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Karnataka a Tourist Paradise<\/a><\/h3>\n

Both nature and human efforts have combined to make Karnataka a Tourist Paradise. Its long sea shore has silvery beaches. The tall Western Ghats have lush green forests full of varied fauna, flora and a number of east and west flowing rivers emanating from the Ghats, enrich the soil of the land and contribute to State\u2019s agricultural prosperity. The rivers create many water falls which are a feast to the eyes of the on lookers. The plain area is renowned for its beautiful river banks and projecting wonderful stony hills looking like rock parks that are natural creations. The hilly tracks have many Wildlife sanctuaries. The Gangas, Kadambas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara<\/p>\n

Rulers, Bahamanis of Gulbarga and Bidar, Adilshahis of Bijapur, Wodeyars of Mysore, Nayaks of Chitradurga and the Keladi rulers have raised wonderful forts, beautiful temples with impressive plastic art in stone and magnificent mosques and mausoleums of Indo-Saracenic style. The advent of the Portuguese and the English introduced European Renaissance architecture imitation of both gothic and Indo-European styles. They built imposing churches and captivating public as well as private buildings in Karnataka. The National Parks, the Animal and Bird Sanctuaries can provide the tourist the sight of wild animals like elephants, tigers, bisons, deers, blackbucks, peacocks and a variety of animals in their natural habitat. The National Parks also acquaint the visitor with a rich variety of flora like tall trees, bushy plants and creepers that try to entwine him. Karnataka is known for its aromatic sandal wood and broad beautiful trees of pipal and banyan with their hospitable \u00a0road shade. If one is spiritually inclined, there are living seers, whether Hindu, Christian or Muslim who can provide one with spiritual solace. There are also tombs of great religious leaders of Hindu, \u00a0Muslim, Christian, Jaina or Veerashaiva. In the precincts of these tombs even today people seek spiritual solace.<\/p>\n

Karnataka is blessed with many waterfalls and the tallest water fall in India is at Jog (Shimoga District) where the river Sharavati jumps from a height of 293 mts. into four cascades of everlasting beauty. Presently the falls will be active with full zoom only during one month following the rainy season (July- October).The Cauvery at Shivasamudra falls (in Mandya district) has twin jumps,<\/p>\n

Gaganachukki and Bharachukki, one km away from each other and their water has been harnessed for production of Hydel power from 1902. Mandya district has also a fall of the Shimsha, 14 km from Bluff, the power station of Shivasamudra. The river Shimsha is a tributary of the Cauvery and its falls is in Malavalli taluk, Mandya district. Kodagu district with its headquarters at Madikeri, a perennial hill-station, has the Abbi Falls, five km away from it. The Irpu falls of the river Lakshmana Tirtha, in Kodagu District, is 48 km from Virajpet, has also an old Rameshwara temple near it. Chikmagalur district has many water falls. The hill station at Kemmannugundi has the Hebbe Falls and it is created by a stream later joining the Bhadra river, and the water jumps down from a height of about 500 feet. Manikyadhara is yet another water falls near the famous pilgrim centre Baba Budangiri Dattatreya Peetha and here water spills down like small balls and visitors can enjoy a memorable shower bath. The Kallatti Falls at Kallattipura in Tarikere tq is 10 km from Kemmannugundi; water leaps down here from a height of 400 feet and there is an old Veerabhadra temple very near the Falls. Mysore district has the picturesque Chunchanakatte Falls at the place of the same name, besides which there is a Rama temple. Uttara Kannada is famous for its Unchalli (Lushington) also called \u2018Keppa Joga\u2019 Falls, about 450 feet in height and the Aghanashini river creates this water cascade at a place which can be reached from Yellapur (19 km away) and also from Siddapur (12 km) via, Kolsirsi, Heggarne and Unchalli. From Unchalli one has to walk five km from through the thick forest to reach the witnessing spot of this falls. The Magod Falls (situated at a distance of eight km from Yellapur) of the Bedti River can be reached from Siddapura (35 kms) as well as Yellapur in Uttara Kannada. The Chaya Bhagavathi falls, (five kms away from Narayanapur) in Surpur tq, the<\/p>\n

Yattipota falls near Chincholi, the Gurmitkal falls (four kms from Gurmitkal) in Yadgiri Tq. the Kotikal falls near Badami and the Kabbargi Falls in Koppal district are noteworthy. Belgaum District has the famous Gokak Falls, which is eight km away from the Gokak Town and Gokak Road Railway Station. The 170 feet tall cascade here is called \u2018Mini Niagara\u2019 for its spread and shape. Hydro Electric Power was harnessed here to mechanically run the cotton mill as early as in 1887. There are many beautiful old temples at Gokak falls beginning from Badami Chalukyas till Later Chalukyan times and Vijayanagara periods and also a suspension bridge across the river Ghataprabha. The artificial but, attractive waterfalls at Sogala (Baihongal Tq.) needs special mention. The Mahadayi river creates the Vajrapoha Falls in the thick Jamboti forest in Khanapur taluk. While the river travels towards Goa, it is called Mandovi. A second falls of it at the lower valley from a height of 50 mtrs. Although inaccessible, can be reached from Asoge, which is six kms. away from this falls. Near Bangalore is Muthyalamaduvu falls not far away from Anekal, and 40 kms from Bangalore. The proper season to visit these water falls is between September and January and Gokak Falls must be visited in July-August when it will be in full bloom.<\/p>\n

To the religious-minded and the devotees of every denomination, there are places worthy of a visit. To the Muslim, one of the oldest mosques of Karnataka is in the Gulbarga Fort, built in 1367. by the Bahmani King Muhammad Shah I. It is the biggest mosque in Karnataka, and when compared in plan and design, the mosque resembles the mosque at Cardova in Spain. The Jamiya masjid in<\/p>\n

Ferozabad of Gulbarga Tq is of Bahamani period. Hirabibi masjid at Hirapur (Gulbarga), masjids at Gogi, Sagar etc. are noteworthy. The Jamiya mosque in Bijapur is another wonderful huge monument built by All Adilshah (16th century). It has a proportionate dome and its mihrab is \u00a0orgeously painted. \u00a0The Malika Jahan mosque in black stone is another notable mosque in Bijapur.<\/p>\n

