Banavasi

Wednesday, 26 December 2012

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Aihole
Aihole (Kannada ಐಹೊಳೆ) is a temple complex in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. It is a very popular tourist spot in north Karnataka. It lies to the east of Pattadakal, along the Malaprabha River, while Badami is to the west of both.
Aihole has the potential to be included as a UNESCO World heritage site. Aihole by road it is 510 km from Bangalore and 26 km from Hungund. Aihole is one of the most notable places in the history of art of Karnataka. As per inscriptions Aihole was known as Ayyavole and Aryapura. It was a prominent city in the Badami Chalukyas times from 6th to the 12th century. A place known by the name Morera Angadigalu near the Meguti hillocks has a large number of cists of pre-historic period. The place was an agrahara. The village has 125 temples divided into 22 groups by the archaeological department. Aihole has been described as one of the cradles of temple architecture. Of late some brick structures of pre-Chalukyan times have also been excavated. It must have been a great ancient city, a commercial centre as well, with the federation of trade guilds having its headquarters here.

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Ankola
Ankola (Kannada: ಅಂಕೋಲಾ, Konkani:अंकोला) which is a Taluk (an administrative subdivision) is in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state, India. A small town by any standard surrounded by numerous temples. It is in line with Arabian sea. The beaches present at this place are Baskal gudda, nadibag, shedikuli, keni, Belekeri and many more.Ankola is famous for its native breed of mango called ishaad and for cashews harvesting.
Ankola is located at 14°40′N 74°18′E / 14.67°N 74.3°E / 14.67; 74.3. It has an average elevation of 17 metres (55 feet).Belekeri is a natural port, which is mainly used to ship iron ore to china and Europe.Ankola is also known as "Bardoli of Karnataka".
Famous villages of ankola are Belekeri, Bhavikeri, Hichgud, Kangil, Keni, Gabitwada, Algeri, Soorve, Badgeri, Aversa, Hattikeri, Harvada, Belse, Manjuguni, Kudargi, Hillur, Kumbarkeri, Tenkanakeri.
Nirmala Hrudaya,PMHS,Jai Hind high school,KLE's(Karnataka Lingayat Education)schools and college are some of the known schools of Ankola.Gokhale Centenary College offers undergraduate courses in various subjects of Arts, Science and Commerce stream. Besides, it offers post graduate courses in arts subjects like Kannada and History in distant education mode under Kannada University Hampi.Gokhale Centenary College is permanently affiliated to Karnatak University. The college was named after the very famous Indian freedom fighter - Shri Gopal Krishna Gokhale.

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Badami
Badami (Kannada: ಬದಾಮಿ), formerly known as Vatapi, is a town and headquarters of a taluk by the same name, in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. It was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from 540 to 757 AD. It is famous for rock cut and other structural temples. It is located in a ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that surrounds Agastya lake.
The name Vatapi has origin in the Vatapi legend of Ramayana relating to Sage Agastya.There were two demon siblings Vatapi and Ilvala. They used to kill all mendicants by tricking them in a peculiar way. The elder Ilvala would turn Vatapi into a ram and would offer its meat to the guest. As soon as the person ate the meat, Ilvala would call out the name of Vatapi. As he had a boon that whomsoever Ilvala calls would return from even the netherland, Vatapi would emerge ripping through the body of the person, thus killing him. Their trick worked until Sage Agastya countered them by digesting Vatapi before Ilvala could call for him, thus ending the life of Vatapi at the hands of Ilvala. Two of the hills in Badami represent the demons Vatapi and Ilvala.

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Banavasi

Banavasi (Kannada: ಬನವಾಸಿ) also known as Konkanapura is an ancient temple town in Uttara Kannada District bordering Shivamogga district in the South Indian state of Karnataka .Huen Tsang the Chinese traveler-monk who was in India between 630-644 C.E, visited Konkanapura called Konkanapulo(referred in Chinese scripts)or Banavasi.
Banavasi is one of the oldest towns in the Karnataka state. It has grown up around the Madhukeshwara Temple built in the 9th century and dedicated to Lord Shiva the supreme God in Shaivism, a major branch of Hinduism.
In 2006, a 5th century copper coin was discovered here with an inscription in the Kannada script, one of the oldest such coins ever discovered. The Directorate of Archaeology and Museums said that the coin's inscription in archaic Kannada proves beyond doubt that Banavasi had a mint in the 5th century. The coin's discovery supports the due claim for Classical status for Kannada language.
Adikavi Pampa, the first poet of Kannada, wrote his epics in Banavasi.

