karnataka, the tourist paradise

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together in making Karnataka, a ‘Tourist waterfalls and the tallest water fall in India is
Paradise’. Its long sea shore has silvery beaches. at Jog (Shivamogga District) where the river
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The tall Western Ghats are covered with lush green Sharavati jumps from a height of 293 mts. into oK
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forests full of varied fauna and flora,blessed with a four cascades locally called rr
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number of east and west flowing rivers originating Raja, Rani, Rocket and Roarer sA
from the Ghats, enrich the soil of the land and of awesome beauty. Presently t ptA
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contribute to State’s agricultural prosperity. the falls become active with rA
These rivers have created many water falls which full force only during one Ad, t
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are a feast to the eyes of the on-lookers. The plain month following the rainy see
area is renowned for its beautiful river banks and season (July-October). The
projecting wonderful stony hills looking like Natural Cauvery at Shivasamudra A
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Rock Parks. The hilly tracks have many Wild-life (in Mandya district) has twin m
Sanctuaries. The Gangas,Alupas,Kadambas, C falls, Gaganachukki and Irupu Falls, Kodagu Dt. in
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halukyas,Rashtrakutas,Hoysalas,Vijayanagar s
Bharachukki, one km away from each other and t
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their water has been harnessed for production of A
Adil Shahis of Vijayapura, Barid Shahis of Bidar, Hydel power, first of its kind in the country installed tio
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in 1902. The river Shimsha is a tributary of the
Keladi, Magadi and other minor ruling dynasties
Cauvery and its fall is in Malavalli taluk, Mandya
have raised wonderful forts, beautiful temples
district. Kodagu district with its headquarters at
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Madikeri, a perennial hill-station, has the Abbi t
magnificent mosques and mausoleums of Indo- r
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Saracenic style. The advent of the Portuguese and d
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Virajpet, has also an old Rameshwara temple near
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European styles. They built imposing churches
The hill station at Kemmannugundi has the Hebbe
and captivating public as well as private buildings
Falls and it is created by a stream later joining
in Karnataka. The National Parks, the Animal and
the Bhadra River, and the water jumps down from
Bird Sanctuaries provide the tourist the sight of
a height of about 500 feet. Manikyadhara is yet Ain
wild animals like elephants, tigers, bisons, deers, another water fall near the famous pilgrim centre nd
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black-bucks, peacocks and a variety of other called Baba Budangiri Dattatreya Peetha and here ps
animals in their natural habitat. The National water spills down like small balls and visitors owtr
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can enjoy a memorable shower bath. The Kallatti rs
of flora like tall trees, bushy plants and creepers
Falls at Kallattipura in Tarikere tq is 10 km from
that try to entwine him. Karnataka is known for
Kemmannugundi; water leaps down here from a
its aromatic sandal wood and broad and massive
height of 400 feet and there is an old Veerabhadra
trees of pipal and banyan, with their hospitable temple very near the fall. Mysuru district has the in
broad shade. If one is spiritually inclined, there t
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the same name, besides which there is a Rama d
Muslim who can provide one with spiritual solace. u
temple. Uttara Kannada is famous for its Unchalli c
There are also tombs of great religious leaders of t
(Lushington) also called ‘Keppa Joga’ fall, about io
Hindu, Muslim, Christian or Jaina affiliation. In n
450 feet in height and the Aghanashini river
the precincts of these tombs even today people
creates this water cascade at a place which can
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Gokak Falls, Belagavi District
from Siddapur (12 km) via, Kolsirsi, Heggarne masjids at Gogi, Sagar etc. are noteworthy.
