with building the Mirjan Bangalore International Airport Fort in the 16th century. She ruled for 54 years and also lived in the fort. Namma Metro During her reign, the port at Mirjan, which is 32 kilometres (20 mi) to the south Ranga Shankara east of Karwar, was used for shipping pepper, saltpetre and betel nut to Surat. Gersoppa, a district annexed to Bednur, was famous for the pepper exported Health Precautions from this region. Consequently, the Portuguese gave the epithet "Rani, the Travel Insurance Pepper queen" to the Queen of Gersoppa.

Pin Codes in Karnataka STD Codes in Karnataka The fort is built over an area of about 4.1 hectares (10 acres). It is built with laterite stones. It was built with high walls and bastions. The fort has four entrances (one main and three subsidiary entrances) and many wells, which are interlinked and with access channels leading to the circular moat (used as a defence measure to protect the fort) that once fully surrounded the fort, and leading to the canal works outside the fort's limits. At each entrance, there are wide steps to enter the fort. The fort is double-walled and has high turrets on the bastions. It is now seen mostly in ruins but is being restored by ASI to some extent. The ruins have been inferred as remnants of a secret passage, entry doors, a darbar hall and a market place. Stone images of Hindu gods and goddesses are also seen under a large tree.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Mukkunda fort is situated on a rocky hillock close to the northern bank of river Historical Places in Karnataka Tungabhadra in Sindhanur taluq, Raichur district. Another fort in of Sindhanur Heritage temples taluq is at Roudakunda, about 20 kms from Mukkunda. Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka 1 Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Nandi Hills or Nandidurg is a hill fortress of southern India, in the Holiday home in Yercaud Ideal Historical Places in Karnataka Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is located just 16 KM(till base) holiday location. Call us. Heritage temples 24KM (top of the hill) from Chickballapur town. It is 4851 ft. (1478 meters) Forts in Karnataka above sea level. It is located in close proximity to the newly constructed Museums in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport, the second largest in India. In addition, the hills are located about 20 km from the National Highway (NH-7) just after Monuments in Karnataka Devanahalli Town. Due to its location, Nandi Hills is rapidly developing and Piligrimage in Karnataka numerous commercial and residential ventures are underway in the region. Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro Nandidurg hill, known commonly as Nandi Hills, is the source of the Ranga Shankara Penner,Ponnaiyar and Palar rivers. Nandi Hills gets its name from an ancient Nandi temple situated on this hill. This temple has a thousand year old Health Precautions sculpture of Nandi. An ancient lord Shiva and Parvati temple also adorns this Travel Insurance hill.

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Nandidurg was traditionally held impregnable, and its storming by Lord Cornwallis in 1791 was one of the most notable incidents of the first war against Tipu Sultan of Mysore. It was formerly a favourite resort for British Raj

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officials during the hot season. Francis Cunningham built the summer residence here for Sir Mark Cubbon.

The hills are now a popular tourist spot during summer. The state horticulture department maintains a garden for the tourists. The pressure of tourists on the environment here is great with a considerable problem of litter, noise and physical disturbance.

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple located in Nandi village, near Nandi Hills or Nandidurg , Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka, and is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The original temple, identified as one of the oldest temples of Karnataka, dates back to the 9th century A.D. and was later renovated successively as in the Dravidian style of architecture. It is located at a distance of 60 km from Bangalore and at the bottom of Nandi Hills.

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple was originally constructed during the 9th century AD by Bana Queen Ratnavali, in the Dravidian style of architecture. The original temple was renovated regularly during the successive five dynasties under Chola, Hoysala, Pallava and Vijayanagara kings. This big temple houses three temples within the temple complex, viz., Arunachaleswara, Uma Maheshwara and Bhoga Nandeeshwara. The other portion of the temple houses a large indoor water pond, called Sringeri Teertha and has rock cut steps on which many lamps are lit by the side of the tank on certain festive days like Deepavali. This pond is believed to be a source of Pinakini River. Inside the temple, certain stone carvings are also depicted.

Tipu Sultan's Fort, Bhoga Nandishwara Temple, Muddenahalli Museum, Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, The Nandi Temple, Amruth Sarovar, Brahmashram, Nehru Nilaya and Tipu's Drop are few cool places in Nandi Hills for outing.

Distance from Koramangala 5 Block to Nandi Hills (Betta) is 62 Km. Distance from Majestic to nandibetta is 3 Km.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Nargund or Naragunda is a town in Gadag district, Karnataka. Nargund is Historical Places in Karnataka around 50 km north-west of Gadag. Heritage temples Forts in Karnataka The name Naragunda means hills of jackals. The astrologist and a Jain Museums in Karnataka Sridharacharya from this town was the author of Jatakatilaka. Monuments in Karnataka A fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji is the prime attraction here. Nearby towns Piligrimage in Karnataka include Belavaniki (east) and Navalgund (south). Rivers in Karnataka 4 Trekking Spots in Karnataka Nargund was ruled by the Venkat Rao of the Bhave dynasty during the late Waterfalls in Karnataka 18th century on behalf of the Maratha Peshwas of Poona. Hyder Ali, the ruler Wildlife & Bird Sancturies of Mysore subjugated it in 1778. It was attacked by Tipu Sultan in 1784. The Marathas and the Bhave family and the Pethe family (who were their Amusement Parks near Bangalore accountants) were humiliated by means of brutal torture and rape at the Lakes in Bangalore hands of Tipu's commanders. They were imprisoned in Mysore until their Parks in Bangalore release in 1799 by the Marathas. They returned to Nargund. Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore Two forts of Ramdurg Fort and Nargund Fort were built by Shivaji ca. 1675. Eco Tourism They were taken by Aurangzeb in 1691-92 and recaptured in 1706-07 by Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ramrao Dadaji Bhave. In 1728, Ramrao, who already had been granted the Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka title of Pant Sachiv by Sambhaji of Kolhapur, began managing the estate with Bangalore International Airport the help of his nephew Dadaji. On his death in 1740 while on a pilgrimage to Namma Metro Benares, his son Yogirao had his cousin Dadaji murdered, "an act which led Ranga Shankara to a long-continued feud between both branches of the family." In 1761, the family succeeded in having the Peshwa grant the estates jointly to Yogirao Health Precautions and Dadaji�s son Bhaskarrao. The family arrangement was that Bhaskarrao Travel Insurance would manage the estates and pay an allowance to the other branch for their support. The arrangement continued in effect until 1786 when Tippu Sultan Pin Codes in Karnataka took over Nargund and the family scattered, the chief and his immediate STD Codes in Karnataka family being taken as prisoners to Mysore.

Nargund is also famous for its cotton crop.

HOW TO REACH NARGUND Hubli Airport is 60 km south-west of Nargund. Gadag Junction Railway is the nearest railhead. State Highway 30 passes through Nargund.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Parasgad Fort is a ruined hill fort in the Belgaum district of Karnataka state, Historical Places in Karnataka India. It dates back to 1674, and is said to have been built by the Maratha Heritage temples ruler Shivaji. Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore Parasgad Fort is located about two kilometres south of Saundatti village, and Eco Tourism stands on the south-west edge of a range of hills immediately overlooking the Medical & Healthcare Tourism black soil plain down below. Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport The hill which measures about 500 metres from north to south and about 300 Namma Metro metres from east to west, is irregular, and a good deal is covered with prickly Ranga Shankara pear and brushwood. Its sides are rocky and almost perpendicular. A deep gorge runs through it. Health Precautions Travel Insurance Atop the hill-fort is a small ruined shrine to the Hindu deity Maruthi. The fort

Pin Codes in Karnataka itself is uninhabited, and the remains of old houses are located in it. STD Codes in Karnataka A descent of several hundred steps leads to Yadravi village. This passes by a natural spring with a water tank measuring thirty by six metres called the Ramatheertha, and a cave housing statues of Hindu deities and mythological figures including Jamadagni, Parashurama, Rama, and Sita, a Shivalinga with a Nandi. The village of Yadravi is referred to as "Elarame" in an inscription found on a platform near the Bharamappa temple of the village. The inscription is dated Shaka 901 in the Hindu calendar.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Pavagada is a panchayat town in Tumkur district in Karnataka. Pavagada is Is Super fun at Camp XtremeZone Historical Places in Karnataka famous for its big mountains with some historical background. It is a great Food & Adventure sports included Heritage temples place for mountain climbing and trekking. Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore Pavagada is also famous for the Shan Mahatma Temple of god Shani. A Eco Tourism special pooja is performed at Pavagada at 5 am. Sravana masa (Hindi month Medical & Healthcare Tourism July-August) is good time to visit this temple where a huge crowd from diffrent Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka parts of the sounth india will assemble. This whole month will be celebrated in Bangalore International Airport the name of god Shani. Namma Metro Ranga Shankara For accommodation down the hills a DSK rest house is available at Rs 120 for a double accommodation. Bangalore to Pavagada is 158 km and takes approx Health Precautions 2 hrs, 47 mins by road. Travel Insurance

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It is believed that one can get rid of or lessen the negative effects of Sade sathi or Ashtama Shani or Panchama Shani on worshipping or by offering special poojas to Sri Shaneshwara Temple at Chikka Madhure. While visiting this people one can see people offering Ellu Batti which means black sesame seeds in Kannada. They offer this in front of the fire. These black seed are tied in small pieces of cloth and dipped in Gingelly oil (Sesame oil). The timing

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of the temple is from 6 am to 8 pm.

Bangalore to Pavagada KSRTC Volvo Bus The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) introduced Airavat (Volvo) services from Bangalore to Pavagada in 2010. The service to Pavagada leaves Bangalore at 5.45 PM to reach Pavagada at 9.15 PM and Y.N. Hoskote at 9.45 PM via Gauribidanur, Hindupur and Madakashira. In the return direction, the service leaves Y.N. Hoskote at 6 p.m. to reach Pavagada at 6.40 AM and Bangalore at 9.45 AM.

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Pavagadh is a Hill Station, and a Municipality in Panchmahal district about 46 kilometres away from Vadodara in Gujarat. It is known for a famous Pavagadh Mahakali mandir which draws thousands of pilgrims everyday. Gujarat government has planned Rs. 73 crore development project for Pavagadh.[Source: Newshunt, 23rd June, 2014]

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Raichur is a city municipality in the district of Raichur in Karnataka. Raichur, Historical Places in Karnataka located between Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers, is the headquarters of Heritage temples Raichur district. It was in the princely state of hyderabad under the rule of the Forts in Karnataka nizam . It is located 409 km from the state capital, Bangalore. Museums in Karnataka Raichur has a rich history, having been a part of various empires, such as the Monuments in Karnataka Bahmanis and Vijayanagara and Hyderabad. The city is famous for its Piligrimage in Karnataka imposing Raichur Fort. Here, stone inscriptions have been found in Persian Rivers in Karnataka and Arabic which belonged to the bastion of the fort, referring to its Trekking Spots in Karnataka construction in 1294. Among the ruins of the immense fort are many irrigation Waterfalls in Karnataka tanks and old temples. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

Interesting details of the battle between Sri Krishnadevaraya and Vijay Kumar Amusement Parks near Bangalore From NITK are given in The Battle of Raichur. Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Raichur is very rich from the epigraphical point of view. It has already yielded Tourist Spots in Bangalore hundreds of inscriptions, ranging from the Mauryan period up to the end of the Tourist Spots around Bangalore Muslim period. The inscriptions are in a variety of languages such as Sanskrit, Eco Tourism Prakrit, Kannada, Arabic, and Persian and belonging to almost all the Medical & Healthcare Tourism dynasties that ruled over the Dekkan. The most important places from this Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka point of view are Maski, Koppal, Kuknur,Hatti Gold Mines, Mudgal and Bangalore International Airport Raichur. Namma Metro Ranga Shankara The fort of Raichur was built by Kakatiya king Rudra in 1284 CE which passed on to the Vijayanagar kingdom after the decline of Kakatiyas. Ever since, the Health Precautions fort has been under dispute for nearly two centuries. The fort was captured by Travel Insurance Bahmanis in 1323 CE. Saluva Narasimha Raya expressed a wish in his testament that the city of Raichur be recaptured. This has been in the mind of Pin Codes in Karnataka Krishnadevaraya since his coronation in 1509. In the year 1520 STD Codes in Karnataka Krishnadevaraya sent Seyed Maraikar, a Muslim in his service to Goa with a large sum of money to buy horses. Maraikar instead went to Adil Khan with the money and offered his services. Krishnadevaraya made a demand that Maraikar be returned along with the money which was duly refused. During the period of peace Krishnadevaraya made extensive preparations for a grand attack on Raichur doab. After the court decided that Raichur should be attacked the king invited all commanders (Nayakas) in his service to take part in the battle.

Raichur Maavina Kere [Aam Talab] Maavina Kere Raichur Aam Talab mango beach is in Raichur, Karnataka. Maavina Kere Raichur Aam Talab mango beach Pincode is 584101. Near by railway Stations are Raichur Yermaras.

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built by the Kakatiya rulers in 1294 AD. It is surrounded by double rows of massive low circuit walls on its three sides and is built on an 88 m high hill. Its inner wall is constructed by huge blocks of stones that are attached together without any cementing material.

However, the main attraction of this fort is a large stone slab having a length of 41 ft. This slab carries records in Telugu along with a scene where huge slabs are hauled up a hill with the help of buffalo driven carts.

Other outer fortifications of this structure include five massive gateways namely the western Mecca Darwaza, the northern Naurangi Darwaza, the eastern Kati Darwaza, and the southern Khandak Darwaza. Its fifth gateway lies in its south-east direction and is known as the Doddi Darwaza. Its inner walls also have two gateways known as the Sailani Darwaza, situated in its western direction and the Sikandari Darwaza situated in its east. This fort is also popular for its stone inscriptions in Persian and Arabic. These inscriptions are said to belong to Ali Burj. In the premises of this fort, several tanks and ruins of ancient temples are also seen.