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Bangalore
Bangalore /ˈbæŋɡəlɔər/, also rendered Bengaluru,^{[needs IPA]} is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City for its gardens and parks and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and fifth-most populous urban agglomeration. Bangalore is well known as a hub for India's information technology sector. It is among the top 10 preferred entrepreneurial locations in the world.
A succession of South Indian dynasties ruled the region of Bangalore until in 1537 AD Kempe Gowda—a feudatory ruler under the Vijayanagara Empire—established a mud fort considered to be the foundation of modern Bangalore. Following transitory occupation by Maratha and Mughal, the city remained under the Mysore kingdom. Bangalore continued to be a cantonment of the British and a major city of the Princely State of Mysore which existed as a nominally sovereign entity of the British Raj. Following the independence of India in 1947, Bangalore became the capital of Mysore state, and later Karnataka.

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Basaralu
"Basaralu" is located in Mandya district , Karnataka , India . It is home to a very fine and intricate but smaller Hoysala temple dedicated to Lord Malikarjuna (Lord Shiva). This temple was built in 1235 AD by Harihara Nayaka under the Hoysala king Imadi Narashima.
The temple complex comprises two Hindu temples, the Malikarjuna and Chandikeshwara temples . The Malikarjuna Temple houses a Balahari Linga and beautiful lotus carving on the ceiling . There is a Bhairava sculpture in the garbhagriha of Chandikeshwara temple in the other corner of the temple complex . There is a twenty feet tall pillar opposite to the temple. The base of the temple has pattikas in the ascending order of elephants, horses with riders, Hoysala emblem, sculptures of Puranic episodes, crocodiles and swans which is very similar to most of the Hoysala temples.

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Belur
Belur (Kannada: ಬೇಲೂರು, IPA: [beːluːru] or Bayluru/Baylore) is a Town Municipal Council in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India.The town is renowned for its Chennakeshava temple, one of the finest examples of Hoysala workmanship.
Belur was the early capital of the Hoysala Empire. With Halebidu which is only 16 km away, this is one of the major tourist destinations in Karnataka, India. Belur is located in Hassan district. According to inscriptions discovered here, it was also referred to as Velapuri.
The main attraction in Belur is the Chennakesava temple complex which contains the Chennakesava Temple (dedicated to Chennakeshava, meaning handsome Vishnu) as the centre piece, surrounded by the Kappe Chennigraya temple built by Shantaladevi, queen of king Vishnuvardhana.
There are two more shrines here that are still in use by devotees and there is a Pushkarni or stepped well to the right side of the main entrance. The Dravida style rayagopuram at the entrance which was a later addition by the Vijayanagar kings, who considered this deity as one of their Kuladevata or family god.

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Bhatkal
Bhatkal (Kannada: ಭಟ್ಕಳ), also known as Batecala in some Portuguese historical texts is a port town in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India 126 km from Karwar. Once ruled by Jain King Bhattakalanka and thus the name, Bhatkal town lies on NH-17 running between Mumbai and Kochi and is one of the major stations along the Konkan Railway line running between Mumbai and Mangalore. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport.
By virtue of its strategic location, Bhatkal has a chequered history. Bhatkal witnessed the rise and fall of several dynasties and rulers. A part of Hoysala empire in 1291 to 1343, Bhatkal later fell into the hands of the Vijayanagara empire. After the disintegration of the empire, the Saluva (Jain) rulers of Hadwalli (a town on the State Highway towards Jog Falls) brought this coveted town under their control. Many temples and basadis were constructed during this period. Vestiges of this period can be found in Mudbhatkal, where a few temples of that era still stand.

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Bidar
Bidar (Kannada: ಬೀದರ, Urdu: بیدار) is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the north-eastern part of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of the Bidar District.which shares its border with the Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.It is north-est district of Karnataka state. It is also called as crown of karnataka.
Bidar city is known for its Bidri handicraft products. Manjira River is one of the main rivers supplying drinking water to Bidar .
Recently Bidar was ranked 22nd among the cleanest cities in India, and 5th cleanest in Karnataka.
Bidar is located at 17°54′N 77°33′E / 17.9°N 77.55°E / 17.9; 77.55. It has an average elevation of 615 metres (2017 feet).Old name of Bidar was MOHAMMADABAD Bidar is a charming district- one of its charms being a very bracing climate practically throughout the district and for the greater part of the year. April and may are the hot months, but even during this hot weather period, the heat is often broken by sharp and sudden thunder showers. By early June the south-west monsoon sets in with all its pleasant coolness and the weather is back to its bracing glory. The cold weather is never too cold and the rainfall is never excessive though its excessive variation is often the cause, symptom and malaise of severe droughts. One other aspect of its charm is that it is full of history- every village and town being replete with monuments, legends, stories of velour, romance of beautiful princesses, long forgotten battles, feuding military adventurers and even of social reform movements that shook the very foundation and structure of medieval Hinduism.