and Unchalli. From Unchalli one has to walk The Jamiya mosque in Vijayapura is another
five km through the thick forest to reach the wonderful huge monument built by All Adilshah
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witnessing spot of this falls. Remnants of wooden (16th century). It has a proportionate dome and its
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Guest house built by Mr. Lushington, the then mihrab is gorgeously painted. The Malika Jahan o
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collecter of Karwar facing this wonder full falls is mosque in black stone is another notable mosque
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even today noticed. The Magod Falls (situated at in Vijayapura. Bidar has the famous Solha- c
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a distance of eight km from Yellapur) of the Bedti kamb mosque with 16 cylindrical pillars built in o
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River can be reached from Siddapura (35 kms) as 1423. The Andu masjid, (Vijayapura), the Mahal
well as Yellapur in Uttara Kannada. The Chaya masjid of Afzalpur and the Khali masjid of Aland
Bhagavathi falls, (five kms away from Narayanapur) built during Adilshahi period are some beautiful t
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in Surpur tq, the Yattipota falls near Chincholi, examples of Islamic architecture. Raichur has uA
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the Gurmitkal falls (four kms from Gurmitkal) in Ekminar mosque and Lakshmeshwar (Gadag dt.) isn
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Yadgiri Tq. the Kotikal falls near Badami and the has artistically raised mosque in the style of a t ptA
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Kabbargi Falls in Koppal district are noteworthy. Hindu temple of Adilshahi times. Belagavi has the rA
Belagavi District has the famous Gokak Falls, fine Safa mosque of Adilshahi times in the fort built Ad, t
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which is eight km away from the Gokak Town and by Asad Khan Lahiri. Another mosque in the fort is se
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Gokak Road Railway Station. The 170 feet tall Jamia Masjid raised by Sher Khan of Vijayapura in
cascade here is called ‘Mini Niagara’ for its spread 1586-87. Bhatkal has magnificent Chinnada Palli
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here to mechanically run the cotton mill as early its fine wood work. The handsome Jamiya Mosque i
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as in 1887. at Srirangapattana with its two tall minarets is is
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the creation of Tipu. Sira has a mosque of Mughul r
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Gokak falls beginning from Badami Chalukyas i
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till Later Chalukyan times and Vijayanagara is a large modernmarble structure with a series of n
windows crowned by arched canopies and rows of
periods and also a suspension bridge across the
minaret-like pillasters. The Tara Mandal masjid in
river Ghataprabha. The artificial but, attractive
the Taramandalpet near Nagarthpet(Bengaluru) is i
waterfalls at Sogala (Baihongal Tq.) needs n
special mention. The Mahadayi River creates the the oldest mosque of Tipu’s time. tr
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Vajrapoha Falls amidst the thick Jamboti forest Dargahs: The dargahs of Muslim Saints d
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in Khanapur taluk. While the river travels towards and Kings are equally famous. The Bande c
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Goa, it is called Mandovi. A second fall of it at Nawaz Dargah at Kalaburagi is in a sprawling io
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the lower valley which falls from a height of 50 complex, where a Mughul mosque is also seen.
mtr. although inaccessible, can be reached from The Mausoleum of Ahmed Shah Wali, at Ashtur
Asoge, which is six km. away from this fall. Near near Bidar is a tall structure with paintings in
Bengaluru is Muthyalamaduvu falls, not far away it. This prince is venerated as a saint by both
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proper season to visit this pearl valley or muthyala princely Mausoleums. Ibrahim Rauza, a twin ps
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maduvlu is between September and January and structure is standing on an arched platform. One wr
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Gokak Falls must be visited during July-August, end of the platform has a tomb and the other end ee
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when it will be in full bloom. a mosque, both domed structures; the domes
emerging from lotus petals and surmounted with
Mosques: : To the religious-minded and the
metallic pinnacles, makes a beautiful sight. The
devotees of every denomination, there are places
Gol Gumbaz is a famous mausoleum of another i
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prince. The Yakub Kadri dargah at Yadagiri, t
Karnataka is in the Kalaburagi Fort, built in 1367 r
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Sarmast dargah at Sagar, Ladle Mashak dargah
by the Bahmani King Muhammad Shah I. It is the d
at Aland, Amin Sab dargah at Ijeri (Jevargi tq), u
biggest mosque in Karnataka, and when compared c
Chanda Husaini dargah at Gogi, Sayad Abib Sha t
in plan and design, the mosque resembles the io
Wali dargah at Hirapur near Kalaburagi. Haji n
mosque at Cardova in Spain. The Jamiya masjid
Khudanma Husaini dargah at Chincholi, Chita
in Ferozabad of Kalaburagi Tq is of Bahamani
period. Hirabibi masjid at Hirapur (Kalaburagi), Sha Wali dargah at Chitapur, Khaji Shahabuddin 733
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Churches: For those interested in churches, the
dargah at Karjagi (Afzalpur tq) are some of the
best are at Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mangaluru.