Jami Masjid The Jami Masjid is a significant religious site of Raichur city and one of its most beautiful and biggest mosques. This structure has two entrances and six gigantic pillars. At this masjid, there is also a cemetery belonging to the Adil Shahi dynasty along with several remains of an ancient palace and fort.

Ek Minar Ki Masjid Ek Minar ki Masjid is a significant mosque situated in Raichur city. This mosque is built in the Persian architectural style and comprises a two-storied 20 m high minaret. It also has a winding staircase leading to its top, providing a panoramic view of Raichur city.

Pir Sailani Shah Raichur is also home to the Tomb of the Muslim saint, Pir Sailani Shah. The structure of this tomb is built in the Bijapur style of architecture. Its main attraction is a rectangular hall and a dome.

Devasugur Devasugur is a small village situated in the Raichur Taluk of the district. This village lies on the right bank of Krishna River and is mainly famous for Sugureshwara or Veerabhadra Temple. This temple is known for its annual 'jatra', which is held in the Hindu month of Margashirsha.

Gabbur Gabbur village is situated in the Deodurg Taluk, of Raichur District and is famous for its old temples. In earlier times, this place used to be a centre of education and was recognised by the name of Gopuragrama. Basaveshwara, Ishwara, and Hanuman Temple.

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Manvi Manvi is an important town of the Raichur District of Karnataka as well as one of its talukas. This place is the hometown of the great Madhva follower and dasa, Sri Jagannatha Dasa, who also wrote 'the Harikathamruthasara'.

The main attraction of this town is the temple of Jagannatha dasaru and the ruins of an old fort. It also has several Hindu deities like Sri Chowdeshwari and Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy whose temples are situated on its hilltops and cover the town in a semi-circle. It is also home to Sri Annamayya Taata, who is a popular holy man with large number of followers. The town also has a famous Hindu 'matha' called the Kalmath. Near the manvi town sri harvi Basaveshwara Temple, Harvi Village is one of the famous temple in the taluke has Statues of Sri shiva, Sri Basaveshwara. sri Veerabhadreshwara, sri ganapathi etc. and has very big wide space to organize holy events in this place.

State Protected Monuments in Raichur State Protected Monuments officially reported by Archeological Survey of India in Raichur, Karnataka is listed below

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Raichur Fort Ek Minar Masjid Venkateswara Temple with Devanagari inscription Raichur Fort Venkateswara Temple Raichur Mosque An Old Mosque with an Inscription in Persian Bhangar Basappa's Temple Isvara Temple, Ganjigudi mutt Chudi Gate Temple, Hanuman Temple, Temple near Jami Masjid Mel Shankara's Temple Lakshmi Narayana Temple with inscriptions

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Roudkunda is a village in the Sindhanur taluk of Raichur district in Karnataka. Is Super fun at Camp XtremeZone Historical Places in Karnataka Roudkunda is famous for Ranganatha swamy temple. Roudkunda is Food & Adventure sports included Heritage temples surrounded by hills and there is an ancient fort on the hill top belonging to Forts in Karnataka 16th century. There are various relics found in the hills that have historical Museums in Karnataka importance. Roudkunda is 18 km south to the taluka headquarters Sindhanur and 5 km from Karnataka State Highway 23. Nearest towns are Siruguppa Monuments in Karnataka and Karatagi. Piligrimage in Karnataka 1 Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Sanduru or Sandur, is a town in Bellary District in Karnataka. It is the Historical Places in Karnataka administrative seat of Sanduru taluka. Heritage temples Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Saundatti (Sugandavarti or Savadatti) is one of the oldest towns in Belgaum Historical Places in Karnataka district in Karnataka. Saundatti is a celebrated pilgrimage centre located 78 Heritage temples kilometres from Belgaum. Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Renuka Sagara Renuka sagara is a reservoir for the Malaprabha River adjucent to Saudatti. And there is Navilateertha Dam.

The name Renuka sagar because of the famous Renuka (Yallamma) temple Yallammagudda Saundatti.

Yallammagudda The temple of Goddess Yellamma is a popular pilgrimage site for Shakti devotees. Every day, hundreds of pilgrims visit the temple with great devotion. The congregation is especially large, crossing the ten lakh mark on two

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auspicious days Banada Hunime and Bharathi Hunime. The century-old temple of Yellamma is situated atop Yellamagudda, amidst picturesque Ramalinga Hills about 5 km from Savadatti. Between Savadatti and the temple is the magnificent fort of Parashghad, dating back to the 10th century.

Hooli Hooli, 9 km from Saundatti, a place with rich antiquity and is perhaps one of the oldest towns in the Belgaum District. This ancient agrahara town has a number of later Chalukya temples.

Hooli Panchalingeshwara Temple Hooli is a place with rich antiquity and is perhaps one of the oldest towns in the district. One of the striking monuments of the place is the huge Panchalingeshwar temple.

Navilateertha Navilateertha or Navilteerth or Malaprabha dam of Malaprabha River.

The town has temples dedicated to Ankeshwara, Puradeshwara, Nagarkere Mallikarjuna, Veerabhadra, Ulvi Basavaeshwara, Mouneshwara, Dyamavva and Venkateshwara, which is the largest. The Puradeshwara temple in the later Chalukyan style is a trikutachala with three ardhamantapas, a common navaranga and two mukhamantapas. Gurlhosur chidambar temple - a historical temple is also there

All three garbhagrihas with pierced windows have shivalingas. The shikhara, now damaged, over the central garbhagriha is in Kadambanagara style and the navaranga pillars are lathe-turned. Inside the niches of the navaranga are images of Parvati and Veerabhadra. This temple has been renovated very crudely. On the day of Ugadi, the rising sun's rays fall directly on the main shivalinga. The outer walls have fine sculptures depicting Hindu mythology and there are inclined chajjas all round. The open mukhamantapa, a later addition, is also in the same style with massive pillars.

The Ankeshwara temple in Desaigalli, built circa 970 is in the later Chalukyan style and is below the ground level. There are steps descending to the mukhamantapa. In front of the temple, there is an inscription carved into the wall by the builder, Ratta Chief Ankarasa. The fort has a Kadasiddheshwara temple, surrounded by four bastions. Around the Kadasiddheshwara temple in the inner chajja of the prakara there is a row of beautiful carvings of geometrical patterns with over two hundred designs, some painted. The Renukasagar of the Naviluteerha Dam touches the low-lying areas of Saundatti. There is a spot called Jogulabhavi here, where there is a temple. Pilgrims take a holy dip here before visiting the Yellamma Hill. This Samadhi is in the area called Ramapur at Saundatti, which is humming with religious activities.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Savandurga is a hill 33 km west of Bangalore off the Magadi road, in Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka. The hill is famous for a temple and is also believed to be among Heritage temples the largest monolith hills in the world. The hill rises to 1226 m above mean sea Forts in Karnataka level and forms a part of the Deccan plateau. It consists of peninsular gneiss, Museums in Karnataka granites, basic dykes and laterites. The Arkavathi river passes nearby through the Thippagondanahalli reservoir and on towards Manchanabele dam. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Savandurga is formed by two hills known locally as Karigudda (black hill) and Bangalore International Airport Biligudda (white hill). The earliest record of the name of the hill is from 1340 Namma Metro AD by Hoysala Ballala III from Madabalu where it is called Savandi. Another Ranga Shankara view is that the name is originated from Samantadurga attributed to a Samantharaya, a governor under Ahchutaraya at Magadi, although there is no Health Precautions inscription confirming this. This was the secondary capital of the Magadi rulers Travel Insurance such as Kempegowda. from 1638 to 1728, Mysore took over this place and

Pin Codes in Karnataka Dalavayi Devaraja occupied this place with the palace at Nelapattana. In 1792 STD Codes in Karnataka Lord Cornwallis captured it from Tippu Sultan and this was described by Colonel Wilks.Robert Home in his Select views in Mysore (1794) shows distant views of the hill from Bangalore. He called it Savinadurga or the fort of death. There were no steps to reach the hill top and it was covered by Bamboos and other trees forming a barricade.

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The Savandurga hills are frequented by pilgrims who come to visit the Savandi Veerabhadreshwara Swamy and Narasimha Swamy temple sited at the foothills. Picnickers come to spend time among the serene environs of the hill. Rock climbers, cave explorers and adventurers are among others who frequent the locale.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Shahpur is 497 km north of Bangalore and well connected by road to Historical Places in Karnataka Gulbarga, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Bidar. Shahpur is famous for hills. Heritage temples Sleeping Buddha, made of hills is a popular attraction of Shahpur. Shahpur is Forts in Karnataka the home to the famous Chara Basaveshwara temple. Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Sleeping Buddha Hill Medical & Healthcare Tourism Sleeping Buddha Hill is located near Shahapur town Shahapur taluk of Yadgir Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka district in Karnataka state, India. The hill is made up of 4 small hills that gives Bangalore International Airport the impression of Sleeping Buddha when viewed horizontally in Southwest Namma Metro direction. Sleeping Buddha Hill lies between Bheemarayanagudi and Ranga Shankara Shahapur and Karnataka State highway 16 passes near to the hill. It is one of the main attractions of Shahapur town. Health Precautions Travel Insurance Chara Basaveshwara Temple

Pin Codes in Karnataka Shahapur is famous for Chara Basaveshwara Temple, which is surrounded by STD Codes in Karnataka hills in all directions. Its annual function called "Jatre" is celebrated every year in April. Thousands of people gather for this special event. They believe that Charabasava will provide health, wealth and prosperity to whole family. The main attraction of this occasion is "bullock festival", thousands of bullocks from different parts of surrounding districts gather here for trade, which used to take place for nearly 10 days. By the side of Charabasava Temple A Large Fort is there. which had seven gates to enter. Within the fort 7 cannons are still present in good condition. As per the historians the construction period of this fort was between 950 AD to 1100 AD. Till the attack of Aurangazebs General Afzal Khan we don't know the pre history of this fort. Mandakini Lake is situated within the fort and the "Lotus Lake" or the "Tavare keri" Beside the Fort surrounded by hills.

According to mythology "Sagar Chakravarti" was grand father of "Bhagiratha" who brought river goddess Ganga to earth for cleans his ancestor's sins. Mandakini was the result of Sagar king's tapasya.

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The Bhoruka power company in the private sector to successfully commission a hydro power station in shahapur. The houses of village "Bendegumbali" are considered to be the most well-constructed houses without the usage of modern tools. Sannati is the Only place in the whole of India where complete unbroken inscription of emperor Ashoka was found.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Formerly known as Surapur, Shorapur is a hill-locked town fortified by an old Historical Places in Karnataka fort in Gulbarga district in Karnataka. Heritage temples Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Vallabhgad Fort is a fort in the Belgaum district of Karnataka. Vallabhgad Fort Historical Places in Karnataka dates back to 1674, and is said to have been built by the Maratha ruler Heritage temples Shivaji. Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Vijayanagar or Vijayanagara city was famous all over the world during its Historical Places in Karnataka heydays due to its architectural brilliance and impeccable town planning. The Heritage temples empire reached its zenith during the reign of Krishnadevaraya (1509-29). The Forts in Karnataka capital is entirely in ruins now, but one can visualize the magnificence of the Museums in Karnataka city from the scattered buildings and remains of the city walls. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Bijapur is a district headquarters of the Bijapur District in Karnataka. Bijapur Historical Places in Karnataka city is well known for the great architectures of histrorical importance built Heritage temples during the Adil Shahi dynasty. Bijapur City is the head quarters of the district Forts in Karnataka and is located 530 km northwest of Bangalore. The city is about 550 km from Museums in Karnataka Mumbai (Maharashtra). Monuments in Karnataka The city established in the 10th-11th centuries by the Chalukyas of Kalyani Piligrimage in Karnataka was referred as Vijayapura (City of victory). The city came under the influence Rivers in Karnataka of the Khilji Sultanate in Delhi by the late 13th century. In 1347, the area was Trekking Spots in Karnataka conquered by the Bahmani Sultanate of Gulbarga. By this time, the city was Waterfalls in Karnataka being referred as Vijapur or Bijapur. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

In 1518, the Bahmani Sultanate split into five splinter states known as the Amusement Parks near Bangalore Deccan sultanates, one of which was Bijapur, ruled by the kings of the Adil Lakes in Bangalore Shahi dynasty (1490-1686). The city of Bijapur owes much of its greatness to Parks in Bangalore Yusuf Adil Shah, the founder of the independent state of Bijapur. The rule of Tourist Spots in Bangalore this dynasty ended in 1686, when Bijapur was conquered during the reign of Tourist Spots around Bangalore Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. In 1724 the Nizam of Hyderabad established his Eco Tourism independence in the Deccan, and included Bijapur within his dominions. In Medical & Healthcare Tourism 1760, the Nizam suffered a defeat by the Marathas, and ceded the region of Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bijapur to the Maratha Peshwa. After the 1818 defeat of the Peshwa by the Bangalore International Airport British in the Third Anglo-Maratha War, Bijapur passed into the hands of the Namma Metro British East India Company, and was assigned to the princely state of Satara. Ranga Shankara In 1848 the territory of Satara, along with Bijapur, was annexed to Britain's Health Precautions Bombay Presidency when the last ruler died without a male heir. The British Travel Insurance carved a new district by the name Kaladagi. The district included present-day Bijapur and Bagalkot districts. Bijapur was made the administrative Pin Codes in Karnataka headquarters of the district in 1885, when the headquarters were moved from STD Codes in Karnataka Bagalkot. After India's Independence in 1947, the district became part of Bombay state, and was reassigned to Mysore State, later Karnataka, in 1956. The former southern taluks of the district were separated in 1997 to form Bagalkot District.