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Chaudayyadanapura
Chaudayyadanapura is a small village in Ranebennur taluk of Haveri District in Karnataka state of India. All facets of Indian civilisation (religion, art and poetry) are exemplified in an exquisite Mukteshwara temple, with the highest degree of refinement.
Northern Karnataka is one of the richest areas of India in monuments of great artistic value. It was the time of the greatest expansion of the Kalamukha Lakulasaiva movements and of the rise of Virashaivism.
Shivapura, the old name of Chaudadanapura (Chaudayyadanapura) saint, a 12th century social reformer Basaveshwara, donated this village to Ambigara Chaudayya (a boatman). So the name is Chaudayyadanapura or Chaudadanapura.
The temple of Muktesvara at Chaudayyadanapura in Ranebennur Taluk is a beautiful representative of the style and the high culture of that time.
The Mukteshvara Temple is a single cella temple in Jakkanachari style. Similar temples were built under the patronage of Kalachuri or Seuna dynasties. This temple is a jewel of architecture of the 11th–12th century. It was built during the heyday of the kingdom ruled by the Kalyani Chalukyas and the Seunas of Devagiri. It is dedicated to an Udbhava (spontaneously born) Linga named Mukteshvara.

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Chitradurga

Chitradurga (Kannada: ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗ) is a town in the southern part of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is also the headquarters of Chitradurga district. Chitradurga was also known by the names Chitradurg, Chitrakaladurga, Chittaldurg. Chittaldrug was the name officially used by the British Govt.
Chitradurga is located at 14°14′N 76°24′E / 14.23°N 76.4°E / 14.23; 76.4. It has an average elevation of 732 metres (2401 ft).
As of 2001^[update] India census, Chitradurga had a population of 122,594. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chitradurga has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 80% and female literacy of 72%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Chitradurga gets its name from Chitrakaldurga, an umbrella-shaped lofty hill found there.
Chitradurga features bold rock hills and picturesque valleys, huge towering boulders in numerous shapes. It is known as the "stone fortress" (Kallina Kote). According to the epic Mahabharatha, a man-eating Rakshasa named Hidimba and his sister Hidimbi lived on the hill. Hidimba was a source of terror to everyone around while Hidimbi was a peace loving rakshasa . When the Pandavas came with their mother Kunti in the course of their exile, Bhima had a duel with Hidimba in which Hidimba was killed. Thereafter Bhima married Hidimbi and they had a son named Ghatotkacha who was gifted with magical powers. Legend has it the boulders were part of the arsenal used during that duel. In fact, the boulders on which major part of the city rests belong to the oldest rock formation in the country.

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Dambal
Dambal is a village in the Gadag district of the state of Karnataka, India. It was an ancient center of Buddhism and remained so as late as the 12th century.
Dambal is at an elevation of 590 metres and its population is 21,096.
Under the rule of the Mauryas and Satavahana, the teachings of Buddha flourished in Karnataka. Buddhist relics are found scattered around the town.
In a temple of the Buddhist deity Tara in Dambal, there is an inscription dated 1095 AD, a temple built by 16 merchants for the deity Tara and a vihara for Buddhist monks. Although Buddhism was assimilated by the growing popularity of Hinduism, there was a Buddhist centre in Dambal as late as the 12th century.
There are three Hindu temples here. The Doddabasappa Temple is of the Western Chalukya architectural style and has a star-shaped plan for the vimana with so many star points that it almost becomes circular in appearance.
Each right angle is divided into four 22.5 degrees angles. Then each angle is again divided and covered with intricate carvings.