important dargahs situated in Kalaburagi District.
Though Christianity was propagated by the efforts
The Panje Sab Dargah at Talikote. Hajisab and
of the Portuguese in Kanara {coastal area) far
Badakalsab dargahs at Tikota (Vijayapura tq) and
earlier than on the plateau, many of the churches
Hasan Dongri dargah at Bilgi are noteworthy. The
they raised on the coast during the 16th to 18th
dargah of Malik Rihan is the most notable with its
centuries were razed to the ground by the Mysuru
Polygonal layout, a Mughul Structure at Sira. The
ruler in 1790s. Mangaluru has the magnificent
Gumbaz at Shrirangapattana where rest Haider
St. Rozario Cathedral with its tall frontal towers.
and Tipu’s mortal remains is a tall structure
The original building was of 1526, rebuilt in 1910.
with a huge dome,its doors have fine inlay work.
The Milagres Church with beautiful and imposing
Syed Madani dargah at Ullala near Mangaluru is
facade accommodating many artistic images on
a modern structure. At the Asar Mahal palace of
its parapet, reminds one of St. Peter’s Basilica
Vijayapura, Hazrat Bal, a hair of the Prophet is
in Rome. Equally notable is Our Lady of Sorrow
believed to be preserved in a holy casket. Wherever
there is Muslim population they also raise dargahs
(“chillas”) 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 urus 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. A
Veerashaiva priest officiates at it, beginning the
rituals by doning green robes.
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Milagres Church, Mangaluru
Church at Kodialbail is 90 feet long and the backwall has fine wooden
built in 1857. It has a carvings.
tall facade divided into
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four rectangles of equal
their Tara Bhagavati temples at Belgami (Balligave) t
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size with a pediment atop near Shiralkoppa o
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them. Mangaluru has the
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raised in 1862 which is
Remains of the razed
a simple structure with
stupas and a large
Trinity Church, Bengaluru its well-planned layout. number of Buddhist toK
Virajpeth in Kodagu has a Catholic Church in uA
Sannati, Kalaburagi Dt. plaques of Satavahana rr
Gothic style. It celebrated its bicentenary in 1993. period were unearthed recently at Sannatti and isnA
The small Anglican Church in Madikeri, now nearby Kanaganahalli in Kalaburagi dt. The t ptA
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State Archaeology Department. It has some rare at Badami (between cave 2 and 3) of Badami Adi, th
antiquities and beautiful glass paintings. se
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The St. Mary’s Church in Belagavi is a huge noteworthy. Kadri in
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Mysuru with its two The Tibetan Settlements at Mundgod in Uttara
St.Mary’s Church, Belagavi
towers of imposing size Kannada and Bailukuppe in Mysuru district look
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crypt. The Abbe Dubois Church (Srirangapattana) stupas and artistically r
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Shivajinagar supposed to be raised around 1600, Viharas at Kalaburagi io
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are worth mentioning.