The city consists of three distinct portions: the citadel, the fort and the remains of the city. The citadel, built by Yusuf Adil Shah, a mile in circuit, is of great strength, well built of the most massive materials, and encompassed by a ditch 100 yards wide, formerly supplied with water, but now nearly filled up with rubbish, so that its original depth cannot be discovered. Within the citadel are the remains of Hindu temples, which prove that Bijapur was an important town in pre-Islam times. The fort, which was completed by Au Adil Shah in 1566, is surrounded by a wall 6 m. in circumference. This wall is from 30 to 50 ft (15 m) high, and is strengthened with ninety-six massive bastions of various designs. In addition there are ten others at the various gateways. The width is about 25 ft (7.6 m); from bastion to bastion runs a battlemented curtained wall about 10

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ft (3.0 m) high. The whole is surrounded by a deep moat 30 to 40 ft (12 m) broad. Inside these walls the Bijapur kings bade defiance to all comers. Outside the walls are the remains of a vast city, now for the most part in ruins, but the innumerable tombs, mosques, caravanserais and other edifices, which have resisted the havoc of time, afford abundant evidence of the ancient splendour of the place.

Bijapur is rich in historical attractions, mainly related to Islamic architecture.

Gol Gumbaz This is the most famous monument in Bijapur. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (ruled 1627-1657). It is the second largest dome ever built, next in size only to St Peter's Basilica in Rome. A particular attraction in this monument is the central chamber, where every sound is echoed seven times. Another attraction at the Gol Gumbaz is the Whispering Gallery, where even minute sounds can be heard clearly 37 metres away. Gol Gumbaz complex includes a mosque, a Naqqar Khana (a hall for the trumpeters) (Now it is used as museum) and the ruins of guest houses.

Ibrahim Rauza This is the tomb of Ibrahim Adil Shah II (ruled 1580-1627), the fifth king of the dynasty and, like the Mughal emperor Akbar, known for religious tolerance. Built on a single rock bed, it is noted for the symmetry of its features. It is said that the design for the Ibrahim Rauza served as an inspiration for that of the famous Taj Mahal.

Malik-e-Maidan (The Monarch of the Plains) the largest medieval cannon in the world. Being 4 m long, 1,5 m in diameter and weighing 55 tons, this gun was brought back from Ahmadnagar in the 17th century as a trophy of war by 400 oxen, 10 elephants and tens of men. It was placed on the Sherza Burj (Lion Gate) on a platform especially built for it. The cannon's nozzle is fashioned into the shape of a lion's head with open jaws & between the carved fangs is depicted an elephant being crushed to death. It is said that after igniting the cannon, the gunner would remain underwater in a tank of water on the platform to avoid the deafening explosion. The cannon remains cool even in strong sunlight and if tapped, tinkles like a bell. In 1854 the cannon was auctioned for Rs. 150 but the sale was cancelled in the end.

Upri Buruj Upri Buraj, Built around 1584 by Hyder Khan, is an 80 ft (24 m) high tower standing to the north of Dakhani Idgah in Bijapur. This is a spherical structure with stone steps winding round the outside. Top of the tower offers a commanding view of the city. This is also known as ;Hyder Burj", "Upli Burj". On top of Upli Burj there are two guns of huge size. The parafeet this tower which was used for monitoring purposes has been fenced now. One needs to climb the circular stairs to reach the top. However except for this tower there is very little evidence of the citadel wall in this area due to rampant construction.

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Chand Bawdi Ali Adil Shah (1557-1580) built this tank near eastern boundary of Bijapur. When there was large influx of people into Bijapur after the fall of the Vijayanagar empire, and new settlements came up within the walled city raising the need for better infrastructure and providing water supply. This has a storage capacity of 20 million litres. Later it became a model for many other tanks constructed in the city. A grandeur complex came up around it, which was mainly used to house the maintenance staff though members of the royal family occasionally used it for recreation. He named this after his wife "Chand Bibi".

Asar Mahal The Asar Mahal was built by Mohammed Adil Shah in about 1646, which was used to serve as a Hall of Justice. The building was also used to house hairs from the Prophet's beard. The rooms on the upper storey are decorated with frescoes and the front is graced with a square tank. Here women are not allowed inside. Every year there is urs (festival) held at this place. In front of the hall, one can see three tanks the bigger tank, which is at the centre is about 15 feet (4.6 m) deep however the other two are comparatively smaller in size as well as depth. Behind Asar Mahal one can still see the remain of the citadel. Just a kilometer away behind Asar Mahal, one can still find the old mosque which is on top of the citadel wall. There is a big entrance with arc below this mosque. Many stones have inscriptions. The site is under maintenance of Archeological Survey of India.

Gagan Mahal Gagan Mahal Which means Sky Palace, is built with a 21- meter facade and four wooden massive pillars, has a majestic central arch. Sikandar Adil Shah, in silver chains, surrendered to Aurangzeb in 1681 here.

Barakaman (Ali Roza-II) A mausoleum of Ali Roza built in 1672. It was previously named as Ali Roza, but Shah Nawab Khan changed its name to Bara Kaman as this was the 12th monument during his reign. It has now seven arches and the tomb containing the graves of Ali, his queens and eleven other ladies possibly belonging to the Zenana of the queens.

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Among the other historical attractions at Bijapur, some notable ones are the Anand Mahal, Jod Gumbaz, Jumma Mosque, Sat Manzil, and Jal Manzil. Also among old houses at Bijapur, the most famous is Elavia House ( Nauzer Elavia) which is more than 100 years old.

State Protected Monuments in Bijapur State Protected Monuments officially reported by Archeological Survey of India in Bijapur, Karnataka is listed below

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Shankarlingdev temple, Hemadpanti temple with inscribed stone Mallikarjuna Temple Bijapur Temples of Basavesvar, Ramesvar (Jain), Basavanna Well Malesvami temple Siddesvara temple Temple of Ramling, Paramanand Dev Temple of Dattthreya with inscription Old temple of Shankarlingdev Temple of Golaliswar Temples of Narsoba, Amriteswar Iswar temple Bhageswar temple Temples of Lingadkatti Papannashankatti and Ramtirth Sungameswara temple Bijapur Fort Mosque and Tomb of Gangapaya Temple of Bageswar with worn inscriptions Ramaling temple Ishwar Temple / Eshwara Temple Durga temple

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Abbey Falls which is also Abbi Falls is in Kodagu, in the Western Ghats in Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka. Abbey Falls is located 10 km from the Madikeri town and 270 km Heritage temples from Bangalore. Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore In the mountains of the Western Ghats, several streams combine, swelling with Eco Tourism the monsoon rains and plunging down the mountain slope at enormous speed, Medical & Healthcare Tourism hitting the huge boulders hard and forcing through the crevices and ravines. A Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka misty cloud hangs over the falls. From here the water flows into the Kaveri Bangalore International Airport River. Namma Metro Ranga Shankara The waterfall is located between private coffee plantations with stocky coffee bushes and spice estates with trees entwined with pepper vines. The falls Health Precautions appear suddenly, the water cascading over rocks into calm pools. Travel Insurance

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HOW TO REACH ABBEY FALLS From Madikeri the falls are accessible by a narrow road to the coffee estate. A path through coffee and cardamom plantations leads to the waterfalls. The roar of the falls can be heard from the road. The best time to visit is early winter when the monsoons have brought plenty of water.

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Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore Alekhan falls is near to 'Alekhan Horatti' bus stop. This is an immensly beautiful place blessed by nature. Alekan falls is around 19 kms from Eco Tourism charmadi, in charmadi ghats in Chikamagalur. Distance from Bangalore is 350 Medical & Healthcare Tourism kms Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport How to reach Alekhan falls Namma Metro A state transport or private bus/jeep from charmadi (18kms) will take you to Ranga Shankara this place after a winding scenic journey of charmadi ghats. Its 4kms away from kottigehara. Health Precautions Travel Insurance

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Balmuri and Edmuri waterfalls is a hot-spot for students and nature lovers and Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka weekend getaway hunters from Mysore and Bangalore. Balmuri falls is the Bangalore International Airport famous of the two and many Indian movies have used this location to shoot Namma Metro song and dance sequences. Ranga Shankara Technically, Balmuri and Edmuri waterfalls are not actually waterfalls. It is Health Precautions mostly flowing water of the Kaveri. At a particular spot in the Balmuri, there is Travel Insurance step of about 6 feet from which creates the effect of a mini-waterfall.

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Edmuri falls is about 500 feet east of Balmuri falls and is a good spot to swim and play some games in the water. There is an ancient Ganesh temple close by that you can visit.

You will have to be cautious as there are jagged stones in the water and at some places, the water deepens suddenly.

You can also visit Srirangapatna which is about 20 minutes from here.

HOW TO REACH BALMURI FALLS Catch the K.R.S. bus and you have to get down before 8 kms from K.R.S.(Krishna Raja Sagara) and walk about 3 kms to reach the spot. You can also hire a taxi or an auto to the spot.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Barkana Waterfalls or Barkana Falls 850 ft high, is one of the picturesque Historical Places in Karnataka spots in Shimoga District of Karnataka. The Barkana Falls are among the ten Heritage temples highest waterfalls in India. Located in Balehalli forest area, Barkana Falls is Forts in Karnataka about 80 km from Thirthahalli. It is formed by the natural water of Seeta River. Museums in Karnataka A small stream adjoins the waterfalls. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka The name of the fall is derived from the word 'barka', a reference to the Mouse Trekking Spots in Karnataka Deer that inhabits the region. Tourists need to undergo a steep trek from the Waterfalls in Karnataka Western Ghats via Gumbo Ghats to reach the fall. Moreover, tourists Wildlife & Bird Sancturies interested in reaching the waterfall on motorbike can use the motorable path

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Eco Tourism A tributary of the river "Aghanashini" by name 'beNNe hoLe' flowing through Medical & Healthcare Tourism the dense forests of the Devimane Ghats region of the Western Ghats falling Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka from a height of about 200 feet forms a spectacular visual treat. Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro How to Reach Benne Hole Falls Ranga Shankara On the way to Kumta from Sirsi after 21kms you get a small places called "Kasage". From here the waterfall is around 6kms away. Take the path which Health Precautions goes towards "Hosur" and up to Hosur it is a jeep track till the last house in Travel Insurance Hosur. From here it is 2 kms walk to the waterfall.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Shivanasamudra is located 120 km from Bangalore, 27 km from Historical Places in Karnataka Somanathapura and 80 km from Mysore in the Mandya district of Karnataka. Heritage temples Shivanasamudra (also called Sivasamudram or Bluff) is an island town Forts in Karnataka dividing the Kaveri River into twin waterfalls, the Gaganachukki and the Museums in Karnataka Barachukki, dropping 90 m. Monuments in Karnataka The Bharachukki, with a nice graceful cascade along the side, is about a Piligrimage in Karnataka kilometer away from the Dargah. Bharachukki has a wider cascading edge. Rivers in Karnataka One section resembles a 'U' section, like the Niagara Falls. The Barachukki Trekking Spots in Karnataka Falls, gushing out from a height of 250 feet, is very spectacular. Waterfalls in Karnataka

Wildlife & Bird Sancturies The Gaganachukki has a western facade and another eastern facade. Many enthusiastic youngsters daringly trek down the hillside towards the cascade to Amusement Parks near Bangalore enjoy the water shower. One can move over to view the fantastic Dargah, the Lakes in Bangalore upstream end of the falls. The upstream is particularly awesome inspiring Parks in Bangalore after the monsoons when the Kaveri River is full. Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore One of Asia's first hydro-electric power stations set up in 1902, which is still Eco Tourism functional, is located here in Gaganachukki waterfall. This is where Medical & Healthcare Tourism hydroelectric power was harnessed for the second time (after Darjeeling) in Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Asia and the electricity thus produced was used in the Gold Mines of Kolar, Bangalore International Airport making it the first city in Asia to get hydro-electricity. A security check post at Namma Metro Shivasamundram prohibits the visitors from visiting between 6 pm and 6 am. Ranga Shankara Gaganachukki especially is a steep fall where water gushes down with great Health Precautions speed. The two waterfalls are around a 15-minute drive apart and make Travel Insurance beautiful picnic locations. As the cascading water hits the rocky surface, a dense mist of vapor emerges to partially envelop the falls, providing a brilliant Pin Codes in Karnataka sight which is reckoned to be unmatched in its beauty. These spectacular STD Codes in Karnataka waterfalls are surrounded by hill forests of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Adventurous and enthusiastic tourists can venture out here for trekking and fishing.

There is more to the region. The island carved out of the two streams of the Kaveri is also a famous pilgrimage centre and is popularly called as Madhya Ranga. The Ranganatha Temple, constructed in the Dravidian style, houses the idol of Lord Ranganatha sleeping on Adisesha while an intriguing piece of sculpture is that of Takshaka, the lord of serpents, whose image is found to the right in the navaranga of the temple.

The weather is sunshine most of the year with rainfall being short, sharp spells.

Swimming is not advisable at both falls.

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The best visiting time is during June to September as there will be much water in the river Kaveri and the water falls look gorgeous. The climate is moderate entire year. But, possible to visit and see during most of the time in the entire year.