Bidar has the famous Solha-kamb mosque with 16 cylindrical pillars was raised in 1423. The Andu masjid, (Bijapur), the Mahal masjid of Afzalpur and the Khali masjid of Aland built during Adilshahi period are some beautiful examples of Islamic architecture. Raichur has Ekminar mosque and Lakshmeshwar (Gadag dt) has artistically raised mosque in the style of a Hindu temple of Adilshahi times. Belgaum has the fine Safa mosque of Adilshahi times in the fort built by Asad Khan Lahiri. Another mosque in the fort is Jamia Masjid raised by Sher Khan of Bijapur in 1586-87. Bhatkal has magnificent Chinnada Palli and the mosque at Mangalore port is known for its fine wood work. The<\/p>\n

Jamiya Mosque at Srirangapattana with its two tall minarets is the creation of Tipu. Sira has a mosque of Mughul times. The Mosque in the City Market, Bangalore, is a large modern structure in marble with a series of windows crowned by arched canopies and rows of minaret-like pillasters.<\/p>\n

The Dargas of Muslim Saints and Kings are equally famous. The Bande Nawaz Darga at Gulbarga is in a vast sprawling complex where a Mughul mosque is also seen. The Mausoleum of Ahmed Shah Wali, at Ashtur near Bidar is a tall structure with paintings in it. The prince is venerated as a saint by both the Hindus and Muslims. Bijapur has two princely Mausoleums. Ibrahim Rauza, a twin structure is standing on arched platform. One end of the platform has a tomb and another end a mosque, both domed structures with the domes emerging from lotus petals and having metallic \u00a0innacles on them. Gol Gumbaz is the most famous mausoleum of another prince. The Yakub Kadri darga at Yadagiri, Sarmast darga at Sagar, Ladle Mashak darga at Aland, Amin Sab darga at Ijeri (Jevargi tq), Chanda Husaini darga at Gogi, Sayad Abib Sha Wali darga at Hirapur near Gulbarga. Haji Khudanma Husaini darga at Chincholi, Chita Sha Wali darga at Chitapur, Khaji Shahabuddin<\/p>\n

darga at Karjagi (Afzalpur tq) are some of the Important dargas situated in Gulbarga District. The Panje Sab Darga at Talikote. Hajisab and Badakalsab darga at Tikota (Bijapur tq) and Hasan Dongri dargah at Bilgi are noteworthy. Darga of Malik Rihan is the most notable with its Polygonal layout, a Mughul Structure at Sira. The Gumbaz where rest Haider and Tipu\u2019s mortal remains is a tall structure with a huge dome at Shrirangapattana. Its doors have fine inlay work. Syed Madani Darga at Ullala near Mangalore is a modern structure. At the Asar Mahal palace of Bijapur, Hazrat Bal, a hair of the Prophet is believed to be preserved in a casket. Wherever there is Muslim population they also raise dargas (\u201cchillas\u201d) of Mehboob Subani (famous Saint from Baghdad) and Chamansha Wali. Uruses are also held at these places. Many of the uruses are very large gatherings, attended by Hindus also as at the Raja Bagh Sawar urns at Yamanur near Navalgund or the one of Ahmadshah Wali at Ashtur near Bidar, which is also considered as the jatra of Veerashaiva Saint Allamaprabhu.<\/p>\n

A Veerashaiva pries officiates at it, beginning the rituals by doning green robes.<\/p>\n

For those interested in seeing churches, the best are at Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore. Though Christianity was propagated by the efforts of the Portuguese in Kanara {coastal area) far earlier than on the plateau, many of the churches they raised on the coast during the 16th to 18th Century were<\/p>\n

razed to the ground by the Mysore ruler in 1790s. Mangalore has the magnificent St. Rozario Cathedral church with its tall frontal towers. The original building was of 1526, rebuilt in 1910. Milagres Church with beautiful tall fa\u00e7ade accommodating many artistic images on its parapet, reminds one of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica in Rome. Equally notable is Our Lady of Sorrow church at Kodialbail built in 1857. It has a frontal tall wall facade divided into four rectangles of equal size with a pediment atop them. Mangalore has the Shanti Cathedral of the Basel Mission (now C.S.I.) raised in 1862 which is a beautiful simple structure with its complex well-planned layout.Virajpeth in Kodagu has a Catholic Church in Gothic style. It celebrated its bicentenary in 1993. The small Anglican Church in Madikeri, now houses the Government Museum managed by the State Archaeology Department has some rare antiquities and beautiful glass paintings. The St. Mary\u2019s Church in Belgaum is a huge granite structure built in 1869 in the Camp area with fine piers in the prayer hall and gorgeous stained glass windows. The St. Philomina Church at Mysore with its two tall towers of imposing size can be the pride of any town and the building has a crypt. The Abbe Dubois Church (Srirangapattana) is worth mentioning. Bangalore has its oldest St. Mary\u2019s Basilica in Shivajinagar supposed to be raised around 1600, rebuilt in 1832, and it has a tall Gothic tower at the entrance. St. Marks Cathedral that took the present shape in 1927, is another Imposing structure in the former Cantonment area, now of the Church of South India. The St. Patrick\u2019s Church with North-South alignment is in Greeco-Roman style, was originally built for Irish soldiers in 1844 and rebuilt in 1898. The Trinity Church on the Mahatma Gandhi Road was the official Anglican Church of British times which was attended by Residents and other officers. It took its present shape in 1908, though originally built in 1851, it has fine ionic pillars and a portico with a majestic look. Its nave is 90 feet long and the back-wall has fine wooden carvings.<\/p>\n

The Buddhists had their Tara Bhagavati temples at Belgami (Balligave) near Shiralkoppa (Shimoga dt), Koliwada and Dambal, (both in Gadag dt), are no more. Remains of the razed Stupas and a large number of Buddhist plaques of Satavahana period are unearthed recently at Sannatti and Kanaganahalli nearby in Gulbarga dt. Buddha Vihara at Aihole and Buddhist remains at Badami<\/p>\n