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Dandeli
Dandeli [ Kannada:ದಾಂಡೇಲಿ ] is a town in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka in the Western Ghats region in North Karnataka, India. It is best known for its wildlife sanctuary, tourism, industry and as an educational hub.
A significant part of Dandeli's population consists of economic migrants from all over India. The migrants are from North Indian states like Rajasthan, UP, Bihar and many other districts of the Karnataka state.^{[citation needed]} Although the official and predominant language of communication is Kannada, there are significant minorities speaking Hindi, Konkani and Marathi. The diversity of its population is reflected in its culture, and the Dussera, Ramleela, Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali festivals are all celebrated.
Dandeli is a tourist spot for nature-lovers. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary boasts a rich collection of nature, adventure and wildlife. The city in is coming up as a leading tourist destination. The KPCL has two major hydro-electric power stations part of the Kali river hydel project in and around Dandeli:

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Galaganatha

Galaganatha is a small village located in Haveri Taluk and Haveri District, Karnataka.
It has a famous temple called Galageshwara Shiva Temple built during the rule of the Western Chalukyas. This large temple faces east and is situated along the Tungabhadra river. The rivers Tunga and Varada join at this place.
Galaganatha was formerly known as Palluni. The Galageshwara temple in Chalukya style of architecture was built around the 11th century.
Sri Venkatesh Galaganath (Kadambari Pitamaha) worshiped here, and he wrote he his novels at Galageshwara temple premises.
The temple faces to east and it is situated along the Tungabhadra river. the temple consists of a huge Shiva Linga in a closed hall; it is called Sparsha linga. The temple has an unusual pyramidal basement and a large open hall. The Gopura (tower) is decorated with plain architectural elements while the wall panels of the back of the hall have some fine decorations. The interior has numerous niches containing figural sculpture including Ganesha.

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Halasi
Halasi (Kannada ಹಳಸಿ) also called as Halsi or Halshi, is a town in Khanapur Taluk, Belgaum District in North Karnataka, Karnataka, India. It is 14 km from Khanapur and about 25 km from Kittur. It is famous for having been the capital of a branch of Kadamba Dynasty. The town is rich in historical monuments and temples and is near Khanapur.
Halasi is in Background of Western Ghats in lush green atmosphere. It was the second capital of the Kadambas of Banavasi. The huge Bhuvaraha Narasimha temple has tall images of Varaha, Narasimha, Narayana and Surya. The place has a fort, and also temples of Gokarneshswara, Kapileshwara, Swarneshwara and Hatakeshwara.
Halasi has groups of monuments like Kalmeswara, Suvarneswara, Ramalingeswara and Bhuvaraha temples.
The Archeological Survey of India is looking after this ancient structure
Halasi was called Palasika in ancient times and the Bhoo Varaha Laxmi Narasimha Temple is one of the best examples of the Kadamba style of architecture. The 50 feet tall tower of the inner shrine or garbhagruha is very similar to the Madhukeswar temple in Banavasi built by them.

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Halebidu
Halebidu is located in Hassan District, Karnataka, India. Halebidu (which was previously called Dorasamudra or Dwarasamudra) was the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. It is home to one of the best examples of Hoysala architecture in the ornate Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples. Halebidu literally means ruined city. This name is given because this city was ruined two times by Bahmani Sultanate.
Halebidu was the 12th century capital of the Hoysalas. The Hoysaleswara temple was built during this time by Ketamala and attributed to Vishnuvardhana, the Hoysala ruler. It enshrines Hoysaleswara and Shantaleswara, named after the temple builder Vishnuvardhana Hoysala and his wife, Queen Shantala.
Then it was sacked by the armies of Malik Kafur in the early 14th century, after which it fell into a state of disrepair and neglect.
The temple complex comprises two Hindu temples, the Hoysaleshawara and Kedareshwara temples and two Jain basadi. In front of these temples there is a big lake. The town gets its name from the lake, Dwara samudhra which means entrance from ocean^{[clarification needed]}. The two Nandi statues which are on the side of the Hoysaleshwara temple are monolithic. Soap stone or Chloritic Schist was used for the construction of these temples. However a number of sculptures in the temple are destructed by invaders. So the temple is incomplete. Halebid means old abode. There is an archeological museum in the temple complex.

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Haliyal
Haliyal is a Panchayat town in Uttara Kannada in the Indian state of Karnataka. It can be classified as a main-road town. The NH-63 (India) highway passes through this town.
Haliyal is located at 15°20′N 74°46′E / 15.33°N 74.77°E / 15.33; 74.77. It has an average elevation of 559 metres (1834 feet).
As of the 2001 Indian census, Haliyal had a population of 20,652. Males constitute 51% of the population. Haliyal has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average (59.5%); male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 60%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kannada is the predominant languages spoken in the city. Marathi is also spoken here.
Karwar eNews is a major local newspaper in the region.

