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The fort and its moat,
the Parashurama temple and Kali shrine are the other place of intrest,
well worth visiting.
Once in Hiremagalur,it
is now part of the Chikmagalur town. The 1.22 meter high idol was installed
by King Janamejaya during his serpent sacrifice.
St.Joseph's Cathedral
is newly built and has an attractive shell-shaped portico.
This temple is a synthesis
of Hoysala and Dravidian style of architecher.
This town for the splendid
Amriteshwara temple built in 1196 AD by Amriteshwara Dandanayaka, a general
of the Hoysala ruler ballala ll. The temple is designed in a delicate,
exquisite and intricate style.
Located at the estern
base of the Baba - Budan range, this ancient tank was constructed by
Rukmangada raya, a chiet of Sakrepatna and renovated later in 1156 AD
during the Hoysala time. The tank now provides irrigation facility to
more than 1,500 Hectares of land.
The ancient ruins of
the hoysala fort is located on top mof a hill. One can have a spectacular
view of the Western Ghats from the ramparts of this ancient fort.
Located on the banks of river Bhadra, the famous Veerashiva Mutt and the
Veerabhadar Temple are are the main attraction here.
A land of rich historical reference, this ancient village is dotted with
temples and shrines. The most outstanding among these is the Veeranarayana
temple a fine specimen of hoysala architecher.
20 km from Bhadravati town, the Bhadra reservior is a massive irrigation
project with a wholesome varity of wildlife around it. There is scope for
water sports as well.
It is famous for the 17th century Lakshmikantha temple and the 13th century
Siddeshwara temple.
A place of enchanting nature scenery, the ancient temple of Annapoorneshwari
here has been restored and renamed as the Adi - Shaktyatmaka Shri Annapoorneshwari.
This ancient Agrahara settlement on the bank of the river Bhadra, is surrounded
by lofty hills of the Western Ghats and is looked upon as one of the Panchakshetras.
The Pancha Theerthas - five sacred ponds and the Kalaseshwara Temple can
also be found here.
Situated on the bank of the river Bhadra, Khandya is one
of the pancha- kshetras (five sacred places).
A place of antiquity, Marle is known for its ancient temples.
Most famous among them is the Chennakeshva temple dating back to 1150 AD.
Situated on the bank of the river Bhadra, Somapura is
also one of the panchakshetras.
This well-known pilgrim centre is situated on the bank
of the Tunga River. The Sringeri Mutt here, was founded by Sri Adi Shankara,
the exponent of the Advaitaphilosophy. In the Vidya Shankara Shrine, there
are 12 Zodiac pillars, which are so constructed that the rays of the sun
fall on the pillar corresponding to the month.
A cave associated with Nirvanaswami is located here.
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