Hassan Tourism
Hassan is called
"Poor Man's Ooty". Ooty is a popular
Holiday hill station in India. It hosts the Master Control Facility of India's
space programme.
Channakeshava Temple Belur: The Channakeshava
temple at Belur, which was (the earlier Capital of Hoysala Kingdom) built by
the emperor Vishnuvardhana, during 1117 AD to commemorate his conversion from
Jainism to Vaishnavism, has attracted connoisseurs of art the World over, through
its intricate sculpting wonders. The temple built on a podium of star shaped
platform has outer walls which are far famed for the 'beautiful shilabalikas'
carved out of stone. Their beauty is the inspiration for many odes. The pillars
in the 'Navaranga' of the temple are stunning. The 650 charging elephants on
the frieze around the walls outside are all different from each other. The exotic
bracket figures (Madanikas) on the walls of this temple are serene, playful
enhancing the overall effect of this pinnacle of architectural excellence.
Inside even in the darkness, you can see the hand-lathe-turned shining pillars,
each unique in its own splendor. On the smooth circular platform in front of
the shine, you can see the beautiful Shanthala devi, queen of King Vishnuvardhana.
How to reach there
It is about 38 Km from Hassan. Regular Bus services and tourist taxies are available
from Hassan.
Belur- Halebid: 38 kms from Hassan in Belur. 17 km east of Belur is Halebid.
The best example of Hoysala architecture built in the 12th century, it is sheer
profusion of stone sculptures. Awe inspiring craftsmanship has left no stone
blank. Inside are hand lathe turned pillars.
Koramangala: Also called Koravangala in Dudda Hubli of Hassan taluk
is about 8 kms to the East of Hassan town. The village contains three temples
in the
Hoysala style of architecture built in the 12th century A.D.
Shravanabelagola: Said to be the world's tallest monolithic statue, it
is in dedication to Prince Bahubali, a Jain Saint. The anointment ceremony is
performed once in 12 years.
Kondajji: A village in Hassan taluk noted for the Chennakeshava temple.
Other places
Gorur: A dam and picnic spot.
Manjarabad: Fort, picnic spot.
Ramnathpur: A piligrim centre.
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