(between cave two and three) of Badami Chalukya period are noteworthy. Kadri in Mangalore has three Buddhist bronze images in the Manjunatha temple and of these, one of Avalokiteshwara is more than five feet tall, and is of ninth century. The Tibetan Settlements at Mundgod in Uttara Kannada and Bailukuppe in Mysore district look like mini-Tibet with their multi-coloured beautiful stupas and artistically painted prayer halls. The two New BaudhaViharas at Gulbarga are worth mentioning. The Mahabodhi Society in Bangalore has a magnificent stupa, and a huge temple on the model of the Bodhagaya temple has been raised inside the compound.<\/p>\n

Jainism had been a very old religion of Karnataka and Shravanabelagola with its 58 feet tall Gommata (intalled in 981-82 AD) and many Jaina basatis on two rocky hills is the most important Jaina Centre. It is in Hassan dt. And in the neighbouring district of Shimoga is Humcha, famous for the worship of Yakshi Padmavathi. Kambadahalli (Nagamangala taluk) known for its Panchakuta Jaina Basadi (dwikuta and trikuta) of 10th C A.D. is unique by its varied amlashila adorning the shikaras of the trikuta temple with huge monolithic pillar in front. Simhanagadde in Chikmagalur dt. (Narasimharajapur tq) has a Jaina Matha of antiquity. Dakshina Kannada has many Jaina Centres.<\/p>\n

Mudabidre has the biggest Jaina Basadi in Karnataka called Thousand-pillared basadi with wonderful Jaina icons, both in metal and wood. The pillars of this 16th Century structure are highly artistic. At this place, there are many more Jaina monuments. Neighbouring Karkala town has a Gommata monolith statue installed in the 15th century, and a beautiful Chaturmukha basadi. \u00a0nother<\/p>\n

town nearby is Venur which has another monolithic Gommata installed in 1604, also has the Shantinatha Basadi. Dharmasthala, a famous Shaiva Centre has a monolithic Gommata installed in the last century. Belgaum district has the beautiful Kamala basadi in Chalukyan style in the Belgaum Fort. The ancient centre Tavanidi near Nippani and newly created centre at Shedbal, where 24 Tirthankaras in white marble have been installed in a cluster, are quite imposing. Lakkundi in Gadag district has a huge Brahma Jinalaya of Chalukyan style, built by a noble lady, Attimabbe. Near Mysore is Gommatagiri with a 20 feet tall Gommata monolith. Tippuru in Maddur Tq has a 20<\/p>\n

ft.Gommata image of 10 th Century A.D. A picturesque hill, Maleyur in Chamarajnagar taluk with a Parshwanatha basadi atop the hill and also the samadhi of the great Jaina Savant Pujyapada is another holy centre. This place on a rocky hill has serene atmosphere.<\/p>\n

To the Shaivas, Gokarn is a great all-India centre where the Atmalinga (Mahabaleshwara) of Shiva, brought by Ravana is believed to have been installed. Nearby is Murdeshwar where a huge modern Shiva temple in Dravidian Style has been raised, renovating an ancient shrine. Both the places are on the sea-shore in Uttara Kannada. At Hampi is the famous Virupaksha Temple, venerated by generations of poets, scholars, kings and commoners. Madikeri has the famous Omkareshwara temple built by the Kodagu rulers during the 19th century. Its domes and arches make it look like an Indo- Saracenic building. Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada is the most popular Shaiva centre in Karnataka. Nanjangud in Mysore dt. has the huge Shrikantheshwara temple, more than 1000 years old. The Chamarajeshwara in Chamarajanagar is built (in 19th Century) by Krishnaraja Odeyar III in<\/p>\n

memory of his father Chamaraja, and both these huge temples have fine stucco images. The Nanjangud temple is a museum for the study of Shaiva Iconography with its fine stone figures in the round. Bangalore has the Ulsoor Someshwara temple of the 16th Century built by the Kempegowda family with tall imposing Rayagopura. The Shiva temple at Kudala Sangama in Bagalkote district is famous for its association with Saint Basaveshwara. Equally remarkable pieces of art are the\u00a0 Virupaksha and the Mallikarjuna at Pattadakal in Bagalkote dt. Temples at Talakadu, Vijayapura and Mudukutore (Mallikarjuna on a hill) are together famous as five holy Lingas (Panchalingas) and are on the bank of the Cauvery.<\/p>\n

On Shivaratri day, jatras are held at all these centres. The Veerashaivas have many venerated places, either associated with Basaveshwara or his contemporaries. Basavana Bagewadi was his place of birth and Kudala Sangama the place of his spiritual practices, are in Bijapur and Bagalkot dts. The latter is at the confluence of the river Krishna and the Malaprabha. Basava Kalyana, the ancient Chalukyah capital in Bidar district was the place where he conducted his socio-religious \u00a0ovement. Ulavi in Uttara\u00a0 Kannada, a quiet place amidst forests, has the \u2018samadhi\u2019 of \u00a0\u00a0Chennabasavanna, Basaveshwara\u2019s nephew. Belgami (Balligavi), the famous Chalukyan art centre<\/p>\n

in Shimoga dt. is identified as the birth place of Allama Prabhu and Uduthadi near it, is the native place of Akka Mahadevi. Later Veerashaiva saints are associated with many places. Kodekal (Gulbarga dt.) Basavanna temple, Kadakola Madivallajja Matha, Sharana Basaveshwara temple and Dasoha Math at Gulbarga are few more places of worship. The Mahadeshwara Betta in Chamarajanagar dt. is associated with a Veerashaiva Saint ascribed with many miracles. Yediyur in Tumkur dt. has the \u2018gadduge\u2019 of Tontada Siddhalinga Yati, another renowned saint. Balehonnur in<\/p>\n