rebuilt in 1832, and it has a tall Gothic tower at the
The Mahabodhi Society
entrance. St. Marks Cathedral that took the present
in Bengaluru has a
shape in 1927, isanother Imposing structure in
Bauddha Vihara, Kalaburagi magnificent stupa, and
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area, now known as the a huge temple on the model of the Bodhagaya nddu
Church of South India. The temple has been built inside the compound. ps
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St. Patrick’s Church with Jaina Monuments: Jainism had been a very wr
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in Greeco-Roman style, and Shravanabelagola with
was originally built for its 58 feet tall Gommata
Irish soldiers in 1844 and (intalled in 981-82 AD),
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Gandhi Road was the important Jaina Centre. It is d
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St. Mary’s Basilica, Bengaluru official Anglican Church of in Hassan dt. and Humcha, c
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other officers. It took its present shape in 1908; of Shivamogga is famous
though originally built in 1851, it has fine ionic for the worship of Yakshi
pillars and a portico with a majestic look. Its nave Padmavathi. Kambadahalli 735
Bahubali, Gommatagiri
(Nagamangala taluk) known for its Panchakuta Shaiva Monuments: To the Shaivas, Gokarna
Jaina Basadi (dwikuta and trikuta) of 10th C A.D. is a great all-India centre where the Atmalinga
is unique by its varied (Mahabaleshwara) of Shiva, brought by Ravana,
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in Chikkamagaluru dt. Virupaksha Temple, venerated by generations of
(Narasimharajapur tq) poets, scholars, kings and commoners. Madikeri
has a Jaina Matha. has the famous
Padmavati Yakshi Temple, Humcha Dakshina Kannada has Omkareshwara temple
many Jaina centres. Mudabidre has the biggest built by the Kodagu
Jaina Basadi in Karnataka called Thousand- rulers during the 19th
pillared basadi with wonderful Jaina icons, both century. Its domes and
in metal and wood. The pillars of this 16th century arches make it look
structure are highly artistic. At this place, there like an Indo-Saracenic
are many more Jaina monuments. Neighbouring building. Dharmasthala
Karkala town has a Gommata statue installed in in Dakshina Kannada is
the 15th century, and a beautiful Chaturmukha the most popular Shaiva
basadi. Another nearby town is Venur which also centre in Karnataka.
hasa monolithic Gommata installed in 1604; also Nanjangud in Mysuru Mahabaleshwara, Gokarna
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 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. Bengaluru has
the Ulsoor Someshwara temple of the 16th century
built by the Kempegowda family with an imposing
Rayagopura.
Thousand Pillared Basadi, Moodabadri,
Dakshina Kannada District
Equally remarkable pieces of art are the
has the Shantinatha Basadi. Dharmasthala, a
Virupaksha and the Mallikarjuna at Pattadakal in
famous Shaiva Centre, has a monolithic Gommata
Bagalkote dt. Temples at Talakadu, Vijayapura and
installed in the last century. The beautiful Kamala
Mudukutore (Mallikarjuna on a hill) are together
basadi in later Chalukyan style is within the
famous as five holy Lingas (Panchalingas) and are
Belagavi 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 later Chalukyan style, built by a noble lady,
Attimabbe. Near Mysuru is Gommatagiri with a 20
feet tall Gommata monolith. Tippuru in Maddur Tq
has a 15 ft.Gommata image of 10th 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
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Bhoganandishwara Temple, Chikballapura District
has serene atmosphere.
on the bank of the has the ‘gadduge’ of
Cauvery. The Shiva Tontada Siddhalinga
temple at Kudala Yati, another renowned
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On Shivaratri day, the five (Pancha)
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jatras are held at all major important Veerashaiva Peethas of India
Chamarajeshwara, Chamarajanagar these centres. in Karnataka. Athani has the ‘samadhi’ of the
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Basaveshwara or his contemporaries. Basavana NDaugraunduurn ndeeasrh Bwaairlhao nMgaal tahnad Kaaltm aAthraab inh aBveil agaanvdi, st pAtA
Bagewadi, place of birth and Kudala Sangama, the AK
Mahantaswamy Matha at Murgod are in Belagavi rA
place of his spiritual practices, are in Vijayapura dt. Murugha Matha (Dharwad), Annadaneshwara Ad, t
and Bagalkot dts. The latter is at the confluence ih
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of the river Krishna and the Malaprabha. Basava e
and Dambal, Moorusavira Matha at Hubballi,
Kalyana, the ancient Chalukyan capital in Bidar
Murugha Matha and Hukkeri Matha (Haveri),
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a quiet place amidst forests, has the ‘samadhi’ Matha at Chitradurga, in
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place of Allama Prabhu and Uduthadi near it, is
notable. The ‘samadhi’
the native place of Akka Mahadevi.
