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TOURISM IN KARNATAKA
Karnataka has all the ingredients for great holiday. Karnataka, the eighth
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
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numerous spots of interest for tourists. Karnataka has been ranked fourth
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most popular destination for tourism among states of India. There is a
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dazzling array of ancient sculptured temples, modern cities, scenic hill ranges,
Historical Places in Karnataka
unexplored waterfalls & forests, wildlife, monuments and endless beaches.
Heritage temples
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HERITAGE SPOTS & HISTORICAL PLACES IN KARNATAKA
Museums in Karnataka
Aihole
Ikkeri
Monuments in Karnataka
Anegondi / Anegundi
Kalburgi
Annigeri
Kuruvatti
Araga
Lakkundi
Aralaguppe
Lakshmeshwar
Arasikere
Maddur
Waterfalls in Karnataka
Badami
Madhugiri
Wildlife & Bird Sancturies
Bagalkot
Malai Madeshwara Beta
Bagali
Male Mahadeshwara
Bahubali
Madikeri / Mercara
Balligavi
Mahadeshwara Betta
Bankapura
Mekedatu
Belur
Melukote
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
Haveri
Sravanabelgola
Piligrimage in Karnataka
Rivers in Karnataka
Trekking Spots in Karnataka
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Lakes in Bangalore
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Pin Codes in Karnataka
STD Codes in Karnataka
Hesaragatta
Srirangapattana
Honavar
Sudi
Honawar
Surathkal
Honnavar
Talakadu
Hubli
Yediyur
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

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

Coorg
Tholpetty
Horanadu
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
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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

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

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 & Nature Camp Galibore 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
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

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
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PARKS IN BANGALORE
Bugle Rock Park
Jayamahal Park
Cariappa Memorial Park
Coles Park
M.N. Krishna Rao Park
Cubbon Park
Freedom Park
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AMUSEMENT PARKS NEAR BANGALORE
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
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KIDS ZONE IN BANGALORE
Aquarium in Cubbon Park
Lumbini Gardens
Bal Bhavan in Cubbon 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
Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion
St. Philomena's Church
TOURIST SPOTS AROUND MYSORE

B R Hills
Nanjangud
Brindavan Gardens
Nimishambha Temple
Bylakuppe
Chamundi Hills
Shivasamudram Falls
Channapatna
Somnathpur
Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
Srirangapatna
Kokarebellur
Talakad
Melkote
Thalakaadu
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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
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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

BangaloreOne Centers in Bangalore
Matrimonial in Bangalore
Bakeries & Food Chains
Manappuram Finance
Banquet Halls & Convention Halls
Massage Parlours in Bangalore
Beauty Parlours in Bangalore
Medical Shops, Chemists & Drugists
Book Shop in Bangalore
Mehendi Artist Bangalore
Buy Channapatna Toys
Petting Zoo in Bangalore
Chartered Accountants Auditors
Pizza Home Delivery
Buy Computer, Printer, Scanner
Railway Ticket Agents
Car Dealers Showrooms
Rajahamsa Bus Ticket
Chhota Bheem Store
Real Estate in Bangalore
Cinema Hall Movie Tickets
Reseller Hosting in Bangalore
Cooking Gas Agencies
SBI Branches Bangalore
Courier Services in Bangalore
Serviced Apartments in Bangalore
Cyber Cafes in Bangalore
Software Companies in Bangalore
Dentists, Dental Clinics
Sporting Resorts in & near Bangalore
Digital, Flex & Screen Printing
Travel Insurance in Bangalore
Electric Bicycle Dealers
Unisex Beauty Parlour Saloon
Electric Motor Repair Services
Water Supply Bangalore
Excursion in Bangalore
Windows Linux Web Hosting
Foreign Exchange Forex

Golf Clubs in & near Bangalore
Hair Fixing in Bangalore
HDFC Branches Bangalore
Heath Clubs in Bangalore
Hotels in Bangalore
House Keeping Services in Bangalore
Interior Designers in Bangalore
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

Churidar Kurta, Salwar Kameez
Wedding Card Dealers
Creche Day Care Centres
Yoga Classes
Computer Peripheral Shops

Electronic Showrooms Shops
Ethnic Wear in Bangalore
Furniture Shops in Bangalore
Gents Ladies T-Shirt Shops
Grocery Store in Bangalore
Gym Fitness Equipment Shop
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

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Malma Home Stay, Coorg
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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

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HERITAGE SPOTS & HISTORICAL PLACES IN KARNATAKA

You can explore the cultural heritage of Karnataka at historically important
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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
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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.
Abbey Falls
Kalhatti Waterfalls
Abbi Falls
Kallathigiri Falls
Achakanya 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
Magod Falls
Bluff Falls
Magodu Falls
Burude Falls
Mallalli Falls
Chunchi Falls
Muthyala Maduvu
Dabbe Falls
Muthyala Madu Falls
Dodmane Falls
Nisargadhama Falls
Dondole Falls
Sathodi Falls
Satodi Waterfall
Shivaganga Falls
Gokak Falls
Sogal Falls
Hanuman Gundi Falls
Hebbe Falls
Srimane Waterfalls
Hemagiri Waterfalls
Thottikallu Falls
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
Kalhatta Giri Falls
Yana Falls
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.
Alamatti 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
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
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.
Aagumbe
Malpe Beach
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Mangalore
Ankola
Marawanthe
Bhatkal
Moodabidre
Devbagh
Murudeshwara
Dharmastala
St. Mary's Island
Gokarna
Udupi
Honnavar
Ullal
Karkala
Venur
Karwar
Kaup
Kollur

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.

Aagumbe
Kemmangundi
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Kudremukh
Anthargange
Madikeri
Basadi Betta
Mananthavady
Bellikkal
Mandaragiri
Biligiriranga Hills
Nandi Hills
Chikmagalur
Ramdevara Betta
Chikkamagalur
Red Hills
Chikkamagaluru
Revana Siddesh Betta
Coorg
Tholpetty
Horanadu
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.
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
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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
Karnataka is dotted with a great number of sacred Pilgrimage Centres and
Religious Places.
Adi chunchanagiri
Mandagadde
Adichunchanagiri
Maravanthe
Balamuri
Mekedatu
Banashankari
Melukote
Basavana Bagewadi
Mudabidre

Bheemeswari
Puttaparthi
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Chunchana katte
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Devarayana durga
Rangasthala
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Sathanur
Ganagapura
Sheebi
Gokarna
Shirur / Shiroor
Gopalaswamy Betta
Gudavi
Sri Ram Betta
Harangi
Srisailam
Hemagiri
Tiruvannamalai
Ikkeri
Thirthahalli
Kadapa
Thiruthani
Kaivara
Udupi
Karkala
Vidurashwatha
Karighatta
Yana
Kollur
Uttukuli
Koravangala
Hogenakal
Mahadevapura
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 Hill Arsikere Makali Durga

Arakeshwara Temple
Murdeshwara Temple
Bangaru Tirupati Venkateshwara
Temple
Chara Basaveshwara Temple,
Shahpur
Chikka Tirupati Venkateshwara
Shravanabelagola
Temple
Dharmastala Temple
Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta Temple Sringeri Sharada Peetham

Sripuram Golden Mahalaxmi Temple
Koodalasangama

Koodalsangama
Kudala Sangama
Kudalasangama
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
Kabini
Kanva Reservoir
Bheemeshwari
B R Hills
Dandeli Sanctuary
Sharavati Sanctuary
FISHING & NATURE CAMPS IN KARNATAKA

Bannerghatta Nature Camp
Doddamakali Fishing & Nature Camp
Bheemeshwari Fishing Camp
Galibore Fishing & Nature Camp
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.
Archaeological Museums
Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery
Folklore Museum
Kavishila Museum
Keladi Museum
HAL Aero Space Museum
Manjusha Museum
Sculpture Gallery in Badami
Janapada Loka
Shashwati Meseum
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Karnataka is a southern state of India which was formed on November 1,
1956. It was originally known as the State of Mysore and was renamed
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Karnataka in 1973.
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Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the West, Goa to the
NorthWest, Maharashtra to the North, Andhra Pradesh to the East, Tamil
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Nadu to the SouthEast, and Kerala to the SouthWest. The state covers an
area of 191,976 sq km, and it is 5.83% of the total geographical area of India.
It is the eighth largest Indian state in terms of area, the ninth largest with
respect to population and comprises 29 districts, which are listed below.
Kannada is the official and most widely spoken language. Hindi, Telugu,
Malayalam, Tamil, Tulu and Urdu are also spoken.

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Though several etymologies have been suggested for the name Karnataka,
the generally accepted one is that Karnataka is derived from the Kannada
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words karu and nadu, meaning elevated land. Karu nadu may also be read
as Karu (black) and nadu (region), as a reference to the black cotton soil
found in the Bayaluseeme region of Karnataka. The British used the word
Carnatic (sometimes Karnatak) to describe both sides of peninsular India,
south of the Krishna River.
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 socioreligious 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

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.
1. Bagalkote
2. Bengaluru Rural
3. Bengaluru Urban

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 subdivisional 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.
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.
The waterfalls of Karnataka and Kudremukh National Park are listed as mustsee 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 governmentowned hospitals, private institutions which provide international-quality
services have caused the health care industry to grow by 30% during 200405. 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

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 dancedrama 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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BANGALORE
Bangalore officially Bengaluru, is the capital of Karnataka. Bangalore is
India's third most populous city and fifth-most populous urban agglomeration.
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Though historical references to the city predate 900 CE, a modern written
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history of continuous settlement exists only from 1537, when Kempe Gowda
I, who many regard as the architect of modern Bangalore, built a mud fort in
the city and established it as a province of the imperial Vijayanagara Empire.
During the British Raj, it became a centre of colonial rule in South India. The
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establishment of the Bangalore Cantonment brought in large numbers of
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migrants from other parts of the country.
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Today, as a large and growing metropolis, Bangalore is home to some of the

most well-recognized colleges and research institutions in India. Numerous
public
sector
heavy
industries,
software
companies,
aerospace,
telecommunications, and defense organisations are located in the city.

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 kaaluru"(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 (16731704) 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

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
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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.

Bangalore city is famous for it's numerous Yoga centers, where fitness freaks
can learn and practice this ancient art of keeping healthy.
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MANGALORE
Mangalore is the chief port city bounded by the Arabian Sea and the Western
Ghat mountain ranges. Mangalore is the administrative headquarters of the
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Dakshina Kannada (South Canara) district in south-western Karnataka.
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Mangalore derives its name from the local Hindu deity Mangaladevi. It
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developed as a port on the Arabian Sea - remaining, to this day, a major port
of India. Lying on the backwaters of the Netravati and Gurupura rivers,
Mangalore is often used as a staging point for sea traffic along the Malabar
Coast. The city has a tropical climate and lies on the path of the Arabian Sea
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branch of the South-West monsoons. Mangalore's port handles 75% of India's
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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.
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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KABINI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in
south India. Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary houses a number of endangered and
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rare species of animals. Some of the animals found here are leopard,
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panther, sambhar, spotted deer, cheetah, panther and 250 species of birds.
The Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is considered as one of the best bird
sanctuaries in India.
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The water body inside the forest is unique to the Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary.
The dam across the river near Beechanahalli adds beauty to the wildlife
reserve.
The best time to visit the Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is October to May. During
summer, animals in large numbers gather near the lake. It is best to avoid
visiting the sanctuary between June and September as the region

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Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is well connected to the other parts of the country.
The wildlife sanctuary is accessible by rail, road and air. It is about 220
kilometers from Bangalore. Buses and trains are available from Mysore. The
Mysore-Mananthavadi road leads to the Karapur village.
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SRAVANABELAGOLA
Sravanabelagola is a city located in the Hassan district, in Karnataka and is
one of the most important Jain pilgrim centers. In Kannada language, "Bel"
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means white and "kola", the pond, an allusion to the beautiful pond in the
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middle of the town. It reached a high point in architectural and sculptural
activity under the patronage of Ganges of Talakad.
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At Sravanabelagola there are two hills Chandragiri (also
Chikkabetta) and Vindyagiri. The last shruta-kevali, Bhadrabahu Swami, and
his pupil, Chandragupta Maurya (formerly the king), meditated there.
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Chandragupta Basadi, which was dedicated to Emperor Chandragupta
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Maurya, was originally built here by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC.
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known as
Chandragiri also has memorials to numerous monks and shravakas, who

have meditated there since the 5th century CE, including the last king of the
Rashtrakuta dynasty of Manyakheta. Chandragiri also has a famous temple
built by Chamundaraya, who was a disciple of Acharya Nemichandra
Siddhanta-chakravarti.
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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BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK
Bandipur National Park Wildlife Sanctuary & Tiger Reserve: Bandipur National
Park is one of India's best known sanctuaries, and is an important Project
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Tiger reserve. It is located in the Chamarajanagar district of southern
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Karnataka, and is contiguous with the Mudumalai National Park in the
neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu, the Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala,
and the Nagarhole National Park to the northwest. It is home to around
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seventy tigers and over three thousand Asian elephants (as per the 1997
census), along with leopards, dholes, gaur and sloth bears. Bandipur is part of
the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Bandpur National Park today is home to tigers,
elephants, gaurs, sambars, spotted deer, black-faced monkeys, and sloth
bears. Tigers are rarely seen.

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Admission foreigners and Indians are for Rs 200 & Rs 35 respectively, which
includes a bus tour of the park. Buses depart between 6 am and 9 am and 4
pm to 6 pm. Camera is charged Rs 20.
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.
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.
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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
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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

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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KODACHADRI KUDAJADRI, KARNATAKA
Kodachadri or Kudajadri peak is situated in Shimoga district in Karnataka.
Kodachadri is located at a distance of about 115 kilometers from Shimoga and
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36 kilometers from Hosanagara. Kudajadri is at a distance of 315 km from
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Bangalore & at a distance of 147 km from Mangalore.
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The Kudajadri 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 Adi Shankaracharya
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deep inside the evergreen forest of Kodachadri, which is called 'Agastya

Teertha'. The famous temple town of Kollur is 12 km away.
Kodachadri hills form a scenic backdrop of the famous Mookambika temple in
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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SHIVANASAMUDRA or SHIVANASAMUDRAM
Shivanasamudra is a small town in the Mandya District of Karnataka. It is
situated on the banks of the river Kaveri and is the location of the first Hydro-
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electric Power station in Asia, which was set up in the year 1902. Distance
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from Mysore, Karnataka to Shivanasamudra falls is 77.5 km and travel time is
around 1 h 34 min.
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The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has wound its
way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form
waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin
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waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course. A group of
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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
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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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DHARMASTHALA DHARMASTALA
Dharmasthala is a temple town in Karnataka located amidst the picturesque
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
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Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is about 60 Km. Distance between Mangalore and
Dharmasthala, Karnataka is 75.5 km and travel time is around 1 h 33 min.
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The holy place of Dharmasthala is the home of the Sri Manjunatheshwara
Temple, where devotees of all castes and creeds visit. The temple is devoted
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
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enjoys the generous hospitality without any distinction of caste, creed or class
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whatsoever. On an average the flow of pilgrims is about 10,000 people a day.

A mechanised and clean kitchen provides free food for all pilgrims. There are
guest houses with modern amenities.The temple is unique example of unity in
diversity.
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
List Of Sevas & Poojas at Dharmasthala Sri Manjunatheswara Temple
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

Bangalore to Dharmasthala and can contacted at 9880322855 or 9880133361.
The bus leaves Bangalore at 22:00 in the night and reaches Dharmasthala
around 05:30 in the morning. The fare from Bangalore to Dharmasthala is Rs.
380
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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Manjunatha Temple & Kukke Subramanya Subramanyeshwara Temple.
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Train No.
Arr Time
Name
Dep Time
6222
04.45
Chennai-Mysore-Cauvery Express
05.05
229/230
12.25
Mysore Passenger
05.30
2678/7
21.10
Coimbatore Intercity Exp.
06.15
Eco Tourism
588/7
20.30
Shimoga Pass
06.25
6231
05.55
Mayilathural-Mysore Exp.
06.30
2607/8
21.25
Lalbhag Exp.
06.30
Namma Metro
6731
06.35
Tuticorin-Mysore Exp.
07.00
525/6
17.05
Marikuppam Pass.
07.00
571/2
18.45
Salem Pass
07.15
214
07.25
Tirupathi Mysore Fast Pass
07.00
582/1
19.30
S.B.C-CTA/DWR
07.55
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
233/4
22.10
Mysore Pass
16.25
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6519/20
08.20
Jolarpet Exp.
17.30
523/4
09.20
Marikuppam Swarna Pass
18.10
6215/6
09.50
Mysore-Chennai Exp
18.15
2785/6
06.25
Kachiguda Exp.
18.10
6232
18.45
Mysore-Mayiladuthural Exp.
19.10
2628/7
13.40
Karnataka Exp. (New Delhi)
19.20
6521/2
23.25
Bangalore-Bangarpet Exp.
19.30
6529
08.50
Udayan Exp. (Mumbai)
20.05
213
20.15
Mysore-Tirupathi Fast. Pass.
20.30
6590/89
07.25
Rani Chennamma-Kollapur Exp.
21.15
6732
21.00
Mysore-Tuticorin Exp.
21.20
6525/6
06.55
Kanyakumari Exp.
21.45
584/3
06.10
Hubli/Hospet Pass.
22.00
1013
21.55
Kurla-Coimbatore Exp.
22.05
6591/2
05.55
Hubli/Nanded Hampi Exp.
22.30
2657/8
05.30
Chennai Mail
22.45
6228/7
05.00
Shimoga Town Exp.
23.10
6221
23.00
Mysore-Chennai Cauvery Exp.
23.45
235/6
04.00
Mysore Pass
23.55
Form Yashwanthpur
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
Except Sunday Train

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
Train
Arr
No.
Time
2648
Arr Day
02.00 Fri
Train Name
Nizamuddin-Coimbatore
Dep Day
02.30
Dep
Time
Fri

Kongu Exp.
2027/8
22.30
2080/79 21.10
Exc
Tue
Exc
Tue
Shatabadi Exp.
06.00
Jana Shatabdi Exp.
06.00
Sat
BNG-Rajendranagar
Mon
Exp.
Exc
Chennai-Mysore
Tue
Shatadhi Exp.
6596/5
16.50
2007
10.50
2976
12.50
2975
12.55
6501/2
04.45 Thu
2008
16.15
2591/2
05.55 Mon
2683/4
04.20
6322/1
6316/5
Wed
06.45
11.00
Exc
Tue
Exc
Tue
Tu Thu
Exc
Tue
Wed
Jaipur-Mysore Exp.
13.00
Mysore-Jaipur Exp.
13.05
Ahmedabad Exp.
13.30
Mysore-Shatabdi Exp.
16.45
Gorakhpur Exp.
16.40
BNG Emakulam
17.15
09.45 Thu
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18.55
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07.15 Mon
Kochivelli Exp.
18.55
Mon
2430/29 06.35
Fri
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Thu
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Nizamuddin
6505/6
04.00 Thu
6507/8
04.00
6509/10 04.00
Sat
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2691/2
05.55 Sat
2647
22.45 Sun
2510/09 11.50
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20.20
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Sun
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Tue
Mon
Mon
Thu
S MW
Th
Gandhi Dham
21.45
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21.45
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21.45
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23.00
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23.15
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23.30
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7312
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7314
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05.15
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1017/18 20.40
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Chalukya Exp. (YPR-DR) 07.20
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2845/6
11.10 Mon
Bhuwaneshwar Exp.
07.45
Tue
2835/6
05.00 Thu
Hatip Exp.
08.30
Fri
13.35
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15.15
Su Tu
Bijapur-Basava Exp.
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7310/09 11.00
Sun
Tue
Tu Fr
6514/3
10.00
6531/2
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YPR Ajmeer
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17.35
WF
Su
Fri
6528/7
07.25 Mon
Cannanore Exp.
20.00
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7311
21.00 Fri
Chennai Vasco Exp.
21.30
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7313
21.00 Sun
Chennai Hubli Exp.
21.30
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2650
19.10
Nizamuddin K.S.K. Exp.
23.20
6512/11 04.00 Sat
YPR Bilaspur Weekly
23.40
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5228/7
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6596/5
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84,St Bed Layout,1st Cross,
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Bangalore, 560034 - 080 25635005
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94, 7th Cross Rd, Domlur,
Bengaluru, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560071 - 080 2535 4355
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24,14th Cross,1st Main Road,
S R Nagar, Bangalore, 560027 - 080 22272222
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220 S.S.M. Road, Hoysalanagar,
Ulsoor, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560008 - 080 420 19063
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2nd Stage, B.T.M. Layout,
451, Vaibhav 24th Main,
Bangalore,
Karnataka 560076 - 080 26681910
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Wilson Garden, Bengaluru,
Bengaluru, Karnataka - 09823010101
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38, Lic Building,
K G Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560009
Ambassador Travel Services

No 76,Iind Floor, Mission Road,
Kasturi Complex, Bangalore, 560027
Arjun Tours And Travels Pvt Ltd

1st Floor,Karnataka Tourism House,
Papanna Lane, St Marks Road,
Bangalore 560001 - 080 22217054
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12,Shivagovinda Hosur Road,
Wilson Garden,
Bangalore, 560001 - 09844082141
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35, Vasanth Nagar,
Aarati Tours And Travels

274, Vyalikaval, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560003 - 080 23368785
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19/2, Imperial East Wing,
Cunningham Road, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560052 - 080 22202911
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#10/1, Cambridge Road,
Ulsoor H.O, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560008 - 080 25519055
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16/1, Malleshwaram, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560003 - 080 23364747
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No 22 D, Vignan Nagar Main Road,
Opp meenakshy trade links,
Vignan Nagar, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560075 - 080 32007713
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#55, Narasimharaja Road,
Bangalore City H.O.,
Bangaluru, Karnataka 600002
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#349, 1st Floor, 1st Main Road,
1st Block, Koramangala,
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T-9, #189/44, 3rd floor,
Shalimar Arcade, 10th cross,
Wilsongarden, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560027 - 080 2229 4444
Mittal Packers and Movers

10/2, 3rd Cross Road,
Bengaluru, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560002 - 09886171987
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#100, 2nd Main, 10th Cross,
1st Stage, Indiranagar,
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SST Chambers, No.151/17/1,
36th Cross, 9th Main, V Block,
Jayanagar, BANGALORE,
Karnataka 560041 - 080 26641140
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BTM Layout, Bengaluru,
Bengaluru, Karnataka - 09448684448
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Sector-2, HSR Layout,
18/1, 24th Main, 25th A cross,
Bangalore, Karnataka 560102 - 09945590774
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64/1,P K Building,
8th Main, Vasanth Nagar,
Bangalore, 560052 - 080 22200000
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No 3, 2nd Floor, Behind Mediscope Hospital,
Pilanna Garden 3rd Stage,
Bangalore, Karnataka 560045 - 09900264647
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No 1697,Prakash Nagar,
Dr Rajkumar Road, Rajajinagar,
Bangalore, 560010 - 080 23324376
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Shop No. 2477, 1st Floor,
Rangatha Swamy Building, Coconut Garden Street,
Tumkur Road, T. Dasarahalli,
Durga Cars & Coach Rentals Pvt. Ltd.