Chikmagalur dt. and Ujjini in Bellary dt. are the two among the five (Pancha) major important Veerashaiva Peethas of India in Karnataka. Athani has the \u2018samadhi\u2019 of the famous Veerashaiva Saint Shivayogi. Some of the outstanding Veerashaiva Mathas are seen at Naganur near Bailhongal and Kalmatha in Belgaum, Durudundeshwara Matha at Arabhavi and Mahantaswamy Matha at Murgod are in Belgaum dt. Murugha Matha (Dharwad), Annadaneshwara Matha (Mundargi), \u00a0ontadarya Matha at Gadag and Dambal, Moorusavira Matha at Hubli, Murugha Matha and Hukkeri Matha (Haveri), Taralabalu Matha at Sirigere, Murugharajendra Matha at Chitradurga, Banthanala Shivajogi Matha at Chadachan and Mahantaswamy Matha (Ilkal) are equally notable. The \u2018samadhi\u2019 of Sharanabasappa Appa at Gulbarga, the Belimatha in Bangalore, Siddhaganga Matha near Tumkur and Jagadguru Shivaratreshwara Matha at Mysore and Suttur are equally important. Kolar District has Nidumamidi Matha. These places and many more of the Veerashaiva Mathas are visited by pilgrims in thousands.Of the Adwaita School profounded by Adi Shankara, there is the famous<\/p>\n

Matha at Sringeri in Chikmagalur District. Kudli has another Matha in the
\nsame tradition in Shimoga dt. Adwaita Matha at Swarnavalli (Uttara Kannada)
\nhas several palmleaves collections and this Matha has a large number followers
\nespecially the Havayaks of Uttara Kannada district and elsewhere. Avani in
\nKolar dt., Shivaganga in Tumkur dt. and Sankeshwar in Belgaum dt. are the
\nother prominent centres of this school. Of the Adwaita Sampradaya, are the
\nfamous Siddharudha Matha at Hubli and the Shivananda Matha at Gadag.
\nDattatreya worship is popular in Karnataka and Devala Ganagapur in
\nGulbarga dt. where the famous saint from Karnataka, Narasimha Saraswati
\nhad stayed for long, and Dattatreya devotees from all over throng the place.
\nKurugadda, an island in the Krishna in Raichur dt. has the samadhi of Sripada
\nVallabha, another devotee of Dattatreya, the guru of Narasimha Saraswati. At
\nBalekundri near Belgaum is the \u2018samadhi\u2019 of another devotee of Dattatreya
\ncalled Pantha Balekundri Maharaj. Murgod in Belgaum dt. and Agadi in Haveri
\ndt. have similar centres. Inam Dattatreya Peetha at Bababudan Giri in
\nChikmagalur dt. is worshipped by both Hindus and Muslims. As a Muslim
\ndevotee of Dattatreya, Dada Hayath Khalandar stayed and worshipped
\nDattatreya at this shrine (cave) and the latter\u2019s \u2018samadhi\u2019 (tomb) is also seen
\non the hill. Maniknagar near Humnabad is another centre of Dattatreya worship
\nand was consecrated by the presence of a saint, Manik Prabhu.
\nAmong the Shaivas, there are Nathapanthis. Handibadaganath in Khanapur
\ntaluk. A ppachiwadi near Nippani and Kadri in Mangalore are their notable
\ncentres. Bhairava, a manifestation of Shiva is worshipped in many places, and
\nof these Adichunchanagiri in Mandya dt. and Seethi Betta in Kolar dt. are
\nquite famous. Adichunchanagiri has now the famous Matha of the Vokkaliga
\ncommunity.
\nMailara Marthanda or Malatesha or Khandoba is another manifestation of
\nShiva, whose temples are seen at Gudda Guddapur in Ranebennur taluk,
\nMannetti Mailara in Bellary dt., Khanapur in Bidar dt., Mangasuli in Belgaum
\ndt., Bellur and Mailarapatna in Mandya dt. All these are popular centres of
\npilgrimage.<\/p>\n

Another popular manifestation of Shaivism is Veerabhadra, He is supposed
\nto be the son of Shiva. Popular centres of his worship are spread all over
\nKarnataka, but Yedur on the banks of the Krishna and Godachi in Belgaum
\ndt., Mugbalu and Savanadurga in Bangalore dt., Channappanapura in Mysore
\ndt, Koppa in the Chikmagalur dt. and the Uddhana Veerabhadra temple at<\/p>\n

Hampi are some notable pilgrim centres of this God.
\nShakti, the consort of Shiva is worshipped by many. The village deities like
\nMaramma, Durgamma, Patalamma, Sappalamma,Plague Amma, Matangamma
\netc., have been identified with her. Of the Shakti centres to be noted are
\nChandralamba at Sannati (Gulbarga), Bagavanti at Ghattaraki, Mayavva at
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Chinchli, Yellamma at Saundatti, Banashankari near Badami (Bagalkote dt.),
\nBhuvaneshwari at Hampi, Marikamba at Sirsi (Uttara Kannada), Mookambika
\nof Kollur, Annapurneshwari of Horanadu, Chamundeshwari in Mysore and
\nHemadramma at Bannur (Mysore dt.), Mahalakshmi at Doddagaddavalli near
\nHassan, Lakshmi at Goravanahalli, Hasanamba at Hassan, Honnadevi of<\/p>\n

Shivaganga, Mariyamma at Huskur, Banashankari at Bangalore and the one
\nnear Badami and Kolararnma at Kolar are considered to be ancient. These
\nplaces are visited by devotees of Goddess Shakti.<\/p>\n

Among the Vaishnava Centres, Udupi and Melkote are the foremost, the
\nformer connected with the Dwaita school and the latter Vishishtadvaita. Lord
\nKrishna at Udupi was installed by Acharya Madhwa (1200 – 1280 AD) in the
\nbeginning of 13th C.A.D. and he founded eight Mathas to help conduct services
\nof the Lord at Udupi. The Madhwa Vaishnavas have their own holy places like<\/p>\n

Sonda in Uttara Kannada, where Vadiraja Swamy\u2019s \u2018Brindavan\u2019 is seen. The
\npioneering Uttaradi Matha of the sect is at Hospet. The Navabrindavana or the
\n\u2018Brindavanas\u2019 of nine great seers of the sect is at Anegundi to the north of Hampi in an island amidst the Tungabhadra. Mulabagal in Kolar dt. has the
\nBrindavana of Sripadaraja. Nanjangud, Sosale Bhimanakatte, Mahishi, Manur,<\/p>\n

