Destinations to visit in Karnataka. One step at a time, exploring Karnataka.
Nestled in the heart of Karnataka’s Chitradurga district, the Vani Vilasa Sagara Dam, also known as Mari Kanive Dam, is a historic marvel that showcases the engineering brilliance of pre-independence India. After months of planning, we finally decided to visit the dam on our return journey from Shimoga to explore its serene beauty and rich …
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About Mahakuta Group of Temples The Mahakuta group of temples is a well-known Shaiva holy place known as Dakshin Kashi due to its religious significance. It is a village in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. The Badami Chalukyas built the temple. Sri Chikka Mahaakuteshwara Gudi is another name for the temple, and the main deity …
About Badami Banashankari Temple Badami Banashankari temple is located around 5 km from Badami in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. It is a Shaktipeeth that honors the goddess Banashankari, which is a form of Parvati. The idol depicts the Goddess with eight arms sitting on a roaring lion crushing a demon at her feet. The …
About Tungabhadra Dam Tungabhadra dam, also known as Pampa Sagar, is a dam located in Munirabad, near Hospet town, in the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka around 22 km from Hampi. Krishna Devaraya, a famous Vijayanagara King constructed Hospet town in memory of his wife, Thirumala Devi, and named it Thirumalapattana. Hospet is the new name …
In addition to the well-known monuments and historical sites, you can also take in the scenery during your visit to North Karnataka. Almatti Dam is one such location where you can relish the stunning scenery. About Almatti Dam The Almatti dam, also known as the Lal Bahadur Shastri dam, is a hydroelectric project on the …
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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 …