Shop No. 9/2, Dhondusa Complex,
Residency Road, Shivaji Nagar,
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8, Off Infantry Road,
City Safari
104/2, Taverekere Rd,
chanakya tours and travels

Bhashyam Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 080 41220683
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Jayanagar, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560041 - 080 26540836
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35, Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560052 - 080 22350000
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3 & 4,Jmi Apartment,
100 Ft Road, Indira Nagar,
Bangalore, 560038 - 080 25253787
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Dr Rajkumar Rd, Rajaji Nagar,
Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 080 23202423
Gopinath Radio Taxi Services Pvt Lt

34,12th Main, Mathikere Extension,
Bangalore, 560064 - 080 23605555
Adigas Travel Inc
33, Chamarajpet, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560018 - 080 26611856
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Lake Point, 38/13, Meanee Avenue,
Bangalore, Karnataka 560042 - 080 2530 2222
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T-9, #189/44, 3rd floor,
Shalimar Arcade, 10th cross,
Opp to Hombe Gowda School Ground,
Wilsongarden, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560027 - 080 2229 4444
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#1, 1st Main, 7th Cross,
S.R Nagar, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560027 - 080 41146272
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2/5, Vishwadeem Post,
Sajee Palya, Srigandada Kaval,
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#8, B.E.M.L. Main Road,
New Thippasandra,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075 - 080 25294747
Garden City Taxi

37, Benson Town,
Bangalore, Karnataka 560046
Lakshmi Travel Point

19/2, K K Halli,
Bangalore,
Karnataka 560084 - 080 32906155
Siddaganga Tours & Travels

210,Ndl Town,7th Cross,
West Of Chord Road, Rajaji Nagar,
Bangalore, 560044 - 080 23387827
Avis
15/5 Cambridge Road, Ulsoor,
Bangalore Central, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560 008? - 080 65763352
Jagesh P Sita Transport

Shop No. 71, Ramamurthy Nagar,
Dooravani Nagar, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560016 - 09342869108
Rk City Taxi
18,3rd Main, Ramamohanapuram,
Bangalore, 560021 - 080 23128888
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# 159, 2nd Main, 3 E Cross,
Kasturi Nagar,, Banswadi Post,
Bangalore, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560043 - 080 25421444
Queens Car Rentals

12/1,2nd Floor,Queens Road,
Connaught Road,
Bangalore, 560052 - 080 22266680
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38/1, Muniswamappa Layout,
Bommanahalli, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560068 - 080 25736565
Smith Car Rentals

32/1,Hotel Suprabath Complex,
Anand Rao Circle, Seshadri Road,
Bangalore, 560009 - 080 22208157
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Shop No. 82, Nanjappa Circle Road,
Thindlu Main Road, Vidyaranayapura,
Deccan Car Rentals

11th Cross, Temple road,
Malleshwaram, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560003 - 080 23564345
Globe Express & Car Rentals

105, Richmond Road,
Bangalore, 560025 - 080 22210137
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101, Brigade Road, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560025 - 080 25544753
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170a, Sns Arcade, Airport Road,
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45, Vasanth Nagar,
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#32, Hotel Suprabatha Complex,
Seshadri Road, Anandrao Circle,
Bangalore, Kanrantaka 560009 - 080 22873506
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87, St Johns Road,
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#3142, ESI Hospital Road,
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482, Indiranagar,
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131,Shankarnag Road,
Domlur, Bangalore, 560071 - 080 25356286
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556, Rt Nagar, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560032 - 080 23437750
Monisha Car Rentals

Shop No. 153, Near 127 Bus Stop,
Jeevanahalli New Main Road,
Cox Town, Jeevanahalli,
Frazer Town,Bangalore,
Karnataka 560005 - 080 25471826
Asian Car Links

No 19, Basavangudi,
Thanu Travel Links

306, 10th Cross, 30th Main,
HSR Layout, Sector-1, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560034 - 080 26840497
Vaibhavs Rent A Car

451,24 Main 1st Phase 2nd Stage,
BTM Layout, Bangalore, 560076? - 080 26680727
Siddhu Car Rentals

314, J P Nagar,
Sri Sai Auto World

28/1, Koramangala, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560095 - 080 41470136
Cauvery Travel Links

2, S R Nagar, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560027 - 080 22276815
Sangeetha Travels
217/a, Sri Ram Mandira,
Sr Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka 560027
Bhagyalaxmi Road Carriers

Shop No. 12, 7th Main Road,
Sampangi Ramnagar,
Care Ur Car
192/193, Mrk Mansion,
Near Chowdeshwari Bus Stop,
Mathikere, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560054 - 09880355015
Ramesh Tours & Travels

6, Victoria Layout, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560047 - 080 25554706
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11,Nagakanya Amman Temple,
Queens Road, Connaught Cross Road,
Bangalore, 560052
Travel House
85, Sheriff House, Richmond Road,
Udaya Citi Taxi

2, Ashok Nagar, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560047 - 080 25516666
Lido Travel Service

B-2,Block-4,Ranka Park,
Lb Road, Bangalore, 560025 - 080 22225828
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109/84, Mg Road,
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#142, Brigade Road, Vivek Nagar,
Bangaluru, Karnataka 560047 - 080 25588745
Gokul Raj Transports

Shop No. 11, Kempagowda Road,
LIC Complex, Main Road, Kempagowda Road,
Chetan Travels P Ltd

2,Bus Stand,Chick Bazaar Road,
Shivaji Nagar,Near Jyothi Cage,
Opposite To Sji Nagr, Shivajinagar,
Bangalore, 560051 - 080 22861770
Triesht Transports
Shop No. 6, Castle Street Road,
Near Police Station, Ashok Nagar,
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Shop No. 6, Castle Street Road,
Near Police Station,
Ashok Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka 560025
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64, Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560052
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#125, Infantry Road, Bangalore
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BB Road, Venkatala, Yelahanka,
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Near Maruthi Mandir, Vijayanagar,
42/6, 1st Floor, 18th Cross,
21st Main, Bangalore, Karnataka 560040
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217, Opp. Brigade Plaza,
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BANGALORE, Karnataka 560054
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KARNATAKA 560023
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#614, G.N.S.Arcade, 100Ft Ring Road,
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689, 3rd A cross,
Opp. Seshadripuram college, Yelahanka,
Bangalore - 560064, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560064
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Sanjaynagar Main Road, RMV 2nd Stage,
104/5, Near Ashwathnagar Bus Stop,
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NO.1, 36, M.K.S.ARCADE,
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Karnataka 560032
Lakshmi Tourist Centre,

#5, 10th Main, 4th Block,
Shopping Complex, Jayanagar,
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10, OZONE, 2nd floor,
3rd Main, Ashwini layout,
Ejipura, Koromangala,
Aditya Travel Lines,

36 1st, BDA Complex,

Airport Road, Domlur, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560071
Shree Durga Tours & Travels,

7, Billekhalli Bannerghatta Main Road,
(Next to PAI ELECTRONICS), BENGALURU,
Karnataka 560076
Ashoka Travel Agency,

No. 24, A. V. Road,
Tippu Sultan Palace Road,
Near Kalasipalayam Bus Stand,
Bangalore - 560 002
Phone Numbers: 26709393, 26706644, 26706444,
26708181, 25925277
Daily Trips to: Calicut, Kannur, Thalassery,
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#19, Corporation Building,
Near Ayyappa Temple,
Kalasipalayam Main Road,
Bangalore 560 002
Phone Numbers: 2670 6035, 2670 7015, 4153 0198
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#10, C, Kalasipalayam Main Road,
Bangalore - 560 002
Phone Numbers: 080-26702700, 26703349, 26708653, 32968700
Daily Trips to: Calicut
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#107,Ummer Building,
Kalasipalayam, Main Road,
Bangalore - 560 002
Phone Numbers: 26705844, 26705833, 41600109
Daily Trips to: Calicut, Kannur, Thalassery,
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Kalasipalayam
Pone Numbers: 080-26709912, 26709911
Diwakar Road Lines

#24, A.V. Road, Kalasipalayam,
Bangalore - 560002
Phone Numbers: 080-26705788, 26706379
Sharma Transport
"Sangeetha Bhavan",
# 328, Tippu Sulthan Palace Road,
(Near Bangalore Medical College),
Kalasipalayam, Bangalore - 560002
Phone Numbers: 080-26702426, 26702447, 26707897,
26701721, 41149578/79
Daily trips to: Ernakulam, Kochi, Thrissur, Mumbai
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# 321, Opp Bangalore Medical College,
TSP Road Kalasipalyam, Kalasipalyam, Bangalore - 560002
Phone Numbers: 080 26703308, 26701804,
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Bangalore, 560025
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Bangalore, 560064
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Nagarbhavi, Bangalore
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J C Road, Bangalore
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44/1, Opp Brigade Millenium,
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Bangalore
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no7, trinity church compound,
Opp lido theatre, trinity circle,
Bangalore
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28/24, 23rd Cross, Karesandra Bsk
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Neptune Travels India Ltd
No.43, Subbrama Chetty Road,
Basavanagudi, Bangalore
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23, 16th cross Nagarathna Nilaya,
Venkateshwara layout, Bangalore

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Ravin Enterprises Rajashekar Reddy Building,
Opp. Pawan Sagar Hotel,
Marathahalli Main Roa,
Bangalore
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21 S S Jain market m p lane,
chick pet cross, Bangalore
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Navya Sai Communications
25, 1St Main, 3rd Blk,
Basweswarnagar 3rd Stage,
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20/2, Vittal Mallya Road,
Bangalore
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Lavelle Road, Bangalore
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Ub Anchorage, Richmond Road, Bangalore
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Kempegowda Road, Bangalore
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1st floor, my sugar building,
J c road, Bangalore
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E 104 Wilson Manor Apts13Th Cross,
Wilson Garden, Bangalore
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No. 151/1, Door No. 87,
Wheeler Road, Frazer Town,
Bangalore09243199997
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Nakoda Arcade, 2nd Floor,
59/1, Near Uphara Darshini,

D.V.G. Road, Gandhi Bazaar,
Bangalore
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V prompt 2/2 , 13th cross,
Opp Chanre Diagnostics, Margosa road,
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Jagadish Air Travels (P) Ltd.,
Jagadish Mansion,
No. 11,, Sankey Road,
Bangalore
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Excelsior Travels Pvt Ltd
123, First Floor, Raheja Arcade,
Koramangala, Bangalore
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Travel Boutique
3/4, Sophia Choice, St.Mary'S Road,
Bangalore
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Avinash Enterprises Sait Palaya,
St Thomas town post,
Hennur Main Rd,
Lingarajpuram, Bangalore
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Kiran Links Tours & Travel
38/3 Tatasilk Faram, Kanakapvra Mine Road,
Basavangudi, Bangalore
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Alpha Communication
84, Ramaswamy Palya, Opp.G.A.Auto Point,
Kammanahalli Main Road, Bangalore
Go Air
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77 , Ashwath Nagar,
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Aroma Garden Spa for Women
Opposite Lifeken medical Stores,
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Ph: 080 2527 7604
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FChisel SPA
915, 80 feet road,
6th block koramangala, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560095
Ph: 09945287787

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The Glamour Suite

Behind Bimal Auto,
1st main, 1st stage, Defence Colony,
Indiranagar, Bangalore, Karnataka 560038
Ph: 080 25282564
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Tumkur Rd, Malleshwaram,
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Main Doddaballapur Road,

Rajankunte, Northwest Country,
Ph: 080 25591080
The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore

23, Airport Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560008
Ph: 080 2521 1234
Angsana Oasis Spa & Resort

080 25001153
Main Doddaballapur Road, Karnataka
Reviva The Homeopathic Clinic

#671, 17th D Cross, CMH Road,
2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560038 - 080 65731575
Smithkline Beecham Pharmaceuticals

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Devanahalli Road, Bangalore- 560049
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PB No 174, 28, Sankey Road,
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23, Race Course Road,
Bangalore, 560001
Ph: 080 66605660
Mccann Erickson (India) Pvt.Ltd.

Landmark Plaza,
#299, Langford Road, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560025
Ph: 080 22229539
The Grand Hotels

Kumarakrupa Road, High Grounds,
Bangalore, 560001
Ph: 080 30527777
Praxair P Ltd
4/1 26-27,Raheja Tower,
Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore, 560025
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Bangalore, Karnataka
Ph: 080 40300000
Price Water House Coopers

14th Floor,Mittal Tower,
B-Wing,47/6, Mahatma Gandhi Road,
Bangalore, 560001
Ph: 080 25586362
Raaga The Family Restaurant

#3, CMH Road, Indiranagar,
Ph: 080 25252189
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Koramangala,
Ph: 080 41939400
Kelly Services India Pvt Ltd

703,7th Floor # 30,Prestige Meridian,
Mahatma Gandhi Road,
Bangalore 560001
Ph: 080 25592550
Pai Viceroy
#1504, 16th Cross, 9th Main,
3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560011
Ph: 080 26535400
The Central Park
No 47/1,Manipal Centre,
Dickenson Road,
Bangalore 560042
Ph: 080 25584242
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J C Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560007
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485, 6th 'D' Cross road Koramangala,
Ph: 080 4150 1950
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2 / 1 Brunton Rd,
Off M G Road Opp Passport Office,
Ph:080 30519000
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No 9, Mission Road,
Bangalore 560027
Ph: 080 22274507
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11,Park Road, Shivaji Nagar,
Bangalore, 560051
Ph: 080 22281907
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Ph: 09886512734
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11, Lalbagh Road, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560027
Ph: 080 22220494
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Airport Road, 08, A Block Diamond District,
Ph: 080 41520871
Barons Inn
#233, 9th Main, 40th Cross,
5th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560041 - 080 40365000
Nandhini
14/A 4th Block, 27th Cross,
Opposite Karnataka Bank, Jayanagar,
Bangalore, 560011
Ph: 080 26535091
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#79, Dr. D.V.Gundappa Road,
Basavangudi, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560004 - 080 41692556
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#72, St. Marks Road, Bangalore G.P.O,
Ph: 080 41266666
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#47/2, 16th Cross, Bannerghatta Road,
Lakkiasandra, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560030 - 080 22109771
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J.P Nagar, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560078 - 080 40315555
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6,1st Cross, J C Road,
Thayappa Layout, Bangalore 560002
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148, 2nd Cross, 4th Main Road,
2nd Stg, Domlur, Bangalore 560071
Ph: 080 25352020
Kerala Ayurveda Ltd.

12, Bowring Hospital Road,
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Bangalore - 560 001
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Bangalore - 560 001
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3353, Krishna Rajendra Rd,
Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560070
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#358/2, Hosur Main Road,
Adugodi, Bangaluru, Karnataka 560030
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Bangalore, 560008
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57, 1st Block, 4th Cross, RmMV 2nd Stage,
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ART & CULTURE OF KARNATAKA
Karnataka, has a its own distinct art and culture. The diverse linguistic and
religious ethnicities that are native to Karnataka combined with their long
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histories have contributed immensely to the varied cultural heritage of the
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state. Apart from Kannadigas, Karnataka is home to Tuluvas, Kodavas and
Konkanis. Minor populations of Tibetan Buddhists and Siddhi tribes plus a
few other ethnic groups also live in Karnataka. The traditional folk arts cover
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the entire gamut of music, dance, drama, storytelling by itinerant troupes, etc.
Yakshagana, a classical folk play, is one of the major theatrical forms of
coastal Karnataka. Contemporary theatre culture in Karnataka is one of the
most vibrant in India with organizations like Ninasam, Ranga Shankara and
Rangayana active on foundations laid down by the Gubbi Veeranna Nataka
Company. Veeragase, Kamsale and Dollu Kunitha are popular dance forms.

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Bharatanatya also enjoys wide patronage in Karnataka.
Music
Karnataka is a unique place where both Hindustani and Carnatic singers
flourish. North Karnataka is predominantly famous for Hindustani music and
South Karnataka is well known for Carnatic music.
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Carnatic music: With the rise of Vaishnavism and the Haridasa movement
came Karnataka composers like Purandaradasa, whose Kannada language
works were lucid, devotional and philosophical and hence appealing to the
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masses. Other haridasas of medieval times were Kanakadasa, Vyasatirtha,
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Jayatirtha, Sripadaraya, Vadirajatirtha etc., who composed several devara

nama. One of the earliest and prominent composers in South India was the
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saint, and wandering bard of yore Purandara Dasa. Though historians claim
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
inspiration to the later composers like Tyagaraja.[4] Owing to his contribution
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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Beesu Kamsale, Dollu Kunita, Goravara Kunita, Kamsale, Kolaata, Paata
Kunita, Puravanthike, Kangilu Kunita, Bolukat, Dappu Kunita, Suggi Kunita,
Ummathat, Chitmela and Gumatepong are the popular Dance Art Forms in
Karnataka. Yakshagana a form of dance drama is one of the major theatrical
forms in coastal Karnataka. A fusion of folk and classical tradition makes
Yakshagana a unique form of art which includes colourfull costumes, music,
dance, singing, and most importantly dialogs composed on the fly. Award
winning performers include Shambhu Hegde, Chittani Ramachandra Hegde.
Yakshagana and Dollu Kunitha are two of the popular dance forms of
Karnataka. Gamaka is a unique music form based on Karnakata Sangeetha.
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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FOLK ARTS OF KARNATAKA
Dances of Karnataka are one of the ancient dance forms existent in India.
Most of the tribal dances are still in effect and enhanced also due to
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KUNITHA - A RITUAL DANCE

The ritualistic dances of Karnataka are known as Kunitha. One of such
ritualistic dances is the Dollu Kunitha. It is a popular dance form of Karnataka,
accompanied by the beats of decorated drums and singing. This dance form
is mainly performed by the men of the shepherd community known as the
Kuruba community. The Dollu Kunitha is characterized by vigorous drum
beats, quick movements and synchronized group formations. Another dance
form of Karnataka is the Puja Kunitha. In this dance form the dancers carry a
wooden structure having a deity on their heads.
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Other dance form - Devare Thatte Kunitha, Yellammana Kunitha, Suggi

Kunitha are named after the deity or the symbol or instruments which are
balanced on the head or held in the hand of the dancer. The Pata Kunitha,
the Gorava Kunitha and the Kamsale are some of the other common
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CLASSICAL DANCES
Among the classical dances of India, the Mysore style of Bharatanatyam, is
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the oldest and most popular dance form. It is widely performed here. Other
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"Huttari Dance" and "Bolak-aat" of Kodagu The Kodavas are a unique martial

race, different in customs, traditions and religion from the surrounding

populace. This is the annual harvest dance of the Kodavas. The men,
dressed in traditional Kodava costumes with the decorative knife, perform this
slow moving dance to background music. This dance has different varieties.
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.
UMMATT-AAT
This is performed by the Kodava womenfolk. The women wear the traditional
Kodava dress complete with jewellery, adorn the forehead with kumkuma and
in a swinging rhythm dance in a circle, brass cymbals in hand. One woman
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stands at the center holding a pot full of water to represent Kaveri taayi or
Mother Kaveri, which the Kodavas worship as their prime deity.
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

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.
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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

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
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music
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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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FAIRS AND FESTIVALS OF KARNAKAKA
Karnataka - a captivating land of colorful festivals. Where all regions and all
religions have their own festivals and fairs. where all the victories and
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triumphs of Gods and Kings alike are celebrated to this day, with the same
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zeal and enthusiasm as in the days gone by.
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So whenever, whatever time, season or day in Karnataka a festival awaits

you. To charm you with its quaint rituals, and make your visit special. These
fabulous fairs and festivals of are a celebration of life in all its infinite variety.
Some of them being exclusive to Karnataka vibrate with color, grandeur and
gaiety. Every hamlet and village, every town and city has its own calendar of
events to be celebrated.

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ADVENTURE TOURISM IN KARNATAKA
PARASAILING
Parasailing is one of the aero sport activities, which can be enjoyed almost by
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any one who is seeking some thrill in a controlled environment. The
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enthusiast is strapped on to a harness and an ascending type round
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
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forward. This forward motion inflates and brings up the canopy and the
person is airborne. As the jeep keeps accelerating the person keeps gaining
height.
Location: Hoskote, 22 Kms from M.G. Road, Bangalore
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PARAGLIDING
Paragliding in Karnataka is truly a great thrilling experience. Hang-gliding is a
truly Zen experience. Paragliding uses 'thermals' as the driving force, and is
the closest one can get, to being a bird. In perfect weather conditions you
can stay aloft for over three hours and can soar to heights more than 3000
meters. To experience the exhilaration and euphoria of Parajumping, head for
Nandi Hills. The beautiful airstrip, set in 1 sq. kms. of tall wild-grass close to
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Microlight flying.

TREKKING IN KARNATAKA
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Karnataka's trekking trails are mostly located in the Western Ghats - North
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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
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great opportunity to discover nature's intoxicating beauty. Experience a whole

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
conquered.
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 fivehour 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
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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

"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
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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).
Marawanthe (famous for water sports) : Udupi District (100 kms from
Mangalore), Karnataka.
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BEACHES / COASTAL REGION IN KARNATAKA
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
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Ghats to the east, the Kerala Plains to the south and the Arabian Sea to the
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west.
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Bhatkal Beach is located 126 km from Karwar and 348 km from Bangalore.
With its pristine waters and majestic hills, this beach is a popular haunt for
beach lovers and is particularly famous for its exquisite temples. Best time to
visit Bhatkal beach is from August to March.
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Gokarna, a location that is famous for having some of the best beaches in the
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state. Gokarna has many famous beaches, Om beach, one of Gokarna's most
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
beach. These beaches are very close to one another, moslty separated by
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
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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 twentyminute 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.
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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CUISINE OF KARNATAKA
The cuisine of Karnataka includes many vegetarian and non-vegetarian
cuisines. The varieties reflect influences from and to the food habits of many
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regions and communities from the three neighbouring South Indian states, as
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well as the state of Maharashtra to its north. Some typical dishes include Bisi
bele bath, Jolada rotti, Chapati, Ragi rotti, Akki rotti, Saaru, Huli, Vangi Bath,
Khara Bath, Kesari Bath, Davanagere Benne Dosa, Ragi mudde, and
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Uppittu. The famous Masala Dosa traces its origin to Udupi cuisine. Plain and
Rave Idli, MysoreMasala Dosa and Maddur Vade are popular in South
Karnataka. Coorg district is famous for spicy varieties of pork curries while
coastal Karnataka boasts of many tasty seafood specialities. Among sweets,
Mysore Pak, Holige, or, Obbattu, Dharwad pedha, Chiroti are well known.

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Although the ingredients differ from one region to another, a typical

Kannadiga Oota (Kannadiga meal) includes the following dishes in the order
specified and is served on a banana leaf: Uppu(salt), Kosambari, Pickle,
Palya, Gojju, Raita, Dessert (Yes, it is a tradition to start your meal with a
dessert - Paaysa), Thovve, Chitranna, Rice and Ghee After serving ghee to
everyone, one may start the meal. This is done to ensure that everyone
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seated has been served all the dishes completely.

What follows next is a series of soup like dishes such as Saaru, Muddipalya,
Majjige Huli or Kootu which is eaten with hot rice. Gojju or raita is served
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next; two or three desserts are served; fried dishes such as Aambode or
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Bonda are served next. The meal ends with a serving of curd rice.
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There is some diversity in core food habits of North and South Karnataka.
While northern-style dishes have jola and rice as the primary cereals the
south uses ragi and rice.
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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 oilmustard 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.
Marwai Pundi Rice Dumplings - Mavina Hanina Menaskai Receipe - Tulu

Breakfast Dishes - Traditional South Canara Recipes - Udupi Huli Saaru
Recipe - Udupi Recipes Maddur Vade - Recipe for Crispy Kodubale,
Mangalore Style - Nellu Aralu Available in Bangalore - Nimbe Hannina Saru Shelf Life Of Kalpasi - Ragi Jolada Rotti - Togari Kaalu Saaru - Varietes of
Avalakki Snacks Recipes - Shelf Life of Kalpasi - Halasina Kayi Recipes Spices Used in karnataka - Jackfruit Happala - Malanadu Cuisine - Jeerige
Tambli - Kodagu Oodu Dose - Kesari Bath in Karnataka Kannada -

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Out of the 3,600 centrally protected monuments in India, 609 lie within the
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ANCIENT & HERITAGE TEMPLES IN KARNATAKA
Karnataka is blessed with 35000 temples and devotees from different corners
of the world come to visit Temples of Karnataka to pay their homage to their
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titular deities. The temples of Karnataka provide the devotees with a lot of
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peace and tranquility because the temples are situated amidst picturesque
location, hilltops and on the banks of rivers.
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FORTS IN KARNATAKA
In Karnataka there are thousands of Forts, in Kannada called as Kote or Gad
or Durga.
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Anegondi Fort
Parasgad Fort
Belgaum Fort
Pavagada Fort
Bellary Fort
Raichur Fort
Bidar Fort
Sandur Fort
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Bijapur Fort
Saundatti Fort
Chitradurga Fort
Savanadurga Fort
Gulbarga Fort
Shahapur Fort
Jamalabad Fort
Shorapur Fort
Kavaledurga Fort
Sravanadurga Fort
Kittur Fort
Srirangapatana Fort
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Ucchangi Fort
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Manjarabad Fort
Vallabhgad Fort
Manzarabad Fort
Vijayanagar Fort
Midigeshi Fort

Mirjan Fort
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Nargund Fort

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

Gandhi Bhavan, Bangalore
Government Museum, Banglore
Government Museum, Basavakalyana, Bidar District
Srimanthi Bai Memorial Government Museum, Bijai
Government Museum, Rangaiahna Bagilu, Chitradurga
Government Museum, Hassan

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Government Museum, Hoovina Hadagali, Bellary

Government Museum, Gadag
Government Museum, Gulbarga
Government Museum, Madikeri
Government Museum, Raichur
Government Museum, Shivappanayaka Palace, Shimoga
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HAL heritage and Aerospace Museum, Bangalore
Legends Motorcycle Museum, Bangalore
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Janapada Loka, Mysore
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Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, Mysore

Karnataka Folk Museum, Bangalore
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Kavishila Museum, Teerthahalli

Keladi Museum, Shimoga
Kempegowda Museum, Banglore
K.R.C.M. Government Museum, Kittur
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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Karnataka has a rich treasure of relics ancient remains, vestiges, ancient
monuments of archaeological and also historical importance. It has its own
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heritage intertwined with culture. There are many Neolithic and megalithic
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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
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their own. List of Great & famous Historical & Heritage Protected Monuments
in Karnataka state are given below:
Aihole
Hampi
Badami
Hassan
Bagalakote / Bagalakot
Haveri
Bangalore
Kodagu
Belgaum
Kolar
Bellary
Koppal
Belur
Mandya
Bidar Fort
Mysore
Bijapur
Pattakadal
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Chamarajnagara / Chamarajnagar
Raichur
Chigmagalur / Chikkamagaluru
Shimoga
Chitradurga
Sravana Belagola
Devanagere
Srirangapatnam / Srirangapattana
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Dharwad
Tumkur
Ranga Shankara
Gadag
Udupi
Gulbarga Fort
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Neolithic & Megalithic Sites in Karnataka