Santebidanur (Andhra Pradesh), Mantralaya (Andhra Pradesh) and Savanur
\nare holy places to the Madhwas, the last named having the Brindavan of
\nSatyabodha Teertha of Uttaradhi Matha, a Contemporary of Haider who paid
\nhim honours. The great Vaishnava saint, Kanakadasa\u2019s samadhi is at Kaginele
\nin Haveri dt. where recently a Matha has been founded with the name Kanaka<\/p>\n

Guru Peetha. Kanakadasa one of the exponents of Haridasa Literature visited
\nUdupi Krishna temple and the God is said to have turned backwards and
\ngiven him darshan through the \u2018Kanakana kindi\u2019. Places like Mannur, Malkhed,
\nHonnali, Kudli, Sosale and Yaragola are also noteworthy Madhwa centres in
\nthe State.
\nSrivaishnavism was preached by Ramanujacharya during the 12th century<\/p>\n

and he stayed at Saligrama (Mysore dt. where there is the Bhashyakara Temple
\nin his memory). Tonnur and Melukote in Mandya dt. At the last place he is
\nbelieved to have renovated the Cheluvanarayana Swamy temple and conducted
\nthe pious for long. These are holy places to Srivaishnavas and also to others.
\nThere is the Parakala Matha at Mysore and Jeeyar Yatiraja Matha at Bangalore
\n(Malleshwaram).<\/p>\n

Apart from the above places which are holy to Srivaishnavas, temples of
\nVishnu and his incarnation are found all over the state. Reference is already
\nmade to Udupi, Melkote, Biligiri Rangana Betta and Himavad Gopalaswamy
\nBetta. Narasimha is worshipped in notable places like Raibag, Surpali, Halasi,
\nBanawasi, Nagamangala and Maddur in Mandya dt. Zarani Narasimha near<\/p>\n

Bidar. Devarayanadurga and Sibi in Tumkur dt., Toravi near Bijapur and at T.
\nNarasipur in Mysore dt. Ranganatha has two famous centres of worship in
\nislands in the Cauvery at Srirangapattana and Shivasamudra. Both are visited
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\nby hosts of devotees. Equally famous Ranganatha temple is seen at Anegondi
\nin Koppal dt. The Chennakeshava at Belur. Keerti Narayana at Talakad,
\nVeeranarayana at Gadag, Soumya Keshava at Nagamangala are famous
\nVaishnava pilgrimage centres. Vishnu in Bhuvarahavatara form found at Halasi
\n(Belgaum dt.) Varahanatha Kallahalli (Mandya dt.) and Mysore are unique and
\nnote worthy. Chunchanakatte in Mysore District and Hiremagalur near
\nChikmagalur and K.R.Nagar have very old Rama temples. Hanuman as a<\/p>\n

popular Vaishnava deity has his temples in Hampi, Bannur (Mysore),
\nBanaswasdi near Bangalore, Karanji Anjaneya in Bangalore, Yalagur in Bagalkot
\ndt., Mulbagal in Kolar dt. Kadaramandalagi in Haveri dt. and Kengal Anjaneya
\nnear Channapatna and a host of other places. Muttatti on the banks of Cauvery
\nin Mandya dt. also has a famous Hanuman Temple called Muttatiraya.<\/p>\n

Subrahmanya, son of Shiva has his worshipping centres at Sandur in Bellary
\ndistrict (picturesque hill resort), Ghati Subrahmanya in Bangalore (R) district
\nand Kukke Subrahmanya in Dakshina Kannada, In certain areas, Kartikeya is
\nidentified with serpent worship and elaborate ritual called Nagamandala is
\nperformed in a huge arena decorated with coloured powders and flowers. Around<\/p>\n

this, special dance rituals are performed by trained priests. Witnessing
\nNagamandala or a Yakshagana in coastal Karnataka, will be a unique privilege
\nto the visitor. So is seeing Bhuta worship rituals which are colourful and
\ncaptivating. Other folk arts like Veeragase, intended to please God Veerabhadra
\nhold one spell bound. Dollinakunita to please Biredevaru is a mighty
\nperformance. Curious and funny is Somanakunita which entertain the
\nonlookers by the huge mask wearing artists. The Kamsale dance by the
\nDevaraguddas (devotees) of Mahadeshwara and Pathada kunitha of old Mysore<\/p>\n

region are fascinating. The pageant of folk arts of Karnataka like Yakshagana,
\nBayalata etc., will captivate the audience for a long period.Janapada Loka
\nnear Ramanagara (Mysore-Bangalore Road) and the Regional Resources Centre
\nat the M.G.M. College, Udupi, provide audio-visual tapes, and there is a huge
\nfolk museum in the Mysore University.
\nThe Sikhs have their famous Nanak Zhara in Bidar, a place supposed to
\nhave been visited by Guru Nanak. Gurudvar Nanak Math in Gulbarga of modern
\ntimes is noteworthy. There is a modern Gurud wara at Ulsoor in Bangalore,
\nbuilt in white marble. The Parsees have their fire temple in Bangalore.
\nThe State has many National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries. Of the National
\nParks one at Bannerghatta near Bangalore is about 100 sq.km. in area and
\nthere is a Tiger Safari. Bandipur in Mysore and Chamarajnagar dt. is more
\nthan 800 sq.km. in area and famous for its wild elephants .The Kudremukh
\nNational Park, 600 sq km in area is on the ranges of the Western Ghats and is
\nknown for all kinds of flora and fauna. The Kudremukh Iron Co. at Malleswara
\nis amidst the park and has maintained a township and a guest house. The
\nNagarahole National Park spread over 640 sq km includes areas both in Kodagu
\nand Mysore districts, has forest lodges to accommodate visitors and this park<\/p>\n

is famous for its tiger population. The Brahmagiri Wild Life Sanctuary is in
\nKodagu where nature in all its wild growth and animals in all their wild
\nmovements can be seen. This is at more than 2000 to 3000 ft above mean sea<\/p>\n

level. Ranebennur Wild Life Sanctuary in Haveri district is more than 100 sq
\nkm in area and is known for its agile blackbucks population. Adichunchanagiri
\nhas the Peacock Sanctuary. It is a hilly place where there is a Bhairava Temple
\nand a Matha of the Vokkaligas and peacocks can be seen in gay abandon in
\nthe mornings. Dandeli Wild Life Sanctuary in Uttara Kannada District is famous<\/p>\n

