Naganatha Temple In Karnataka
Naganatha Temple in the city of Karwar is one of the must tourist destinations. The interesting feature of this temple is that an anthill is worshipped here.
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Bramha Jinalaya In Karnataka
Bramha Jinalaya is essentially a Jain Basadi. It was constructed in the year 1007 A.D. during the reign of the Kalyana Chalukya ruler Irivabedanga Satyashraya (source: ASI board in front of the temple). The garbagudi of the Jinalaya has ornate pillars on either side. There’s idol of Mahavira in center, idol of Padmavathi in left and Parshavnatha
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Lakkundi In Karnataka
Lakkundi, full of ruined temples like Mallikarjuna, Virabhadra, Manikeshwara, Nanneshwara, Lakshminarayana, Someshwara, Nilakanteshwara and many more.Lakkundi is a place of antiquarian interest with as many as 50 temples, 101 stepped wellsand 29 inscriptions, spread over the period of the later Chalukyas, Kalachuris, Seuna and the Hoysalas.
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The Underground Temple at Hampi, Karnataka
The Underground Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Prasanna Virupaksha and was built many meters below the ground level. For this reason, almost all the time the sanctum and the core parts of the temple are under water, restricting entry to the inner areas.
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Saraswati Temple at Hampi, Karnataka
Saraswati Temple is an ancient temple located in Hampi It is not in a very good condition but still holds its old world charm. The sanctum and the pavilions of the temple are in better condition in comparison to the rest of the structure. About Saraswati Temple : Saraswati Temple is an ancient temple located in Hampi It
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KadaleKalu Ganesha at Hmapi, Karnataka
Kadalekalu Ganesha is a giant statue of Lord Ganesha that is 4.6 meters (14 feet) tall sculpture carved in situ on the slope of the Hemakuta Hill. There are also tall slender granite pillars that have many carved mythological themes, standing in the front hall of this shrine.
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Chandrashekara temple at Hampi, Karnataka
The Chandrasekhara Temple dates from the 16th century. The second and third photos show the exterior of its gateway and the interior, respectively. It is known for its Dravidian style of superstructure over the sanctums and the entrance. About Chandrashekara temple : Following the main road from Kamalapura towards Hampi, upon reaching the Royal Centre, the
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Balakrishna Temple at Hampi, Karnataka
The Balakrishna Temple is also among the Group of Monuments which is currently listed as a part of the World Heritage Monuments by the UNESCO. This temple was built by the ruler Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara period in the year 1513 A.D. About Balakrishna Temple : Krishna temple is considered to be one of the largest
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Achyutaraya Temple at Hampi, Karnataka
The Achyutaraya temple is one of the major Hindu temple complexes in Hampi which is dedicated to Tiruvengalanatha, the form of Vishnu that is venerated at Tirupati. Clearly visible from the summit of theMatanga Hill, the temple complex is a perfect example of advanced form of Vijayanagar style of architecture.
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Sugriva’s Cave In Karnataka
Sugriva’s Cave is a natural cave in Hampi, which was once the home of the mythological monkey king of the Ramayana. Carved by the fingers of nature, this cave is simply fascinating. Steeped in glorious history, the cave is a major attraction of Hampi.
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