Karnataka has a rich treasure of relics ancient remains, vestiges, ancient
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
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There are number of significant temples in Karnataka that are visited all round
the year by Pilgrims all over India. Halebid, Belur, Badani, Aihole, Pattadakal
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and Hampi are known for their architectural grandeur. This is probably the
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reason why Karnataka has been called the cradle of India's temple
architecture.
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
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Gudavi
Sri Ram Betta
Harangi
Srisailam
Hemagiri
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Thirthahalli
Ranga Shankara
Kadapa
Thiruthani
Kaivara
Udupi
Karkala
Vidurashwatha
Karighatta
Yana
Kollur
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RIVERS IN KARNATAKA
Water falls are the birthplaces of all rivers opening up to the Arabian sea ,
are lined throughout coastal Karnataka. Ancient temples on river banks
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provide the visitor or trekker a unique experience. A well beaten winding and
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snakey track takes you to various roaring waterfalls.
Rivers in Karnataka
There are seven river systems in Karnataka which with their tributaries, drain
the state - Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, North Pennar, South Pennar, Palar &
West Flowing Rivers.
Krishna is is the second largest river in India Peninsula, rises in the Western
Ghats at an altitude of 1337 m. near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra State. It
flows across the whole width of the peninsula, from west to east, for a length

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of about 1400 km, through Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The
Cauvery rises at Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri Range of Hill in the Western
Ghats, presently in the Coorg district of Karnataka, at an elevation of 1.341m
above mean sea level.
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Pambar River
Ghataprabha River
Palar River
Kabini River
Panchganga River
Kaveri
Sharavati
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Tunga River
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The whole of western ghat area of Kudremukh, Kemmanugundi, Kodachadri,

B R Hills, Nandi Hills, Jog, Unchalli, Magod, Sivasamudra, Abbey, Irruppu,
Coorg, are some of the very beautiful and a must visit for the Young at Heart
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
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TREKKING IN KARNATAKA
Karnataka's trekking trails are mostly located in the Western Ghats - North
and South Canara, Shimoga, Chikmagalur, Hassan and Coorg. Walk down
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the untrodden paths to have a date with the nature. Here is a great
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opportunity to discover nature's intoxicating beauty. Experience a whole 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
conquered.
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Abbi / Onake Falls

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Hidlumane Falls
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Kudlu Theertha Falls
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WATERFALLS IN KARNATAKA
Karnataka is famous for its waterfalls. Some well known waterfalls are Magod
falls, Lalgulli falls, Sathodi falls, Unchalli falls, Lushington falls, Shivaganga
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falls, Ulavi falls, Iruppu falls, Sivasamudram Falls, Balmuri falls, Gokak falls,
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Abbey Falls, Achakanya Falls, Chunchanakatte Falls, Hebbe falls, Kallathigiri
falls, Varapoha Falls, Sogal falls, Godchinamalaki falls etc. In fact the
waterfalls of Karnataka and Kudremukh National Park are listed as must see
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places and one among the 1001 natural wonders of the world.
Abbey Falls
Lalguli Falls
Abbi Falls
Lushington Falls
Achakanya Falls
Unchalli Falls
Alekhan Falls
Magod Falls
Balmuri Falls
Magodu Falls
Bandaaje Arbi Falls
Mallalli Falls
Banni Waterfall
Barkana Waterfalls
Muthyala Maduvu
Benne Hole Falls
Muthyala Madu Falls
Nisargadhama Falls
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Burude Falls
Sathodi Falls
Sathodi Falls
Chunchi Falls
Shivaganga Falls
Dabbe Falls
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Sogal Falls
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Dondole Falls
Srimane Waterfalls
Thottikallu Falls
T K Falls
Gokak Falls
TK Falls
Hanuman Gundi Falls
Ulavi Falls
Hebbe Falls
Varapoha Falls
Hemagiri Waterfalls
Viboothi Falls
Hogenekkal Falls
Vibhooti Falls
Honnamma Falls
Watta Halla Falls
Honnemaradu Falls
Illimane Falls
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Iruppu Waterfall
Irupu Falls
Jog Falls
Jogada Gundi
Kalhatta Giri Falls
Kalhatti Waterfalls
Kallathigiri Falls
Koosalli Waterfalls
Kudumari Falls
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Wildlife Bird Sancturies in Karnataka

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WILD LIFE 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
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area of the state. These forests support 25% of the elephant population and
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15% of the tiger population of India. Talacauvery and Kudremukh which are
located in Karnataka are in the tentative list of sites that could be designated
as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Adichunchanagiri Peacock Sanctuary
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary
Kanva Reservoir
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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
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Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary

Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Mysore district and is spread over
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

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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

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 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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Behind Electronic City,
Bangalore - 561229
Phone Number: 080-8522-633, 080-2652-4390

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Ranga Shankara
Ground Floor, 127/5,

Opp. Bangalore High School,
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Chamarajpet, Bangalore - 560019
Phone Number: 080-2652-9370, 080-2652-4390
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Hippocampus Children's Company

Phone Number: 080-2563-0206
Koramangala Centre
525, 16th Main,

Koramangala 3rd Block
Bangalore 560 034
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44, Ranga Rao Road
Shankarapuram, Bangalore 560004
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GRS Fantasy Park

Off KRS Road, Metagalli,
Mysore - 570 016
Phone Number: 91-821-2582781 / 82 / 83 / 84 , 080 25471323
Fax : 91-821-2410714, 241994
Marketing Office:
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Funworld & Resorts India Pvt Ltd

Entrance ticket : Rs 20.
Unlimited amusement ride Rs 95.
Timings : Daily from 11 am to 8 pm
Fun world, Palace Grounds,
(Opp. T.V Tower), Bangalore - 560 006.
Phone Number: +91-80-2343 0496 / 2343 1651, 080-23430496
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Star City
Opp To Tv Towers,
Palace Grounds, Bangalore,
Karnataka 560006
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Lumbini Gardens
Nagawara lake, Hebbal - Ring Road, Bangalore - 560 045. India
Mobile : 32997009,9341031409,65679037
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Crazy Waters
Address :Bannerghatta Main Road, Gottigere village,
Near Meenakshi Temple, Bangalore.
Phone Number: 080-26584910, 22913806
Timings :
Weekdays : 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Weekends and Holidays : 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
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#24 & 26, Bidadi Industrial Estate, Bidadi
Bangalore- 562 109
Karnataka- INDIA
Phone Number: +91-080-6696 6666, +91-080-25220464 / 25220466
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28th Km, Mysore Road, Hejjala (P.O),
Bangalore - 562109.
Phone Number: 080-22010333, 080-22010322, 9945557777
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LAKES IN BANGALORE
Bangalore city in Karnataka has many lakes, and there are no rivers close by.
Most lakes or "tanks" in the Bangalore region were constructed by Kempe
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Gowda in 16th century by damming the natural valley systems by constructing
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bunds. As many as 20 lakes out of 257 are considered for restoration. Some
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
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National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) is to restore and conserve polluted

and degraded lakes and other similar bodies. So far works on 28 lakes have
been taken up including Mirik Lake, Darjeeling where the work was taken up
at a cost of Rs. 400 lakhs in 2004-2005. Works on three lakes, viz. Powai in
Mumbai, Vengaiahkere and Nagavara in Bangalore have been completed.

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Many lakes in Bangalore were constructed by Kempe Gowda in the 16th
century. But many lakes vanished due to encroachment and construction
activity for urban infrastructure expansion. Majestic bus stand, NGV sports
complex, KGA golf course were all built by filling lakes. Many residential
layouts like Domlur were built by encroaching on lakes.
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Of the several freshwater lakes and water tanks, the largest are Bellandur
lake, Madiwala lake, Hebbal Lake, Ulsoor lake and Sankey tank. Other
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notable lakes in Karnataka are:
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Belgaum Lake
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Bellandur Lake
Hebbal Lake
Hesaraghatta Lake
Jarganhalli Lake
Kamakshipalya Lake
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PARKS IN BANGALORE
Bangalore is rightfully known as the "Garden City of India". Owing to the
pleasant climate and topography, greenery and the presence of many public
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parks and gardens. Though the city has grown in many ways, it still has
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retained its earlier beauty through its green landscapes. Some of them have
been beautified over the years. The important ones are Cubbon park,
Lalbagh, Coles Park etc.
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Bugle Rock Park

Cariappa Memorial Park
Coles Park
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Freedom Park
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Along with the modernization and more entertaining needs of Bangaloreans,

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Coles Park
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
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from 1914. Here residents of the area could spend many a pleasant
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evenings, with a Bandstand where the Band of Bangalore Rifle Volunteers

played. Today the park belongs to the Municipal Corporation and has
renovated for public use.

There is a jogger's path and play corner for children to play. The Bandstand
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.

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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What to see in Bangalore or What is Bangalore famous for: KSTDC offers
various Bangalore Local Sightseeing Packages in Bangalore which covers
Heritage temples
Attractive Places & Famous Spots of Tourist Interest and Destinations in near
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Bangalore. We have tied to provide a detailed Bangalore Travel Guide of
Famous Tourist Attractions in Bangalore & Sightseeing Places in and around
Bangalore along Outskirts.
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
Ulsoor Lake
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Vidhana Soudha
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Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain
Visvesvaraya Museum
Infant Jesus Church
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
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Kempe Gowda Towers

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KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Limited) operates
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two daily sightseeing tours round the city.
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Tipu's Palace, Bull Temple, Lalbagh,
Vidhana Soudha (Outside view),
Museum, Gavi Gangadhareshwara

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Rajarajeshwari Temple, Bannerghatta
Biological Park, National Gallery for
Modern Art, Jawaharlal Nehru
Planetarium, ISKCON Temple,
Prasanna Anjaneya Temple, Musical
Fountain & Karnataka Chitrakala
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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

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.
No
Place of Visit
Time of
Start
Visit
time
Kempegowda Bus Station
09:00
ISKCON temple
09:30
10:05
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
12:00
12:15
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)
Lalbagh
13:30
14:30
Karnataka Silk Emporium
14:35
15:10
M G Road
Pass By
10 Ulsoor Lake
15:30
15:35
11 Museum via Chinnaswamy Stadium, Art Gallery,
16:00
17:30

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.

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 Wodeyars 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 Sultans 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

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.
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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Bannerghatta National Park is situated 22 km south of Bangalore, Karnataka.
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
attraction of Bangalore.
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Nandi Hills or Nandidurg is a hill fortress of southern India, in the
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Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka. It is located just 3 to 5 km from

Chickballapur Taluq. It is 4851 ft (1478 m) above sea level. Nandidrug hill,
known commonly as Nandi Hills, is the source of the 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 sculpture of Nandi. An ancient
lord Shiva and Parvati temple also adorns this hill.
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Muthyalamaduvu Falls
Muthyalamaduvu is a picnic spot near Anekal, 40 km from Bangalore,
Karnataka. In the local Kannada language, Muthyalamaduvu means 'pearl
valley' (muthu = pearl and maduvu = valley), apparently named for its 92 meter
waterfall, whose falling water appears to look like drops of pearl.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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Srirangapattana
Srirangapattana was the capital of Mysore under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.
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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.
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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.
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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 "CheluvarayaswamyThe MahaVishnu". A sacred place for vaishnavites. Also its one of the favourite
spots for kannada directors for shooting.
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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.
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ECO TOURISM IN KARNATAKA
Begin your journey of discovery from Bangalore, one of the Indias largest,
cosmopolitan fun city. The gateway to paradise on earth, where nature's best
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kept secrets have been ecologically preserved and nurtured for you and your
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family. A dramatic pause in time when Jungle Lodges and Resorts lets you
enjoy a breath of spring; protected and preserved all its natural way.
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Eco tourism is the heartbeat of Karnataka. Pulsating with lifetime

experiences, where you can inhale the silence of the moment that brings
peace to your soul - twinkling rivers, sweeping landscapes, majestic wildlife,
ivory beaches and a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Karnataka is a home to
some of the World Heritage sites. Its geography has created some of the
awesome eco-tourism places like Madikeri, Agumbe, Coorg, Shimoga and

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many more. Some of the architectural splendours of the bygone era like the
ruins of the Vijayanagar Empire at Hampi and the monuments of Pattadakal
are on the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites while the Hoysala temples
at Belur and Halebidu are in the list of proposed UNESCO World Heritage
Sites. The cave temple at Badami and rock-cut temples of Aihole also top the
list of must-visits. The Gol Gumbaz at Bijapur has the second largest pre-
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modern dome in the world after the Byzantine Hagia Sophia.

The marvellous Mysore Palace, Ibrahim Roza at Bijapur, the Daria Daulata
Bagh at Srirangapatanam, the Khwaja Bandenawaz Darga at Gulbarga are
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some of the remarkable historical splendours of Karnataka.
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Inspiring greater respect for our land

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Karnataka tourism has chosen Jungle Lodges and Resorts to conserve

ecology and wildlife because of its responsibility and commitment to preserve
wildlife and protect our environment from deforestation, air and water
pollution, and more.
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 ecosystem 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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MEDICAL & HEALTH CARE TOURISM IN KARNATAKA
Recently Karnataka has emerged as a hot spot for health care tourism.
Karnataka has the highest number of approved health systems and
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alternative therapies in India. Along with some ISO certified government-
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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.
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Bangalore and Mysore, together with their super-specialty hospitals and a

range of good hotels - even a few ISO certified government hospitals - are
being pitched at global tourists and businesspeople.
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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
3.2 lakh total international inflow as healthcare tourists, according to Mr
Mahendra Jain, State Tourism Commissioner.

In a first-of-its kind concerted action from a State Government, it will

showcase its top-class corporate and government hospitals and star hotels
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as the new business opportunity offering the best mix of cost-effective
medical treatment and tourist proposition.

If Kerala tops in ayurveda treatments, Bangalore, with its unusual offer of a
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mix of traditional systems like ayurveda and yoga and modern medical
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expertise, was uniquely poised to capture the health tourism market that
currently thrives in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. It has the highest
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number of approved health systems
and alternative therapies. The
department has done limited promotion campaigns in the country and in the
Gulf, Pakistan and the UK to highlight what it can offer.
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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ANCIENT AND MODERN ART IN KARNATAKA
Pre 18th century:
Karnataka has a rich collection of ancient art. There are old paintings of
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considerable antiquity at the Jaina Matha at Sravanabelagola.Paintings of
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Bijapur times are seen at Asar Mahal Palace and Ibrahim Rauza of the 16th-
17th century. Asar Mahal and Ibrahim Rauza has mostly floral figures.
Ragmala paintings and portraits of kings and queens like Chand Bibi are
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preserved in the Bijapur Museum. A place near Bijapur, Kumatagi, is known

for the wall paintings around a swimming pool present within its precinct.
18th century:
Eighteenth century paintings are seen at Dariya Daulat Palace at
Srirangapatana; the capital of Tipu Sultan. The collection includes depictions

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of war scenes apart from personal portraits of nobelmen. The Sibi Temple
near Tumkur also has paintings of the 18th century. Eighteenth century
paintings are also seen at Kittur, Haleparivaradavara Chavadi at Kollegal,
and the Nalkunadu Palace in Kodagu. The paintings from Kittur have been
transferred to a Hire Matha at Amminbhavi in Dharwad district.
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19th century:
The 19th century paintings are seen at the palace of Nippani, Nargund
(Dharwad district) and at the Mysore palace. The Jaganmohan Art Gallery
has a collection of artistic mural paintings. Traditional paintings of Mysore
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can also be found at the Chitrakala Parishat in Bangalore; most of the
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paintings are framed images of gods and goddesses, done in the Mysore
style.
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Modern art:
Many art schools have a good collection of modern paintings. The School of
Art at Andani (Gulbarga district), Akki, Minajigi at Gadag, Halbhavi at
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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BENGALURU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Bengaluru International Airport is located 4 km south of Devanahalli and is 40
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
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the financial year 2010-11, it was the fourth busiest airport in the country in
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
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the year 2011 by the survey conducted by Skytrax. Bangalore International

Airport pincode is 560300
The airport handled about 9.3 million passengers and had air traffic
movements (ATM) of about 280 per day in the year 2009. The airport is
expected to handle 17 million passengers in the year 2015. It is host to 10

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domestic airlines and 21 international airlines connecting the city to about 50

destinations across India and rest of the world and serves as a hub for
Kingfisher Airlines and a focus city for Jet Airways, JetLite, IndiGo, SpiceJet,
GoAir. Former Air Deccan too had its base at BIA.
Passenger Terminal
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The passenger terminal is a single, fully air conditioned, four-level building
capable of accommodating international and domestic operations. The
basement houses the retail storage, rest areas and services. The arrival and
departure areas are separated vertically with a modern, simple, straight-ahead
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flow system. The domestic and international departure lounges, and the
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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
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terminal is designed for ease of operation and minimum maintenance.
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The total floor area is approximately 71,000 m2 (760,000 sq ft) and the
terminal building is designed to accommodate 3,000 passengers at peak hour.
The design reflects the best industry practice and caters for 24-houroperations, 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.

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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Abu Dhabi
Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, Jammu, Mumbai, Pune, Srinagar
Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad,
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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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Kochi, Kolkata, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Raipur,

Thiruvananthapuram, Vijaywada, Visakhapatnam
JetLite
Ahmedabad, Delhi, Guwahati, Imphal, Kolkata, Lucknow
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Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Dubai, Goa, Hubli, Hyderabad,
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Agartala, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad,
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Thai
Airways
Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi
International
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Singapore
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Destinations
AeroLogic/DHL Bangkok, Leipzig, Singapore

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

Ahmedabad, Kochi
Abu Dhabi
FedEx Express Dubai, Guangzhou

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Doha
Amsterdam, Singapore
Bengaluru International Airport (BIA) Pin Code is 560020.
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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Namma Metro also known as Bangalore Metro, is a rapid transit system for the
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city of Bangalore, Karnataka. The agency responsible for its implementation is
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the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL), a joint venture of the
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Government of India and the Government of Karnataka. The first stretch
between Baiyyappanahalli and M.G. Road was inaugurated on 20 October
2011.
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Facilities and services

All metro trains are Wi-Fi enabled (the first metro in India to have this feature),
so passengers can use laptops, tablets as well as mobile internet. The free WiFi service was made available to commuters on 31 July 2013. Passengers
also have emergency voice communication with train staff through a speaker
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%
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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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RANGA SHANKARA
Ranga Shankara is acknowledged as the theatre that Arundathi Nag has built
in memory of her husband Shankar Nag, the late theatre-television-film
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personality, partly as a tribute to his extraordinary talent, vision and drive, and
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as a realisation of a dream that was his: to have a theatre space of one's
own.
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Wary of being seen as using the project to reinforce the mystique of Shankar
Nag, Arundhati puts it differently when she declares, "I have not hung the
project too heavily on Shankar Nag". That Shankar Nag's mystique needs no
reinforcing is evident in the fact that even today auto rickshaw drivers do not
accept the fare from Arundhati if they happen to recognise her. The reason is
that the film Autoraja, made Shankar the darling of the city's autorickshaw

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drivers. Shankar Nag's image as a working class icon and middle-class

achiever Malgudi Days could easily have been milked to move the project
faster. But, that could have vitiated his dream of a theatre building as a
collective space where groups come together. It is just as well that apart from
a likeness of Shankar Nag at the entrance to the building, Ranga Shankara
presents itself as a project that is founded on a vision rather than on a
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Tucked away in the south Bangalore suburb of J.P Nagar, Ranga Shankara
auditorium that opened on October 28, 2004, is far removed from the city's
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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
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One among the many sad stories of Indian theatre is that exciting, supportive
or even performatively efficient spaces are abysmally few in number. A
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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HEALTH PRECAUTIONS FOR KARNATAKA TRAVEL
'Health is Wealth' - this age-old adage holds true for all people and in all
season. More so when we embark on a holiday tour and land up in foreign
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shores. After months of planning and excitement, nobody would want to fall
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sick and miss out on the fun and frolic.
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If you are visiting the state during the hot summer months, always carry
plenty of drinking water with you. Use sunscreen lotions and sunglasses to
beat the scorching heat and the sweltering sun. Drink plenty of water to ward
off dehydration and always prefer bottled mineral water.

You may be a foodie but do not gorge too much on roadside food. Ensure
that proper hygiene and cleanliness have been observed in the roadside
stalls. Make it a point to carry some essential medicines for any emergency.
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AIHOLE
Aihole a town in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, has its own historical
significance and is called as cradle of Hindu rock architecture. Early
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inscriptions call this town "Ayyavole" and "Aryapura".
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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
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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 (Vatapi) nearby . 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.
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The early Chalukyas inherited architectural styles largely from their neighbours
to the north and south of their kingdom. Usage of curved towers decorated
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
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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

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

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.
HOW TO REACH AIHOLE

By Rail: The nearest railway station is Begalkot.
Road: Aihole is connected by road to Pattadakal, Badami, Bangalore
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ANEGUNDI
Anegundi (Anegondi), a part of the Hampi World Heritage Site, is a village in
Gangavathi taluk, Koppal district, Karnataka, at a distance of 5 km from the
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historical site of Hampi. Here, the river Aghanashini, one of the main rivers of
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North Kanara district joins other two small rivers.
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Anegundi
Huchappayana matha temple (with black-stone pillars and dance sculptures),
Pampa Sarovara, Aramane (a ruined palace), Ranganatha temple,Kamal
Mahal, and Navabrindavan are the major attractions. Nimvapuram, a nearby
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village, has a mount of ash believed to be the cremated remains of monkey
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is
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on
the
northern
bank
of
Tungabhadra River.
Anegundi, believed to be the monkey kingdom of Kishkindha in the epic of

Ramayana. Anjanadri hill, the birth place of monkey-god Hanuman, and the
mountain Rishimuka are the other places near Anegundi associated with
Ramayana.
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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Pradesh.
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.
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ANNIGERI
Annigeri is a town in Navalgund taluk of Dharwad district in Karnataka, located
20km west of Gadag enroute to Hubli and 35km from Hubli-Dharwad. It has an
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average elevation of 624 metres (2047 feet).
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Annigeri is well known for the black stone temple Kalyani Chalukyas
(Amrtesvara Temple), a temple of mythological figures supported by 76
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columns, located in the Dharwad district. Annigeri also has temples dedicated
to Banashankari, Basappa, Gajina Basappa and Hanuman.
The town is also the birthplace of the great Kannada poet, Adikavi Pampa.
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Annigeri was an important political and cultural center of ancient times.

Various kings like the Chalukyas, Yadavas and the Hoysalas annexed the
town, which once formed part of the kingdoms of the Kalachuris.
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Annigeri comes under the core area of Western Chalukya architectural activity
in the modern Karnataka state. The Amrtesvara Temple is the finest examples
produced by the later Chalukya architects.
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Amrtesvara Temple
The Amrtesvara Temple was built in the Dharwad district in 1050 CE with
dravida articulation, and was the first temple made of soapstone. This building
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was to be the prototype for later, more articulated structures such as the
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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
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architectural components as its predecessor. There are, however, differences

in their articulation.

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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ARAGA
Araga lies 9 Km north of Thirthahalli. In 14th century, Araga was the capital
of a province of Vijayanagar empire, after Hoysala kingdom lost power. It was
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once the capital of a Jain kingdom ruled by King Shanthara. Humcha or
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Hombuja, which is 30 Km North from Thirthalli was the native place of the
Shanthara kings. Hombuja has lots of artistic Jain basadis (Jain temples) and
a Jain math (Jain monastery) with a beautiful big lake.
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How to Reach Araga, Thirthahalli

By road:Thirthahalli is at a distance of about 62 km. from the district
headquarters, Shimoga. From Shimoga, one has to take the National
Highway NH-13 (Thirthahalli road) to reach Thirthahalli. From Bangalore, one
has to take the National Highway NH-206 to reach Shimoga and then take

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the above mentioned route. The total distance from Bangalore to Thirthahalli
is around 330 km. From Mangalore, one can take NH-13 to reach
Thirthahalli. The distance from Mangalore to Thirthahalli is around 146
km.There are numerous mini-buses from Udupi to Thirthahalli. From Udupi
railway station 86 km to Thirthahalli.
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By rail: The nearest railway station is in Shimoga. Numerous trains run from
Bangalore and Mysore to Shimoga.

By air: The nearest airport is in Mangalore International Airport.
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ARALAGUPPE
Aralaguppe is a small village in the Tiptur taluk. Aralaguppe is considered the
'museum of temples.' The Kalleswara and Chennakeshava temples, dedicated
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to Lord Shiva and Vishnu respectively are main attractions. They are built by
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Nolambas and Hoysalas respectively.
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Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe

Kalleshwara Temple, Aralaguppe
Kalleshwara temple is a pre-Hoysala structure. Its mukhamantapa ceiling, is
considered the most beautiful sculpture found in the State. The extraordinary
ceiling of the mukhamantapa, with the Nolambas style portrayal of Umasahita
(Shiva and Parvati together) at the central panel, is a stark contrast with the
otherwise ordinary interior.
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Consisting of garbagriha, antarala, and a mukhamantapa, the temple's
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 seatbacks. 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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Arsikere is a town in Hassan district in Karnataka. Arsikere is known for its
coconut production and Malekallu Tirupathi hill. Arsikere is a major railway
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junction. Distance from Bangalore to Arsikere is 172.6 km and takes around 3
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h 21 min. Distance between Arsikere and Shimoga is 99 km.
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Malekallu Malekal Tirupathi hill has 1300 steps and its beleived that lord Rama
had visited this place. Its the only place you can see a standing
Venkateshwara idol other than famous Tirupati of Andhra Pradesh. There is a
famous temple called Shri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy temple. One can
also see a stone mantapa atop this hill. It is a central place for visit to places of
tourist interest, like Belur at 40 km, Halebidu at 25 km and Shravanabelagola
at 80 km.

