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Chamundi Hills, Mysuru – A Travel Guide to the popular temple

Chamundi Hills Overview Rising above Mysuru, Chamundi Hills is one of the city’s most iconic places to visit. The hill is home to the famous Chamundeshwari Temple and offers a combination of history, architecture, spirituality and sweeping views over the city. Why is Chamundi Hills famous? Chamundi Hills is famous primarily for the Chamundeshwari Temple. It is …

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Kailasagiri Cave Temple – A Unique Cave temple Near Bangalore

Kailasagiri Cave Temple Overview We recently planned a quick half-day trip to Kailasagiri Cave Temple, expecting a mix of exploration and maybe a bit of trekking. The drive was smooth and short, making it an easy getaway from Bangalore. Firstly, Kailasagiri Hill is located in Chintamani Taluk of Chikkaballapur District, Karnataka. The Kailasagiri Cave Temple …

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Ganagapura: A Pilgrimage to the Holy Dattatreya Temple

Ganagapura, a sacred pilgrimage site in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district, is famous for the Shree Kshetra Ganagapura Dattatreya Temple, where devotees seek spiritual solace and divine blessings. Known for its rituals that aid in removing negative energies and healing illnesses, this holy town attracts thousands of visitors in search of peace. Ganagapura Overview Ganagapura is a …

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Vani Vilasa Sagara Dam: A Beauty in a Scenic Retreat

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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Mahakuta – The Sacred Group of Temples

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 …

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The Most Renowned Badami Banashankari Temple

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 …

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The Tungabhadra Dam And its Spectacular Sight

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 …

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Almatti Dam – A Delightful Assortment In the Nature

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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Kudalasangama – Calm and Popular Sacred Site

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. …

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Pattadakal – A treasure trove of temples

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 …

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