There is a lodging and boarding facility available for accommodation and food very nearer to Gaganachukki view point. People can avail accommodation at Mudukuthore also. Resorts are available in Mudukuthore place ( near Thalakad 40 Kms away) to stay. These are to be booked at Bangalore KSTDC centre. There are no entry fees. All types of cameras are allowed inside the temple. The place is purely village area. No good hotels are available. Small hotels are only available at Thalakadu. This place is not a shopping place. Normal practice of the trip is to visit Somanathapur temple (from Mysore) and then proceed to Mudukuthore and then to Thalakadu. If one is interested to see the sun set in Thalakadu, the trip can changed to proceed to Shivanasamudram from Somanathpur and then from Shivanasamudram to Thalakad. In the latter case, be sure to reach before 4.00pm as the temples at Thalakad cannot be seen.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Shivasamudram is about 65kms, East of Mysore in Mandya district. Here the Historical Places in Karnataka River Cauvery meanders to fall into cascading Shivasamudram Falls. This Heritage temples sparking waterfalls flows through the abundant sylvan forest of Karnataka in Forts in Karnataka Deccan Plateau, plunges 320 feet into gorge into a spate, breaking into a Museums in Karnataka cloud of misty foam. The falls are 893 metres wide. Monuments in Karnataka In the Western Ghats of Kodagu district at Talacauvery, River Cauvery Piligrimage in Karnataka emerges and meanders to join the Rivers Harangi, Hemavathi, Lakshmana Rivers in Karnataka Thirtha and Kapila creating number of waterfalls. Trekking Spots in Karnataka

Waterfalls in Karnataka Cauvery forms many islands throughout its journey from Talacaurvery to Bay Wildlife & Bird Sancturies of Bengal. One such island is Shivanasamudra or Bluff. At Shivasamudram also called Bluff or Simsha, this water falls has twin jumps, the Gagana Amusement Parks near Bangalore Chukki or the Western falls and the Bara/Bhara Chukki or the Eastern falls. Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Monsoon season (during the month of July and August makes this waterfall Tourist Spots in Bangalore swell to enormous proportion, when the river Kabini floods along with Tourist Spots around Bangalore Cauvery creating a waterfall perhaps a thousand feet wide. The Hydro Eco Tourism electric power stations is the first of its kind in Asia, in 1902, is still functional. Medical & Healthcare Tourism It was commissioned by the Diwan of Mysore, Sir K Seshadri Iyer. The first Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka town to receive the electricity from this station was Kolar Gold Fields, hence Bangalore International Airport Kolar became the first town in Asia to get hydro electricity. Namma Metro Ranga Shankara TREKKING IN SHIVASAMUDRA One needs to trek 2kms through the lush greenery, along the banks of Health Precautions Cauvery to approach the falls. Sitting on the benches provided at the watch Travel Insurance tower you can revel the beauty of the river plummet into a spray of mist.

Pin Codes in Karnataka ONE DAY TRIP TO BLUFF/ SHIVASAMUDRA STD Codes in Karnataka One can visit the Somanathpur Temple, Shivanasamuram, and then visit Talakad (35kms ) One can find accommodation and food at Talakad.

Best Visiting time : June to September ( the water falls looks full and gorgeous during this season). The climate is moderate entire year.

HOW TO REACH BLUFF FALLS By Rail: Nearest Railway Station is Mandhya

By Air: Nearest Airport is Mysore Airport

By Road: Bluff falls is 65 kms from Mysore. 139 kms from Bangalore (Bangalore-Maddur-Malavalli-Sattegala-Bluff), 35kms from Talakad.

Nearby places are Talakad, Somanathpur, Srirangapatna

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Chunchanakatte Falls is a waterfall on the Kaveri River, near the village of Historical Places in Karnataka Chunchanakatte in krishnaraja Nagar Taluk, Mysore district, Karnataka. Water Heritage temples cascades from a height of about 20 meters. It is in the Western Ghats. Here Forts in Karnataka the river falls in two small cascades before joining again to flow as one. Museums in Karnataka Distance from Bangalore to Chunchanakatte Falls, Karnataka is 208 km and takes 3 hours 52 mins. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Chunchanakatte waterfall can be reached by taking a diversion at Bangalore International Airport Krishnarajanagar on the Mysore-Hassan highway. The diversion is on the left Namma Metro at the circle in the town of KR Nagar. A subsequent right turn on to a mud Ranga Shankara road leads to the waterfall. It is located at approximately 15 km from the town of KR Nagar. Health Precautions Travel Insurance Chunchanakatte is well know for Lord KodandaRama temple which is situated

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Chunchanakatte is the holy place where Lord Sri Ram during his vanvas stopped by and availed the hospitality of a tribal couple called Chuncha and Chunchi. The significance of this place is that the sound of the powerful falls can be heard all over except inside the sanctum sanctorum of the centuries old temple, the story goes that Lord Ram was tired of the constant complaining of Sita Mata and gave a curse saying that the tongue of a woman should not be sharp and since Cauvery (river) is considered to be female the noise that the river generated would not be heard in the sanctum sanctorum of the lord. It is also said that when Sita Mata was tired and weary and wanted to have a bath, Lord Ram directed Lakshman to fire an arrow at a rock, once Lakshman fired the arrow, water in 3 different shades started pouring out, one

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with turmeric, one with oil and one with shikakai (fruit for hair - natural shampoo). These shades are visible even today when there is considerable amount of water flowing in the falls. Before the powerplant was established, this place was like paradise on earth with nature at its best. This locale has been used in a lot of regional (kannada) movies and has been a haunt for many of the film stars and politicians, most famous being Dr Rajkumar. This region is mainly inhabited by farmers and employees of a local sugar mill and of late the power generation plant.

Chunchanakatte is famous for Sugar also Paddy. Chunchana Kattey is sourrounded by Kaveri River, which goes to KRS dam reservior.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Chunchi Falls is a breathtaking waterfall 90 km away from Bangalore city. Historical Places in Karnataka Chunchi Falls is 16 km before the Sangama and is located in the Kanakapura Heritage temples taluk. Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Chunchi Falls is nestled among the amazing ranges of rocks on the banks of the River Arkavati. Chunchi Falls is located on the way to Yelehalli from Monuments in Karnataka Sangam. One can reach to Chunchi falls from Kanakapura. The waterfall is in Piligrimage in Karnataka the backdrop of scenic settings and it offers eye catching panoramic views of Rivers in Karnataka the surroundings. Trekking Spots in Karnataka

Waterfalls in Karnataka Chunchi Falls has quicksilver flow of gleaming ripples and is placed in an Wildlife & Bird Sancturies exquisite rocky valley. It is surrounded by dense and green forests. The falls is a popular picnic spots. The bird's-eye view of eposes of the rippling Amusement Parks near Bangalore Chunchi Falls is a sight to behold. Even though it is a small waterfall, the Lakes in Bangalore beauty of its rushing cascades of water in a green setting enchants tourists. Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore How to reach Chunchi Falls Tourist Spots around Bangalore You can take a day's break and visit this bewitching place located in Eco Tourism Kankapura taluk in Bangalore rural district. Chunchi Falls is about 6km away Medical & Healthcare Tourism from the deviation of the river. The waterfall is surrounded with deep green Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka forests, adding to the natural beauty of the place. Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro Ranga Shankara

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Eco Tourism Associated with the waterfall is the nearby Linganmakki Dam across river Medical & Healthcare Tourism Sharavathi, and the hydro-electric power station that it serves. The power Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka station has been operational since 1949, and is, at 1200 MW capacity, one of Bangalore International Airport the largest hydro-electric stations in India and a significant source of electric Namma Metro power for Karnataka. The power station was previously named Krishna Ranga Shankara Rajendra hydro-electric project, after the King of Mysore at that time. The name was later changed to Mahatma Gandhi hydro-electric Project. It was Health Precautions served by Hirebhaskara dam until 1960. After 1960, thanks to visions of Sir M. Travel Insurance Visvesvarayya, Linganmakki Dam, built across river Sharavathi is being used

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Before the onset of monsoon, when there is not much water in the Linganmakki dam, the "mighty" Jog Falls are nearly unrecognizable. Instead of

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the roar and the spray and the massive flow of water, there are only a pair of thin streams of water trickling down the cliff. If you happen to ask any of the local people what happened to the falls, they would tell you that the authorities open the dam only during weekends, when there are a lot of tourists to view it.

During the monsoon of 2007, due to heavy rains the authorities at the falls had to open the dam. Due to this the water falls was seen at its best. Unfortunately this also resulted in the flooding of many villages down the river, destroying crops and the fishing industry for weeks. Many of the pictures in the gallery and the picture displayed alongside show the falls during that time.

HOW TO REACH JOG FALLS August-December is the season of best flow and best time to visit. Jog is situated at 30 kilometres (19 mi) away from Sagara, and 379 kilometres (235 mi) away from Bangalore.

By Bus: Jog, Sagara. One can reach Jog from direct buses to Jog from Bangalore. Alternative way is to take direct bus to Sagara from Bangalore and local bus from Sagara to Jog. Distance - 379 kilometres (235 mi) from Bangalore, 102 kilometres (63 mi) from Shivamogga and 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Sagara.

By Train: Shimoga. One can take train to Shimoga from Bangalore and can travel to Jog in buses from Shimoga.

By Air: Bangalore airport is the nearest operational airport. Another convenient airport is Mangalore.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Gokak is a town and taluk headquarters in the Belgaum District of Karnataka. Historical Places in Karnataka It is located around 70 km from Belgaum at the confluence of two rivers, Heritage temples Ghataprabha and Markandeya. The population of the city is approximately Forts in Karnataka 67,000 and the common language in use is Kannada. The town contains old Museums in Karnataka Hindu temples with inscriptions. Monuments in Karnataka Gokak town is growing rapidly in terms of industries, business, as well as the Piligrimage in Karnataka fields of education, arts, literature and folk-art. It is associated with famous Rivers in Karnataka Kannada writers such as Shri Krishna Murty Puranik, Anand Kanda, Basavaraj Trekking Spots in Karnataka Kattimani and Kundanagar. Many popular folk-artists such as Padmashri Waterfalls in Karnataka Dr.Chandrashekar Kambar, Ningayya Swami Pujari, Ishwarappa Minachi, Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Yallappa Pujeri, Dr. Hatapaki and Ishwarachandra Betageri are also associated with the town. Gokak has a world famous waterfall known as Gokak Amusement Parks near Bangalore Falls. Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Gokak is also renowned for its sweets, which are known all over India, such as Tourist Spots in Bangalore karadantu (a Kannada term, which literally means fried edible gum), a sweet Tourist Spots around Bangalore richly stuffed with nuts and edible gum, and ladagi laadu. Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism The town also specialises in the manufacture of wooden toy fruits, flowers, etc. Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka which are then painted, polished and encased in transparent boxes. Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro Gokak is a place of philosophical and historical significance. There was once Ranga Shankara was a dispute and a battle between Rani Abbakka and Gokak Kotawals. A fort can still be seen at the western side of the city. Health Precautions

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During the British rule in India, the Forbes Spinning Mill (now owned by Gokak Textiles Limited of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group) was started here, and is functional to this day, providing jobs for thousands of people. A small scale hydroelectric power generation plant was also set up in Gokak Falls, one of the oldest such projects in the whole of Asia. This plant is also in good working condition to this day, and is used by the Spinning Mill and the nearby area.

Gokak Falls Gokak Falls is a waterfall located on the Ghataprabha river in Belgaum district of Karnataka. The waterfall is six kilometers away from Gokak, a nearby town.After a long winding course, Ghataprabha river takes a leap of 52 metres over the sand-stone cliff amidst a picturesque gorge of the rugged valley. Except the width and colour of the water, the general features of the fall, its height, shape, and rapidity resemble Niagara Falls on a smaller scale. The waterfall is horse shoe shaped at the crest, with a flood breadth of 177 metres.

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During rainy season, the thick reddish brown water sweeps far over the brink of the cliff with a dull roar that can be heard from some distance.

There is a hanging bridge across the river, measuring about 201 metres. Its height above the rock bed is 14 metres.

One of the interesting features of this place are the monuments from the Chalukya era that are present on either banks of the rocky gorge.

There is an old electricity generation station which used to generate electricity during 1880s. A ropeway connects the power station to the cliff top.

July to September is the best season to visit the place. The Gokak Falls can be developed into a fine tourist attraction.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Hanuman Gundi waterfalls or Sootanabbi Falls is one of the main attractions Historical Places in Karnataka close to Kudremukh, karnataka. Located 32 km from the Kalasa, Hanuman Heritage temples Gundi waterfalls has water falling on to Natural rock formations from a height Forts in Karnataka of more than 100 feet (30 m) Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Hebbe Falls are situated about 10 km away from the famous hill station Historical Places in Karnataka Kemmangundi in Karnataka. This waterfalls are inside a coffee estate and can Heritage temples be reached either by walk or four-wheeler. Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore An 8km trek from Kemmangundi along a steep and narrow path leads you to Eco Tourism these sprightly falls. Surrounded by dense forests and coffee plantations, Medical & Healthcare Tourism Hebbe Falls gushes down from a height of 250 ft. in two stages to form Dodda Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe (Small Falls.) Don't miss a refreshing dip Bangalore International Airport in this herb-infused water. It is 8 Km away from Kemmangundi, 238km away Namma Metro from Bangalore, 35km away from Tarikere and 180km away from Mangalore. Ranga Shankara Distance between Bangalore and Kallathigiri Falls 255 Km.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Hemagiri Waterfalls is located 8 Kms from KR pet enroute to Kikere town or Historical Places in Karnataka Govindhalli. It is better to take the route back, in view of bad roads on the Heritage temples same stretch to reach Kikere town. The river is in full flow during monsoon Forts in Karnataka and it is a treat to watch. This spot seems to be a film shooting locale for Museums in Karnataka some of the Kannada movies. Monuments in Karnataka The beautifully landscaped temple of Hosaholalu, known as Laxmi Naryana Piligrimage in Karnataka temple is here. It is credited to have built during the time of the Hoysala King Rivers in Karnataka Veera Someswara in 1250 AD. The outer facade of the temple is well Trekking Spots in Karnataka decorated with various forms of Vishnu & goddess and elephants along with Waterfalls in Karnataka the platform typical of hoysala temples. The temple is built in the triangular Wildlife & Bird Sancturies form, also known as trikuta vimana syle. There are three statues of deities Venugopal, Naryana & Lakshminarasimha. We were unable to see the inside Amusement Parks near Bangalore of the temple because it was locked by the poojary and we did not bother to Lakes in Bangalore search for him. It is very rare that inside the temple sanctum santorium one Parks in Bangalore finds idols, which are mostly uninstalled or vandalized by smugglers of Tourist Spots in Bangalore antiques. This temple is located close to K R pet town in Mandya district. Tourist Spots around Bangalore

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Kalhatti Falls start at the top of the Chandra Drona Hill, from a height of 45m to Historical Places in Karnataka flow before the Veerabhadreshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated Heritage temples 10km from Kemmangundi, Kalahatti is about 250 km form Bangalore. Two Forts in Karnataka kilometers from Ozone Valley is the famous Kalhatti falls where the water falls Museums in Karnataka from a height of 403 ft. Annual fair (Jatra) held every year during February/March, which attracts thousands of devotees. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Kalhatti Falls is located at Kallattipura in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. Bangalore International Airport The waterfall is only 10 kilometers away from Kemmangundi hill station and is Namma Metro a must visit for tourists of Karnataka. Kalhatti Falls is not just famous for its Ranga Shankara waterfall but also for the adjoining flora and fauna that surrounds it.