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Arsikere was an important town during Hoysala rule and the name Arsikere
comes from one of the princesses of the Hoysala dynasty, who built a big
pond (kere in Kannada). Arasi means queen in Kannada. Therefore, it is
'Arasiya+kere' which means 'princess-pond'.
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Places to Visit in Arsikere: Malekal Tirupathi hill, Lakshmi Venkatramana
Swamy Temple, Kalameshwara Temple and Nagapuri Fortress are major
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The Lakshmi Venkatramana Swamy temple is also known as Amaragiri

Malekal Tirupathi temple. The Amaragiri Malekar Tirupati temple has about
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1300 steps. The temple was built during the Hoysala rule. The other places
close to the Amaragiri Malekar Tirupati temple are Shasrakuta Basadi,
Haluvokkalu Temple, Swethambara Temple, and Sahasrakuta Jinalaya. There
are a number of flowering plants, herbal plants and Ayurveda plants
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.
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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BADAMI
Badami, formerly known as Vatapi, is a taluk in the Bagalkot District of
Karnataka. It was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from 540 to 757
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AD and is famous for rock cut and other structural temples. It is located in a
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ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that surrounds Agastya
lake.
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The name Vatapi has origin in the Vatapi legend of Ramayana relating to
Sage Agastya. There were two demon siblings Vatapi and Ilvala. They used to
kill all mendicants by tricking them in a peculiar way. The elder Ilvala would
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turn Vatapi into a ram and would offer its meat to the guest. As soon as the
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person ate the meat, Ilvala would call out the name of Vatapi. As he had a
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boon that whomsoever Ilvala calls would return from even the netherland,
Vatapi would emerge ripping through the body of the person, thus killing him.
Their trick worked until Sage Agastya countered them by digesting Vatapi
before Ilvala could call for him, thus ending the life of Vatapi at the hands of
Ilvala. Two of the hills in Badami represent the demons Vatapi and Ilvala.
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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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BAGALKOT
Bagalkot is most famous for its temples and their architecture which reflect the
Chalukyan art. The Ghataprabha, Malaprabha and Krishna rivers form an
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integral part of the landscape here. Some of the most famous temples here
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are the Ravalphadi temple, the Konthi temple complex, the Jain Meghuthi
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
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cottage industries.
Legend has it that the town was presented by one of the Bijapur kings to his
daughter as a gift (bangle money). The town was under the Vijayanagaras
after which the Savanur Nawab took over the kingdom. Haider Ali took over
Bagalkot in the year 1778. It was consequently annexed by the Marathas,

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Peshwa Bajirao before being taken over by the British.
Pattadakkal
Pattadakkal in Bagalkot is a complex with magnificent temples which has
found its place in the UNESCO list of world heritage sites. Aihole, originally the
capital of the Chalukayan kings contains temples exhibiting Hindu rock
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architecture at its very best. The town was originally called Ayyavole in ancient
inscriptions. The 125 temples here are adorned with intricate and beautiful
carvings. One of the best among them is the Durga temple which has a richly
carved colonnaded passageway within which is the inner sanctum. The temple
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is said to be built in imitation of a Buddhist chaitya hall. The oldest of the
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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
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isolated from all others is the cave temple of Ravana phadi against a rocky hill.
The most precious of the sculpture in Aihole is the beautiful dancing Shiva.

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
State Protected Monuments in Bagalkot

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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By Air:: Belgaum airport is the nearest airport, 189 km away
By Rail: Bagalkot is well connected by rail and has a station of its own
Road: Quite a number of Government buses run from Sholapur and Belgaum
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BAGALI
About 8 km from Harpanahalli, Bagali has a 9th Century Kalleshwara temple of
Chalukya period. There are Panchalinga temples on the premises of
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Kalleshwara temple and also beautifully sculpted Ugranarasimha idol dates
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back to the Chalukyan period. The Outer walls of the temple have erotic
sculpting.
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BAHUBALI
According to Jain Scriptures, Bahubali (Gommateshvara) was the second of
the one hundred sons of the first Tirthankara, Lord Rishabha and king of
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Podanpur. Adipurana, a 10th century Kannada text by Jain poet Adikavi
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Pampa (fl. 941 CE), written in Champu style, a mix of prose and verse and
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
Bahubali.
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Bahubali's elder brother, Bharat, was envious of his wealth, grandeur, strength
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and success. His desire was for all of Bahubali's kingdom and wealth, and
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thus, Bharat decided to attack the lands Bahubali ruled. Fearing that the war
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would destroy both the kingdoms, as well as thousands of innocent soldiers,

the ministers of both sides began negotiations. After much thinking, it was
decided that a personal contest between the two brothers would be a better
option than war. The brothers were required to enter three traditional forms of
martial contest: drishti yuddha, jala yuddha, and malla yuddha.

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

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 fiftyseven 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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BALLIGAVI
Balligavi (Balli Gavi) a town in Shikaripura taluk Shimoga district of Karnataka,
is today known as Belagami or Balagamve. Its ancient names are Dakshina
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Kedara, Valliggame and Valligrame. Dakshina Kedara means Kedarnath of
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the South. Balligavi is a place of antiquity, it is known for its ancient
monuments. Balligavi is also famous as the birth place of the great Virashaiva
saint Allama Prabhu and is closely associated with Vachana poetess Akka
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Mahadevi who was born in nearby Udugani. She was a contemporary of

Allama Prabhu and Basavanna, the founder of the Virashaiva movement.
Balligavi is also the birth place of Shantala Devi, queen of Hoysala king
Vishnuvardhana. Many famous Hoysala sculptors like Dasoja, Malloja, Nadoja,
Siddoja hailed from here. Today, Balligavi (Balli in Kannada means creeper or

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vine) is a quite town much of whose daily routines revolve around agriculture
and the famous 11th century Kedaresvara Temple and Tripurantakesvara
Temple. Balligavi is located 72 km from Shimoga city and 12 km from
Shikaripura town in Shikaripura taluk.
Legend has it that Balligavi was the capital of a Asura (deamon) king and
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hence was called Balipura (city of Bali). The Pandavas later arrived here while
on their Vanavasa (forest dwell) and installed the Panchalinga (five lingas) and
hence the name Panchalingeswara to the well known temple here. Linga is the
universal symbol
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Satavahana-Kadamba era and the Chaturmukha linga (four faced linga) here
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is in their style. The earliest inscription mentioning the name Balligavi is a 685
of Shiva. Archaeologically Balligavi dates from the
CE Badami Chalukya inscription.

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The golden age of Balligavi was during the rule of the Western Chalukyas,
during the 10th century - 12th century. Balligavi during these times had six
mathas (monasteries), three Puras (extensions), five Vidyapeethas (places of
learning), seven Brahmapuris. The mathas belonged to devotees of Lord
Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Jainism, Buddhism, Lord Brahma. The Kedareshwara
matha belonging to the Kalamukha sect (devotees of Shiva), and Kodiya
matha was well known and had the patronage of the Hoysala Kings marking
the place as one of religious activity. Records also indicate that an ancient
University existed here.[6] The town also had 54 temples and supported
60,000 residents during that time. Earlier to the Chalukyas, the area came
under the Banavasi province of the Kadambas. Important Kadamba
inscriptions like the Talagunda inscriptions, near Balligavi have been collected
by the Archaeological Survey of India.
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 "staggeredsquare" 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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BANKAPURA
Bankapura is a panchayat town in Haveri district in Karnataka.

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Bankapura Fort situated in Bankapur village of Shiggon taluk. Bankapur is just
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
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Ranganatha Nagareshwara and Siddheshwara. Under the Chalukyas, many

beautiful temples were built here, but during the invasion of Ali Adilshahi in
about 1567 most of the temples were destroyed. A fort, now in ruins, at
Bankapura houses the Ranganatha Nagareshwara temple, which has 60
pillars carved out of grey stone. There is also a beautiful mosque in the fort.
The place is of historical significance to Jains. Adipuran, a Jain religious text
was composed here.
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There are more than 50 popular archaeological monuments like Siddeshwar
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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metres deep.
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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BELUR
Belur is a panchayat town in Hassan district, Karnataka.

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Belur was the early capital of the Hoysala Empire. With Halebidu which is only
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16 km away, this is one of the major tourist destinations in Karnataka, India.
Belur is located in Hassan district. According to inscriptions discovered here, it
was also referred to as Velapuri.
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The main attraction in Belur is the Chennakesava temple complex which

contains the Chennakesava Temple (dedicated to Lord Chennakeshava ,
meaning handsome Vishnu) as the centre piece, surrounded by the Kappe
Chennigraya temple built by Shantaladevi, queen of king Vishnuvardhana.

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There are two more shrines here that are still in use by devotees and there is
a Pushkarni or stepped well to the right side of the main entrance. The Dravida
style rayagopuram at the entrance which was a later addition by the
Vijayanagar kings, who considered this deity as one of their Kuladevata or

family god.
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.
This temple along with Hoysaleswara temple in Halebidu and the Jaina
monuments at Shravanabelagola are being proposed as UNESCO world
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BHADRAVATI/ BHADRAVATHI
Bhadravathi is an industrial town in the Shimoga District of Karnataka.
Bhadravathi is situated at a distance of about 255 kilometres from the state
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capital Bangalore and at about 18 kilometres from the district headquarters,
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Shimoga. Bhadravathi is also the headquarters of the Bhadravathi Taluk. The
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.
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History of Bhadravathi
Bhadravathi derives its name from the Bhadra river which flows through
Bhadravathi city. Bhadravathi was earlier known as Benkipura (or Venkipura),
which in English means city of fire. In recent history, Bhadravathi rose into
prominence with the establishment of Mysore Iron and Steel Limited (now

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known as Vishweshwaraya Iron and Steel Limited) in 1918. This is a large Iron
and Steel manufacturing facility and constitutes a major part of the town.
Bhadravathi's reputation as an industrial town was further enhanced with the
establishment of a paper manufacturing firm, the Mysore Paper Mills Limited in
1936.
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Tourist attractions in Bhadravathi are Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakshmi
Narasimha Temple & Bhadra Reservoir.

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Lakshmi Narasimha Temple in the Old Town area of Bhadravathi, built by

Hoysalas in the 13th century. A Superb Temple which is currently maintained
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Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary was started in 1951 as Jagara Valley Game
Sanctuary covering an area of about 252 sq km. It was combined with the
surrounding Lakkavalli forests in the year 1972 and given its present name of
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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.
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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.
By Rail: The Birur-Bhadravathi railway line passes through the city. Many
trains run daily from Bangalore to Shimoga that stop at Bhadravathi.
Alternatively, one can catch a train that goes to Birur and engage another
train/bus from Birur to Bhadravathi. It takes around an hour to reach
Bhadravathi from Birur by bus. Recently a daily train is being run from Mysore
to Shimoga which can be used to reach Bhadravathi from Mysore.
By Air: The nearest airport is Hubli which is at a distance of around 170 km
from Bhadravathi. Hubli has daily flights from Bangalore and Belgaum. Airports
at Bangalore and Mangalore are also viable alternatives that can be used to
reach Bhadravathi.
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DAMBAL
Dambal is a village in the Gadag district in Karnataka. It was an ancient center
of Buddhism and remained so as late as the 12th century. Dambal is at an
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elevation of 590 metres and its population is 21,096.
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Under the rule of the Mauryas and Satavahana, the teachings of Buddha
flourished in Karnataka. Buddhist relics are found scattered around the town.
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In a temple of the Buddhist deity Tara in Dambal, there is an inscription dated

1095 AD, a temple built by 16 merchants for the deity Tara and a vihara for
Buddhist monks. Although Buddhism was assimilated by the growing
popularity of Hinduism, there was a Buddhist centre in Dambal as late as the
12th century.

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Doddabasappa Temple
There are three Hindu temples here. The Doddabasappa Temple is of the
Western Chalukya architectural style and has a star-shaped plan for the
vimana with so many star points that it almost becomes circular in appearance.

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Each right angle is divided into four 22.5 degrees angles. Then each angle is
again divided and covered with intricate carvings.
Twenty-four pointed stellate plan of vimana of Dodda Basappa Temple in
Dambal, North Karnataka, 12th century CE.
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DEVARAYANADURGA
Devarayanadurga is a hill station near Tumkur in Karnataka. Devarayanadurga
is located at a distance of 65 km from Bangalore and 25 km from Dobbaspet.
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The hilltops are dotted with several temples including the Yoganarasimha and
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the Bhoganarasimha temples and an altitude of 3940 feet. It is also famous for
Namada Chilume, a natural spring considered sacred and is also considered
the origin of the Jayamangali Theertha river. Another famous temple in the
area is the Mahalakshmi Temple at Goravanahalli.
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Devarayanadurga is a fortified hill, about nine miles east of Tumkur town. It
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consists of three elevations and seven gates leading to the top. On the lowest
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elevation situated is the Lakshmi-Narasimha Swamy Temple. Near by is a
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spring know as Ane-done. On the slope of the hill is a pond said to the source
of stream Mangali. Higher up is another small spring named Jaya-tirtha
representing the source of another stream Jaya. Both the streams unite at
Irukasandra at the foot of the hill and form the Jayamangali. The hills are also
the source of the river Shimsha.

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 Dhanustirtha. 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.
Namada Chilume
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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GADAG
Gadag Betageri is a town and a city municipal council in Gadag district in the
state of Karnataka.
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Gadag and its sister city Betageri (or Betgeri) muncipality is situated 80 km
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
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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 is one of the largest examples of
Chalukyan art. Someshwara and Rameshwara temples, built in the Chalukyan
style, are also present. It also has the Veeranarayana temple dating from the
Chalukyan era. The great Kannada poet Kumara Vyasa composed his famous

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Mahabharatha (known as Kumaravyasa Bharata) in this temple. Gadag also

has a mosque dating from the Adilshahi era and a church. Betageri has many
artistic hero stones dating from the 9th and 10th centuries.

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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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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
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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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HALEDIDU
Halebidu is located in Hassan District, Karnataka was the capital of the
Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. Halebidu was earlier called Dorasamudra
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architecture in the ornate Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples.
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Halebidu is just 16 km away from the one more historical place Belur. It is well
connected by road and rail to Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore. There are
regular buses to Hassan. The distance is 149 km to Mysore and 31 km to
Hassan.
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Halebidu was the 12th century capital of the Hoysalas. The Hoysaleswara
temple
was
built
Vishnuvardhana,
during
the
this
Hoysala
time
by
Ketamala
and
ruler.
It
enshrines
Hoysaleswara and
attributed to
Shantaleswara, named after the temple builder Vishnuvardhana Hoysala and

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

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The name "Hampi" is an anglicized version of the Kannada Hampe (derived

from Pampa). Over the years, it has also been referred to as Vijayanagara and
Virupakshapura (from Virupaksha, the patron deity of the Vijayanagara rulers).

Hampi is identified with the historical Kishkindha, the Vanara (monkey)

kingdom which finds mention in the Ramayana. The first historical settlements
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in Hampi date back to 1 CE. Hampi formed one of the cores of the capital of
the Vijayanagara empire from 1336 to 1565. It was destroyed by Muslim
sultans. Hampi was chosen because of its strategic location, bounded by the
torrential Tungabhadra river on one side and surrounded by defensible hills on
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significance. The demography is abundant with large stones which have been
utilized to make larger than life statues of god.

One can see a structure of historic importance every quarter of a mile.

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

Ramayana in the temple are those of the Rishyasaringa performing the putrakamashthi 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.
Lotus Mahal:

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

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 100pillard 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

the reservoir in early winter and from March to early June every year.
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HANGAL
Hangal is a town in Haveri district in the Karnataka and is famous for
Tarakeshwar temple and the Kumaraswami matha are located in this town.
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Hangal was the capital of the Hangal Kadambas, feudatories of the Kalyani
Chalukyas. It is mentioned as Panungal in early records and identified by
tradition with Viratanagara of Mahabharata days. 75 km away from Hubli-
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Dharwad, it was once the headquarters of a district called Panungal-500.

The Tarakeshwara temple here is a huge structure with wonderful series of
images and polished tall Chalukya pillars spread over a vast area. The
Virabhadra, Billeshwara and Ramalinga are other important temples and the
Ganesha temple near Tarakeshwara has a northern curvilinear (Nagara)
Shikhara.
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The town is on the left bank of the Dharma river, and has ruins of some
fortification on the river bank. There is also a famous Veerashaiva
Kumaraswamy Matha here.
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Kadambas of Hangal
The Kadambas, the earliest known dynasty to patronize Jainism was that of
the Kadambas who ruled around 485 A.D. This is evident from Kamalajinalaya
built near Banavasi by Ravivarma. There were several other Jaina monuments
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built under Kadamba patronage. Parsvanatha temple at Kuppatur built for
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Kadamba queen Maladevi and Jaina temple built in Hangal, fort are two such
examples.
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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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HAVERI
Haveri is a city in Karnataka. The name Haveri is derived from the Kannada
words "havu" and "keri", which means "place of snakes." Haveri is famous for
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its cardamom garlands. It is said that Haveri had around 1000 maths (sacred
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religious places) in ancient days. One of the famous maths is Hukkeri Math.
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
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which is the birthplace of the poet Kanakadasa.

Haveri is 7 hours away from Bangalore by train. It is the stop 72 km before
Hubli and 72 km after Davanagere. By road, it is about 340 km from Bangalore
on NH-4 towards Mumbai.

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Haveri district is proud to be the birth place of Santa Shishunala Sharif, the
great saint Kanakadasaru, Sarvagnya, Hanagal Kumara Shivayogigalu,
Wagish Panditaru, Writer Galaganatharu, Ganayogi Panchakshari Gavayigalu,
Gnyana Peetha Awardee Dr.V.K.Gokak and many more. The freedom fighters
Mailara Mahadevappa and Gudleppa Hallikere.
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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.
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in Haveri, Karnataka is listed below
State Protected Monuments in Haveri

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

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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IKKERI
Ikkeri is situated in Shimoga district of Karnataka at about 3 km to the south of
Sagar. The word Ikkeri in Kannada means "Two Streets". This place was the
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capital of Keladi Nayakas for some years. The walls of the city were of great
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extent, forming three concentric enclosures. In the citadel was a palace built
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
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proportioned stone-building, constructed in a mixed style with a unique

conception.

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There are intricate carvings on the stone walls of the temple. There are
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carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background),

Erotica, Fingurine, Old Kannada Manuscript, Sculpted Elephant etc.
Aghoresvara Temple
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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GULBARGA / KALBURGI
Kalburgi is a town and 613 km north of Bangalore and well connected by road
to Bijapur, Hyderabad, Solapur and Bidar. A railway line connecting the
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southern part of India to Mumbai and Delhi passes through Kalburgi.
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The city of Gulbarga was founded by the Bahmani Sultans in the 14th century
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as thier capital. However the history of the region dates back to the 6th century
when the Rashtrakutas gained control over the area, but the Chalukyas
regained their domain and reigned for over two hundred years. The Kalachuri
who succeeded them ruled till the 12th century. Around the close of the 12th
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century the Yadavas of Devagiri and the Hoysalas of Halebidu took control of
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the district. About the same period the Kakatiya dynasty kings of Warangal
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came into prominence. The present Gulbarga District and Raichur District
formed part of their domain.
The Kakatiya power was subdued in 1321, and the northern Deccan, including
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.
The city flourished during the rule of Nizams. Modern buildings were built,
Roads and Railways were laid, the city was beautified with gardens, Electricity
was
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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.
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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.
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in Gulbarga, Karnataka is listed below
State Protected Monuments in Gulbarga

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.
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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

Malked Fort
Raghunatha temple
Veerabhadra temple with inscriptions
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KARUVATTI
Kuruvathi (Kuruvathi Kuruvatti) is a village in Bellary district of Karnataka. It is
located on the bank of Tungabhadra river. The earliest rulers, known from
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inscriptions, were the Chalukyas of Kalyana (Western Chalukya). All of the
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Chalukya inscription are from the reign of Vikramaditya VI. Few inscriptions
are from the Gutta kings also ruled under as the subordinate of the Chalukyas.
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Chalukyas who came back to power as the succeeding dynasty that ruled from
Kalyani, could also boast of a great connoisseur of art and literature in
Vikramaditya VI, a king who was as great a warrior as a connoisseur. The
Kuruvatti temple is particularly noteworthy for its exquisite bracket figures,
carved screens, polished pillars, and tiers of friezes showing rows of birds,
animals, dwarfs and figures of musicians and dancers.

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Mallikarjuna Temple
Mallikarjuna Temple at Kuruvatti is very famous. The Mallikarjuna Temple is a
Late Chalukya temple from the late 10th Century. It consists of a sanctuary
and a mandapa or hall with three porches and faces east. The sanctuary is
roofed by a multi-storey square tower and has preserved the original kalasa,
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the pot finial. The outer walls have long wall panels decorated with miniature
temple towers surrounded by makara, aquatic monsters, very elaboartely
carved. The icons inside the three niches of the sanctuary are damaged.

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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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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
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29 inscriptions, spread over the period of the later Chalukyas, Kalachuris,
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Seuna and the Hoysalas. A great center of Kalyani Chalukyas 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
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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 Kalyani

are said to be a link between those of the early Chalukyas of Badami and the
Hoysalas who succeeded them.

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Brahma Jaina Basti built by queen Attimabbe is the largest of many Jain
temples in Lakkundi. This temple is dedicated to Mahavira, the most revered
saint of Jainism.
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The large Jaina temple, among the many temples at Lakkundi, also near
Gadag, is perhaps one of the earliest examples of temples in this area built of
a kind of fine-textured chloritic schist as distinct from the hitherto-used
sandstone of this region. The new material, because of its less thick quarry-
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sizes and tractability, reacted on the workmanship, with the result that the
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masonry-courses became reduced in size and the carvings more delicate and
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highly finished. The temple, perhaps built in the latter half of the eleventh
century, has a five-storeyed vimana, square on plan from the base to the
sikhara, and had originally a closed square navaranga in front, though an open
mandapawas added in front later on. The central bay of the navaranga is a
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.
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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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LAKSHMESHWAR
Lakshmeshwar is a town in Gadag district in Karnataka. Laxmeshwar is an
agricultural trading town located in Gadag District of Karnataka state, India.
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The city has religious background as well, Shiva and Jain followers from time
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immemorial have settled here. A historic and beautifully sculpted stone temple
is here for the god Shiva called Someshwar Temple.
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The previous name of Laxmeshwar is Puligere (The pond of tigers).

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The most important monument at Lakshemshwar is the Someshwara temple
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complex (11th century). The temple complex with three main entrances is
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surrounded by high walls look like a fort. It is a splendid specimen of Chalukya

architecture.
In middle of the temple complex, there is a Someshwara temple, surrounded
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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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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MADDUR
Maddur is a town in Mandya district in Karnataka. It lies on the banks of the
river Shimsha. It has an average elevation of 662 metres (2175 ft).
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Maddur Vaidyanatheshwara Temple
Vidynathapura is one of the tourism place in karnataka. Temple of God
Vidynatheswara is in this place.
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Situated on the banks of the shimsha river Vaidyanathapura has a great
history behind it. The temple is managed by the Dixith family and present
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Archak is Radhakrishna Deekshit. He is ably assisted by his son
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Shanmukhasundara Deekshit in managing of this temple. Earlier to this, the
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temple was managed by Shri Subbakrishna Deekshit (brother of Radhakrisha

Deekshit) and his uncle Shri Shankara Deekshit before that his brothers Shri
Nanjudha Deekshit and Shri Sundra Deekshit was managing the temple with
very high Shiva-Agama tradition.
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.
Maddur Vade
Maddur Vade is a savoury fritter-type snack from South India. Also known as
Maddur vada, this snack derives its name from the town of Maddur which is in
the Mandya district of Karnataka. Maddur lies between the cities of Bangalore
and Mysore and Maddur Vada is frequently sold on trains that traverse these
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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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MADHUGIRI
Madhugiri is a town in Tumkur district of Karnataka. It has an average
elevation of 787 metres (2582 feet).
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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
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Tumkur. The monolith and the surrounding greenery of Madhugiri are the main
attractions. The place has old temples of Venkataramanaswami and
Malleshwara built by the Vijayanagara feudatories in the Dravidian style.

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The highlight is the rock dome, atop which stands a fort, once attributed to
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Hyder Ali. There are a series of doorways leading to the top and the climb is
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steep and exposed in some places. On the top is the ruined Gopalakrishna
temple.