for bisons, deers and variety of other wildfauna.
\nRanganatittu near Srirangapattana is a small island in the cauvery where
\nthere is Bird Sanctuary and emigrant birds of all types like pelican, storks and<\/p>\n

large number of other varieties are found perching on the trees and bushes,
\nfeeding or busy flying to feed their young ones. Gudvi Bird Sanctuary in Sorab
\ntaluk and Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary in Tirthahalli taluk are famous, and they
\nare in Shimoga district. An equally famous Bird Sanctuary is at Kokrebellur
\nnear Maddur in Mandya district. Lovers of wild life who love serenity of the<\/p>\n

forest and trekking at the hill tracks can visit these places and enjoy the natural
\nbounty of the land of Karnataka. Karnataka has some outstanding Trekking
\nspots. Places like Yana and Kavale caves in Uttara Kannada District. Gottamgotta
\n(Gulbarga dt), B.R. Hills (Chamaraj Nagar), Kabbal durga (Bangalore dt.)
\nBasavanabetta in Mandya dt. Mahadeshwara Betta in Chamarajanagar dt.<\/p>\n

Madhugiri, Siddara Betta and Shivaganga (Tumkur dt.) , Nandi and Kolar hills
\nin Kolar district etc., are noteworthy. Herein you come across tanks, rivulets
\nand water falls to help cool your heels. The chirping sound of birds and of wild
\ninsects provide you with fine natural music.
\nKarnataka has many cool and pleasant hill resorts of which Kudremukh is
\none, mentioned above. Kemmannagundi in Chikmagalur district (in the Western
\nGhats) is another hill resort surrounded by a park with good accommodation
\nfacilities arranged by the Horticulture department (housed at Lalbag, Bangalore).<\/p>\n

Biligiri Ranganabetta in Chamarajnagar dt. is famous for its ancient Srinivasa
\ntemple atop a hill and around the temple, there exists a Wild Life Sanctuary.
\nWild elephants are seen around the place. The place is inhabited by Soliga
\ntribes. Himavathgopalabetta (Gopalaswamy Betta) is another resort where there
\nis a Venugopala temple atop of hill. Rest house and food facilities are provided<\/p>\n

in the small hamlet that has grown around the temple.
\nDevarayanadurga in Tumkur district has temples of Lakshmi Narasimha
\nand Yoga Narasihma atop the hill which is a cool resort and the whole hill is<\/p>\n

surrounded by picturesque fortification. Nandidurga in Kolar dt. is an ancient place with the Yoganandiswara Temple of Chola times atop it and fortifications
\naround it, built by Haider and Tipu. The place is provided with lodging facilities,
\nand the Horticulture Department has raised an attractive park above the hill.
\nMahatma Gandhi had stayed here more than once when he was in poor health.<\/p>\n

Agumbe known as the Chirapunji of Karnataka in Shimoga district, though
\nnot a hill resort, is a hill track from where the sunset can be observed and it is
\nan heavenly experience. There are hill resorts at Ramdurga in Bellary district,
\nBiligiri Rangana Betta in Mysore district, Siddara Betta in Tumkur district ,
\nTadiyanda Mol in Kodagu district and also at Jogimatti in Chitradurga district.
\nThe rivers of Karnataka have several reservoirs of tourist importance.
\nReservoirs like KRS (Mandya dt), Narayanapur and Almatti (Bijapur dt.),
\nChandrampalli (Gulbarga dt.) Navil Thirtha (Belgaum dt.), Shimsha (Mandya
\ndt.) Munirabad (Koppal dt.) Lakkavalli (Chikmagalur dt.), Gorur (Hassan dt.),
\nBichanahalli (Mysore dt.), Harangi (Kodagu dt.) Marikanive (Chitradurga dt.),
\nGajanur (Shimoga dt.), Hidkal (Belgaum dt.), Karanja (Bidar dt.), Varahi (Udupi
\ndistrict ), Supa dam (Uttara Kannada) etc. can serve as interesting picinic and
\ntourist spots.
\nIf you want to bask in the sunshine of the sea shore or get beaten by the
\noceanic waves, there are fine beaches. At Bengre which is almost an island
\nand at Ullal both near Mangalore are notable beaches. Ullal has provision for
\ncottages and food facilities. Not far away from Mangalore is the beach at
\nThanneerubhavi near Suratkal where there is the Regional Engineering College.
\nMalpe near Udupi (both places were associated with great Vaishnava saint<\/p>\n

Madhwacharya) has a long magnificent beach and also an island near it.
\nMarvanthe in the Kundapur taluk of coastal Karnataka has a fine beach on
\none side and river Sauparnika on the other, running parallel to the coast for a
\nconsiderable distance before its confluence with the sea and the Highway runs
\nin between Sea and the river provides the tourists an enchanting travel
\nexperience and the sunset here is a magnificent divine spectacle. Kapu beach
\nnear Kundapur is also an enchanting serene tourist spot. Gokarna, the holy
\ntown in Uttara Kannada, has a very long beach hich has also become a second
\nresort to many people who visit Goa. Karwar has a number of beaches like
\nBlue Lagoon Beach, Ladies Beach around it and Poet Rabindranath Tagore
\nhad unforgettable experiences at Karwar beach to which he has given expression
\nto in poetic prose. Om beach, Murudeshwar and Kasarkod are other beautiful
\nserene beaches of Uttara Kannada Dist. These are only a few among the many.<\/p>\n

The beaches not only provide you an encounter with the sea, but also give you
\na chance to taste sea food available there.
\nThe sea coast has some captivating islands too and of these the St. Mary`s<\/p>\n