Health Precautions Water cascades from the top of the Chandra Drona Hill from a height of 45m to Travel Insurance flow before the Veerabhadreshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Pin Codes in Karnataka STD Codes in Karnataka An 8-hour drive from Bangalore, along the muddy mountainous tracks and hairpin turns, the picturesque hill station of Kemmangundi is enchanting for any who wishes to visit it. A summer retreat for erstwhile Wodeyar ruler, Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV it has beautiful laid gardens, magnificent mountain ranges and splendid valleys, excellent visual treat for the tourists.

Kemmangundi has spectacular waterfalls cascading along its slopes, excellent animal life and rare species of plants. Trekkers climbing along the mountainous terrains enjoy the picturesque view. With base in Tarikere which is 35 kms from Kemmangundi, trekkers climb the hill slopes to enjoy the panoramic view of the verdant valleys below.

About 10kms from Kemmangundi, Kalhatti Falls is mesmerizing offering an excellent view of the cascading water from the Chandra Drona Hill from 45m above in front of the Veerabhadreshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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Kalhatti Falls is a magnificent waterfall that plummets 400 feet or 122 meters. Sometimes these falls are referred to as the Kalahasti Falls. It is almost a transcendental experience to witness the raw power that this waterfall contains, yet it radiates beauty and grace at the same time. The falls are surrounded by beautiful greenery.

Kalhatti Falls of Karnataka is one of the most prominent waterfalls. Kalhatti Falls offer you a breath taking sight which you wont encounter anywhere else. Kalhatti Falls at Karnataka is a perfect retreat for people from the hustle and bustle of the city life. The adjoining natural beauty is intoxicating as leaving the place is not easy.

Kalhatti Falls is also known as Kalahasti Falls and it falls from a height of 403 feet thereby offering a mesmerizing view. Historians attach the Kalhatti Falls and near by areas with sage Agasthya who might have stayed there.

Kalhatti Falls is also known as Kalahasti Falls and it falls from a height of 403 feet thereby offering a mesmerizing view.

HOW TO REACH KALHATTI FALLS By Rail: Neartest Railway Station is Mangalore

By Air: Nearest Airport is Tarikere

The route from Bangalore is through Tumkur - Tiptur - Arsikere - Kadur - Birur on NH206. The road from Birur to Lingadahalli is about 15 kms. From there, there is a fork whose left arm goes to Santaveri and continues towards Chikmagalur and the right arm goes towards Kalhatti falls and Kemmangundi

. Birur is a junction well connected on the Bangalore-Shimoga, Bangalore- Kolhapur, Bangalore-Hubli or Yeshwantpur-Vasco routes. The Shimoga Express leaves Bangalore at 2310 and reaches Birur at an unearthly hour of 0315. Buses from Birur towards Lingadahalli are at 0545, 0630 and quite regularly after that. These buses take about 30 mins. You can hire private vehicles to take you till Kalhattigiri (another 30 min ride on road)from where you can begin the trek.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Koodlu Theertha (Sita falls) is a breathtaking waterfalls in Hassan district, Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka, adjacent to the Agumbe ranges. Kudlu Theertha Falls is located Heritage temples at a distance of 42 Km from Udupi near Hebri. Kudlu Theertha Falls is located Forts in Karnataka amid jungles of Western Ghats in Udupi district and recognized as the first Museums in Karnataka water fall of river Sita. Monuments in Karnataka The water falls from a height of 126 feet directly to the pond. It is believed Piligrimage in Karnataka that this pond is holy because many sages performed penance here many Rivers in Karnataka years ago. Trekking Spots in Karnataka

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Koosalli waterfalls (pronounced as Kusaali, is located near Koosalli village in Historical Places in Karnataka Kundapura, Karnatraka. A series of six falls, one above the other, in splendid Heritage temples surroundings makes it one of the best waterfalls in the state. The combined Forts in Karnataka height of all six falls is about 380 ft. The foliage around the spot is attractive. Museums in Karnataka The best time to visit is from September to November. This virgin and unspoiled spot is near Shirooru, which is 76 km from Udupi on NH 17 towards Monuments in Karnataka Karwar. Kundapura is about 36 km from Udupi. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka [ + ] VIEW HOTELS, BOARDING, LODGING & ACCOMMODATION AT Trekking Spots in Karnataka KOOSALLI WATERFALLS Waterfalls in Karnataka

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Lalguli Falls in Karnataka is one of the finest waterfalls and is one of the Historical Places in Karnataka prime tourist hub. Lalguli Falls attracts thousands of visitors every year Heritage temples because of the natural scenic beauty. The Lalguli Falls of Karnataka provides Forts in Karnataka you a peaceful environment to retire from your usual work pressure. Museums in Karnataka Lalguli Falls of Karnataka is just 15 kilometers away from Yellapur in Uttar Monuments in Karnataka Kannad District. Bangalore is 535 kilometers away from Lalguli Falls. The very Piligrimage in Karnataka famous waterfall is besieged by the plush greenery, rocky hills and various Rivers in Karnataka wildlife. Trekking Spots in Karnataka

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Unchalli Falls, which is also called Lushington Falls, is a waterfall created by a Historical Places in Karnataka 116-meter drop in the Aghanashini river. The falls is located 30 kilometers Heritage temples from Sirsi, a town in the Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka. The falls is Forts in Karnataka named after J. D. Lushington, a District Collector for the British Government, Museums in Karnataka who discovered the falls in 1845. Monuments in Karnataka The falls can be reached by a five-kilometer trek from Heggarne village Piligrimage in Karnataka through thick forest. Here the river makes a cavalcade of water falls and Rivers in Karnataka eventually leaps into a steep valley to form a spectacular, picturesque Trekking Spots in Karnataka waterfall. The falls are sometimes called Keppa Joga because of the Waterfalls in Karnataka deafening sound they make. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Mallalli falls is situated in the foots of pushpagiri hills about 18 kms from Historical Places in Karnataka somwarpet. The falls is 2 kms inside the main road. Mallalli Falls is situated in Heritage temples Coorg and is around 25 kms from Somwarpet and 260 kms from Bangalore. Forts in Karnataka The exact location of Mallali falls is in Bettadahalli Gram Panchayat in Museums in Karnataka Somwarpet of Coorg. It's is an eye feasting sight of river Kumaradhara gushing through the valley and falling into a gorge, with lush green mountains Monuments in Karnataka around. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Mallalli falls, Kumaradhara river, around 30 KMs from Somawarapet and Namma Metro approximately 275 KMs from Bangalore. Ranga Shankara How to Reach Mallalli Falls Health Precautions To reach Mallalli falls, one has to take a deviation at Hanchinalli. Hanchinalli Travel Insurance comes 2 Kms before Beedalli when travelling from Somavarpet towards

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Manikyadhara Falls is situated near Kemmangundi, Chikmagalur district, on Historical Places in Karnataka the Baba Budan Giri Hills, which is a sacred place for both Muslims and Heritage temples Hindus. It is one of the main attractions of Baba Budan Giri or Dattapeeta. Forts in Karnataka Manikyadhara Falls is located approximately 40 km from the Chickmagalur Museums in Karnataka town. Monuments in Karnataka ► Baba Budan Giri Hills Lodging & Accommodation Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Manikyadhara Falls is situated near Kemmangundi of Chikmagalur district. It Trekking Spots in Karnataka is located on the Baba Budan Giri Hills, which is a sacred place for both Waterfalls in Karnataka Muslims and Hindus. It is one of the main attractions of Baba Budan Giri or Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Dattapeeta. Location: It is located approximately 40 km from the chickmagalur town. Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Manikyadhara Falls is about a kilometre away from Baba Budan Giri and is in Parks in Bangalore the midst of the Shola forest and on reaching there, a set of stairs lead down Tourist Spots in Bangalore to the bottom of the falls. Tourist Spots around Bangalore

Eco Tourism The specialty of the fall is that it does not get drained during the summer; Medical & Healthcare Tourism instead the water remains icy cold. The fall also offers a splendid view of the Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka surrounding natural beauty, while the mist covered hills and cool breeze add Bangalore International Airport to the splendour of the sight. Namma Metro Ranga Shankara Other than this natural significance, Manikyadhara Falls also has another dimension of cultural significance; people believe that bathing in this fall can Health Precautions cure one of many ailments and both Hindu and Muslim devotees take a bath Travel Insurance here since they consider it to be sacred.

Pin Codes in Karnataka The fall is popular for another reason; many original herbal medicines are STD Codes in Karnataka available at the shops here. The shop keepers claim that they sell the original herbs, which could heal different diseases. They also guide the tourists on using the herbal medicine.

Manikyadhara Falls is merely a kilometre away from Baba Budan Giri, which inturn is 28 Km away from Chikmagalur.

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Adventure Tourism Home | Muthyala Maduvu Falls or Pearl Valley Beaches & Coastal Region Cuisine in Karnataka MUTHYALA MADUVU FALLS OR PEARL VALLEY

Hill Stations in Karnataka Muthyala Maduvu (Pearl Valley) is a place 37 kms from Koramangala, around Historical Places in Karnataka 45 kms from Bangalore and 30kms from Electronic city. To get to the place you Heritage temples will need to take the Hosur road till Chandrapura, from there take a right turn to Forts in Karnataka Aanekal (or Anekal). A right turn from Aanekal will lead you into the wildness Museums in Karnataka of raw nature that forms the essence of Muthyala madu. You can also head out on Banneraghatta Road, continue beyond Banneraghatta National Park Monuments in Karnataka and reach Aanekal. Distance from Bangalore to Muthyalamaduvu is 39.5 km Piligrimage in Karnataka and takes around 1 h 6 min. Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro Muthyala madu has got a wonderful waterfall, that resemble drops of pearls Ranga Shankara splashing, jutting out from the rugged face of the wall of rock and hence the name which means "Valley of Pearls". The streams and waterfalls is nested in Health Precautions a valley so beautifully formed by encircling set of two hill slopes, which a Travel Insurance trekker's paradise. The source of the water is the nearby Onakanahalli Tank.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Kaveri Nisargadhama is a breathtakingingly beautiful island off the state Historical Places in Karnataka highway, two km from Kushalanagar town and 28 km from Madikeri. Heritage temples Forts in Karnataka The 25-acre island, can be accessed by walking across a hanging bridge. Museums in Karnataka Established in 1989, the picturesque picnic spot with lush foliage of thick bamboo groves, sandalwood and teak trees has lovely river-side cottages. A Monuments in Karnataka deluxe cottage on stilts with the Cauvery flowing around it, can accommodate Piligrimage in Karnataka five persons. Elephant rides and boating are some of the other attractions. Rivers in Karnataka There is a deer park, children's park and orchidarium in the resort. Medicinal Trekking Spots in Karnataka plants are also grown. Tourists are allowed to get into water at a few shallow Waterfalls in Karnataka and safe points along the river. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Hill Stations in Karnataka The Sathodi Falls is a waterfall in India that is formed by several unnamed Historical Places in Karnataka streams near Kallaramarane Ghat, Uttara Kannada District, near Sirsi and 32 Heritage temples km from Yellapur. It is about 15 meters (49.2 feet) tall. The stream then flows Forts in Karnataka into the backwaters of the Kodasalli Dam, into the Kali River.The forest Museums in Karnataka department were building a pergola for tourists to rest as of December 2006.It is best to visit the falls in winter, from early November to the end of February. Monuments in Karnataka Avoid the rainy season, when hostile terrain and blood-sucking leeches make Piligrimage in Karnataka these falls inaccessible. Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro How to Reach Sathodi Falls Ranga Shankara From Yellapur, take the highway towards Hubballi (Hubli) [opposite direction of Magod Falls] and then turn left towards Ganesh Gudi (do not confuse this for Health Precautions Ganesh Gudi near Dandeli) immediately after the petrol bunk. An arch at the Travel Insurance beginning of this road is a good landmark for the road to Sathodi Falls.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Sogal is a place in Belgaum district, Karnataka. The place name is ascribed Historical Places in Karnataka to a sage, Sugola Muni, who is believed to have lived in the area, but one Heritage temples inscription speaks of "Sovala." Located on a hillside, Sogal has many Forts in Karnataka temples, including the Someshwara temple and is of great antiquarian Museums in Karnataka interest. Monuments in Karnataka Local folklore states that tigers came to Sogal to listen to the religious Piligrimage in Karnataka teachings. Other legends include a nearby Kalyanmantapa (temple), now Rivers in Karnataka renovated, where the marriage of Shiva and Parvati is said to have taken Trekking Spots in Karnataka place. There is an old statue of Panchanana Shiva and Parvati, Shiva with Waterfalls in Karnataka basinga and other traditional ornaments. There are Ashtadikpalakas (statues Wildlife & Bird Sancturies of gods) in this area, such as; Yama, Agni, Ishanya and Indra - and these artifacts are examples of the artistic accomplishments of the period. Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore On the hill to the east of Sogal is an old fortification, now in ruins, locally Parks in Bangalore referred to as Kadambarayan Kote - perhaps named after Kadamba King. To Tourist Spots in Bangalore the east of this temple is the Ajjappana Gudi and a stone Surya-Chandra Tourist Spots around Bangalore shrine also here. Near the Someshwara temple there is also small shrine Eco Tourism called Girija Temple, but the building is in a dilapidated condition. Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro Ranga Shankara

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Thottikallu is a place near Bangalore off the Kanakapura road which is famous Historical Places in Karnataka for Thottikallu falls. Thottikallu falls is around 35 kms from Bangalore. Heritage temples Thottikallu is also known as TK falls or Swarna Mukhi falls. The Kannada word Forts in Karnataka Swarna Mukhi refers to as Golden face. Near the Thottikallu Falls there is also Museums in Karnataka a small shrine. It is better to visit this place during the monsoon season or just after the rains. After spending time at the waterfalls one can visit the Monuments in Karnataka Kaggalipura Lake which is a haven for various species of birds. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Kaggalipura Lake Namma Metro Kaggalipura is a village in Uttarahalli hobli Bangalore Rural District and Ranga Shankara Bangalore South Taluk in Karnataka. Kaggalipura is located in the Bangalore South taluk of Bangalore Urban district in Karnataka. Kaggalipura is located on Health Precautions Bangalore-Coimbatore National Highway NH 209. Travel Insurance

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Kaggalipura Lake is one of the few places in Karnataka where bar-headed goose visit. The bar-headed goose is a goose that breeds in Central Asia in colonies of thousands near mountain lakes and winters in South Asia, as far south as peninsular India. The bar-headed goose is one of the world's highest- flying birds, having been heard flying across Mount Makalu - the fifth highest mountain on earth at 27,825 ft - and apparently seen over Mount Everest at 29,029 ft.