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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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SHRI MALAI MAHADESHWARA BETTA
Male Mahadeshwara Hills or Malai (Male) Mahadeshwara Betta or MM Hills is
situated about 150 km from Mysore and is a sacred place, with its famous
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Shiva temple. Mahadeswara, as lord Shiva is called in this place, is a deity
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worshipped by one and all in the surrounding places. Amidst dense forest, the
temple attracts not only the pilgrims but also nature lovers.
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The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Male Mahadeshwara is located in South
end of Karnataka, in the Chamaraja Nagar District. It is a very popular & holy
ancient temple, surrounded by 77 hills in the Eastern Ghats. The Lord Sri
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Mahadeshwara is believed to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva. It is a very
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famous Shaiva piligrim centre. The Lord Sri Mahadeshwara's miracles are
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beautifully sung by the village folk in Janapada (folk) Style. The height of the
hill is about 930 m(3000 feet)above the sea level.
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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
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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
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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
Pushkarini
Anthara Gange
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
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 singlenarrator 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.)
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.
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.
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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
4 persons
Rs.75/100
3 beds / 6 persons
Rs.200
Sambram Veda Guest

House
SriShila Bhavan
Tubular Structured Pilgrim
Sheds [TSPS]
Pilgrims' Rest House [PRH]
Rs.75
Rs.75
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MADIKERI
Madikeri, also known as Mercara, is the headquarters of Kodagu district,
Karnataka.
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The history of Madikeri is related to the history of Kodagu. From the 2nd to 6th
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
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defeating the Gangas in the 11th century, Cholas became the rulers of
Kodagu. In the 12th century, Cholas lost Kodagu to the Hoysalas. Kodagu fell
to the Vijayanagar kings in the 14th century. After their fall, the local chieftains
(Palegars) started ruling their areas directly. These were defeated by the
Haleri kings who ruled Kodagu from 1600-1834 A.D. Haleri kings made the
place Haleri, near Madikeri as their capital. Mudduraja, the third king among

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the Haleri kings started leveling the land around Madikeri and built a fort in the
year 1681. This place was named as Muddurajakeri which later became
Madikeri. Kodagu became the part of British India after 1834 A.D.
Raja's Seat
At the Western End of Madikeri, Raja's Seat is a small pavilion with a garden
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surrounding it; offering a view of the green valley below.

Madikeri Fort
This fort was first built by Mudduraja in the last quarter of the 17th century. He
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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
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renovated by Lingarajendra Wodeyar II in 1812-1814. In the north-east corner

at the entrance are two life size masonry elephants and a church is present in
the south-east corner.
How to Reach Madikeri

By Road
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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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MAKEDATU
Mekedatu is a lovely spot along Kaveri in Bangalore rural district. Sangama is
the place where Arkavati merges with Kaveri. From this point, about 3.5
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kilometers downstream, the river Kaveri flows through a deep gorge so narrow
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that one would think that a goat can leap and cross it ('Mekedatu' means,
'goat's leap' in Kannada). Of course, it is not really so narrow and no goat
commonly found in that part of India would do that distance in a single leap.
Mekedatu is about 90 km from Bangalore via Kanakapura.
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There is a lot of mythological significance also to this place (both Sangama
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and Mekedatu.) As per one version, the goat (meke) that is believed to have
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lept across the Kaveri was Lord Shiva in disguise. On both rocky precipices of
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the gorge, one can find strange gigantic holes, whose shapes resemble goats'
hooves, though several times larger. Only heavenly (or Godly) goats can mark
their 'footprints' in such hard rocks!!

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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MELUKOTE or MELKOTE
Melukote or Melkote in Pandavapura taluk of Mandya district, Karnataka, is
one of the sacred places in Karnataka. The place is also known as
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Thirunarayanapuram. It is built on rocky hills known as Yadavagiri or Yadugiri
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overlooking the Cauvery valley and about 51 km from Mysore and 133 km from
Bangalore. Distance from Bangalore to Melukote is 149.0 km and takes around
2 h 52 min.
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Early in twelfth century, the great Srivaishnava saint Sri Ramanujacharya took
up his residence and lived here for about 14 years (said so). It thus became a
prominent centre of the Srivaishnava sect of Brahmins, who obtained from the
Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana, who had become a follower of the Acharya, an
assignment of the fertile tracts of land in the neighbourhood, especially of the
Ashta Gramas, on either bank of the Cauvery.
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In the 14th century, the place suffered at the hands of Muslim invaders, who
wrecked Dwarasamudra and it was at Tondanur(Tonnur) at the southern foot
of the hills, that the Hoysala king at first retired. It was subsequently restored,
in about 1460, by Thimmanna Dannayaka, a chief of Nagamangala, who was
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an army commander of the Vijayanagar king Mallikarjuna or Immadi
Prudhadeva Raya. The buildings must have been on a grand scale, as can be
seen from the remains of the Gopal Raya gate on the South which are of
immense proportions. The Brahmins deserted Melkote which was then
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plundered.
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Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple

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The principal temple is a square building of large dimensions but very plain,
dedicated
to
Lord
Cheluva-Narayana
Swamy
or
Tirunarayana.
The
utsavamurthi, which is a metallic image, representing the deity which is called

Cheluvapille Raya or Cheluvanarayana Swamy whose original name appears
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.

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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MYSORE
Mysore or Mysuru is the second largest city Karnataka. It is the headquarters
of the Mysore district and the Mysore division and lies about 146 km (91 mi)
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southwest of Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka. The name Mysore is an
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anglicised version of Mahishuru, which means the abode of Mahisha. Mahisha
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
Chamundi Hills.
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Until 1947, Mysore was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore which was ruled
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by the Wodeyar dynasty, except for a brief period in the late 18th century when
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Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan took power. The Wodeyars were patrons of art and
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culture and have contributed significantly to the cultural growth of the city,
which has led to Mysore earning the sobriquet Cultural capital of Karnataka.
Mysore is famous for the festivities that take place during the Dasara festival
when the city receives a large number of tourists. Mysore also lends its name
to the Mysore style of painting, the sweet dish Mysore Pak and the garment,
Mysore silk saree
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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
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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.
After the Indian independence, Mysore city remained as a part of the Mysore

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.
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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

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 cowherd, was shifted to a new temple in the rehabilitated village before the
submersion.
Mysore std code is 0821.
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PATTADAKAL
Pattadakal is a town in Karnataka famous for its group of monuments that are
the culmination of earliest experiments in vesara style of Hindu temple
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architecture. The temples were built in the 8th century CE. The uniqueness of
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this place derives from the presence of both the Dravidian or the Southern and
the Nagara or the Northern (Indo-Aryan) styles of temple architecture!!
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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 surrounded 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.

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The group of monuments in Pattadakal was designated a World Heritage Site

in 1987.
Virupaksha Temple
The best known is the Virupaksha temple, built by Queen Lokamahadevi in
745 to commemorate her husband's victory (Vikramaditya II) over the Pallavas
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of Kanchi. The temple closely resembles the Kailashnatha temple in Kanchi
which served as a model for this temple. The Virupakhsa temple in turn served
as an inspiration for the Kailashnatha temple built by the Rashtrakuta dynasty
in Ellora. The Virupaksha temple is rich in sculptures like those of
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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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RATTIHALLI
Rattihalli in Karnataka is one of the core areas of Western Chalukya
Architecture. Rattihalli is a village in the southern state of Karnataka. It is
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Ranebennur & around 16 km from Hirekerur.
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Rattihalli was popular during the rule of Kadambas of Banavasi and

Rashtrakuta. Earlier Rattihalli was called as Rashtrapalli by Rashtrakuta. 17th
century later Haidar Ali (Mysore) captured Rattihalli with the help of Fazallula.
Later Peshwa Madhav Rao captured. The war was called as Rattihalli Anvatti
War.
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SHIVAGANGA
Shivaganga falls is a 74 m high waterfall on the river Sonda in Uttara Kannada
on the border of three taluks Sirsi, Yellapur and Ankola of Uttara Kannada
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district. Shivaganga is one of the unique waterfalls in the Western Ghats.
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Shivaganga falls is about 22 km away from the town of Sirsi. The waterfall is
located in an area of thick forest. A temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, can be
seen in the middle of the river.
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By Rail: Nearest Railhead is Kumta

By Road: There is no proper road, and after moving through a motorable road
from Hulekal to Sampigadde near Mensi village, one has to cross the thick
forest in order to reach this spot.
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SIRA
Sira is a town and taluk headquarters of Sira Taluk of Tumkur district in
Karnataka. Sira lies on the NH-4 which connects Mumbai - Chennai.
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Sira Town was a strategically important place prior to the British Raj. It still has
many historic structures. Among them are the Eidgah, Juma Masjid and the
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dargah or tomb over Mallik Rehan's grave. Mallik Rehan was the Governor of
the dying Mughal Empire's south Indian domain under Emperor Aurangazeb.
In the late 1600s Sira became a major province or 'Suba' of the Mughals.

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SOMNATHAPURA
Somnathapura is located in Mysore district of Karnataka. Somnathpur Kesava
Temple here, is one of the greatest examples of Hoysala architecture (Hoysala
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The Chennakesava Temple located at Somanathapura is one of the finest
examples of Hoysala architecture. The temple was built by Soma, a
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Dandanayaka (lit, "commander") in 1268 C.E. under Hoysala king Narasimha

III, when the Hoysala Empire was the major power in South India.

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The temple is housed inside an impressive high walled enclosure and the
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material used for the temple is soapstone (Green schist). The Keshava temple
standouts out as one of the finest the Hoysala architects produced. Its
symmetrical architecture, fine sculptures on equally prominent shrines, and
panel sculptures form a cloister that speak of good taste. While there are
Hoysala temples with better sculpture and others with better architecture, this
temples satisfies all requirements. According to the Mysore archaeological
reports, it was built by the famous architect and sculptor Ruvari Malithamma
who was well known for his expertise in ornamentation.
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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turned pillars all along the enclosure of the temple complex which adds to the
effect. There is one flight of steps that leads to the jagati and one that leads
from the jagati to the mantapa. The wide jagati invites devotees to follow the
ritualistic clockwise circum-ambulation before entering the hall. The full effect
of the rectangular hall is seen only when the temple profile is viewed. The hall
has sixteen bays. The moldings on the outer wall of the mantapa has well
decorated reliefs and friezes, with pierced windows screens above them.
All the three shrines are 16 pointed stellate (star-shaped) in design and their
towers follow the same pattern. Hence the whole structure looks like a
rhythmic progression of well decorated projections and recesses (called
architectural articulation). The number of points make the towers look circular
in shape.
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City
Pin Code
A F Hospital
560007
Krisnarajapuram
560036
Abbur
562108
Kudur
561101
Adugodi
560030
Kumara Park West Extn
560020
Agaram
560007
Kumbalagodu
560074
Agrahara Dasarahalli
560079
Lalbagh West
560004
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562124
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560051
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Anand Nagar
560024
Langford Town
560025
Anekal
562106
Legalators Home
560001
Arabic College
560045
Lingarajapuram
560084
Aranya Bhavan
560003
Madhavanagar
560001
Artillery Road
560008
Madhavanpark
560011
Arunachalam Mudaliar St. 560051
Madivala
560058
Ashok Nagar
560050
Madiwala
560058
Attibele
562107
Magadi (Cpt)
562120
Austin Town
560047
Magadi Road
560023
Avani Sringeri Mutt
560086
Mahadevapura
560048
Avathi (Channapatna)
562136
Mahalakshmipuram
Avenue Road
560002
Bagal
562149
Balappa A Street
560051
Balepet
560053
Banashankari
560050
Banashankari Llst
560070
Banashankari Iiist
560085
Banaswadi
560043
Bangalore
560002
Bangalore Airport H A L
560017
Bangalore Bazar
560001
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560001
Malkand Lines
560033
Malleswaram
560003
Malleswaram Circle
560003
Malleswaram West
560055
Mandalay Lines
560033
Mandy Bazar
562101
Maralavadi
562121
Marathahalli Colony
560037
K R Market
560002
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560002
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560009
Bangalore Fort
560002
Bangalore G P O
560001
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560002
Marutisevanagar
560033
Mathikere
560054
Mavalli
560004
Meanee Lines
560042
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
Nagarbhavi
560072
Nagasandra (Bangalore)
560073
Nagrtharpet
560002
Nandagudi
562122
Narasimbaraja Colony
560019
Narayanapillai Street
560001
Narsimharaja Road
560002
Nayandahalli
560039
Neelasandra
560047
Nelamangala
562123
New Market Road
560051
New Tharagpet
560002
New Thippasandra
560075
Noronha Road
560051
North Zone
560010
Okalipuram
560021
Old Cemetry Road
560051
Old Poor House Road
560051
Ookadapalyam
560047
P & T Colony
560032
Padmanabha Nagar
560070
Palace Guttahalli
560020
Palace Orchards
560080
Pampamahakavi Road
560004
Park Road
560051
Peenya
560058
Peenya 2nd Stage
560058
Peenya Industrial Area
560058
Pension Mohalla Street
560051
Pillanna Gardens
560005
Pipe Line Extension
560003
Plain Street
560001
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560086
560086
Belimutt Road
560053
Benson Town
560046
Bettahalsur
562157
Bevuar (cpt)
562108
Bidadi
562109
Binnamangala II
560038
Bommanahalli
560068
Bommasandra Industrial
Estate
562158
Brigade Road
560001
Broadway Road Cross
560051
BSF Campus Yelahanka
560063
Bull Temple Road
560004
Butachens Street
560051
Byadanur
561214
Byappanahalli
560038
Byasandra
560011
Byatarayanapura
560092
Byramagala
562142
C M P Centre & School
560025
Carmelaram
560035
Chamarajasagar
562151
Chamarajendrapeta
560002
Chamarajpet Bazar
560018
Chamrapet West
560018
Chandpura
562145
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Chickpet
560051
560053

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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
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
Vigyana Kendra
560065
Vijayanagar
560040
Vijayanagar East
560040
Vijayanagar North
560079
Vijayapura
562135
Vimanapura
560017
Virgonagar
560049
Vishwavidyalaya
560056
Viswaneedam
560091
Visweswarapuram
560004
Jayaprakash Naryan
Nagar
560078
Jeevanahalli
560005
Jeevan Bheema Nagar
560075
K Kamraj Road
560042
Kadamane
573127
Kadugodi
560067
Kalasipalyam
560002
Kalyana Nagar
560043
Kamagondanahalli
560015
Kanakapura
562117
Kanakapura Bazar
562117
Kanteerava Nagar
560022
Kanva
562150
Kaval Byrasandra
560032
Kempapura Agrahara
560023
Kempegowda Road
560009
Kengeri
560060
Kodamballi
562140
Kodihalli
562119
Kongadiappa Road
561203
Koramangala
560034
Koramangala 1st Block
560034
Koramangala 5th Block
560034
Koramangala 6th Block
560034
Kotagudda
561215
Kothanur
560077
Krishnarajapura R S
560016
Vittalnagar
560018
Viveknagar
560047
Vyalikaval Extn
560003
White Field
560066
Williams Town
560046
Wilson Garden
560027
Yediyur
560082
Yelahanka
560064
Yelachenahalli
560078
Yelahanka
560063
Yelahanka Bazar
560064
Yelahanka Satellite Town 560064

Yeshwantpur
560022
Yeshwantpur Bazar
560022
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KARNATAKA STD CODES
While calling from one city to another in India, STD codes need to be affixed before the
telephone number. When you call to a foreign location, you need to dial the ISD code of that
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country, followed by the STD code of the location and finally the actual number. For example,
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if you want to call someone in Bangalore from abroad, you should dial 009180. Here, 91 is
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
for Karnataka cities:
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STD Code
City
STD Code
Afzalpur
8470
Kargal
8186
Ainapur
8339
Karkala
8258
Aland
8477
Karwar
8382
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Alur
8170
Khanapur
8336
Anekal
8110
Kolar
8152
Ankola
8388
Kollegal
8224
Arsikere
8174
Koppa
8265
Athani
8289
Koppal
8539
Aurad
8485
Koratageri
8138
Bableshwar
8355
Krishnarajapet
8230
Ranga Shankara
Badami
8357
Kudligi
8391
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8354
Kumta
8386
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Bagepalli
8150
Kundapur
8254
Bailhongal
8288
Kundgol
8304
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
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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HESARAGATTA LAKE
Hesaragatta Lake (Hesaraghatta Lake) is a manmade reservoir located 18 km
to the north-east of Bangalore. It is a fresh water lake created in the year 1894
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across the Arkavathy River to meet the drinking water needs of the city.
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Sir.K.Seshadri Iyer, the then Dewan of erstwhile Mysore state and the then
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
city.
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The total catchment area draining into the Lake at the dam built on the
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Arkavathy River is 73.84 sq Km (2189 sq mi), out of which the direct draining
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catchment is 2.68 sq km (6.86 sq mi).There are 184 Nos tanks built in the
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Arkavathy River basin upstream of the Hesaraghatta lake. The Arkavati River
originates in the Nandi Hills of Kolar District and joins the Kaveri River at
Kanakapura after flowing through Kolar District and Bangalore Rural district.
The Vrishabhavati and the Suvarnamukhi are the tributaries which drain part of
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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HONAVAR
Honavar (Honnavar, Honawar) is a port town in Uttara Kannada district of
Karnataka and a place of great histirical relevance.
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Honnavar means "Land of Gold". Honnavar was known for its gold in the olden
times.
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The first ever historical reference about the Honavar town appears in the
works of the Greek author Periplus (AD 247) and it was called Naour. It was
mentioned as the first port of Limurike in Tamil country.
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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 alFida (A.D.1273-1331), an Arab Geographer as well as that of Ibn Batuta who
described it as the city of Hinaur.

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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HUBLI
Hubli lies at a distance of 420 km north of Bangalore. Anciently known as
Raya Hubli or Elaya Puravada Halli, the historical town of Hubli proves to be a
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big draw for tourists and history buffs from across the globe. During the rule of
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the Vijayanagar kingdom, Hubli prospered into being a chief commercial
centre. Even today, the town is known for its handloom textile units.
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Some of the main tourist atrtraction of Hubli-Dharwad are Bhavanishankar
Temple, Hazrath Sayed Fateh Shahwali Dargah, Asar, Nrupatunga Betta,
Siddharoodha Math, Unkal lake and the glass house.
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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

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'.
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
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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.
Places of Tourist Interest & Sightseeing Places in & around Hubli Dharwad
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SRIRANGAPATTANA
Srirangapattana or Srirangapatna is a town in the Mandya district of
Karnataka, near the city of Mysore.
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Although situated a mere 13 km from Mysore city, Srirangapattana lies in the
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
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island, the Paschima Vaahini segment of the same river flows to its west. The
town is easily accessible by train from Bangalore and Mysore and is also wellconnected by road, lying as it does just off the Bangalore-Mysore highway. The
highway passes through this town and special care was taken to minimize any
impact on the monuments here.

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The town takes its name from the celebrated Ranganathaswamy temple which
dominates the town, making Srirangapattana one of the most important
Vaishnavite centers of pilgrimage in south India. The temple was built by the
Ganga dynasty rulers of the area in the 9th century; the structure was
strengthened and improved upon architecturally some three centuries later.
Thus, the temple is a medley of the Hoysala and Vijayanagar styles of temple
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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 AngloMysore 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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The
town
is
famous
for
very
ancient
temple
dedicated
to Sri
Ranganathaswamy, a form of Lord Vishnu. Other attractions include the

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, Blackheaded 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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SUDI
Sudi is a panchayat town in the Gadag District of Karnataka. At one time it
was a key town of the Kalyani Chalukyas during 1000 AD. It is famous for rare
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stone carved monuments like twin towered temple and large well built of stone
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and carvings, and few other structural temples. For long time these amazing
structures were abandoned, but recently they caught the eye of the Indian
Archeological Department.
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Sudi was the capital of the Kalyana Chalukyas in 1100 AD. Kallyana Chalukya
king's daughter Akkadevi ruled the place. There are also historical records
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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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SURATHKAL
Surathkal is a locality under Mangalore City Corporation located in the
Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
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Surathkal is home to one of India's best technical institutes - The National
Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), formerly known as Karnataka
Regional Engineering College (KREC). Surathkal is a suburb of Mangalore city
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located on National highway 17. Surathkal also houses Vidyadayanee High

School and Govindadasa College run by Hindu Vidyadayanee Sangha,
Surathkal, which has provided education to thousands of students since preindependence period. The host petrochemical companies and a port. The
nearest airport is Mangalore (Bajpe), 15 kilometres from Surathkal.The New
Mangalore sea port is 6 km away. The railway station at Surathkal, on Konkan

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railway, is an important one due to the presence of several educational

institutes,sea port,air port and industries.
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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.
Industry And Education

Some of the major industries in and around Surathkal are MRPL, BASF and
MCF.The Baikampady Industrial Estate is located at around 6 kilometres from
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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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TALAKKAD or TALAKADU
Talakad, also known as Talakadu or Thalakkadu, is a town on the left bank of
the Kaveri river at a spot where the river makes a sharp bend. It is 45 km from
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Mysore and 185 km from Bangalore. A historic site, Talakad once had over 30
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temples that today are buried in sand. Now it is a scenic and spiritual
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
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area.
The history of the ancient temple city of Talakad, a pilgrimage site, has
become lost in time. The illustrious and powerful Western Gangas ruled from
350 to 1050 AD until they were overthrown by the Cholas in the 11th century.
Talakad came under the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century, followed by the
powerful Vijayanagara Kingdom rulers and the Maharajas of Mysore.
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The Hoysala ruler, Vishnuvardhana, conquered the Gangas and Talakad. He
built the impressive Vijayanarayana Chennakesava Temple at Belur.
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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 reincarnated 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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YEDEYUR or YEDIYUR
Yedeyur is a village in Kunigal, Tumkur district in Karnataka. It is an important
center of pilgrimage for people of the Lingayat faith. The Samadhi or tomb of
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Siddalinga Shivayogi, a great Lingayat saint of the 15th century and a temple
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dedicated to him is located here.
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Yediyur Siddhalingeshwara Swamy Temple is a very famous Hindu pilgrimage

centre situated in Yedeyur Village. Though called as a temple, it contains
Nirvikalpa Shivayoga Samadhi of Tontada Siddalinga. Tontada Siddalinga was
a Great revered Veerashaiva Saint who flourished during the end of 15th
century. The temple holds annual festivals during Maha Shivaratri and Ugadi.
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On the 7th Day of the commencement of the Hindu calendar (Ugadi), Jathra is
performed to mark the attaining of the Samadhi of Sri Siddhalingeshwara.
Every year on Maha Shivarathri, Sahasra Rudrabhisheka is performed. The
Sahasra Kamala Pooja, Laksha Bilvarchana pooja is performed in the month of
Shravana and Kumbhabhisheka is performed on each new moon day. During
the annnual festival of deepavali Laskha deepotsava is performed by
illuminating the temple with oil lamps as per hindu tradition.
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The temple has a large wooden Chariot (usually refered to as Ratha). Six
stone wheels, which contain erotical figure and cannot be found even in
Konark Sun temple. The car festival is held on the 7th lunar day of the bright
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fortnight of Chaitra Masa (March-April).
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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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BASAVARAJA DURGA ISLAND
Basavaraja Durga Island is an island in the Arabian Sea & belongs to
Karnataka. Basavaraja fort was an island fortress situated in the Arabian sea
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off the coast of Uttara Kannada District, Honnavar Taluk in Karnataka state.
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The island can be reached by boat and is 4km from Honnavar, 3km from
Sharavati Bay and just 1km from Pavinakurva village.
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The landing place is at the southeastern part of the island at the old entrance
of the fort. The island has a total area of 19 hectares and an elevation of 45
to 50m. The top of the island is a plateau covered with dry grass and trees
that can be seen only at the sloping part of the island. There are a number of
fresh water wells.

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Basavaraja Durga Island has a temple constructed by the ruler between the
16th and 17th century. People especially fishermen and boat owners visit the
temple with their families once a year on Makarashankaranthi Day on 14
January to perform a pooja to protect, guide them from nature's harm
throughout the year while working on the sea.
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Basavaraja Fort
Basavaraja fort is a fortified spot island situated in the Arabian sea of coastal
port of Karnataka state, Uttara Kannada district, Honnavar taluk. We can
reach this island by boats,fishing trawlers or canoe (Canoe is not
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recommended for visitors) by a sail upstream on river sharavathi.This island
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Pavinakurva village (Another beach island).Journey will take about 30 to 45
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Minutes from Honnavar and 15 to 20 Minutes from Pavinakurva village by

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
during ruling here. This island has a total area of 19 Hectares and height of
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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BELGAUM FORT
Belgaum fort is a major tourist attraction in Belgaum. Belgaum was ruled by a
number of dynasties and as such the fort has undergone many additions and
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renovations throughout its existence. The original mud and stone structure of
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the fort was built by the Ratta Dynasty in the 13th century but it was Yakub Ali
Khan of the Bijapur Sultanate who deserves credit for transforming the fort into
an invincible fortress surrounded by a deep moat, huge walls, bastions,
battlements and parapets.
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One of the oldest forts in Karnataka, the Belgaum fort served as a bulwark
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against the attacks of invading armies. It steadfastly held fort as Belgaum
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played host to a multitude of dynasties, from the Rattas, the Vijayanagar
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emperors, Bijapur Sultans, Marathas and finally the British. During the freedom
movement of India, Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned here.
The Belgaum fort is also an embodiment of the legacy of religious tolerance in
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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BELLARY
Bellary is a historic city in Bellary District in Karnataka.