Island or Tonseparu near Malpe has peculiar pillar-like natural rock formations.
\nThe Nethrani Island near Murdeshwar is another captivating Island. Basavaraja
\nDurga near Honavar is an island fort raised by the Keladi Rulers during 16th
\nand 17th Centuries. It is surrounded by a strong fortification raised by gigantic
\nlaterite blocks and the hill has a flat top. Devagad and Kurmagad are two<\/p>\n

islands near Karwar. Visiting these places will be a wonderful experience.
\nIf the visitor is interested in old paintings, the mural paintings of
\nVijayanagara times are seen at Hampi Virupaksha temple and also at
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\nHaradanahalli in the Chamarajanagar dt. Earlier, there were some paintings
\nin Cave No. 3 at Badami of the 7th century. They have faded. There are old<\/p>\n

paintings of considerable antiquity at the Jaina Matha in Shravanabelagola.
\nPaintings of Bijapur times are seen at Asar Mahal Palace of the 16th-17th
\ncentury. Asar Mahal has mostly floral figures now fading. Ragmala paintings
\nand portraits of kings and queens like Chand Bibi are preserved in the Bijapur
\nMuseum. A place near Bijapur, Kumatagi has also some wall paintings around
\na swimming pool. Eighteenth century paintings are seen at Dariya Daulat Palace
\nat Srirangapattana, some of them are war scences, others personal portraits.
\nThe Sibi Temple near Tumkur also has paintings of the 18th century of secular
\nnature besides some astounding erotic figures.
\nThe Eighteenth century paintings are also seen at Chamarajnagar and at
\nHaleparivaradavara Chavadi in Kollegal and the Nalkunadu Palace in Kodagu.
\nThe paintings on an wooden plank from Kittur have been transferred to the
\nHire Matha at Amminbhavi in Dharwad dt. The 19th century paintings are
\nseen in the palace of Nippani, {Belgaum dt.), Nargund (Gadag dt.) and two
\ntemples in the precincts of the Mysore palace. The Jaganmohan Art Gallery
\nhas mural painting and also traditional paintings of gods and goddesses drawn<\/p>\n

on cloth and also on glass. The traditional paintings of Mysore are preserved at
\nthe Chitrakala Parishat in Bangalore too and they are mostly framed paintings
\nof gods and goddesses of the Mysore style. Small round \u2018Ganjifa\u2019 cards and
\nvarious \u2018snake and ladder\u2019 type game boards of the 19th century also have fine
\npaintings. Sritatvanidhi, a manuscript of the 19th century has hundreds of<\/p>\n

miniature paintings. In which series are nine unpublished coloured illustrated
\nmanuscripts originally prepared during the time of Krishnaraja Wodeyar III of
\nthe Mysore Royal family, are now found in the Oriental Research Institute,
\nMysore and of which only Shaktinidhi has been recently published.
\nSritatvanidhi\u2019s illustrations are considered to be outstanding and has been
\nrecently published in parts by Prof S.K.Ramachandra Rao.
\nSchools of art also have good collection of modern paintings. The ideal fine
\narts college at Gulbarga, Vijaya Fine Arts College at Gadag, Arts School of
\nHalbhavi at Dharwad, Arts School of Minajigi at Hubli, Hadapad\u2019s Ken School
\nof Art, Chitrakala Parishat and Kalamandira at Bangalore and Art School at
\nDavanagere can be specially mentioned. Art exhibitions called \u2018Kala Mela\u2019 are
\ngenerally held in Bangalore, Davanagere, Udupi, Dharwad, Hubli, Gulbarga,
\nMysore, Mangalore and other centres. Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts<\/p>\n

(CAVA) is a Government institution is working in an old heritage building at
\nMysore.
\nOf the handicrafts of Karnataka, brocade weaving can be seen at Bangalore,
\nHubli, and other places. Wood inlay work is practised at Mysore and it is a
\nunique art. Lacquer ware working can be seen at Channapatna, Kinahal and
\nKalaghatgi. Kinahal in Koppal district is doing special type of works. Sculptors<\/p>\n

are seen at Mysore, Shivarapatna, Bangalore, Gadag and other centres, sculpting stone figures. Sandalwood carving is practised by the Gudigars at
\nSagar, Sorab, Kumta and Honavar who undertake both big and small delicate
\nworks. They also use other soft and hard wood as the medium, since sandalwood
\nis very costly. Their delicate works have few equals. Bidar has a special metallic<\/p>\n

craft called Bidariware in which on a black metal surface fine silvery or gold
\ndesigns are embossed artistically. The Lambanis are known for their special
\nembroidery work. Doll making is also a special talent found in Karnataka.
\nWonderful braziers are found at Nagamangala (Mandya dt), Gollaradoddi near
\nRamohalli (Bangalore dt.), Udupi and Chikkodi in Belgaum dt. Observing the<\/p>\n

nimble fingers at work on cane or bamboo or with chisel is a hair-raising
\nexperience. The Canara Bank at Jogaradoddi and the Sandur Industries at
\nSandur have opened workshops to make various type of craftsmen to sit under
\na single roof and work together. A show room is also opened to help them
\nsecure remunerative price for their products. Govt. Cauvery Emporia at<\/p>\n

Bangalore, Mysore and other centres have showrooms of craft products of
\nKarnataka.
\nOf the Museums in the state, for art lovers, Jaganmohan Art Gallery housed
\nin an old gorgeous palace of Mysore is a must. There are not only fine art
\nworks (including some by Raja Ravi Varma) in colours, metals, ivory and wood
\nbut a huge collection of musical instruments too of yore. The Mysore Palace<\/p>\n

proper has a large collection of art works from various countries, besides a
\ngallery of armoury of olden days including a sword that can be worn round the
\nwaist like a belt.
\nBangalore Government Museum (1880) too has a collection of ancient arms,
\na sculpture gallery and a collection of old coins, which are shown at special
\nrequest. There are exclusive painting collections of noted artists K. Venkatappa
\nand K.K. Hebbar and plaster of paris sculptures of the former. The district
\nmuseum at Shimoga (housed in an old palace) where queer items of Keladi
\nrulers are preserved. The Gulbarga Museum has not only the items of
\nBahmanshahi times but also a huge collection of Buddhist sculptures
\n(Decorative plaques) had from Sannati. Chitradurga Museum (1947) has many
\nantiquities connected with the local chieftains, hero-stones, weapons and other
\nitems. There are State Government Museums at Gulbarga, Kittur, Hassan,
\nKeladi, Raichur, Basavakalyana, Huvina Hadagali, Dharwad, Gadag, Srirangapatna and Shimoga which are worth noticing.
\nThe Central Government (Archaeological Survey of India) maintains a rich
\ncollection of armoury, coins, manuscripts and paintings at the Museum near
\nGol Gumbaz, Bijapur. Hampi {at Kamalapura) has a similar site museum of
\nVijayanagara days, and it also contains many objects unearthed during recent
\nexcavations at Hampi. Srirangapattana\u2019s Daria Daulat Palace has a Museum
\non Tipu (1959) which contains manuscripts, drapery, coins, arms and paintings
\nof his time. Halebidu, Balligave, Banavasi, Lakkundi, Aihole, Badami, Bagali<\/p>\n

