Mirjan Fort: The Residence of the Pepper Queen of History
The Mirjan Fort is located on the west coast of the Uttara Kannada district in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. This elegantly designed fort has witnessed several conflicts over the years. It is situated approximately 0.5 kilometers away from National Highway 66 and 21 kilometers away from Gokarna, a well-known Hindu pilgrimage site on India's west coast.
Daria Daulat Bagh: The Summer Palace of a Tiger
Tigers have been spotted in the forests, but the people of India were fortunate enough to have a tiger-hearted person from Karnataka who fought eye-to-eye with the British - Tipu Sultan. Daria Daulat Bagh is Tipu's summer palace.
Where a Church and Twin Temples Stand Nearby
The Shetthilai Church and Mosale Temples are two architectural beauties located in the Hassan district of Karnataka. These two places of architectural importance are situated very close to each other. The church, along with the twin temples in its vicinity, represents a unique confluence of architectural marvels.
Mahathobhara Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple
Puttur is a town located in the Dakshina Kannada district of the Indian state of Karnataka. The town is home to the 12th-century Mahalingeshwara Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is sometimes referred to as Puttur Mahalingeshwara.
The Enshrined Jewel of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple at Nuggehalli
The temple of Sri Lakshmi-Narasimha in Nuggehalli, Karnataka, enshrines Sri Lakshmi and her spouse Narasimha. Narasimha was one of the avatars of Vishnu. The temple also houses some of the finest carvings on its walls.
The Serene Hill Town of Sringeri
Sringeri is a hill town located in the Taluk headquarters of the Chikkamagaluru district in the Indian state of Karnataka. In the 8th century CE, Adi Shankara, a Hindu theologian and proponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy, founded the first matha here. Today, the town on the banks of the Tunga River attracts several pilgrims due to the popularity of the Sri Sharadamba and Sri Vidyashankara deity temple complexes.
Gorur Dam
Gorur Dam was constructed on the Hemavati River in 1979. Situated in Karnataka's Gorur district, near Hassan, the dam's reservoir has been supplying water for drinking and agricultural needs to residents of Hassan district since its construction. The Hemavati Dam is quite large, with a catchment area of 2,810 sq. km, and stands 58.5 metres tall and 4,692 metres long. The dam has a total storage capacity of 1,050.63 mcm and features six sizable radial spillway gates in the reservoir.
Lakshmidevi Temple at Doddagadduvalli
Situated in Doddagaddavalli hamlet in Hassan District, Karnataka, India, the Lakshmi Devi temple dates back to the early 12th century. Each shrine in the main temple is a square with a sanctum oriented towards the cardinal direction. These four shrines share a common mandapa (hall). Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped in the eastern shrine, while Kali-Durga, Shiva, and Vishnu are presumably worshipped in the northern, northernmost, and southern shrines, respectively.
The Twin Temple Complex of Bucheshwara at Koramangala
Bucheshwara temple is a 12th-century temple which has been considered the torch-bearer of the Hoysala architecture. It was constructed by a wealthy patron named Buchi under the sovereignty of King Ballala. According to experts, this temple complex has been considered one of the most sophisticated temple complexes in the south.
Chandramouleswara Temple at Arasikere
The Chandramauleshwara Temple, also known as the Chandramouleshwara Temple, is located in Unkal, Karnataka, India. This 11th-century Shiva temple features Chalukyan architecture, with a square plan and four entrances facing cardinal directions. The temple's design follows the Gandhara style, which is prevalent in Sanskrit architectural writings.