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Numerous neolithic archeological sites have been discovered around Bellary,
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such as the ash mounds at Sanganakallu, Budhihal, Kudithini, Tekkalakote,
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
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around Bellary.
Some of the events in the Ramayana have been related to places around
Hampi, the celebrated capital of the Vijayanagara empire.
Historically, the Bellary area has been known by many names, such as Kuntala
Desha, Sindavadi-nadu and Nolambavadi-nadu.
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Bellary was ruled in succession by the Mauryas, the Satavahanas, the

Pallavas, the Kadambas, the Badami Chalukyas, the Rashtrakutas, the Kalyani
Chalukyas, the Southern Kalachuryas, the Sevuna Yadavas, and the
Hoysalas, and also ruled briefly by the Cholas during the wars between
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After the Sevuna Yadavas and the Hoysalas were defeated by the Islamic
sultanates of Delhi, the Vijayanagara Empire arose under Harihara I and
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Bukka I, who dominated the Bellary area. Bellary itself was ruled by the family
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the fall of the Vijayanagara empire, the Hande Nayakas of Bellary were
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successively subsidiary to the Adilshahi sultanate, the Mughals, the Nizam,

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
Hande Nayakas ceased to be rulers of Bellary after Major Thomas Munro
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 'Brucepettah' (currently spelt Brucepet) and 'Mellor-pettah', named after two British
officers once stationed in the town. The industries in the town included a small
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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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BIDAR FORT
Bidar was the capital of the Bahmani kingdom of Deccan before the kingdom
disintegrated into the smaller states. The small remnant state of Bidar was
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overcome by the mughul forces under Aurangzeb in 1656. It came under the
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Nizams in 1724. The major attractions of the fort are the imposing gates, the
ramparts and the Rangin Mahal, with its richly decorated interiors.
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Basavakalyan (80 km): Basavakalyan was the majestic capital of the Kalyani
Chalukyas from 1050 to 1195. Basavakalyan is also well-known for being the
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birthplace of 12th century social reformer Basaveshwara who worked for
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upliftment of the Poor and the Needy.
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Humnabad (52 km): Humnabad is a renowned piligrime center for the Hindus.
The annual seven-day Veerabhadreshwara Jatra and cart pulling Mohotsav
held in January-February are famous. The ancient temple of Lord
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
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BIJAPUR FORT
Bijapur in Karnataka was the headquarters of the Adil Shahi dynasty after the
founder Adil Shah whose reign is considered as the golden period of Bijapur. A
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landmark victory over the Vijayanagar Empire in the Battle of Talikota led to
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the rise of Bijapur as one of the most powerful dynasties in the Deccan. The
Jama masjid had been built to commemorate that victory.
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The citadel, halls, passages and gardens still seem like frozen in time.The
architecture of this fort is unique as it is a fusion of many prevalent styles. The
tomb of Ibrahim Adil Shah II (1586 - 1626) is one of the major attractions of
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the fort. The Bijapur fort still stands today with all its historical importance as
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CHITRADURGA
Chitradurga is a town in Chitradurga district in Karnataka.
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Chitradurga features bold rock hills and picturesque valleys, huge towering
boulders in unimaginable shapes. It is known as the "Stone Fortress" (Kallina
Kote). The landscape looks much like a mischievous giant's playground, with
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boulders thrown around, forming silhouettes against the sky. According to a

story in the Epic Mahabharatha, a man-eating giant named Hidimbasura lived
on the Chitradurga hill and was a source of terror to everyone around. When
the Pandavas came with their mother Kunti in the course of their exile, Bhima
had a duel with Hidimba. Hidimba was slain by Bhima and peace returned to
the area. Legend has it the boulders were part of the arsenal used during that

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duel. In fact, the boulders on which major part of the city rests belong to the
oldest rock formation in the country.
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Timmana Nayaka, a chieftain under the Vijayanagar Empire, rose to the rank
of governor of Chitradurga as a reward for his excellence in military
achievements, from the Vijayanagara ruler. This was the beginning of the rule
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of the Nayakas of Chitradurga. His son Obana Nayaka is known by the name
Madakari Nayaka 1588 CE. Madakari Nayaka's son Kasturi Rangappa 1602
succeeded him and consolidated the kingdom to rule peacefully. As he had no
heirs to succeed him, his adopted son, the apparent heir was enthroned but
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was killed in few months by the Dalavayis.
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Chikkanna Nayaka 1676, the brother of Madakari Nayaka II sat on the throne,
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and his brother succeeded him with the title Madakari Nayaka III in 1686. The
unwillingness of Dalawayis to accept Madakari Nayaka III's rule gave an
opportunity to one of their distant relatives, Bharamappa Nayaka to ascend the
throne in 1689. He is known as the greatest of the Nayaka rulers. The subjects
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

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State Protected Monuments in Chitradurga

Rangayyana Bagilu, Fort Gate
Siddeswara Temple
Channakeshava Temple
Trisankeswara Temple
Lakshminarayana Temple

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Gulbarga was famous as the Capital of the Bahmani kingdom from 1347 till
1428 when the kingdom disintegrated and the city came under the remnant
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sultanate of Bidar. The once mighty fort lies in ruins now, but some structures
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like the Jama Masjid which is an imitation of the famous mosque in Cordoba in
Spain and the tombs of the Bahmani kings are well worth a visit to this fort.
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JAMALABAD FORT
Jamalabad fort, located 8 km north of Beltangadi town, which is 65 km from
Mangalore, is 1788 ft above sea level and was formerly called Narasimha
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Gudde (Narasimha Hill), which refers to the granite hill on which the fort is
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built. It is also referred locally as 'Jamalagadda'.
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The fort was built by Tippu Sultan in 1794 and named after his mother,
Jamalabee. The fort is said to have been built over the ruins of an older
structure.

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The fort is inaccessible other than via a narrow path, with nearly 1876 steps to
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the fort that are cut out of this granite hill and lead all the way to the top
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through the fort to the summit. This would mean that a small but well armed
group could indefinitely block a much larger force from entering the fort.
Inside the citadel there is only one tank to store their water. There is a remain
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
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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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KAVALEDURGA BHUVANAGIRI FORT
Kavaledurga Bhuvanagiri fort, is a magnificent fort located on a hill at an
altitude of 5,056 feet (1,541 m), situated in Shivamogga District in Karnataka.
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The place can be reached by a 16 km drive from Thirthahalli.
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Other important places close by are:
Thirthahalli
Thirthahalli is a taluk head quarters, amidst dense forest and is about 65
Kms. from Shimoga Rameshwara Temple is located on the bank of river
Tunga and attracts tourist and pilgrims for holy bath during the month of
January every year.

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Agumbe
Agumbe is at a distance of about 80Kms. from Shimoga via Thirthahalli . This
is a famous place for viewing sunset. Abbey falls is nearby Agumbe.
Kuppahalli
This situated at a distance of about 16 Kms. east of Thirthahalli and 81 Kms.
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from Shimoga. This is fascinating locality which is the birth place of the great
poet "KUVEMPU". There is the famous spot here know as Kavishilla where
where the poet in his young days used it sit and contemplate.

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This is 10 Kms. from Thirthahalli on Hosanagara road, this is the birth place of
the river Sharavathi.
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Chibbalalugudda
This is 8 Kms. from Thirthahalli on Koppa road, good number of different
types of fishes could be seen in the river Tunga.
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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KITTUR FORT
Kittur is a fort located in the Karnataka state of India, it is the former capital of
a minor principality as well as a major archaeological site.
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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
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zenith during the Mallasarja Desai. The place has a Nathapanthi matha in
police line area, and temples of Maruti [in fort], Kalmeshwara, Dyamavva and
Basavanna, the last named a later Chalukyan monument now completely
renovated.
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Kittur presently lies in ruins with the Nathapanthi matha site off limits, and the
areas Maruti, Kalmeshwara, Dyamavva, Basavanna and the Chalukyan
monument, being completely renovated. The archaeological museum at the
location is managed by the state department of archaeology and museums. It
has a rich collection of antiquities found in and around Kittur, which include a
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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MANZARABAD
Manzarabad Fort is situated about 7 km from Sakleshpur in Hassan District of
Karnataka. It is at a height of 3240 ft above sea level. Manzarabad Fort was
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constructed by Tipu Sultan in 1792. Manzarabad Fort can be easily accessed
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from Sakleshpur Bus Station and Sakleshpur Railway Station. Manzarabad is
250 Kms from Bangalore.
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The fort is located at an altitude of 3500 plus feet above sea level. Locals say
that Manje Gowda, a local chieftain initially owned the fort but later on taken
over by Tipu and some say that Tipu built this fort at the end of 17th century
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AD. The fort is Star shaped and occupies a plot of 5 acre area in size. The fort
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walls are surrounded with a moat, which is now dried up. The fort totally has
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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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MIDIGESHI
Midigeshi is a hill fort, 19 km away from Madhugiri in the Tumkur district of
Karnataka. The ancient Bhagawan Suparshwanatha Jain temple at Midigeshi
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has the idol of Yaksha Brahmadeva and a stone edict found in the
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surroundings of the temple tells us some historical aspects of the temple. A
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
conducted.
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Midigeshi has got good transport facilities from Tumkur and Madhugiri. The
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MIRJAN FORT
Mirjan Fort is located on the west coast of the Uttara Kannada district in
Karnataka. The fort known for its architectural elegance was the location of
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several battles in the past. It is about 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) from the National
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Highway 17 and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Gokarna, the famous Hindu
pilgrimage centre on the west coast of India.
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According to the first historical version, Queen Chennabhairadevi of Gersoppa
(under the Vijayanagara Empire) was initially credited with building the Mirjan
Fort in the 16th century. She ruled for 54 years and also lived in the fort.
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During her reign, the port at Mirjan, which is 32 kilometres (20 mi) to the south
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east of Karwar, was used for shipping pepper, saltpetre and betel nut to Surat.
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Gersoppa, a district annexed to Bednur, was famous for the pepper exported
from this region. Consequently, the Portuguese gave the epithet "Rani, the
Pepper queen" to the Queen of Gersoppa.

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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MUKKUNDA FORT
Mukkunda fort is situated on a rocky hillock close to the northern bank of river
Tungabhadra in Sindhanur taluq, Raichur district. Another fort in of Sindhanur
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NANDI HILLS or NANDIDURG
Nandi Hills or Nandidurg is a hill fortress of southern India, in the
Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is located just 16 KM(till base)
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24KM (top of the hill) from Chickballapur town. It is 4851 ft. (1478 meters)
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above sea level. It is located in close proximity to the newly constructed
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
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Devanahalli Town. Due to its location, Nandi Hills is rapidly developing and
numerous commercial and residential ventures are underway in the region.

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Nandidurg hill, known commonly as Nandi Hills, is the source of the
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Nandi temple situated on this hill. This temple has a thousand year old
sculpture of Nandi. An ancient lord Shiva and Parvati temple also adorns this
hill.

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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NARGUND
Nargund or Naragunda is a town in Gadag district, Karnataka. Nargund is
around 50 km north-west of Gadag.
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The name Naragunda means hills of jackals. The astrologist and a Jain
Sridharacharya from this town was the author of Jatakatilaka.
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A fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji is the prime attraction here. Nearby towns
include Belavaniki (east) and Navalgund (south).
Nargund was ruled by the Venkat Rao of the Bhave dynasty during the late
18th century on behalf of the Maratha Peshwas of Poona. Hyder Ali, the ruler
of Mysore subjugated it in 1778. It was attacked by Tipu Sultan in 1784. The

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Marathas and the Bhave family and the Pethe family (who were their
accountants) were humiliated by means of brutal torture and rape at the
hands of Tipu's commanders. They were imprisoned in Mysore until their
release in 1799 by the Marathas. They returned to Nargund.
Two forts of Ramdurg Fort and Nargund Fort were built by Shivaji ca. 1675.
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They were taken by Aurangzeb in 1691-92 and recaptured in 1706-07 by
Ramrao Dadaji Bhave. In 1728, Ramrao, who already had been granted the
title of Pant Sachiv by Sambhaji of Kolhapur, began managing the estate with
the help of his nephew Dadaji. On his death in 1740 while on a pilgrimage to
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Benares, his son Yogirao had his cousin Dadaji murdered, "an act which led
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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
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and Dadajis son Bhaskarrao. The family arrangement was that Bhaskarrao
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
took over Nargund and the family scattered, the chief and his immediate
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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PARASGAD FORT
Parasgad Fort is a ruined hill fort in the Belgaum district of Karnataka state,
India. It dates back to 1674, and is said to have been built by the Maratha
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Parasgad Fort is located about two kilometres south of Saundatti village, and
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stands on the south-west edge of a range of hills immediately overlooking the
black soil plain down below.

The hill which measures about 500 metres from north to south and about 300
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metres from east to west, is irregular, and a good deal is covered with prickly
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pear and brushwood. Its sides are rocky and almost perpendicular. A deep
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gorge runs through it.

Atop the hill-fort is a small ruined shrine to the Hindu deity Maruthi. The fort
itself is uninhabited, and the remains of old houses are located in it.
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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PAVAGADA
Pavagada is a panchayat town in Tumkur district in Karnataka. Pavagada is
famous for its big mountains with some historical background. It is a great
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place for mountain climbing and trekking.
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Pavagada is also famous for the Shan Mahatma Temple of god Shani. A
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special pooja is performed at Pavagada at 5 am. Sravana masa (Hindi month
July-August) is good time to visit this temple where a huge crowd from diffrent
parts of the sounth india will assemble. This whole month will be celebrated in
the name of god Shani.
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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
2 hrs, 47 mins by road.
Sri Shani Mahatma Temple
Sri Shani Mahatma Temple is located Kanasawadi on Nelamangala Doddaballapur road in Doddaballapur taluk, Karnataka state. The place is also
known as Chikka Madhure. The temple is just as important as the
Shaneshwara Temple which is located at Pavagada in Tumkur district. The
temple is devoted to Lord Shani Mahatma. Ganga Hanumaiah constructed this
temple, who was a local farmer in the area. Especially on Saturdays in the
Hindu Month calendar known as ShravanaMasa many devotees visit this
place. Worshipping and offering special prayers to this temple is believed to
get rid of all negative effects in oneself.
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
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RAICHUR
Raichur is a city municipality in the district of Raichur in Karnataka. Raichur,
located between Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers, is the headquarters of
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Raichur district. It was in the princely state of hyderabad under the rule of the
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nizam . It is located 409 km from the state capital, Bangalore.
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Raichur has a rich history, having been a part of various empires, such as the
Bahmanis and Vijayanagara and Hyderabad. The city is famous for its
imposing Raichur Fort. Here, stone inscriptions have been found in Persian
and Arabic which belonged to the bastion of the fort, referring to its
construction in 1294. Among the ruins of the immense fort are many irrigation
tanks and old temples.

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Interesting details of the battle between Sri Krishnadevaraya and Vijay Kumar
From NITK are given in The Battle of Raichur.
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Raichur is very rich from the epigraphical point of view. It has already yielded
hundreds of inscriptions, ranging from the Mauryan period up to the end of the
Muslim period. The inscriptions are in a variety of languages such as Sanskrit,
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Prakrit, Kannada, Arabic, and Persian and belonging to almost all the
dynasties that ruled over the Dekkan. The most important places from this
point of view are Maski, Koppal, Kuknur,Hatti Gold Mines, Mudgal and
Raichur.
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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
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fort has been under dispute for nearly two centuries. The fort was captured by
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
Krishnadevaraya
since
his
coronation
in
1509.
In
the
year 1520
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.
Raichur Fort
The Raichur Fort is the most popular attraction of Raichur city. The fort was
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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.
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.
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in Raichur, Karnataka is listed below
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Raichur Fort
Ek Minar Masjid
Venkateswara Temple with Devanagari inscription
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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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ROUDKUNDA FORT
Roudkunda is a village in the Sindhanur taluk of Raichur district in Karnataka.
Roudkunda is famous for Ranganatha swamy temple. Roudkunda is
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surrounded by hills and there is an ancient fort on the hill top belonging to
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16th century. There are various relics found in the hills that have historical
importance. Roudkunda is 18 km south to the taluka headquarters Sindhanur
and 5 km from Karnataka State Highway 23. Nearest towns are Siruguppa
and Karatagi.
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SANDUR or SANDURU
Sanduru or Sandur, is a town in Bellary District in Karnataka. It is the
administrative seat of Sanduru taluka.
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SAUNDATTI
Saundatti (Sugandavarti or Savadatti) is one of the oldest towns in Belgaum
district in Karnataka. Saundatti is a celebrated pilgrimage centre located 78
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kilometres from Belgaum.
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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.
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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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SAVANDURGA
Savandurga is a hill 33 km west of Bangalore off the Magadi road, in
Karnataka. The hill is famous for a temple and is also believed to be among
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the largest monolith hills in the world. The hill rises to 1226 m above mean sea
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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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Savandurga is formed by two hills known locally as Karigudda (black hill) and
Biligudda (white hill). The earliest record of the name of the hill is from 1340
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Samantharaya, a governor under Ahchutaraya at Magadi, although there is no

inscription confirming this. This was the secondary capital of the Magadi rulers
such as Kempegowda. from 1638 to 1728, Mysore took over this place and
Dalavayi Devaraja occupied this place with the palace at Nelapattana. In 1792
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
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SHAHPUR
Shahpur is 497 km north of Bangalore and well connected by road to
Gulbarga, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Bidar. Shahpur is famous for hills.
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Sleeping Buddha Hill
Sleeping Buddha Hill is located near Shahapur town Shahapur taluk of Yadgir
district in Karnataka state, India. The hill is made up of 4 small hills that gives
the impression of Sleeping Buddha when viewed horizontally in Southwest
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the main attractions of Shahapur town.
Chara Basaveshwara Temple
Shahapur is famous for Chara Basaveshwara Temple, which is surrounded by
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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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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SHORAPUR
Formerly known as Surapur, Shorapur is a hill-locked town fortified by an old
fort in Gulbarga district in Karnataka.
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The place has got both religious and historical importance. This is the place
where the prince Venkatappa Nayaka fought against British in the revolt of
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1857. The town is famous for its Gopalaswamy temple devoted to Lord
Krishna and a fair organized at this place on Sri Krishna Janmashtami day.

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SRIRANGAPATTANA FORT
Srirangapattana fort was the abode of Tipu Sultan and the centre of his
campaigns against the British. Srirangapattana Fort is located 16 kilometers
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from Mysore and has one of the most attractive structures among the
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Karnataka Forts. The interiors are splendid examples of the architecture of that
period. The paintings depicting Tipu Sultan's wars against the British are
among the special attractions of the fort.
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UCCHANGI
Ucchangi is a hill fort near Davanagere, in Chitradurga Karnataka.

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Ancient Ucchangi Ellamma temple is in Chitradurga, Karnataka. Pincode is
577501. Near by railway Stations are Chitradurga & Haliyuru.
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VALLABHGAD FORT
Vallabhgad Fort is a fort in the Belgaum district of Karnataka. Vallabhgad Fort
dates back to 1674, and is said to have been built by the Maratha ruler
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Shivaji.
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Vallabhgad hill fort is 5 kms north of Sankeshwar town. The twin peak hill is
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VIJAYANAGAR FORT
Vijayanagar or Vijayanagara city was famous all over the world during its
heydays due to its architectural brilliance and impeccable town planning. The
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empire reached its zenith during the reign of Krishnadevaraya (1509-29). The
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capital is entirely in ruins now, but one can visualize the magnificence of the
city from the scattered buildings and remains of the city walls.
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The ruins are spread over a vast area of 16 sq. km and are among the most
important places to visit in Karnataka.

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BIJAPUR
Bijapur is a district headquarters of the Bijapur District in Karnataka. Bijapur
city is well known for the great architectures of histrorical importance built
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during the Adil Shahi dynasty. Bijapur City is the head quarters of the district
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and is located 530 km northwest of Bangalore. The city is about 550 km from
Mumbai (Maharashtra).
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The city established in the 10th-11th centuries by the Chalukyas of Kalyani

was referred as Vijayapura (City of victory). The city came under the influence
of the Khilji Sultanate in Delhi by the late 13th century. In 1347, the area was
conquered by the Bahmani Sultanate of Gulbarga. By this time, the city was
being referred as Vijapur or Bijapur.

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In 1518, the Bahmani Sultanate split into five splinter states known as the
Deccan sultanates, one of which was Bijapur, ruled by the kings of the Adil
Shahi dynasty (1490-1686). The city of Bijapur owes much of its greatness to
Yusuf Adil Shah, the founder of the independent state of Bijapur. The rule of
this dynasty ended in 1686, when Bijapur was conquered during the reign of
Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. In 1724 the Nizam of Hyderabad established his
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independence in the Deccan, and included Bijapur within his dominions. In
1760, the Nizam suffered a defeat by the Marathas, and ceded the region of
Bijapur to the Maratha Peshwa. After the 1818 defeat of the Peshwa by the
British in the Third Anglo-Maratha War, Bijapur passed into the hands of the
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Bombay Presidency when the last ruler died without a male heir. The British
carved a new district by the name Kaladagi. The district included present-day
Bijapur and Bagalkot districts.
Bijapur was made the administrative
headquarters of the district in 1885, when the headquarters were moved from
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.
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.
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.
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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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ABBEY FALLS
Abbey Falls which is also Abbi Falls is in Kodagu, in the Western Ghats in
Karnataka. Abbey Falls is located 10 km from the Madikeri town and 270 km
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In the mountains of the Western Ghats, several streams combine, swelling with
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the monsoon rains and plunging down the mountain slope at enormous speed,
hitting the huge boulders hard and forcing through the crevices and ravines. A
misty cloud hangs over the falls. From here the water flows into the Kaveri
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The waterfall is located between private coffee plantations with stocky coffee
bushes and spice estates with trees entwined with pepper vines. The falls
appear suddenly, the water cascading over rocks into calm pools.
During the monsoon season the water flow is very high and during the dry
seasons the flow is considerably diminished.
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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Achakanya waterfalls is near a place called Aralsuruli, 10 km from the town of
Thirthahalli on the way to Hosanagara in Karnataka. The Sharavathi River
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ALEKAN FALLS
Alekan or Alekhan falls is on the way to Kottigehara from Charmadi. Its just
next to the road before 4kms from Kottigehara.
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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
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charmadi, in charmadi ghats in Chikamagalur. Distance from Bangalore is 350
kms

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Balmuri and Edmuri waterfalls are two small beautiful waterfalls, located 3 kms
off the Mysore to the KRS (Krishna Raja Sagara) main road. The place where
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the Balmuri and Edmuri waterfalls are located is surrounded by lush greenery
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and is a hot spot among the locals as well. A visit to this place is calming and
relaxing.
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Balmuri and Edmuri waterfalls is a hot-spot for students and nature lovers and
weekend getaway hunters from Mysore and Bangalore. Balmuri falls is the
famous of the two and many Indian movies have used this location to shoot
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Technically, Balmuri and Edmuri waterfalls are not actually waterfalls. It is

mostly flowing water of the Kaveri. At a particular spot in the Balmuri, there is
step of about 6 feet from which creates the effect of a mini-waterfall.

The intensity of visitors is not great during the dry season (March to August)
and it is relatively safe to enjoy playing in the water here.
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.
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Catch the K.R.S. bus and you have to get down before 8 kms from
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BANDAJE ARBI FALLS
Bandaje Arbi Falls, one of the breathtaking waterfalls in the Western Ghats, is
located near Mundaaje, in Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka. It
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cascades down from a height of 200 ft. Ballalarayana Durga is visible from the
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topmost point of the hill about an hour's walk up from arbi. This waterfall can
also be reached by sunkasaale and Ballalarayana Durga.
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How To Reach Bandaje Arbi Falls
By Road: Bandaje Arbi falls is 350 km from Bangalore and takes almost 7
hours to reach there. Bandaje Arbi falls is about 25 Kms from Dharmasthala in
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BANNI WATERFALLS
Banni Waterfalls is most attractive destination in Karanataka.

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BARKANA WATERFALLS
Barkana Waterfalls or Barkana Falls 850 ft high, is one of the picturesque
spots in Shimoga District of Karnataka. The Barkana Falls are among the ten
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highest waterfalls in India. Located in Balehalli forest area, Barkana Falls is
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about 80 km from Thirthahalli. It is formed by the natural water of Seeta River.
A small stream adjoins the waterfalls.
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The name of the fall is derived from the word 'barka', a reference to the Mouse
Deer that inhabits the region. Tourists need to undergo a steep trek from the
Western Ghats via Gumbo Ghats to reach the fall. Moreover, tourists
interested in reaching the waterfall on motorbike can use the motorable path
that reaches Barkana Falls. The best time to visit this fall is early winter.
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Tourists can see beautiful views of the Western Ghats and hill slopes from the
Barkana View Point located in the proximity of the fall. This fall is surrounded
with the dense Western Ghat forest and filled with a wide variety of flora, from
bamboos to herbs.
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Barkana Falls is a wonderful location for sightseeing and enjoying a picnic, but
beware of the leeches during the rainy season.