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How to Reach Thottikallu Falls A left turn on Kanakapura road and the route depicted above leads to a small temple and scenic waterfall. The rocks jutting out near the waterfalls serves as an ideal place to sit and enjoy the waterfall. A small trail to the left of the temple entrance from the tarred road leads to the waterfall. The trail involves a ten minute walk through a small grass covered land, stream crossing and few rocks.

Approach route to the waterfalls involves riding on a mud and stone route surrounded by lush green surroundings which is truly refreshing. After taking the left turn from Kanakpura road travellers must take a left turn at an intersection and on this road another left turn has to be taken before the Adrutha Rehabilitation Centre on the right side of the road. A right turn onto the mud road from this narrow village road leads to the falls. Proceeding straight on the tar road too is an option. This road leads towards the temple gates.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Hogenakkal Falls or Hogenakal Falls is a waterfall in South India on the Historical Places in Karnataka Kaveri(Cauvery) River. It is located in the Dharmapuri district of the state of Heritage temples Tamil Nadu. It is about 90 kms from Bangalore and 46 kms from Dharmapuri. It Forts in Karnataka is sometimes referred to as the "Niagara of India".With its fame for medicinal Museums in Karnataka baths and hide boat rides, it is a major site of tourist attraction. Carbonatite rocks in this site are considered to be the oldest of its kind in South Asia and Monuments in Karnataka one of the oldest in the world. This is also the site of a proposed project to Piligrimage in Karnataka generate drinking water. Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Pin Codes in Karnataka The Kaveri River is considered to form at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri hills in Kodagu district in Karnataka and gathers momentum as the land drops in STD Codes in Karnataka elevation. It becomes larger as various tributaries feed into it on the way down. At Hogenakkal, the Kaveri, now a large river, drops and creates numerous waterfalls as the water cuts through the rocky terrain. In places the water falls as much as 20 m and is said to sound like continual thunder. Soon after the falls the river takes a Southerly course and enters the Mettur reservoir. The river carries sediment which makes the "down-river" land fertile.

At Hogenakkal the river spreads out over a wide area of sandy beaches, then flows through a straight but narrow ravine near Salem where the Mettur Dam creates a 60 sq mi. lake called Stanley Reservoir. Built in 1934, this project improved irrigation and provided hydropower.

Hogenakal Falls is the location for the Hogenakkal Integrated Drinking Water Project proposed by the Tamil Nadu Government. The objective of this project is to provide safe drinking water to the urban and rural areas in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts. In February 2008, The Japan Bank for International

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Boating in Hogenakkal is allowed during the dry-season as the water falls are not strong to disrupt the passage of the boats. Local coracles operate from the banks of both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka banks of the gorge. This is the main source of income for these boat operators. The coracles are about 2.24m in diameter, but still can take a load of eight persons at a time. These coracles are made of bamboo, and with all materials available takes about a day to build. The bottom of the boats are made water proof by the use of hides, but sometimes with sheets of plastic. Use of plastics in the Hogenakkal vicinity, not just for boats, has been criticised due to problems with pollution. These boats are steered and propelled using a single paddle, making them unique. The coracles are locally called as parisal in Tamil and either teppa or harigolu in Kannada.

Freshly caught fish are sold by the gorge and also various vendors selling water and snacks up and down the gorge rowing their parisals is not uncommon. The fish caught include katla, robu, kendai, keluthi, valai, mirgal, aranjan and jilaby. After leaving the gorge, on the left shore one can find improvised stalls set up on the sand. There, one can let the fresh fishes be prepared in one of the many kitchens. Also, many people can be found swimming or bathing around there.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Honnamma Falls is about 24 kilometers from Kemmannagundi. Honnamma Historical Places in Karnataka Falls is also called Manikyda Dhare because the water falls as gently as a Heritage temples pearl drop. Legend also says that the fall was named after the saint Manikya Forts in Karnataka Dhara. Museums in Karnataka How to Reach Honnamma Falls Monuments in Karnataka By road: Kemmangundi is about 53 km by road from the district headquarters Piligrimage in Karnataka of Chikkamagaluru town. From the state headquarters of Bangalore, one can Rivers in Karnataka try the following routes to reach Kemmangundi: Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka 1. National Highway NH-206 till Birur (229 km), take a deviation to Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Lingadahalli (16 km), turn left at Lingadahalli and you will see a signage (at around 1km) pointing you to Kemmannugundi. It's about Amusement Parks near Bangalore 20km from this point on a rough road. Lakes in Bangalore 2. National Highway NH-206 till Kadur and then taking a deviation to Parks in Bangalore Chikkamagaluru and from there to Kemmangundi (300 km) Tourist Spots in Bangalore 3. National Highway NH-48 till Hassan and then taking the Hassan - Tourist Spots around Bangalore Belur - Chikkamagaluru - Kemmangundi road (330 km)

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Honnemaradu (which transaltes itself to a place of golden sand) is a tourist Historical Places in Karnataka place, situated on the back waters of River Sharavathi and is popular among Heritage temples watersports enthusiasts as a site for kayaking, windsurfing and other similar Forts in Karnataka sports. Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Honnemaradu is located in Shimoga district, Karnataka about 25 km away Medical & Healthcare Tourism from Sagara, on the way to Jog falls. Visitors can stay overnight, with facilities Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka for food, shelter and equipment rentals nearby. Please note that use of plastic, Bangalore International Airport alcoholic drinks, smoking and other pollution causing items are prohibited in Namma Metro this area. It's really a cool place to hang out during weekends and good Ranga Shankara season being from september to december.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Irupu Falls or Iruppu Falls are located in the Brahmagiri Range in the Kodagu Historical Places in Karnataka district of Karnataka, bordering the Wayanad district of Kerala. It is a fresh Heritage temples water cascade and is situated at a distance of 48 km from Virajpet on the Forts in Karnataka highway to Nagarhole. The Falls are also known as the Lakshmana Tirtha Museums in Karnataka Falls, derived from the name of the tributary of Cauvery which starts from these falls, the Lakshmana Tirtha River. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka 1 Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka A forest trail leads from these falls to the Brahmagiri Peak in Southern Bangalore International Airport Kodagu. Irupu falls is a major tourist attraction as well as a pilgrimage spot. A Namma Metro famous Siva temple, the Rameshwara Temple is situated on the banks of the Ranga Shankara Lakshmana Tirtha River, en route to the Falls. This temple attracts a large number of pilgrims during the festival of Shivaratri. Health Precautions Travel Insurance According to popular legend, Rama and Lakshmana, passed along the

Pin Codes in Karnataka Bhramagiri range whilst searching for Rama's beloved, Sita. When Rama STD Codes in Karnataka asked Lakshmana to fetch him drinking water, Lakshmana shot an arrow into the Brahmagiri hills and brought into being the river Lakshmana Tirtha. Due to this legend, the Falls is believed to possess the power to cleanse sins and is visited by thousands of devotees on Shivaratri day.

HOW TO REACH IRUPU FALLS The best time to visit the Falls is during the monsoons, when the Falls is at full capacity and is a breathtaking sight. Irupu is situated at 48km from Virajpet, 260km from Bangalore and 120km from Mysore. The Falls can be visited by the highway from Gonikopal to Nagerhole National Park off the Kutta Road after Srimangala.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Kalhatti Falls or Kalhattagiti Falls is mesmerizing offering an excellent view of Historical Places in Karnataka the cascading water from the Chandra Drona Hill from 45m above in front of Heritage temples the Veerabhadreshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is at a distance of Forts in Karnataka 10 km from Kemmangundi. It is in Chikamagalur district in West Karnataka, 8 Museums in Karnataka hour drive from Bangalore. Kemmangundi hill station is said to be the summer retreat for the erstwhile Wodeyar ruler, Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. It Monuments in Karnataka has beautifully laid gardens, magnificent mountain ranges and splendid Piligrimage in Karnataka valleys, and is an excellent visual treat for the tourists. Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka How to Reach Kalhattagiri Falls Waterfalls in Karnataka Nearest Railway Station: Nearest Railway Station is Tarikere Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Nearest Airport: Nearest Airport is Bangalore International Airport, Bangalore By Road: From Bangalore 245 kms, Mangalore 150 kms, Tarikere 35 kms, Amusement Parks near Bangalore Kemmangundi 10 kms Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore ► Hotels, Boarding, Lodging & Accomodation In Kalhatti Falls Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Ulavi is a town about 75 km from Karwar in Karnataka. Ulavi is an important Historical Places in Karnataka center of pilgrimage for people of the Lingayat faith. The Samadhi of Heritage temples Channabasavanna, one of the most revered saints of the Lingayat faith lies Forts in Karnataka here. In the 12th century, Channabasavanna traveled from Kalyana to Ulavi Museums in Karnataka before he died. Very close to this holy Samadhi is the Akka Nagalambike cave named after Nagalambike, Channabasavanna's mother and Basavanna's Monuments in Karnataka sister. The Ulavi jathre or congregations attracts pilgrims from all over Piligrimage in Karnataka Karnataka. Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro Ulavi Channabasaveshwara Temple Ranga Shankara Ulavi Channabasaveshwara Temple is one of the important pilgrimage centers of Karnataka, especially for Lingayath community. Ulavi Channabasaveshwara Health Precautions Temple is situated amid thick forest in a picturesque location of Western Travel Insurance Ghats in Uttara Kannada (North Kanara) district. Thick forests here hold tiger,

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The annual fair at Ulavi attracts pilgrims from all over Karnataka.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Vajrapoha Falls is on the Mandovi River in the hilly surroundings of the Historical Places in Karnataka Jamboti forest in the Belgaum District of Karnataka. Heritage temples Forts in Karnataka HOW TO REACH VARAPOHA FALLS Museums in Karnataka From Jamboti, travel four kilometers beyond Chapoli and cross the Mandovi River twice (as there is a small hill in between) and proceed to an elevated Monuments in Karnataka flat hillock. Here the Mandovi River winds and then takes a jump down from a Piligrimage in Karnataka height of about 60 meters.The falls are located 60 km from Belgaum town. Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Vibhooti (Vibooti, Vibhuthi) is a small waterfalls near Yana, about 50 km from Historical Places in Karnataka Sirsi North Kanara, Western Ghats. The falls gets its name from the Lime Heritage temples Stone rock nearby. After we pass the Vaddi Ghats we need to take a Forts in Karnataka deviation at a place called Mabagi which is about 3 km from the falls. Other Museums in Karnataka places of interest nearby would be Yana waterfalls, Unchalli falls and Benne hole falls. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka How to reach Vibhooti Waterfalls Rivers in Karnataka By road from Sirsi which goes to Mattighatta, Devanalli via Hegadekatta.You Trekking Spots in Karnataka will not get a bus which takes you near the waterfall you will have to walk the Waterfalls in Karnataka Vaddi Ghat after you get down at Vaddi cross or Yana. Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Waate Halla or Hole falls is created by the tributary of Aghanashini River. It is Historical Places in Karnataka situated 30 kms from Sirsi town, Western Ghats. The waterfalls plunges from Heritage temples about 100ft. Waate meaning river side bamboo, which is found here in Forts in Karnataka abundance. Halla meaning pit. Hole meaning pond. This place is close to Museums in Karnataka Unchalli fall, Benne hole falls & Yana falls. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism How to reach Waate Halla Falls: Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bus ride from Sirsi which goes to HaggaraNi, get off at Nilakunda. 3 kms walk Bangalore International Airport to the valley, where one has to climb down to reach the Waate HaLLa falls Namma Metro Nearest Railway: Sirsi Nearest Airport: Mangalore Airport By Road: From Ranga Shankara Bangalore 430 kms

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Yana is in Uttara Kannada district. The gigantic rock formations of Yana stand Historical Places in Karnataka proud and tall among the evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in Uttara Heritage temples Kannada district. Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore A 16 km trek through the cool and breezy hills brings you to the foot of the Eco Tourism mountain where the rock formations begin. At the top, a stunning sight of the Medical & Healthcare Tourism awesome Bhairaveshwara and Jaganmohini shikharas (jaganmohini peaks) Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka awaits you. A cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva lies below these shikharas. Bangalore International Airport The vagaries of time have caused these limestone structures to turn blackish Namma Metro brown; a profusion of bee hives dots the rock surface. Ranga Shankara A popular legend associated with Yana holds that Bhasmasura, an evil Health Precautions demon, performed penance to Lord Shiva and obtained the power of reducing Travel Insurance to ashes anybody on whose head he placed his hand. An ungrateful

Pin Codes in Karnataka Bhasmasura, however, soon decided to test the boon on his benefactor. STD Codes in Karnataka Devotees believe that when Bhasmasura pursued Shiva with the intention of destroying him, Shiva took abode in the Bhairaweshwara peak at Yana. Legend has it that the other peak is called Jaganmohini in honour of Vishnu, who took the form of Mohini and saved Lord Shiva's life.