of Sharanabasappa
Veerashaiva saints of later period are Appa at Kalaburagi, in
Siddharudha Mutt, Hubballi
associated with many places. Kodekal (Kalaburagi t
the Belimatha in Bengaluru, Siddhaganga Matha r
dt.) Basavanna temple, Kadakola Madivallajjana o
near Tumakuru and Jagadguru Shivaratreshwara d
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places and many more of the Veerashaiva Mathas
is associated with a Veerashaiva Saint ascribed
are visited by pilgrims in thousands.
with many miracles. Yediyur in Tumakuru dt.
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Kudala Sangama, Bagalkote
Adwaita Centres: Of the Adwaita School For the Nathapanthis,
profounded by Adi Shankara, there is the famous there are representation
Matha at Sringeri in Chikkamagaluru District. at Handibadaganath
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and elsewhere. Avani in Kolar dt., Shivaganga in many places and of these Adichunchanagiri in
in Tumakuru dt. and Sankeshwara in Belagavi Mandya dt. and Seethi Betta in Kolar dt. are quite
dt. are the other prominent centres of this famous. Adichunchanagiri has now the famous
affiliation. Of the Adwaita Sampradaya, are the Matha of the Vokkaliga Community.
famous Siddharudha Matha at Hubballi and the
Mailara Cult: Mailara Marthanda or Malatesha
Shivananda Matha at Gadag.
or Khandoba is another
manifestation of Shiva,
whose temples are seen
at Gudda Guddapur
in Ranebennur taluk,
Mannetti Mailara in
Ballari dt., Khanapur
Malatesha Temple, Devaragudda
in Bidar dt., Mangasuli
in Belagavi dt., Bellur and Mailarapattana in
Mandya dt. All these are popular centres of
pilgrimage.
Veerabhadra Temples: Another popular
Datta Guru Temple, Deval Ganagapura
manifestation of Shaivism is
Dattatreya Worship: Itis popular in Karnataka
Veerabhadra. He is supposed
and Devala Ganagapur in Kalaburagi dt. where one
to be the son of Shiva. Popular
of the famous saints from Karnataka, Narasimha
centres of his worship are spread
Saraswati had stayed for long, and Dattatreya
all over Karnataka, but Yedur
devotees from all over throng the place. Kurugadda,
on the banks of the Krishna and
an island in the Krishna in Raichur dt. has the
Godachi in Belagavi dt., Mugbalu
samadhi of Sripada Vallabha, another devotee of
and Savanadurga in Bengaluru
Dattatreya, the guru of Narasimha Saraswati. At
dt., Channappanapura in
Balekundri near Belagavi is the ‘samadhi’ of another
Mysuru dt, Koppa in the
devotee of Dattatreya called Pantha Balekundri
Chikkamagaluru dt. and the
Maharaj. Murgod in Belagavi dt. and Agadi in
Uddhana Veerabhadra temple
Haveri dt. have similar centres. Inam Dattatreya Veerabhadra
at Hampi are some notable
Peetha at Bababudan Giri in Chikkamagaluru
pilgrim centres of this God.
dt. is worshipped by both Hindus and Muslims.
