Fort at Srirangapatna, Karnataka
Fort that was constructed in 1537 by Feudal Lord Kempe Gowda. This fort, situated amidst Cauvery River on an island, is also known as Tipu Sultan's Fort and showcases Indo-Islamic…
Fort that was constructed in 1537 by Feudal Lord Kempe Gowda. This fort, situated amidst Cauvery River on an island, is also known as Tipu Sultan's Fort and showcases Indo-Islamic…
Srirangapatna is an egg-shaped island formed by the two subdivisions of river Cauvery. It is located in the district of Mandya. The whole of the town is surrounded by the River Kaveri and gives a look of an island.
Somnathpur is situated in Mysore district in the state of Karnataka. The Kaveri River flows through this small city. Somnathpur is a small ancient village and is situated at a distance of 45 kilometres from Mysore and about 140 kilometres south-west of Bangalore. Somnathpur is considered as the village of temples and every year attracts many pilgrims to this holy place.
The Jambulinga Temple was built in Nagara style which closely resembles the Hucchimalli Guddi at Aihole. The Galaganatha temple was built a century later in the architecture style of Rekha Nagara Prasada which contains a sculpture of Lord Shiva killing the demon Andhakasura.
Papanatha Temple is a small temple located built for Mukteswara and situated to the south of Virupaksha area. From the inscriptions, it was found that the structure was completed circa 740 AD.