etc., have Museums maintained by the A.S.I.
\nIn addition to the Folk Art Museum at the Mysore University, the museum
\nat the Janapada Loka at Ramanagara founded by Karnataka Janapada Parishat
\nfounded by H.L. Nagegowda has to be specially mentioned. The Kannada
\nResearch Institute, Karnataka University has a famous Museum of antiquities
\nand its eqigraphical gallery is the most notable. There is the Visweswaraya
\nIndustrial Museum at Bangalore besides the State Museum founded (1962) by
\nthe Indian Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
\nThe finest and the best Museum in Karnataka is \u2018Manjusha\u2019 seen at the
\nfamous pilgrim centre Dharmasthala which has a huge collection of all items
\nlike vessels, implements of day-to-day use, jewellery, watches, clocks, art pieces,
\ntypewriters, cars, coins, weapons, icons, manuscripts, copper plates, curious
\nitems, drapery etc., dating back to several centuries. Shashwati is a unique
\nmuseum for women, having the items they used, created, wore etc., giving a
\ncomplete picture of their life. It is situated in the N.M.K.R.V. College for Women
\nat Jayanagar, Bangalore.
\nKarnataka can boast of the best pathology museum in India at the
\nJawaharlal Nehru Memorial Medical College, Belgaum, run by the K L E Society.
\nIt is both educative and entertaining, both to a layman and a medical person
\nbecause all sorts of aberrations in human body in all its dimensions are
\nattempted to be unmasked with detailed academic notes being provided at
\nthis museum.
\nKarnataka has one of the finest zoos in the country at Mysore. The Sri<\/p>\n

Chamarajendra Zoological Garden founded in 1892 spread over an area of 100
\nacres and has collection of nearly 1000 animals of all variety including many
\nexotic ones like Sloth Bear, Chimpanzee, Orangoutang etc., and also the White
\nTiger. The Bannerghatta National Park near Bangalore, has the Tiger safari.
\nThe Natural Museum and the Fantacy Park at Mysore are recent additions
\nworth mentioning. The big Acquarium with varieties of Coloured fishes at Bal
\nBhavan, Bangalore is noteworthy.
\nNo survey of Karnataka from the tourist point will be complete without<\/p>\n

mentioning about its historical forts. The whole range of ancient capitals such
\nas Bidar, Gulbarga, Bijapur, Vijayanagara, Badami, Banavasi, Basava Kalyana,
\nSrirangapattana, Keladi, Chitradurga, Mysore, etc. had their forts. In addition,
\nforts were built at strategic centres. There are hill forts at the Nandi Hills
\n(Kolar dt.), Savanadurga (Bangalore (R) dt.), Madhugiri, Pavagada, Nijgal,<\/p>\n

Midigeshi etc., in Tumkur dt., Uchangi in Davanagere dt., Bellary and Sandur,
\nin Bellary dt., Jamalabad in Dakshina Kannada, Manzarabad near Sakleshpur
\nin Hassan dt. and Kavaledurga in Shimoga dt., Yadgiri, Waghangeri, Jaladurga,
\nVanadurga, Shahapur and Surapur in Gulbarga dt., Nargund fort built by
\nShivaji in Gadag dt. and Parasgad and Hargapur forts in Belgaum dt., also
\nraised by Shivaji. Bangalore, Devanahalli, Magadi (Bangalore (R) dt.), Aymangala
\nin Chitradurga dt., Chikbanavar in Hassan dt., Belgaum etc. have fortifications
\naround some part of the towns even now. Rehmanghad nd<\/p>\n

Gummanayakanapalya in Kolar District. Old forts have huge granite stones
\nused without plastering materials. Raichur, Mudugal, Koppal forts too are
\nnoteworthy. Shrirangapattana fort is protected by he arms (branches) of the
\nCauvery. The coastal island forts like Bahadurgad, Basavaraja Durga, Devagad
\nand Kurmagad have already been mentioned. Old forts exist in hundreds in
\nKarnataka. A visit to them gives an idea of the ancient architects\u2019, stone workers\u2019,
\nbuilders\u2019 and military strategists\u2019 skill and fore-thought. They take your mind
\nto the past, helping you to trace the foot-prints on the sands of time, make you
\nthink of men who fought to protect or to scale them, blood that was shed,
\nintrigues involved in capturing them, and a long pageant of past events.
\nTo substitute the efforts made till now to pinpoint the centres of special
\ninterest to visitors and tourists of various tastes and temperament, further
\nefforts, are made here to describe some notable and outstanding tourist spots
\nin Karnataka. It is calculated that every year on an average two to three crore
\npeople visit Bangalore for a variety of reasons and they also turn tourists and
\nvisit Mysore in considerable numbers. They do not know that Karnataka has
\noutstanding tourist spots and good facilities to visit them and also stay at
\nthose places. There is enough facility for trekking, water sports, sports like
\ngolf, snooker and other sophisticated games. Bangalore and Mysore have horse
\nracing seasons too. Dasara at Mysore is a great festival. The Annual festival of
\nHampi Utsav (November) and Kadambotsav (December) are conducted by the<\/p>\n

State Government regularly at Hampi and Banavasi respectively. Vairamudi at
\nMelkote is another unique occasion when the Utsavamurthy of Lord Narayana
\nadorned with a diamond studded dazzling crown (\u2018mudi\u2019) is taken in procession.
\nThe Bangalore Karaga on Chaitra Poornima night is also a colourful festival.
\nWith this background, some important places are introduced here, in an
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