The two rock monoliths or hillocks, surrounded by thick forests and streams, rise sharply above the surrounding area near Yana village. They are part of the Sahyadri hill range in the Western Ghats in South India and give a conspicuous identity to Yana and the entire hill range. In the first rock hill, Bhairaveshwara Shikhara, there is 3 metres (9.8 ft) wide opening in the rock face that leads into a cave. Within the cave, there is a bronze statue of 'Chandika', an incarnation of the goddess Durga. The cave has a swayambu ("self manifested") Shiva Linga ("symbol of Shiva") over which spring water trickles from the roof of the tunnel overhead. Emerging as a small stream, called the Chandihole, it eventually merges with the Aghanashini River at Uppinapattana. Local people interprete this as the emergence of the a river,

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Gangodbhava (emerging Ganges). There are about 61 limestone rock structures, within a radius of 3 km, of which two are of notable size.

The natural creation of the Shiva linga in the cave is attributed by scientists to the geological phenomenon formed by the stalactites and stalagmites in limestone formations. There was a proposal to utilize the rocks for industries such as a cement factory.

A natural waterfall located at a distance of about 8 km known as Vibhuti Falls also attracts tourists.

Lord Bhairaveshwara Temple The Cave Temple is situated inside the Yana Caves and has an idol of Lord Bhairaveshwara, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The temple also has a Swayambhu Linga and a bronze idol of Chandika Devi. Many tourists visit the temple during the Mahashivaratri and the Car Festival.

Hindu Mythology links this place with an event in the life of the Asura, or demon king Bhasmasura. Bhasmasura, by austere penance, obtained a boon from lord Shiva. This boon made it so that when Bhasmasura placed his hand over any one's head, he would burn them up and turn them into ashes (bhasma). It is further narrated that, in order to test his powers, Bhasmasura wanted to place his hands on his patron Lord Shiva's head. He chased Shiva, which unnerved Shiva and prompted him to move from his heavenly abode to earth to seek the help of Lord Vishnu. Vishnu transformed himself to help Shiva, adopting the form of beautiful damsel named Mohini who enticed Bhasmasura with her beauty. Bhasmsura was quite infatuated by Mohini, and agreed to a challenge she issued for a dance competition.

During the dance competition, Mohini cleverly performed a dance bhang ("pose") with hand over head. Without realizing the gravity of this act, the demon king also placed his hand over his head and perished by the fire of his own hands, he was converted into ashes. It is believed that the fire that emanated during this act was so intense that the limestone formations in the Yana area were blackened. The loose black soil or ash seen around the two large rock formations in the area are cited as proof of the legend by devotees who see them as due to the fire and that ashes produced by Bhasmasura death. The two hillocks are also named for this event: the tall peak being Bhairaveshwara Shikhara ("Shiva's hill"), and the smaller peak, a few steps down below, being Mohini Shikhara ("Mohini's hill") where an idol of goddess Parvathi is installed. There are also several other small caves nearby. There is also a Ganesha temple in the vicinity.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Alamatti is in Bijapur district B.Bagewadi Taluk. Almatti Dam is a Dam project Historical Places in Karnataka on the Krishna River in North Karnataka. The annual energy design is 713 Heritage temples million units. It was completed in July 2005. Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore Almatti dam is the main reservoir of the Upper Krishna project, an irrigation Eco Tourism project. The 290 MW power project is located on the right toe of Almatti Dam. Medical & Healthcare Tourism The Power House has 5 units of 55 MW each and 1 unit of 15 MW. The Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka turbines are vertical kaplan. The annual design energy is 713 Million Units. Bangalore International Airport The project, when allotted for private initiative was estimated to cost Rs.1470 Namma Metro crores. Subsequently, KPCL took up the project at an estimated cost of Ranga Shankara Rs.674 crores and completed the project at a cost of Rs.520 crores in a period of 40 months by July 2005. Health Precautions Travel Insurance How to Reach Almatti

Pin Codes in Karnataka By Train: Almatti is about 66 km away from Bijapur and takes about 1 hr, 10 STD Codes in Karnataka mins by train. Solapur Express (1424) and Basava Express (6514) are thr two trains which touches Alamatti.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Arkavathi Dam is built across the river Arkavathi, a tributary of the river Kaveri. Historical Places in Karnataka Located near the Kanakapura town in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka, Heritage temples the dam helps in the irrigation of the nearby areas. The dam is a recent Forts in Karnataka structure, built in the year 2004. Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism The reservoir has a length of 720 meters. The height of the dam rises to a Medical & Healthcare Tourism height of 29.685 meters above the foundation. There are 8 radial spillway Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka gates in the dam, each having a size of 9.14m x 13.72m. With a gross storage Bangalore International Airport capacity of 44.94 mcm the dam acts as an important reservoir of water in the Namma Metro area. Ranga Shankara The closest airport to reach Arkavathy Dam is the Bengaluru International Health Precautions Airport in Bangalore. The major railway station to reach Arkavathy dam is the Travel Insurance Bangalore city junction railway station. From Bangalore there are several

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Hill Stations in Karnataka The Chakra Dam is constructed across the river Chakra. The dam stands in a Historical Places in Karnataka small town called Chakra Nagar near the city of Shimoga in the Shimoga Heritage temples district of Karnataka. The dam was built to act as a balancing reservoir and to Forts in Karnataka feed water into the Linganamakki reservoir. But the dam does not have sluice Museums in Karnataka gate to the Linganamakki Dam. It serves the purpose of irrigation in the surrounding areas. The Chakra dam is a project managed by Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL). Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka The construction of the dam was completed in the year 1985. This rock-fill Trekking Spots in Karnataka type of dam has a length of 570 meters. The dam rises to a maximum height Waterfalls in Karnataka of 84 meters above its foundation. The gross storage capacity of the dam at Wildlife & Bird Sancturies full reservoir level (FRL) is 222.6 mcm. The dam has a live storage capacity of 133 mcm. Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore The Chakra dam is a wonderful destination surrounded by scenic beauty on Parks in Bangalore all sides. The abundance of nature and the calm atmosphere of the place Tourist Spots in Bangalore attract visitors from far and near. People love visiting the place to enjoy a Tourist Spots around Bangalore quiet time away from the hectic city life. Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro Ranga Shankara

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Thippagondanahalli Reservoir / T G Halli Dam / Chamarajsagar is located at Historical Places in Karnataka the confluence of the Arkavathy River and Kumudavathi River, 35 km west of Heritage temples Bangalore. Thippagondanahalli Reservoir is used by the Bangalore Water Forts in Karnataka Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) as a major source of drinking water Museums in Karnataka for western Bangalore. The lake is a man-made reservoir, created by the building of a dam which was inaugurated in 1933. Bharath Rathna Sir M Monuments in Karnataka Visvesvarayya supervised the construction work. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Thippagondanahalli is also popular recreation location, especially during Trekking Spots in Karnataka summer months. This is a heaven for bird watchers and nature lovers. It is Waterfalls in Karnataka pleasant to watch spotted eagle, black kites, common kestrel, oriental honey Wildlife & Bird Sancturies buzzard, shikra, brahminy kite, and lots of other aquatic birds. Best time to visit this place is September to Febrauary. Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Manchinabele Dam Parks in Bangalore Manchanabele dam is nearby downstream. Manchanabele is a famous Tourist Spots in Bangalore trekking spot. It provides water to Magadi town, Kayaking also conducted Tourist Spots around Bangalore here. Species of Water Snakes are also visible However, the reservoir bed is Eco Tourism a death trap with sudden fault-lines, large boulders as well as deep slush. Medical & Healthcare Tourism More than 200 people have lost their lives between 2006 and 2011. It is very Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka dangerous to get into the waters in this reservoir even if one is a good Bangalore International Airport swimmer. Namma Metro Ranga Shankara Dodda Alada Mara Dodda Alada Mara / Doda Alada Mara is 11.4 km away from Health Precautions Thippagondanahalli Reservoir. Dodda Alada Mara literally translated to Big Travel Insurance Banyan Tree, is a giant 400 year old Banyan tree (Ficus bengalensis), located in the village of Kettohalli in the Bangalore Urban district of Pin Codes in Karnataka Karnataka, India. This single plant covers 3 acres and is one of the largest of STD Codes in Karnataka its kind. It has a crown circumference of more than 250 meters and has more than a thousand aerial roots. In the 2000s, the main root of the tree succumbed to natural disease, and thus the tree now looks like many different trees.

Big Banyan Wines, a wine brand launched in 2007 by John Distilleries, is named after the Big Banyan Tree. The corporate headquarters of Paul John Enterprises, the parent company, is also located near the tree.

Arkavathy River The Arkavati (Arkavathi, Arkavathy) is a large mountain river in Karnataka, originating at Nandi Hills of Chikkaballapura district. Arkavati is a tributary of the Kaveri, which it joins at 34 KM south of Kanakapura, called Sangama in Kannada, after flowing through ramanagara and Kanakapura. The river drains into the Chikkarayappanahalli Lake near Kanivenarayanapura. Kumudavathi and Vrishabhavathi rivers are tributaries to this river.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Kadra Dam is situated in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka and constructed Historical Places in Karnataka across river Kalinadi. The dam was primarily built as hydroelectric project for Heritage temples supply of water to turbines of electric power generating station. The project Forts in Karnataka was completed by KPCL. Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Kodasalli Dam is built across the Kali River (Kalinadi) in Joida taluk of Uttara Historical Places in Karnataka Kannada district of Karnataka. This dam was built by Karnataka Power Heritage temples Corporation Limited (KPCL). This electric power generating station is classified Forts in Karnataka as Hydroelectric Power station. Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Adventure Tourism Home | Kodasalli Dam & Power House Beaches & Coastal Region Cuisine in Karnataka KODSALI DAM & POWER HOUSE

Hill Stations in Karnataka Kodasalli Power house is located on the right bank of the Kodasalli Dam - Historical Places in Karnataka utilising an average yeild of 647 M cum of water. With three Kaplan turbines Heritage temples coupled to the 40 MW generating units, the project generates 512 MU of Forts in Karnataka energy per annum. The generating units have a design head of 37 metres. Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Krishna Raja Sagara is across Kaveri River, in Mandya District near Mysore in Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka. There is an ornamental garden attached to the dam, called Heritage temples Brindavan Gardens, making it a popular tourist place and picnic location. Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore The dam was built across river Kaveri, the life river for Mysore and Mandya Eco Tourism districts, in 1924. Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya served as the chief engineer. Medical & Healthcare Tourism The dam is named for the then ruler of the Mysore Kingdom, Krishnaraja Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Wodeyar IV. The Krishna Raja Sagara dam is about 130 feet in height and Bangalore International Airport 8600 feet long. Namma Metro Ranga Shankara KRISHNA RAJA SAGARA VIDEOS > Krishna Raja Sagara Dam Health Precautions > Musical Foundation at Krishna Raja Sagara Dam Travel Insurance

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Hill Stations in Karnataka The Linganamakki dam was constructed by the Karnataka State Government Historical Places in Karnataka in 1964. Located in the Sagara taluk, the dam has a length of 2.4 km, Heritage temples stretching across the Sharavathi river. It is located about 6 km from Jog Falls. Forts in Karnataka Museums in Karnataka Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Parks in Bangalore Tourist Spots in Bangalore Tourist Spots around Bangalore The dam was designed to impound 4368 million cubic meter of water in an Eco Tourism area of around 300 sq km, submerging 50.62 sq km of wetland and 7 sq km of Medical & Healthcare Tourism dry land, with the remaining being forest land and wasteland. Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport The dam's height is 1,819 feet (554 m) above sea level. It receives water Namma Metro mainly from rainfall and also from the Chakra and Savahaklu reservoirs, which Ranga Shankara are linked to Linganamakki through a canal. The water from the Linganamakki dam flows to Talakalale Balancing Reservoir through a trapezoidal canal with a Health Precautions discharge capacity of 175.56 cbe m/s. The length of this channel is about Travel Insurance 4318.40 m with a submersion of 7.77 sq km. It has a catchment area of about

Pin Codes in Karnataka 46.60 sq km. STD Codes in Karnataka Behind the dam is a large reservoir. The discharge from the dam can be quite heavy. When the dam's sluice gates are closed upstream from Jog Falls, it is possible to walk down into the fall's ravine.

The power house has a power generation capacity of 55 MW, from two generating units. They are driven by vertical axis Kaplan turbines. The power house is on the left side of the dam.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Mari Kanive, the oldest dam in the state is near Hiriyur Taluk, Chitradurga Historical Places in Karnataka District, in Karnataka. The dam was built by the Mysore Maharajas pre- Heritage temples independence across the river Vedavathi. The dam was constructed by a team Forts in Karnataka led by an Engineer called 'Tara Chand Dalal' at the order of his Highness the Museums in Karnataka Maharaja of Mysore Sri Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. The dam is an exquisite piece of architecture, an engineering marvel for that time, and provides water Monuments in Karnataka to lots of surrounding cities, towns and villages, which are largely dry lands of Piligrimage in Karnataka the Deccan area of Central Karnataka. Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro This dam is the source of domestic water for Hiriyur and Chitradurga. It Ranga Shankara irrigates more than 100 sq km of land in Hiriyur and Challakere taluks through right and left bank canals. This place is 160 km from Bangalore on the NH-4 Health Precautions highway and 40 km from Chitradurga. Travel Insurance

Pin Codes in Karnataka The dam has been a tourist attraction for many years, but has been apparently STD Codes in Karnataka neglected as a prime tourist destination. Recently, though, the development work undertaken by the forest department to restore the nearby forest cover, and the 'panchavati' gardens - a garden of medicinal plants with the old Indian cultural theme has improved the tourist figures, making it a popular weekend picnic spot. The 'panchavati' garden has medicinal plants lined up representing cultural themes - the 'Rashis', 'Sapta swaras', 'Nava grahas' and many more. The tourists who visit Chitradurga and Hosdurga often visit Mari kanive on the way. The historic maarikaamba temple here also attracts many tourists. The place is around 20 km drive from Hiriyur on a deviation from NH4 (Bangalore - Mumbai National Highway).

