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Nearby Locations
Shravanabelagola (51 Kms)
There is a monolithic statue of Lord Gomateshwara, a Jain saint standing atop of Indiragiri Hill. It is 17 meters high and one of the tallest monolith statues in the world created in the year 981 AD by Chamundaraya during King Rachamatta's period.
Belur (38 kms)
Belur, also known as Dakshina Varanasi, is famous as temple town for its exquisite temples. Its the best attraction i.e. Channakeshava Temple was built by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 AD to commemorate his conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism. This temple is a star shaped homogeneous architectural unit raised on a platform of carved black stone with 650 charging elephants.
Halebid (33 kms)
Known as Dwara Samudra, Halebid was the capital of the Hoysalas. The Hoysaleswara temple on the southern side and the Shantaleswara temple on the northern side stands on a platform like a casket in shining black soft stone. The temple took 190 years to build requiring skills of more than 20, 000 laborers. It has a museum on the lawns that have 12th century sculptures and gold coins. One km from Halebid is Basti hill with Jain basti with gleaming black stone pillars.
Pilgrimage Centers near
Sringeri (146 kms)
Situated on the bank of river Tunga on the west of Chickamagalore town, it is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage centers in Karnataka. Here, Adi Shankaracharya had established Sharda Peeta in 14th century.
Baba Budan Giri Hills (84 kms)
It is situated north of Chickamagalore, 6355 feet above sea level. It is named after the Muslim Saint Baba Budan who took up residence here in 1670 AD.
Horanadu (140 kms)
Located south west of Chickamagalore town, Horanadu has an ancient temple of Annapoorneshwari and the pilgrimage to this temple can avail of the free boarding and lodging at the temple.
Dharmastala (120 kms)
This town is famous for its Manjunatha Temple. Every person who comes here, irrespective of caste or creed, is welcomed and given a free meal.
Subramanya (120 kms)
The most famous Subramanya Swamy Temple is a must visit pilgrimage center.
Ayyanakere (74 kms)
The attraction here is an ancient water tank built during Hoysalas in 1156 AD. On the hillock is the shrine with Hoysala sculptures of Ganapathi, Surya, Krishna and Ambika.
Belavadi (10 kms)
Belavadi has rich historical references for temples and shrines. The Veeranarayana temple is one of the best specimens of Hoysala architecture.
The other enchanting tourists spots with a quick stop-and-see around
Koramangala (6 kms): Bucheshwara temple built in 12th century.
Arsikere (40 kms)
The Kottameswara temple is extremely intricate designed probably dates back to 1220 AD. The interior of the temple is very elaborate.
Chandragiri & Indragiri (54
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At Shravanabelegola, some of the oldest inscriptions and a number of Jain bastis, the oldest of them belonging to the 8th century.
Jinanathapura (14kms)
Shantimatha basti is a fine specimen of Hoysala architecture built in 8th century.
Bisle Ghat(100 kms)
A beautiful stretch of thick evergreen forestland. It is described as the most scenic spot in southern .
Mosale (13kms)
The twin temple of Channakeshava and Nageshvara are been built in 12th century.
Ramnathapura (50 kms)
The beautiful temples of Subramanyeshvara, Agasthyeshvara swamy, Prasanna Rameshvara and Lakshminarsimha built here on the banks of the Cauvery.
Shantigrama (13 kms)
There are four temples out of which the one dedicated to Keshava is the largest, built during 12th century.
Manzarabad (50 Kms)
At Sakleshpur town, the Manzarabad Fort built by Tippu Sultan in 1792. |
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