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Start from Thirthahalli and reach Agumbe which is 33 km and take left turn
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towards Shringere at Agumbe-shringere circle and drive for half kilometer and
take left turn towards Barkana falls road where there is a sign board and drive
for another 4 km. last 2.5 km is trekking which has steep route. Off road bikes
can also be used to reach till waterfalls. Barkana waterfalls is 7 km from
Agumbe over all.
Bus from Thirthahalli and Agumbe towards Shringere will stop at Barkana road
and one has to walk remaining miles to reach the place. Off road bikes are
opted to reach the location and trekking is also one of the best experience to
reach this place.
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BENNE HOLE FALLS
Benne Hole falls is among one of the beautiful waterfalls in Uttara Karnataka.
In Kannada, 'benne' means butter and 'hole' means big stream. The name of
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the falls indicates lot about its beauty. It is a big stream which flows with all
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force and looks as white as butter.
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A tributary of the river "Aghanashini" by name 'beNNe hoLe' flowing through
the dense forests of the Devimane Ghats region of the Western Ghats falling
from a height of about 200 feet forms a spectacular visual treat.

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On the way to Kumta from Sirsi after 21kms you get a small places called
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"Kasage". From here the waterfall is around 6kms away. Take the path which
goes towards "Hosur" and up to Hosur it is a jeep track till the last house in
Hosur. From here it is 2 kms walk to the waterfall.

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BHARACHUKKI & GAGANACHUKKI WATERFALLS
Shivanasamudra
Somanathapura and 80 km from Mysore in the Mandya district of Karnataka.
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Shivanasamudra (also called Sivasamudram or Bluff) is an island town
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dividing the Kaveri River into twin waterfalls, the Gaganachukki and the
Barachukki, dropping 90 m.
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The Bharachukki, with a nice graceful cascade along the side, is about a
kilometer away from the Dargah. Bharachukki has a wider cascading edge.
One section resembles a 'U' section, like the Niagara Falls. The Barachukki
Falls, gushing out from a height of 250 feet, is very spectacular.
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The Gaganachukki has a western facade and another eastern facade. Many
enthusiastic youngsters daringly trek down the hillside towards the cascade to
enjoy the water shower. One can move over to view the fantastic Dargah, the
upstream end of the falls. The upstream is particularly awesome inspiring
after the monsoons when the Kaveri River is full.
One of Asia's first hydro-electric power stations set up in 1902, which is still
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functional, is located here in Gaganachukki waterfall. This is where
hydroelectric power was harnessed for the second time (after Darjeeling) in
Asia and the electricity thus produced was used in the Gold Mines of Kolar,
making it the first city in Asia to get hydro-electricity. A security check post at
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Shivasamundram prohibits the visitors from visiting between 6 pm and 6 am.
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Gaganachukki especially is a steep fall where water gushes down with great
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speed. The two waterfalls are around a 15-minute drive apart and make
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
sight which is reckoned to be unmatched in its beauty. These spectacular
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
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BLUFF FALLS
Shivasamudram is about 65kms, East of Mysore in Mandya district. Here the
River Cauvery meanders to fall into cascading Shivasamudram Falls. This
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sparking waterfalls flows through the abundant sylvan forest of Karnataka in
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Deccan Plateau, plunges 320 feet into gorge into a spate, breaking into a
cloud of misty foam. The falls are 893 metres wide.
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In the Western Ghats of Kodagu district at Talacauvery, River Cauvery

emerges and meanders to join the Rivers Harangi, Hemavathi, Lakshmana
Thirtha and Kapila creating number of waterfalls.

Cauvery forms many islands throughout its journey from Talacaurvery to Bay
of Bengal. One such island is Shivanasamudra or Bluff. At Shivasamudram

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also called Bluff or Simsha, this water falls has twin jumps, the Gagana
Chukki or the Western falls and the Bara/Bhara Chukki or the Eastern falls.
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Monsoon season (during the month of July and August makes this waterfall
swell to enormous proportion, when the river Kabini floods along with
Cauvery creating a waterfall perhaps a thousand feet wide. The Hydro
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electric power stations is the first of its kind in Asia, in 1902, is still functional.
It was commissioned by the Diwan of Mysore, Sir K Seshadri Iyer. The first
town to receive the electricity from this station was Kolar Gold Fields, hence
Kolar became the first town in Asia to get hydro electricity.
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TREKKING IN SHIVASAMUDRA
One needs to trek 2kms through the lush greenery, along the banks of
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Cauvery to approach the falls. Sitting on the benches provided at the watch
tower you can revel the beauty of the river plummet into a spray of mist.
ONE DAY TRIP TO BLUFF/ SHIVASAMUDRA

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.
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BURUDE FALLS/ ILLIMANE FALLS
Burude Falls or Illimane Falls Near Kyadgi is a five step water falls. Burude
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means the skull in Kannada (language of Karnataka people). Burude Falls is
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about 21 kms for Siddapur and 55kms from Sirsi on Siddapur-Kumta road.
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How to Reach Burude Falls
Burude Falls can be approached by trekking from the Unchalli waterfalls along
the stream. The best time to visit here is winter and early summer. Jog,
Unchalli, and Honnemaradu are the places of interest nearby.
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CHUNCHANAKATTE FALLS
Chunchanakatte Falls is a waterfall on the Kaveri River, near the village of
Chunchanakatte in krishnaraja Nagar Taluk, Mysore district, Karnataka. Water
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cascades from a height of about 20 meters. It is in the Western Ghats. Here
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the river falls in two small cascades before joining again to flow as one.
Distance from Bangalore to Chunchanakatte Falls, Karnataka is 208 km and
takes 3 hours 52 mins.
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Chunchanakatte waterfall can be reached by taking a diversion at
Krishnarajanagar on the Mysore-Hassan highway. The diversion is on the left
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at the circle in the town of KR Nagar. A subsequent right turn on to a mud
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of KR Nagar.
Chunchanakatte is well know for Lord KodandaRama temple which is situated
just on the banks of river Kaveri. An eye catching water falls of Cauveri river
does exist just beside the temple. The place is very scenic with water falls and
greenery in surrounding place. During January 15th (Makara Sankranti) of
each year there will be car festival (Brahma Ratotsava) and cattle festival
during August.
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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CHUNCHI FALLS
Chunchi Falls is a breathtaking waterfall 90 km away from Bangalore city.
Chunchi Falls is 16 km before the Sangama and is located in the Kanakapura
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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
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Sangam. One can reach to Chunchi falls from Kanakapura. The waterfall is in
the backdrop of scenic settings and it offers eye catching panoramic views of
the surroundings.

Chunchi Falls has quicksilver flow of gleaming ripples and is placed in an
exquisite rocky valley. It is surrounded by dense and green forests. The falls

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is a popular picnic spots. The bird's-eye view of eposes of the rippling

Chunchi Falls is a sight to behold. Even though it is a small waterfall, the
beauty of its rushing cascades of water in a green setting enchants tourists.
How to reach Chunchi Falls

You can take a day's break and visit this bewitching place located in
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Kankapura taluk in Bangalore rural district. Chunchi Falls is about 6km away
from the deviation of the river. The waterfall is surrounded with deep green
forests, adding to the natural beauty of the place.

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DABBE FALLS
Dabbe waterfall is located near a place called Hosagadde in Sagar taluk. On
the road from Sagar to Bhatkal, Hosagadde lies at a distance of about 20 km
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from the town of Kargal. From Hosagadde a walk of 6-8 km into the forest,
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leads one to Dabbe Falls. It is on the way to Bhatkal from Sagar via
Talaguppa and Kargal, which is famous for the Jog falls.
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DONDOLE FALLS
Dondole waterfalls is a nice water falls which is around 20 kms from Kakkinje
which is just 3kms before charmadi from Ujire.
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Part of this 20 kms can be covered in a jeep and after a rivercrossing and
50minutes of walk through the forest one reaches this waterfall which is of
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around 50+ ft height. On the way one just after leaving the kakkinje one gets a
breathtaking view of the banDaje arbi and the ballaLa rayana durga.

Though these places are very near to roadheads one must carry their food
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JOG FALLS
Jog Falls, created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 meters
is the highest plunge waterfall in India Located in Shimoga District of
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Karnataka, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. It is also called
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by alternative names of Gerusoppe falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.
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Associated with the waterfall is the nearby Linganmakki Dam across river
Sharavathi, and the hydro-electric power station that it serves. The power
station has been operational since 1949, and is, at 1200 MW capacity, one of
the largest hydro-electric stations in India and a significant source of electric
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Rajendra hydro-electric project, after the King of Mysore at that time. The
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name was later changed to Mahatma Gandhi hydro-electric Project. It was

served by Hirebhaskara dam until 1960. After 1960, thanks to visions of Sir M.
Visvesvarayya, Linganmakki Dam, built across river Sharavathi is being used
for power generation.
Before the onset of monsoon, when there is not much water in the
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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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Mysore to Jog Falls by bus (road) is 345 km and takes almost 6 hours 4 mins.
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GODACHINAMALKI FALLS
Godachinamalki Falls is in Belgaum district of Karnataka near village
Godachinamalki, about 21 km from the Gokak town. This breathtakingly
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beautiful Water Falls is formed on the River Markhandeya.
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From the village Godachinamalki, a 3 km walk will lead to the falls. Buses go
to the village. Private vehicles can go up to another 2 km. You could carry on
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your encounter with nature at the Godachinamalki falls. Be prepared for a

brisk trek through a picturesque forest before you see the river Markendeya
jump 25 m. Follow it to see the second fall of 18 m, 20 km from Gokak.

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GOKAK FALLS
Gokak is a town and taluk headquarters in the Belgaum District of Karnataka.
It is located around 70 km from Belgaum at the confluence of two rivers,
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Ghataprabha and Markandeya. The population of the city is approximately
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67,000 and the common language in use is Kannada. The town contains old
Hindu temples with inscriptions.
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Gokak town is growing rapidly in terms of industries, business, as well as the

fields of education, arts, literature and folk-art. It is associated with famous
Kannada writers such as Shri Krishna Murty Puranik, Anand Kanda, Basavaraj
Kattimani and Kundanagar. Many popular folk-artists such as Padmashri
Dr.Chandrashekar Kambar, Ningayya Swami Pujari, Ishwarappa Minachi,
Yallappa Pujeri, Dr. Hatapaki and Ishwarachandra Betageri are also

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associated with the town. Gokak has a world famous waterfall known as Gokak
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Gokak is also renowned for its sweets, which are known all over India, such as
karadantu (a Kannada term, which literally means fried edible gum), a sweet
richly stuffed with nuts and edible gum, and ladagi laadu.
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The town also specialises in the manufacture of wooden toy fruits, flowers, etc.
which are then painted, polished and encased in transparent boxes.

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Gokak is a place of philosophical and historical significance. There was once
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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.
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The Mallikarjun temple, also known affectionately as the "Maliksaab Temple",

stands atop a hill, also called the Malik-saab hill. The tomb of the Raja of
Kittur Mallasarja is at the nearby Duradundeshwar temple in Arabhavi Math.
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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HANUMAN GUNDI WATERFALLS
Hanuman Gundi waterfalls or Sootanabbi Falls is one of the main attractions
close to Kudremukh, karnataka. Located 32 km from the Kalasa, Hanuman
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Gundi waterfalls has water falling on to Natural rock formations from a height
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of more than 100 feet (30 m)
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The waterfalls, slashing down from a height of more than 100 feet falling onto
natural rocks majestically, is an exciting scenery. One can trek for some
distance to get into the falls and to have body rejuvenating and refreshing
bath. The forest department has constructed some nice and safe steps to get
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down into the falls for a nominal Rs 30/- per head. A calm and isolated
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destination, here one can enjoy the beauty of silence and marvel of the
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HEBBE FALLS
Hebbe Falls are situated about 10 km away from the famous hill station
Kemmangundi in Karnataka. This waterfalls are inside a coffee estate and can
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be reached either by walk or four-wheeler.
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An 8km trek from Kemmangundi along a steep and narrow path leads you to
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these sprightly falls. Surrounded by dense forests and coffee plantations,
Hebbe Falls gushes down from a height of 250 ft. in two stages to form Dodda
Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe (Small Falls.) Don't miss a refreshing dip
in this herb-infused water. It is 8 Km away from Kemmangundi, 238km away
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from Bangalore, 35km away from Tarikere and 180km away from Mangalore.
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Distance between Bangalore and Kallathigiri Falls 255 Km.
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HEMAGIRI WATERFALLS
Hemagiri Waterfalls is located 8 Kms from KR pet enroute to Kikere town or
Govindhalli. It is better to take the route back, in view of bad roads on the
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same stretch to reach Kikere town. The river is in full flow during monsoon
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and it is a treat to watch. This spot seems to be a film shooting locale for
some of the Kannada movies.
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The beautifully landscaped temple of Hosaholalu, known as Laxmi Naryana

temple is here. It is credited to have built during the time of the Hoysala King
Veera Someswara in 1250 AD. The outer facade of the temple is well
decorated with various forms of Vishnu & goddess and elephants along with
the platform typical of hoysala temples. The temple is built in the triangular
form, also known as trikuta vimana syle. There are three statues of deities

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Venugopal, Naryana & Lakshminarasimha. We were unable to see the inside

of the temple because it was locked by the poojary and we did not bother to
search for him. It is very rare that inside the temple sanctum santorium one
finds idols, which are mostly uninstalled or vandalized by smugglers of
antiques. This temple is located close to K R pet town in Mandya district.
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KALHATTI FALLS
Kalhatti Falls start at the top of the Chandra Drona Hill, from a height of 45m to
flow before the Veerabhadreshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated
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10km from Kemmangundi, Kalahatti is about 250 km form Bangalore. Two
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kilometers from Ozone Valley is the famous Kalhatti falls where the water falls
from a height of 403 ft. Annual fair (Jatra) held every year during
February/March, which attracts thousands of devotees.
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Kalhatti Falls is located at Kallattipura in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka.
The waterfall is only 10 kilometers away from Kemmangundi hill station and is
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Water cascades from the top of the Chandra Drona Hill from a height of 45m to
flow before the Veerabhadreshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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
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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.
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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.
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, BangaloreKolhapur, 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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KOODLU THEERTHA
Koodlu Theertha (Sita falls) is a breathtaking waterfalls in Hassan district,
Karnataka, adjacent to the Agumbe ranges. Kudlu Theertha Falls is located
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at a distance of 42 Km from Udupi near Hebri. Kudlu Theertha Falls is located
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amid jungles of Western Ghats in Udupi district and recognized as the first
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The water falls from a height of 126 feet directly to the pond. It is believed
that this pond is holy because many sages performed penance here many
years ago.

There is another water fall above Kudlu Theertha called Manga Theertha
(Monkey Theertha) because only Monkeys can reach this water fall as the

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To trekk to Kudlu Theertha Falls one has to take a left detour before 6 kms to
Hebri, another left after another 3-4 kms. The road will end at the banks of
river Sita.There is a Burma bridge on the right side to cross the river. After
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that one has to walk for 4 kms inside the jungle. There will be a small stream
which has to be crossed to reach the foothills and from here a 3-4 kms of
trekking will take you to this location.

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KOOSALLI WATERFALLS
Koosalli waterfalls (pronounced as Kusaali, is located near Koosalli village in
Kundapura, Karnatraka. A series of six falls, one above the other, in splendid
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surroundings makes it one of the best waterfalls in the state. The combined
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height of all six falls is about 380 ft. The foliage around the spot is attractive.
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
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Karwar. Kundapura is about 36 km from Udupi.

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KUNDAMARI WATERFALLS
Kudumari Waterfall is one of the most attractive destination in Karanataka.

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KUNCHIKAL FALLS
Kunchikal Falls is the highest tiered waterfalls in India and second highest in
Asia. Kunchikal Falls is located near Agumbe in Shimoga district of
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Karnataka. Kunchikal falls are formed by Varahi river. Currently, Kunchikal
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falls are the primary source of one of the hydro electric projects in Karnataka.
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LALGULI FALLS
Lalguli Falls in Karnataka is one of the finest waterfalls and is one of the
prime tourist hub. Lalguli Falls attracts thousands of visitors every year
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because of the natural scenic beauty. The Lalguli Falls of Karnataka provides
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you a peaceful environment to retire from your usual work pressure.
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Lalguli Falls of Karnataka is just 15 kilometers away from Yellapur in Uttar

Kannad District. Bangalore is 535 kilometers away from Lalguli Falls. The very
famous waterfall is besieged by the plush greenery, rocky hills and various
wildlife.

Lalguli Falls in Karnataka is created by River Kali when it rolls down the rocky
steps from a height of around 250 feet. The scene of the water showering
from the great height is amazing and fills you up with dismay.
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Lalguli Falls of Karnataka offers you the space to go out for picnic with your
family and friends. The nearby woods provide you with the opportunity of
practicing adventure sports such as trekking, river rafting, etc. You can also
try out some water sports in the river Kali. The whole area near the Lalguli
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Falls is mesmerizing.

Lalguli Falls can be visited throughout the year but the season in which it
should be visited is winter for the whole area is filled with the charming
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fragrance of the various flora and the waterfall bears a dazzling spark from
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which you cannot take off your eyes. Moreover, avoid visiting Lalguli Falls of
Karnataka in monsoons because the area is prone to land slides.
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LUSHINGTON FALLS / UNCHALLI FALLS
Unchalli Falls, which is also called Lushington Falls, is a waterfall created by a
116-meter drop in the Aghanashini river. The falls is located 30 kilometers
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from Sirsi, a town in the Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka. The falls is
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named after J. D. Lushington, a District Collector for the British Government,
who discovered the falls in 1845.
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The falls can be reached by a five-kilometer trek from Heggarne village

through thick forest. Here the river makes a cavalcade of water falls and
eventually leaps into a steep valley to form a spectacular, picturesque
waterfall. The falls are sometimes called Keppa Joga because of the
deafening sound they make.

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MAGOD FALLS
Magod Falls is a one of the beautiful waterfalls of Karnataka, where the river
Bedti falls from a height of nearly 200m in two steps forming a glorious
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Magod Falls is the best falls even during summer. The falls is so beautiful and
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serene, you will love it the first time you see it and ever after. It is a good idea
to eat after Kalgatgi in a Dhaba. And also pack some food/water etc. It is also
a good idea to keep a torch, Knife, Match Box, just in case. Right before you
hit Yallapur, you should make a right turn off of Hubli-Karwar Highway.
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MALLALLI FALLS
Mallalli falls is situated in the foots of pushpagiri hills about 18 kms from
somwarpet. The falls is 2 kms inside the main road. Mallalli Falls is situated in
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Coorg and is around 25 kms from Somwarpet and 260 kms from Bangalore.
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The exact location of Mallali falls is in Bettadahalli Gram Panchayat in
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
around.
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Mallalli falls, Kumaradhara river, around 30 KMs from Somawarapet and
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To reach Mallalli falls, one has to take a deviation at Hanchinalli. Hanchinalli
comes 2 Kms before Beedalli when travelling from Somavarpet towards
Beedalli. From Hanchinalli it's a bumpy jeep track for 2 to 3 KMs. And then a
walk for almost a kilometer. It was completely misty even at 11 in the morning.
End of wonderful walk brought us to the view point which gives us a majestic
view of the falls. Though we had lots of time, we decided not to go down to the
foot of the falls as it was very slippery on the rocks.
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MANIKYADHARA FALLS
Manikyadhara Falls is situated near Kemmangundi, Chikmagalur district, on
the Baba Budan Giri Hills, which is a sacred place for both Muslims and
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Hindus. It is one of the main attractions of Baba Budan Giri or Dattapeeta.
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Manikyadhara Falls is located approximately 40 km from the Chickmagalur
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Manikyadhara Falls is situated near Kemmangundi of Chikmagalur district. It
is located on the Baba Budan Giri Hills, which is a sacred place for both
Muslims and Hindus. It is one of the main attractions of Baba Budan Giri or
Dattapeeta. Location: It is located approximately 40 km from the chickmagalur
town.
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Manikyadhara Falls is about a kilometre away from Baba Budan Giri and is in
the midst of the Shola forest and on reaching there, a set of stairs lead down
to the bottom of the falls.
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The specialty of the fall is that it does not get drained during the summer;
instead the water remains icy cold. The fall also offers a splendid view of the
surrounding natural beauty, while the mist covered hills and cool breeze add
to the splendour of the sight.
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Other than this natural significance, Manikyadhara Falls also has another
dimension of cultural significance; people believe that bathing in this fall can
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cure one of many ailments and both Hindu and Muslim devotees take a bath
here since they consider it to be sacred.

The fall is popular for another reason; many original herbal medicines are
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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MUTHYALA MADUVU FALLS OR PEARL VALLEY
Muthyala Maduvu (Pearl Valley) is a place 37 kms from Koramangala, around
45 kms from Bangalore and 30kms from Electronic city. To get to the place you
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will need to take the Hosur road till Chandrapura, from there take a right turn to
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Aanekal (or Anekal). A right turn from Aanekal will lead you into the wildness
of raw nature that forms the essence of Muthyala madu. You can also head
out on Banneraghatta Road, continue beyond Banneraghatta National Park
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and reach Aanekal. Distance from Bangalore to Muthyalamaduvu is 39.5 km

and takes around 1 h 6 min.

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Muthyala madu has got a wonderful waterfall, that resemble drops of pearls
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splashing, jutting out from the rugged face of the wall of rock and hence the
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name which means "Valley of Pearls". The streams and waterfalls is nested in
a valley so beautifully formed by encircling set of two hill slopes, which a
trekker's paradise. The source of the water is the nearby Onakanahalli Tank.

There are quite a few resorts to chose from nearby and there is a KSTDC run
restaurant. Due to its verdant foliage, Muthyala Madu is popular among
urbanites as a weekend retreat.
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KAVERI NISARGADHAMA
Kaveri Nisargadhama is a breathtakingingly beautiful island off the state
highway, two km from Kushalanagar town and 28 km from Madikeri.
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The 25-acre island, can be accessed by walking across a hanging bridge.
Established in 1989, the picturesque picnic spot with lush foliage of thick
bamboo groves, sandalwood and teak trees has lovely river-side cottages. A
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deluxe cottage on stilts with the Cauvery flowing around it, can accommodate
five persons. Elephant rides and boating are some of the other attractions.
There is a deer park, children's park and orchidarium in the resort. Medicinal
plants are also grown. Tourists are allowed to get into water at a few shallow
and safe points along the river.

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SATHODI FALLS
The Sathodi Falls is a waterfall in India that is formed by several unnamed
streams near Kallaramarane Ghat, Uttara Kannada District, near Sirsi and 32
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km from Yellapur. It is about 15 meters (49.2 feet) tall. The stream then flows
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into the backwaters of the Kodasalli Dam, into the Kali River.The forest
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.
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Avoid the rainy season, when hostile terrain and blood-sucking leeches make
these falls inaccessible.

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From Yellapur, take the highway towards Hubballi (Hubli) [opposite direction of
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Magod Falls] and then turn left towards Ganesh Gudi (do not confuse this for
Ganesh Gudi near Dandeli) immediately after the petrol bunk. An arch at the
beginning of this road is a good landmark for the road to Sathodi Falls.

The roads are all right, with both good and bad patches. The distance between
Ganesh Gudi and Sathodi Falls is around 10 kilometers. After Ganesh Gudi, it
is just forest and forest and then comes to the beautiful view of the backwaters
of the Kodasalli dam built across the river Kali.
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SOGAL FALLS
Sogal is a place in Belgaum district, Karnataka. The place name is ascribed
to a sage, Sugola Muni, who is believed to have lived in the area, but one
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inscription speaks of "Sovala." Located on a hillside, Sogal has many
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temples, including the Someshwara temple and is of great antiquarian
interest.
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Local folklore states that tigers came to Sogal to listen to the religious
teachings. Other legends include a nearby Kalyanmantapa (temple), now
renovated, where the marriage of Shiva and Parvati is said to have taken
place. There is an old statue of Panchanana Shiva and Parvati, Shiva with
basinga and other traditional ornaments. There are Ashtadikpalakas (statues
of gods) in this area, such as; Yama, Agni, Ishanya and Indra - and these
artifacts are examples of the artistic accomplishments of the period.
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On the hill to the east of Sogal is an old fortification, now in ruins, locally
referred to as Kadambarayan Kote - perhaps named after Kadamba King. To
the east of this temple is the Ajjappana Gudi and a stone Surya-Chandra
shrine also here. Near the Someshwara temple there is also small shrine
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SIRIMANE FALLS
Sirimane Falls is located at a distance of 5 km from Kigga near Sringeri,
Western Ghats, Karnataka.
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Sirimane Waterfalls is small compared to other waterfalls of Western Ghats.
But there is no compromise in the beauty of the waterfall.
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Best time to visit Sirimane Falls is immediately after monsoon to enjoy the
beauty of the waterfall. Accommodations are available at Sringeri.
Narasimha Parvata, Agumbe and Sri Sarada Samsthanam at Sringeri are
nearby attractions.