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Navilateertha (Navilteerth) it a famous picnic spot, in Belgaum District in Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka, near Saundatti. There is a Navilateertha or Malaprabha dam of Heritage temples Malaprabha River. Other side there is Renukasagar reservoir adjacent to Forts in Karnataka Saundatti. And there is Navilateertha Dam. At Saundatti threre is famous Museums in Karnataka Renuka (Yallamma) temple at Yallammagudda. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Supa Dam is 101 Mtrs high and 332 Mtrs long concrete gravity dam, built Historical Places in Karnataka across Kalinadi or Kali river Joida taluk of Uttara Kannada district in Heritage temples Karnataka. It is the second largest dam in the State. It has a catchment area of Forts in Karnataka 1057 Sq. Km and the live storage capacity is 145 Tmc Ft (1000 Million Cubic Museums in Karnataka Feet). Three radial gates of size 15 x 10 Mtrs are provided to regulate the flood discharge. The reservoir has two saddle dams of length 705 Mtrs and Monuments in Karnataka 940 Mtrs. Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport The power house at the foot of the dam has two electricity generators of fifty Namma Metro megawatt each. They generate about 542 Million Units annually. The dam is Ranga Shankara built and operated by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited. The power house was commissioned in 1985. Health Precautions Travel Insurance

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Tungabhadra River is a sacred river in southern India that flows through the Historical Places in Karnataka states of Karnataka and part of Andhra Pradesh to merge with the larger Heritage temples Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh. It is the chief tributary of the Krishna River. Forts in Karnataka In the epic Ramayana the Tungabhadra river was known by the name of Museums in Karnataka Pampa (though another river in Kerala now bears the name Pampa.) Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism About 15 km downstream from Shimoga at Gajanur across the River Tunga a Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka dam is constructed. At Lakkavalli about 15 km upstream of Bhadravati across Bangalore International Airport the Bhadra a dam is constructed. Both are multipurpose dams and irrigate Namma Metro lands in Shimoga, Chikkamagalur, Davanagere and Haveri. Ranga Shankara TungaBhadra dam is constructed across river Tungabhadra, a tributary of Health Precautions River Krishna. The dam is built near the town of Hosapete in Karnataka. It is Travel Insurance considered as a multipurpose dam or project. Its storage capacity is 135 Tmcft.

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At Sunkesula, about 25 km upstream from Kurnool a barrage was constructed at about 1860s by the British Engineer, hailed as Bhagiratha for Andhras, Sir Arthur Cotton. Originally was intended to be used for navigation also. As the road and rail transportation increased it is now an irrigation project, for Kurnool and Kadapa Districts, carrying water through the renowned K.C.Canal.(Kurnool - Cuddapah canal- Till recently Kadapa was spelled "Cuddapah"). Recently the barrage is replaced by the Kotla Vijayabhaskara Reddy Project- a permanent

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dam. It impounds about 15,000,000,000 cubic feet (0.42 cubic km) of water and irrigates about 300,000 acres (1,200 sq km) of land in Kurnool and Kadapa districts.

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Belgaum is a city and a municipal corporation in Belgaum district in the state of Historical Places in Karnataka Karnataka Heritage temples Forts in Karnataka Belgaum is situated nearly 2,500 ft (762 m) above sea-level and is the Museums in Karnataka headquarters of Belgaum district, which borders the states of Maharashtra and Goa. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka The city of Belgaum was built in the 12th century AD by the Ratta dynasty who Rivers in Karnataka were based at nearby Saundatti. The fort of Belgaum was built in 1204 by a Trekking Spots in Karnataka Ratta officer named Bichiraja. Belgaum served as the capital of that dynasty Waterfalls in Karnataka between 1210 and 1250, before the Rattas were defeated by the Yadava Wildlife & Bird Sancturies Dynasty of Devagiri. Belgaum then briefly came under the sway of the Yadavas of Devagiri. The Khiljis of Delhi invaded the region at the turn of the Amusement Parks near Bangalore 1300s and succeeded in ruining both the indigenous powers of the region, the Lakes in Bangalore Yadava and the Hoysalas without providing a viable administration. This Parks in Bangalore lacuna was supplied by the Vijayanagara Empire, which had become the Tourist Spots in Bangalore established power of the area by 1336. A century later, the town had become Tourist Spots around Bangalore a bustling trading hub for diamonds and wood, owing to its favourable Eco Tourism geographic location in the kingdom. Medical & Healthcare Tourism Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Namma Metro Ranga Shankara

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In 1474, the Bahmani Sultanate, then ruling from Bidar, captured the fort of Belgaum. Shortly afterwards, in 1518, the Bahamani sultanate splintered into five small states, and Belgaum became part of the Adilshahi sultanate of Bijapur. The Adilshahis reinforced the fort of Belgaum; much of the existing structure dates from 1519. In 1686, the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb overthrew the Bijapur sultanate, and Belgaum passed nominally to the Mughals. However, the Mughal empire went into decline after the death of Aurangzeb in 1707, and his principal detractors, the Maratha confederacy, took control of the area during the rule of the Peshwas. In 1776, the country was overrun by Hyder Ali of Mysore, but was retaken by the Peshwa with British assistance. In 1818, the British deposed the last Peshwa and annexed his kingdom, which

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included Belgaum.

Belgaum was chosen as the venue of the 39th session of Indian National Congress in December 1924 under the President ship of Mahatma Gandhiji. The city served as a major military installation for the British Raj, primarily due to its proximity to Goa, which was then a Portuguese territory. Once the British left India, the Indian Government continued and still continues to have Armed forces installations in Belgaum. In 1961, the Indian government, under the Prime Ministership of Nehru used forces from Belgaum to end Portuguese rule of Goa.

When India became independent in 1947, Belgaum and its district became part of Bombay State. In 1956, the Indian states were reorganised along linguistic lines by the States Reorganisation Act, and Belgaum District was transferred to Mysore State, which was renamed Karnataka in 1972.

In 2006, the Government of Karnataka announced that Belgaum would be made the state's second capital and that the city would be a permanent venue for the annual 15-day session of the state legislature.

Belgaum is anglicized name of Belgaon/Belagaavi. The names are possibly from the Sanskrit Venugrama, "Bamboo village". The name Belgaum had been proposed to be changed to Belagaavi by the Karnataka government.[2] However in August 2007, the Central Government refused permission to rename Belgaum while giving a go-ahead to rename 11 other cities in Karnataka

Tourist Attractions in Belgaum Belgaum is located 502 km from Bangalore and 154 km from Goa. Nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats, it enjoys a cool, salubrious climate and is surrounded by natural beauty in the form of rivers, hills and dense evergreen forests. Inside the city, A wide variety of historical sites, temples and churches exist in and around the city, most notably the fort Kamala Basti, Kapileshwar temple (South Kashi), the hills of Vaijyanath, Ramtirth in Kanbargi, the aerodrome at Sambra and others.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama: Ramakrishna mission ashrama is a branch of the ramakrishna math belur. Inspired by the thoughts of the trio i.e Swami vivekananda, Ramakrishna paramahansa and Mother sharda devi, It provides free service to poor and also helps people realise their spiritual goals.Ramakrishna mission ashrama belgaum was established under the able guidance of Swami Purushottamanandaji Maharaj and is presently under the guidance of Swami Raghaveshanandaji Maharaj.

Jamboti: Jamboti, 20 km south-west of Belgaum, is a popular tourist spot with its evergreen hilltop forests.

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Vajrapoha Falls: Vajrapoha Falls on the Mandovi river are located 26 km from Belgaum.

Godchanmalki Falls: Godchanmalki falls is a popular destination at a distance of about 60 km from Belgaum. They are stepwise falls which are approximately 100 metres in length, with a step at every 30 metres.

Gokak Falls: Gokak Falls is yet another resplendant waterfall 62km from Belgaum and 6km from the Gokak town.

Amboli Falls: Amboli falls This little known coastal highland area is fabulous during the monsoons. Thick forests, curving misty ghats and shades of vibrant greens.

State Protected Monuments in Belgaum State Protected Monuments officially reported by Archeological Survey of India in Belgaum, Karnataka is listed below

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Tomb of Pir Kazi Belgaum Fort Lakshmi Temple, Math of Adavyappasvami Small plain temple of Ramalingadev Siddesvara Mud Fort; Temple of Amritesvar Mahadev; Belgaum Mosque Old Jain temple Basavesvar Temple Remains of fort called Machigadh or Hanumantgadh Temple of Ravalnath with Persian Inscription Ramesvara Temple Mahalingesvar temple, Basava temple, Ruins of 4 other temples Ruined temple of Isvaradev with inscription Temples of Brahmanth and Satvai Belgaum Temples of Haridev and Mallikarjuna; old shrine of Daridevi Belgaum Ghanti Basavanna Yellamma temple Mahipalgadh Fort Temples of Kunkumbesvar and Mahakidevi Martand temple Nippani Fort Vaishnav temple of Govindaraj Parasgadh Fort Pargadh Fort Parthesvar temple in black stone Anandparvat Hill; old Ramesvar temple Belgaum Spring and temple of goddess Rsubai Belgaum Shankarling temple Kasiling temple of Black stone Shamshergadh Fort Kalammadevi temple Old temple and Monumental stones Narasimh temple Somesvar temple Shankarling temple Bharamappa temple Old temples of Muktesvar, Mallikarjun, Renuka, Yallamma Belgaum Vallabhgadh Fort Yamakanmardi Fort Veerabhadra temple with Inscriptions

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Shrine of goddess Yellamma Rani Channamma Palace and fort Tomb of Sangolli Rayanna Hatakesvar temple

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Bellandur Lake is the largest lake in Bangalore city and its surroundings, Historical Places in Karnataka spread over an area of 950 acres of land. It was once used by the villagers Heritage temples for swimming and other recreational activities. Bellandur Lake water is used Forts in Karnataka for agriculture purpose. It extends to a length of 361.3 hectare and has a Museums in Karnataka breath of 3.6 Km Monuments in Karnataka Today, this lake is subjected to deep pollution with a large portion of Piligrimage in Karnataka Bangalore's sewage, from two of the valleys namely Challaghtatta and Rivers in Karnataka Koramangala. It receives water/sewage from Ulsoor Lake, Chellaghatta Trekking Spots in Karnataka Valley, Hulimavu, Doddbegur drain, Madivaala Lake, Tavarrrakere, Bellandur Waterfalls in Karnataka Lake and overflows into Varthur Lake. However, restoration work is being Wildlife & Bird Sancturies carried on here for the preservation of this large water body and the lake is conserved in good condition. Amusement Parks near Bangalore Lakes in Bangalore Pollution of Bellandur Lake Parks in Bangalore The Bellandur Lake's pollution problems began in the 1990s. Till date there Tourist Spots in Bangalore has been no solution in sight, and things are worsening. From a distance, the Tourist Spots around Bangalore blobs around Bellandur Lake appear to be giant tufts of cotton, lazily drifting Eco Tourism on the wind. The pristine white and the soft texture, however, belie a Medical & Healthcare Tourism dangerous import. It is a pointer to the levels of pollution in the lake. Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka Bangalore International Airport Researchers from the Department of Environmental Science, Bangalore Namma Metro University, have recorded increased amount of oil contamination in Bellandur Ranga Shankara Lake, which is polluting both the lake water and the underlying water table of areas around the lake. Health Precautions

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Hill Stations in Karnataka Hebbal Lake is a natural lake and located in the northern Bangalore, along Historical Places in Karnataka Bellary Road. Hebbal Lake is nearly 150 acre in area. Hebbal Lake is Heritage temples maintained by Sate Forest Department. This seasonal lake used to get filled Forts in Karnataka during the monsoon and invariably go dry in the summer. It has a big variety of Museums in Karnataka aquatic vegetation and a large number of birds live around it. Monuments in Karnataka Piligrimage in Karnataka Rivers in Karnataka Trekking Spots in Karnataka Waterfalls in Karnataka Wildlife & Bird Sancturies

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Eco Tourism Medical & Healthcare Tourism Hebbal Lake is well known for the park, the boating facility and for the bird Ancient & Modern art in Karnataka watching opportunities. Hebbal Lake alone was home to over 70 species of Bangalore International Airport water birds including 40 from the Himalayan and Central Asian regions. Due to Namma Metro increasing in water pollution, the variety has reduced but the numbers are fair Ranga Shankara enough to make a visit. Incidentally, it was one of the three lakes founded in 1537 by Kempe Gowda. Health Precautions Travel Insurance Hebbal used to be the end of the corporation limits of Bangalore City. One can

Pin Codes in Karnataka still see the milestone between the Baptist hospital and checkpost. Bangalore STD Codes in Karnataka has now grown quite a bit towards north, beyond these marks. The commencement of the Bengaluru International Airport (BIAL) at Devanahalli in 2008 has ensured that Hebbal has become a very important location for the passengers flying out of Bangalore. All arterial roads and road networks leading to the BIAL intersect at Hebbal. Further, BIAL has its office on the National Highway (NH 7) exit of the Hebbal flyover in Gayathri Lake Front.

Hebbal hosts companies such as AstraZeneca, Integra Micro Software Services and MRO Tech. Embassy Kirslokar Business Park has changed this small semi-urban neighbourhood of Hebbal Kempapura into a sprawling modern office cum commercial hub. The Esteem Plaza and the Columbia Asia Medical Center managed by Dr. Nand Kumar is definitely one of the best high end secondary care hospitals in the north of Bangalore. With Godrej Properties developing the Woodsman Estate, residential development in the area has also been incubated. Along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) just after the Nagawara Lake (Lumbini Gardens), Embassy Manyata Business Park is one

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