As a Muslim devotee of Dattatreya, Dada Hayath Shakti Worship: Shakti,
Khalandar stayed and worshipped Dattatreya the consort of Shiva is
at this shrine (cave) and the latter’s ‘samadhi’ worshipped by many. The
(tomb) is also seen on village deities like Maramma,
the hill. Maniknagar Durgamma, Patalamma,
near Humnabad is Sappalamma,Plague Amma,
another centre of Matangamma etc., have been
Dattatreya worship and identified with her. Of the
was consecrated by the Shakti centres to be noted
presence of a saint, Manik are Chandralamba at Sannati Banashankari Temple, Badami
Prabhu. (Kalaburagi), Bagavanti at Ghattaraki, Mayavva at
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Chinchli, Yellamma at Saundatti, Banashankari
near Badami (Bagalkote dt.),
Bhuvaneshwari at Hampi,
Marikamba at Sirsi (Uttara
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(Mysuru dt.), Mahalakshmi at o
Rajarajeshwari n
Doddagaddavalli near Hassan,
Temple, Polali
Lakshmi at Goravanahalli, Hasanamba at Hassan,
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Badami and Kolararramma at Kolar are considered Vadiraj Mutt, Sonda isn
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to be ancient. These places are visited by devotees Mahishi, Manur, Santebidanur (Andhra Pradesh), t ptA
Mantralaya (Andhra Pradesh) and Savanur are AK
of Goddess Shakti. rA
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Centres, Udupi is the foremost, as it is connected Uttaradhi Matha, a Contemporary of Haider who e
with Madhwacharya, who stayed and preached
paid him honours. The great Vaishnava saint,
his doctrine. Lord Krishna (The image is said to A
Kanakadasa’s samadhi is at Kaginele in Haveri dt. d
have been found in a huge lump of Gopichandana m
where recently a Matha has been founded with the
sailing from Dwaraka in Gujarath coast) at Udupi in
name Kanaka Guru Peetha. Kanakadasa one of i
was installed by Acharya Madhwa (1200 - 1280 s
the exponents of Haridasa Literature visited Udupi t
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AD) in the beginning of 13th C.A.D. and he founded
Krishna temple and the God is said to have turned A
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eight Mathas to help conduct services of the Lord i
backwards and given him darshan through the o
at Udupi. The Madhwa Vaishnavas have their n
‘Kanakana kindi’. also called Dashvatara Kindi.
own holy places like Sonda in Uttara Kannada,
Places like Mannur, Malkhed, Honnali, Kudli,
where Vadiraja Swamy’s ‘Brindavan’ is seen.
Sosale, Yaragola Holehonnur, Honnali, Budikote
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The pioneering Uttaradi Matha of the sect is at n
etc., are also noteworthy Madhwa centres in the t
Hosapete. The moola Brindavanas of Jayateertha r
State. o
and AkshobhyaTheertha are at Malkhed on the d
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bank of the river Kagina and is considered to be a Srivaishnavism: Srivaishnavism was preached c
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very vibrating pilgrimage centre for Madhwas. The by Ramanujacharya during the 12th century and io
he stayed at Saligrama (Mysuru dt. where there n
Navabrindavana or the ‘Brindavanas’ of nine great
is the Bhashyakara Temple
seers of the sect is at Anegundi to the north of Hampi
in his memory). Tonnur
in an island amidst the Tungabhadra. Mulabagal
and Melukote in Mandya
in Kolar dt. has the Brindavana of Sripadaraja.
dt. At the last place he is Ain
Abbur, Nanjangud, Sosale Bhimanakatte, nd
believed to have renovated du
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the Cheluvanarayana Swamy ot
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temple and conducted the eie
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pious for long. These are holy
Sri Ramanujacharya places to Srivaishnavas and
also to others. There is the Parakala Matha at
Mysuru and Jeeyar Yatiraja Matha at Bengaluru
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(Malleshwaram). t
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of Vishnu and his n
incarnation are found all
over the state. Reference 739
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