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Take a bus from Sringeri which goes to Kigga.You will not get a bus which
takes you near the waterfall you will have to walk 5kms after you get down at
Kigga. There is motorable way to the waterfall.
Nearest Airport: Mangalore

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Road: Sirimane Falls is easily accessible by road.

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THOTTIKALLU FALLS / TK FALLS
Thottikallu is a place near Bangalore off the Kanakapura road which is famous
for Thottikallu falls. Thottikallu falls is around 35 kms from Bangalore.
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Thottikallu is also known as TK falls or Swarna Mukhi falls. The Kannada word
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Swarna Mukhi refers to as Golden face. Near the Thottikallu Falls there is also
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
Kaggalipura Lake which is a haven for various species of birds.
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Kaggalipura is a village in Uttarahalli hobli Bangalore Rural District and
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Bangalore South Taluk in Karnataka. Kaggalipura is located in the Bangalore
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South taluk of Bangalore Urban district in Karnataka. Kaggalipura is located on

Bangalore-Coimbatore National Highway NH 209.
Kaggalipura is around 23km from Majestic in Bangalore, 16 km from
Banshankari Temple, 17km to Global Village Tech Park Rajarajeshwari Nagar,

18 km to Kengeri via Nice Road, 21 km to Electronic City Via Nice Road. 16
km from Meenakshi Mall Bannerghatta road, 1.5 km from Sri Sri Ravishankar
Ashram.
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 highestflying 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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HOGENAKKAL FALLS
Hogenakkal Falls or Hogenakal Falls is a waterfall in South India on the
Kaveri(Cauvery) River. It is located in the Dharmapuri district of the state of
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Tamil Nadu. It is about 90 kms from Bangalore and 46 kms from Dharmapuri. It
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is sometimes referred to as the "Niagara of India".With its fame for medicinal
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
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one of the oldest in the world. This is also the site of a proposed project to
generate drinking water.

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When the water falls on the rocks it appears as if hoge (smoke in Kannada) is
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emanating from the top of the kal (rock in Kannada) because of the force of
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the water, hence Hogenakkal. It is also called as Marikottayam by the people

of Tamil Nadu.
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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

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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Cooperation has agreed to fund the Rs 1,340-crore project.
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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HONNAMMA FALLS or HONNAMMA WATERFALLS
Honnamma Falls is about 24 kilometers from Kemmannagundi. Honnamma
Falls is also called Manikyda Dhare because the water falls as gently as a
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pearl drop. Legend also says that the fall was named after the saint Manikya
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How to Reach Honnamma Falls

By road: Kemmangundi is about 53 km by road from the district headquarters
of Chikkamagaluru town. From the state headquarters of Bangalore, one can
try the following routes to reach Kemmangundi:

1. National Highway NH-206 till Birur (229 km), take a deviation to

Lingadahalli (16 km), turn left at Lingadahalli and you will see a
signage (at around 1km) pointing you to Kemmannugundi. It's about

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20km from this point on a rough road.

2. National Highway NH-206 till Kadur and then taking a deviation to
Chikkamagaluru and from there to Kemmangundi (300 km)
3. National Highway NH-48 till Hassan and then taking the Hassan Belur - Chikkamagaluru - Kemmangundi road (330 km)
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There are two ways from Chikkamangaluru to Kemmanagundi. The one that
goes via Lingadahalli is good and offer very scenic views. The other way is
very very bad, better avoid it. Each one of the above routes offers a scenic
drive through the mountain roads of Chikkamagaluru district and should be
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By rail: Nearest Railway Station is Tarikere (35 km. away)

By air: Nearest Airport is Mangalore (190 km. away). Alternatively, the airport
at Bangalore can be used.
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HONNEMARADU
Honnemaradu (which transaltes itself to a place of golden sand) is a tourist
place, situated on the back waters of River Sharavathi and is popular among
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watersports enthusiasts as a site for kayaking, windsurfing and other similar
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sports.
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Honnemaradu is located in Shimoga district, Karnataka about 25 km away
from Sagara, on the way to Jog falls. Visitors can stay overnight, with facilities
for food, shelter and equipment rentals nearby. Please note that use of plastic,
alcoholic drinks, smoking and other pollution causing items are prohibited in
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this area. It's really a cool place to hang out during weekends and good
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IRUPU FALLS
Irupu Falls or Iruppu Falls are located in the Brahmagiri Range in the Kodagu
district of Karnataka, bordering the Wayanad district of Kerala. It is a fresh
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water cascade and is situated at a distance of 48 km from Virajpet on the
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highway to Nagarhole. The Falls are also known as the Lakshmana Tirtha
Falls, derived from the name of the tributary of Cauvery which starts from
these falls, the Lakshmana Tirtha River.
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A forest trail leads from these falls to the Brahmagiri Peak in Southern
Kodagu. Irupu falls is a major tourist attraction as well as a pilgrimage spot. A
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famous Siva temple, the Rameshwara Temple is situated on the banks of the
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number of pilgrims during the festival of Shivaratri.

According to popular legend, Rama and Lakshmana, passed along the
Bhramagiri range whilst searching for Rama's beloved, Sita. When Rama
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.
By air: Bangalore is the nearest airport. Mangalore airport may also be used to
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KALHATTI FALLS or KALHATTAGIRI FALLS
Kalhatti Falls or Kalhattagiti Falls is mesmerizing offering an excellent view of
the cascading water from the Chandra Drona Hill from 45m above in front of
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the Veerabhadreshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is at a distance of
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10 km from Kemmangundi. It is in Chikamagalur district in West Karnataka, 8
hour drive from Bangalore. Kemmangundi hill station is said to be the
summer retreat for the erstwhile Wodeyar ruler, Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. It
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has beautifully laid gardens, magnificent mountain ranges and splendid

valleys, and is an excellent visual treat for the tourists.
How to Reach Kalhattagiri Falls
Nearest Railway Station: Nearest Railway Station is Tarikere
Nearest Airport: Nearest Airport is Bangalore International Airport, Bangalore

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By Road: From Bangalore 245 kms, Mangalore 150 kms, Tarikere 35 kms,
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ULAVI FALLS
Ulavi is a town about 75 km from Karwar in Karnataka. Ulavi is an important
center of pilgrimage for people of the Lingayat faith. The Samadhi of
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Channabasavanna, one of the most revered saints of the Lingayat faith lies
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here. In the 12th century, Channabasavanna traveled from Kalyana to Ulavi
before he died. Very close to this holy Samadhi is the Akka Nagalambike cave
named after Nagalambike, Channabasavanna's mother and Basavanna's
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sister. The Ulavi jathre or congregations attracts pilgrims from all over
Karnataka.

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of Karnataka, especially for Lingayath community. Ulavi Channabasaveshwara

Temple is situated amid thick forest in a picturesque location of Western
Ghats in Uttara Kannada (North Kanara) district. Thick forests here hold tiger,
cheetah, elephant, sarang, cobra, and other wildlife. The Samadhi of
Channabasavanna, one of the most respected saints of the Lingayat faith lies
here.
The annual fair at Ulavi attracts pilgrims from all over Karnataka.
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VAJRAPOHA FALLS or VARAPOHA FALLS
Vajrapoha Falls is on the Mandovi River in the hilly surroundings of the
Jamboti forest in the Belgaum District of Karnataka.
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HOW TO REACH VARAPOHA FALLS
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
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flat hillock. Here the Mandovi River winds and then takes a jump down from a
height of about 60 meters.The falls are located 60 km from Belgaum town.

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VIBHOOTI WATERFALLS
Vibhooti (Vibooti, Vibhuthi) is a small waterfalls near Yana, about 50 km from
Sirsi North Kanara, Western Ghats. The falls gets its name from the Lime
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Stone rock nearby. After we pass the Vaddi Ghats we need to take a
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deviation at a place called Mabagi which is about 3 km from the falls. Other
places of interest nearby would be Yana waterfalls, Unchalli falls and Benne
hole falls.
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How to reach Vibhooti Waterfalls

By road from Sirsi which goes to Mattighatta, Devanalli via Hegadekatta.You
will not get a bus which takes you near the waterfall you will have to walk the
Vaddi Ghat after you get down at Vaddi cross or Yana.

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Nearest railway station is Sirsi. Nearest airport is Mangalore Airport. It is

almost 400 km away from Bangalore.
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WATTE HALLA HOLE WATERFALLS
Waate Halla or Hole falls is created by the tributary of Aghanashini River. It is
situated 30 kms from Sirsi town, Western Ghats. The waterfalls plunges from
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about 100ft. Waate meaning river side bamboo, which is found here in
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abundance. Halla meaning pit. Hole meaning pond. This place is close to
Unchalli fall, Benne hole falls & Yana falls.
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How to reach Waate Halla Falls:
Bus ride from Sirsi which goes to HaggaraNi, get off at Nilakunda. 3 kms walk
to the valley, where one has to climb down to reach the Waate HaLLa falls
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YANA
Yana is in Uttara Kannada district. The gigantic rock formations of Yana stand
proud and tall among the evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in Uttara
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Kannada district.
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A 16 km trek through the cool and breezy hills brings you to the foot of the
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mountain where the rock formations begin. At the top, a stunning sight of the
awesome Bhairaveshwara and Jaganmohini shikharas (jaganmohini peaks)
awaits you. A cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva lies below these shikharas.
The vagaries of time have caused these limestone structures to turn blackish
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brown; a profusion of bee hives dots the rock surface.
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A popular legend associated with Yana holds that Bhasmasura, an evil

demon, performed penance to Lord Shiva and obtained the power of reducing
to ashes anybody on whose head he placed his hand. An ungrateful
Bhasmasura, however, soon decided to test the boon on his benefactor.
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.
How to Reach Yana ?

Yana is 25km from Kumta, 40 Km from Sirsi and 490 Km from Bangalore.
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ALAMATTI or ALMATTI DAM
Alamatti is in Bijapur district B.Bagewadi Taluk. Almatti Dam is a Dam project
on the Krishna River in North Karnataka. The annual energy design is 713
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million units. It was completed in July 2005.
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Almatti dam is the main reservoir of the Upper Krishna project, an irrigation
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project. The 290 MW power project is located on the right toe of Almatti Dam.
The Power House has 5 units of 55 MW each and 1 unit of 15 MW. The
turbines are vertical kaplan. The annual design energy is 713 Million Units.
The project, when allotted for private initiative was estimated to cost Rs.1470
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crores. Subsequently, KPCL took up the project at an estimated cost of
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Rs.674 crores and completed the project at a cost of Rs.520 crores in a period
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of 40 months by July 2005.
How to Reach Almatti
By Train: Almatti is about 66 km away from Bijapur and takes about 1 hr, 10
mins by train. Solapur Express (1424) and Basava Express (6514) are thr two
trains which touches Alamatti.
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ARKAVATHI DAM
Arkavathi Dam is built across the river Arkavathi, a tributary of the river Kaveri.
Located near the Kanakapura town in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka,
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the dam helps in the irrigation of the nearby areas. The dam is a recent
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structure, built in the year 2004.
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The reservoir has a length of 720 meters. The height of the dam rises to a
height of 29.685 meters above the foundation. There are 8 radial spillway
gates in the dam, each having a size of 9.14m x 13.72m. With a gross storage
capacity of 44.94 mcm the dam acts as an important reservoir of water in the
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The closest airport to reach Arkavathy Dam is the Bengaluru International

Airport in Bangalore. The major railway station to reach Arkavathy dam is the
Bangalore city junction railway station. From Bangalore there are several
buses available to reach Kanakapura. There are several bus stands in and
around Kanakapura that connects the town to several near and far towns and
cities. The dam can be easily reached from Kanakapura by taxi.
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CHAKRA DAM
The Chakra Dam is constructed across the river Chakra. The dam stands in a
small town called Chakra Nagar near the city of Shimoga in the Shimoga
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district of Karnataka. The dam was built to act as a balancing reservoir and to
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feed water into the Linganamakki reservoir. But the dam does not have sluice
gate to the Linganamakki Dam. It serves the purpose of irrigation in the
surrounding areas. The Chakra dam is a project managed by Karnataka
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Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL).

The construction of the dam was completed in the year 1985. This rock-fill
type of dam has a length of 570 meters. The dam rises to a maximum height
of 84 meters above its foundation. The gross storage capacity of the dam at
full reservoir level (FRL) is 222.6 mcm. The dam has a live storage capacity
of 133 mcm.
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The Chakra dam is a wonderful destination surrounded by scenic beauty on

all sides. The abundance of nature and the calm atmosphere of the place
attract visitors from far and near. People love visiting the place to enjoy a
quiet time away from the hectic city life.
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THRIPPAGONDANAHALLI RESERVOIR / CHAMARAJSAGAR
Thippagondanahalli Reservoir / T G Halli Dam / Chamarajsagar is located at
the confluence of the Arkavathy River and Kumudavathi River, 35 km west of
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Bangalore. Thippagondanahalli Reservoir is used by the Bangalore Water
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Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) as a major source of drinking water
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
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Visvesvarayya supervised the construction work.

Thippagondanahalli is also popular recreation location, especially during
summer months. This is a heaven for bird watchers and nature lovers. It is
pleasant to watch spotted eagle, black kites, common kestrel, oriental honey
buzzard, shikra, brahminy kite, and lots of other aquatic birds. Best time to

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visit this place is September to Febrauary.
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Manchanabele dam is nearby downstream. Manchanabele is a famous
trekking spot. It provides water to Magadi town, Kayaking also conducted
here. Species of Water Snakes are also visible However, the reservoir bed is
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a death trap with sudden fault-lines, large boulders as well as deep slush.
More than 200 people have lost their lives between 2006 and 2011. It is very
dangerous to get into the waters in this reservoir even if one is a good
swimmer.
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Banyan Tree, is a giant 400 year old Banyan tree (Ficus bengalensis),
located in the village of Kettohalli in the Bangalore Urban district of
Karnataka, India. This single plant covers 3 acres and is one of the largest of
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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KADRA DAM
Kadra Dam is situated in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka and constructed
across river Kalinadi. The dam was primarily built as hydroelectric project for
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supply of water to turbines of electric power generating station. The project
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KODASALLI DAM
Kodasalli Dam is built across the Kali River (Kalinadi) in Joida taluk of Uttara
Kannada district of Karnataka. This dam was built by Karnataka Power
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Corporation Limited (KPCL). This electric power generating station is classified
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as Hydroelectric Power station.
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KODSALI DAM & POWER HOUSE
Kodasalli Power house is located on the right bank of the Kodasalli Dam -
utilising an average yeild of 647 M cum of water. With three Kaplan turbines
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coupled to the 40 MW generating units, the project generates 512 MU of
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energy per annum. The generating units have a design head of 37 metres.
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KRISHNA RAJA SAGARA or KRS DAM
Krishna Raja Sagara is across Kaveri River, in Mandya District near Mysore in
Karnataka. There is an ornamental garden attached to the dam, called
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Brindavan Gardens, making it a popular tourist place and picnic location.
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The dam was built across river Kaveri, the life river for Mysore and Mandya
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districts, in 1924. Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya served as the chief engineer.
The dam is named for the then ruler of the Mysore Kingdom, Krishnaraja
Wodeyar IV. The Krishna Raja Sagara dam is about 130 feet in height and
8600 feet long.
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LINGANAMAKKI DAM
The Linganamakki dam was constructed by the Karnataka State Government
in 1964. Located in the Sagara taluk, the dam has a length of 2.4 km,
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stretching across the Sharavathi river. It is located about 6 km from Jog Falls.
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The dam was designed to impound 4368 million cubic meter of water in an
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area of around 300 sq km, submerging 50.62 sq km of wetland and 7 sq km of
dry land, with the remaining being forest land and wasteland.

The dam's height is 1,819 feet (554 m) above sea level. It receives water
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mainly from rainfall and also from the Chakra and Savahaklu reservoirs, which
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are linked to Linganamakki through a canal. The water from the Linganamakki
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dam flows to Talakalale Balancing Reservoir through a trapezoidal canal with a

discharge capacity of 175.56 cbe m/s. The length of this channel is about
4318.40 m with a submersion of 7.77 sq km. It has a catchment area of about
46.60 sq km.
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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MARI KANIVE DAM
Mari Kanive, the oldest dam in the state is near Hiriyur Taluk, Chitradurga
District, in Karnataka. The dam was built by the Mysore Maharajas pre-
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independence across the river Vedavathi. The dam was constructed by a team
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led by an Engineer called 'Tara Chand Dalal' at the order of his Highness the
Maharaja of Mysore Sri Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. The dam is an exquisite
piece of architecture, an engineering marvel for that time, and provides water
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to lots of surrounding cities, towns and villages, which are largely dry lands of
the Deccan area of Central Karnataka.

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This dam is the source of domestic water for Hiriyur and Chitradurga. It
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irrigates more than 100 sq km of land in Hiriyur and Challakere taluks through
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right and left bank canals. This place is 160 km from Bangalore on the NH-4
highway and 40 km from Chitradurga.
The dam has been a tourist attraction for many years, but has been apparently
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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NAVILATEERTHA DAM
Navilateertha (Navilteerth) it a famous picnic spot, in Belgaum District in
Karnataka, near Saundatti. There is a Navilateertha or Malaprabha dam of
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Malaprabha River. Other side there is Renukasagar reservoir adjacent to
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Saundatti. And there is Navilateertha Dam. At Saundatti threre is famous
Renuka (Yallamma) temple at Yallammagudda.
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SUPA DAM
Supa Dam is 101 Mtrs high and 332 Mtrs long concrete gravity dam, built
across Kalinadi or Kali river Joida taluk of Uttara Kannada district in
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Karnataka. It is the second largest dam in the State. It has a catchment area of
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1057 Sq. Km and the live storage capacity is 145 Tmc Ft (1000 Million Cubic
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
940 Mtrs.
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The power house at the foot of the dam has two electricity generators of fifty
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megawatt each. They generate about 542 Million Units annually. The dam is
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built and operated by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited. The power house
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was commissioned in 1985.
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TUNGABHADRA RIVER and THUNGABHADRA DAM
Tungabhadra River is a sacred river in southern India that flows through the
states of Karnataka and part of Andhra Pradesh to merge with the larger
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Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh. It is the chief tributary of the Krishna River.
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In the epic Ramayana the Tungabhadra river was known by the name of
Pampa (though another river in Kerala now bears the name Pampa.)
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About 15 km downstream from Shimoga at Gajanur across the River Tunga a
dam is constructed. At Lakkavalli about 15 km upstream of Bhadravati across
the Bhadra a dam is constructed. Both are multipurpose dams and irrigate
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lands in Shimoga, Chikkamagalur, Davanagere and Haveri.
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TungaBhadra dam is constructed across river Tungabhadra, a tributary of

River Krishna. The dam is built near the town of Hosapete in Karnataka. It is
considered as a multipurpose dam or project. Its storage capacity is 135 Tmcft.
Owing to siltation the capacity has been reduced by about 30 Tmcft. If there is
seasonal and late rains, the dam distributes the estimated quantity of 235
Tmcft. The dam is filled as when the water is let into the cnals during the rainy
season. The main architect of the dam was Dr. Thirumalai Iyengar, an
engineer from Madras. As Tungabhadra Dam was constructed by him, so a
general purpose hall in this place was named after him. Multipurpose dams are
the one's which help in generation of electricity, irrigation of land, Prevention
and control of floods etc. It has become a picnic or tourist spot over the years.
The dam is near to world famous heritage site Hampi.
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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BELGAUM
Belgaum is a city and a municipal corporation in Belgaum district in the state of
Karnataka
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Belgaum is situated nearly 2,500 ft (762 m) above sea-level and is the
headquarters of Belgaum district, which borders the states of Maharashtra and
Goa.
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The city of Belgaum was built in the 12th century AD by the Ratta dynasty who
were based at nearby Saundatti. The fort of Belgaum was built in 1204 by a
Ratta officer named Bichiraja. Belgaum served as the capital of that dynasty
between 1210 and 1250, before the Rattas were defeated by the Yadava
Dynasty of Devagiri. Belgaum then briefly came under the sway of the

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Yadavas of Devagiri. The Khiljis of Delhi invaded the region at the turn of the
1300s and succeeded in ruining both the indigenous powers of the region, the
Yadava and the Hoysalas without providing a viable administration. This
lacuna was supplied by the Vijayanagara Empire, which had become the
established power of the area by 1336. A century later, the town had become
a bustling trading hub for diamonds and wood, owing to its favourable
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geographic location in the kingdom.

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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.

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

in Belgaum, Karnataka is listed below
State Protected Monuments in Belgaum

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

Shrine of goddess Yellamma
Rani Channamma Palace and fort
Tomb of Sangolli Rayanna
Hatakesvar temple
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BELLANDUR LAKE
Bellandur Lake is the largest lake in Bangalore city and its surroundings,
spread over an area of 950 acres of land. It was once used by the villagers
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for swimming and other recreational activities. Bellandur Lake water is used
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for agriculture purpose. It extends to a length of 361.3 hectare and has a
breath of 3.6 Km
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Today, this lake is subjected to deep pollution with a large portion of

Bangalore's sewage, from two of the valleys namely Challaghtatta and
Koramangala. It receives water/sewage from Ulsoor Lake, Chellaghatta
Valley, Hulimavu, Doddbegur drain, Madivaala Lake, Tavarrrakere, Bellandur
Lake and overflows into Varthur Lake. However, restoration work is being
carried on here for the preservation of this large water body and the lake is

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conserved in good condition.
Pollution of Bellandur Lake

The Bellandur Lake's pollution problems began in the 1990s. Till date there
has been no solution in sight, and things are worsening. From a distance, the
blobs around Bellandur Lake appear to be giant tufts of cotton, lazily drifting
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on the wind. The pristine white and the soft texture, however, belie a
dangerous import. It is a pointer to the levels of pollution in the lake.

Researchers from the Department of Environmental Science, Bangalore
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University, have recorded increased amount of oil contamination in Bellandur
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Lake, which is polluting both the lake water and the underlying water table of
areas around the lake.
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Stress to lakes arises from easily identifiable point sources such as municipal
and industrial wastewater, and non-point sources such as urban and
agricultural run-off within a lake's watershed, and insidious long-range
atmospheric transport of contaminants.
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HEBBAL LAKE & PARK
Hebbal Lake is a natural lake and located in the northern Bangalore, along
Bellary Road. Hebbal Lake is nearly 150 acre in area. Hebbal Lake is
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maintained by Sate Forest Department. This seasonal lake used to get filled
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during the monsoon and invariably go dry in the summer. It has a big variety of
aquatic vegetation and a large number of birds live around it.
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Hebbal Lake is well known for the park, the boating facility and for the bird
watching opportunities. Hebbal Lake alone was home to over 70 species of
water birds including 40 from the Himalayan and Central Asian regions. Due to
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increasing in water pollution, the variety has reduced but the numbers are fair
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enough to make a visit. Incidentally, it was one of the three lakes founded in
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1537 by Kempe Gowda.

Hebbal used to be the end of the corporation limits of Bangalore City. One can
still see the milestone between the Baptist hospital and checkpost. Bangalore
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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the largest technology and business parks in the city of Bangalore. Global
brands like Philips Software and IBM have moved in. Bharat Electronics
Limited (BEL) has also built its corporate office opposite the Embassy Manyata
Business Park.
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JARGANHALLI LAKE IN BANGALORE
The Jarganhalli lake is under restoration by National River Conservation
Project (NLCP). The entire project will take two-and-a-half years. The Centre
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will chip in with 70% of the cost, while the state will contribute the rest.
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National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP)

The objective of Under National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) is to restore
and conserve polluted and degraded lakes and other similar bodies. So far
works on 28 lakes have been taken up including Mirik Lake, Darjeeling where
the work was taken up at a cost of Rs. 400 lakhs in 2004-2005. Works on
three lakes, viz. Powai in Mumbai, Vengaiahkere and Nagavara in Bangalore
have been completed.

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KAMAKSHIPALAYA
Kamakshipalya is an industrial area situated in the west of Bangalore.
Industries like Reliance Packing Industries, Sree Srinivasa Surgical Industries
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and Selvas Industrial Estate are located in Kamakshipalya.
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Kamakshipalya place is well connected through Outer Ring road and inner-
city roads. The main intercity road link to this place is Magadi Road.
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Kamashipalya is well served with means of transportation, city railway station

is just 5km away from this place and access to city hotspots is easy.
Nagarbhavi & Sajjepalya and Kamakshipalaya Industrial Estate are the areas
coming under Kamakshipalya, in spite of being industrial area it is surrounded
by eucalyptus plantation. This place is blessed with natural water source

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Nagarbhavi Thorai following through this region, it is main water resource for
the industries situated over here.
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LALBAGH LAKE, BANGALORE
Lalbagh Lake is inside Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore. Lalbagh Lake
with its island presents a beautiful sight and we are greeted by the cool breeze
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during hot sun, as we walk along its banks. Any visitor visiting Bangalore will
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find it a pleasant experience to spend at least two hours in the garden.
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