About Kudalasangama Kudalasangama is a popular pilgrimage destination for Lingayats and Veerashaivas. It is located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka about 15 km from the Almatti Dam. It was originally known as Kappadi sangama, where Basaveshwara’s teacher Ishanaguru lived, and was later renamed Kudalasangama. Sangama is the confluence of the Krishna and Malaprabha rivers. …
About Pattadakal Pattadakal is located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. Pattadakal literally means “coronation place”, as it hosted coronation ceremonies during the Chalukyan era. It is famous for its harmonious blend of architectural forms from Northern and Southern India, as well as being an example of eclectic art at its pinnacle. ASI manages this …
About Badami Badami town is the taluk headquarters in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. It was the capital city of the Chalukya dynasty from the sixth to the eighth centuries. Previously known as Vataapi or Vataapinagari, Badami is famous for its rock-cut monuments, such as the Badami cave temples, Bhutanatha temples, and Shivalaya and Jambulingeshwara …
About Aihole Aihole, also known as Aryapura or Ayyavole, is a small village on the Malaprabha river’s banks. It is located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. It was once the Chalukya dynasty’s capital. As the “Cradle of Hindu temple architecture”, Aihole holds great cultural significance. It has approximately 120 temples scattered throughout the village. …
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About Vijayapura Vijayapura is a district in India’s Karnataka state. Though officially known as Vijayapura, locals refer to it as Bijapur. The Kalyani Chalukyas founded the city in the 10th and 11th centuries and named it Vijayapura, which means “City of Victory”. Following that, Hoysalas and Yadavas ruled the city, but there are no significant …
About Gol Gumbaz Gol Gumbaz is located in the Vijayapura district of Karnataka. Gol Gumbaz comes to mind when we think of Vijayapura, formerly known as Bijapur. It is the most widely recognized monument in the region. The name Gol Gumbaz comes from the Kannada word Gol Ghumat, which means “round dome”. It is the …
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5-day North Karnataka itinerary A heritage, pilgrimage, and sightseeing trip to North Karnataka is one of the most unforgettable cultural experiences. We finally decided to visit and explore North Karnataka after much deliberation. Our trip itinerary can help you in planning your next trip to the well-known sightseeing destinations of North Karnataka. It includes a …
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About Kozhikode Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is a city in the Kerala state of India. It is the largest city on Kerala’s Malabar Coast and was the capital of the British-era Malabar district. During the Middle Ages, Kozhikode was known as the “City of Spices” due to its role as a major trading point …
About Art of Living Ashram The Art of Living Ashram at Bangalore is located about 21 km south of Bangalore at Kanakapura road. It is a volunteer-based NGO. Sri Sri Ravishankar Guru founded the Ashram in the year 1986. The Art of Living ashram has centers in more than 156 countries out of which Bangalore …
About Chikkamagalur and Mullayanagiri Chikkamagalur Chikkamagalur is a district in the Malenadu region of Karnataka. It is a hill station in the foothills of the Mullayanagiri peak. It is famous for its scenic lush greens, hill stations, waterfalls, and coffee plantation estates. Coffee was first grown in the Chikkamagalur district of India. It is commonly …
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