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Hampi
Hampi (Kannada: ಹಂಪೆ Hampe) is a village in northern Karnataka state, India. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi.
The name is derived from Pampa, which is the old name of the Tungabhadra River on whose banks the city is built. The name "Hampi" is an anglicized version of the Kannada Hampe (derived from Pampa). Over the years, it has also been referred to as Vijayanagara and Virupakshapura (from Virupaksha, the patron deity of the Vijayanagara rulers).
Hampi is identified with the historical Kishkindha, the Vanara (monkey) kingdom mentioned in the Ramayana. The first historical settlements in Hampi date back to 1 CE.
Hampi formed one of the core areas of the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1336 to 1565, when it was finally laid siege to by the Deccan Muslim confederacy. Hampi was chosen because of its strategic location, bounded by the torrential Tungabhadra river on one side and surrounded by defensible hills on the other three sides.

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Hangal
Hangal is a town in Haveri district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is 75 km away from Hubli-Dharwad.It is on the left bank of the Dharma river, and has ruins of some fortification on the river bank. The town has a huge lake near Billeshwara temple called Anekere. This town is named Viratnagar of Mahabharath. famous Cultural sport of the hangal is "HattiHabba" The town has a huge Tarakeshwara temple. Other temple in the town are Ganesha temple, Virabhadra, Billeshwara and Ramalinga are the important temples. And a famous Veerashaiva Kumaraswami matha located in this town.
Hangal was also called as Hanungal.
Hangal was the capital of the Hangal Kadambas, feudatories of the Kalyani Chalukyas. It is mentioned as Panungal in early records and identified by tradition with Viratanagara of Mahabharata days. It was once the headquarters of a district called Panungal-500.
Hangal attained significance under the Kalyani Chalukyas who were the chief powers in the Deccan( 10th - 12th century). Chalukyas were renowned for their architectural (Gadag style) innovations, built out of the grey green chloritic schist of the region. For example monuments (temple) at Mahadeva Temple (Itagi), Gadag, Hangal and Lakkundi. So Hangal comes under the core area of Western Chalukya.

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Honnavar
Honavar or Honnavar (Kannada: ಹೊನ್ನಾವರ), is a port town in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The town is the headquarters of Honnavar taluk.
The first ever historical reference about the Honnavar town appears in the works of the Greek author Periplus (AD 247) and it was called Naour.^{[citation needed]} It was mentioned as the first port of Limurike in Tamil country.
In the 10th century text Jain Ramayana, the town is mentioned as Hanuruha Island. References about the town are also available in the works of Abu al-Fida (A.D.1273-1331), an Arab Geographer as well as that of Ibn Batuta who described it as the city of Hinaur.
Honnavar or Onore, was a notable seaport of British India, in the North Kannada district of Uttara Karnataka. It is mentioned as a place of trade as early as the 16th century, and is associated with two interesting incidents in Anglo-Indian history. In 1670, the English factors here had a bull-dog which killed a sacred bull. An enraged mob killed 18 people in retaliation. In 1784 it was defended for three months by Captain Torriano and a detachment of sepoys against the army of Tippu Sultan.

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Idagunji
Idagunji (kannada ಇಡಗುಂಜಿ) is a famous place of Hindu worship in Uttara Kannada district and Honnavar taluk. The Lord Ganesha temple is the main attraction, receiving more than 1 million devotees per year. Idugunji is close to Manki Mavinakatte and about 14 km from Honavar, 28 km from Navilgona.
Story: THE STORY OF MHATOBAR SHREE VINAYAKA DEVARU, IDAGUNJI
Idagunji is a small place in Honnavara taluk, Uttar Kannada district, which has the famous Vinayaka temple. The temple is the main attraction at Idagunji, receiving more than 1 million devotees per year.
Idagunji Devasthana is an ancient temple with a history of more than 1500 years. The story of the temple is as follows.
At the end of 'Dwapara Yuga' great saints were praying to the Sutha-Pouranika at Badarikashrama. Shri Krishna had implied to eliminate the on coming doshas of 'Kaliyuga'. The divine saint, Valakhilya initiated narrating the significance of Kunjavana.
Valakhilya along with other immortal saints was performing penitential activities in a forest. They started experiencing diverse hindrance in penitentiary activities. The holy saint was agitated by these obstacles. He sought solace and worshipped Lord Krishna. Narada the noble saint approached Valakhilya. Narada received cordial and satiate wel-come with due rituals. Valakhilya explained his difficult situation to the divine saint and requested him to suggest pragmatic solutions to deal with the obstacles on his way. Narada advised him to worship God Vigneshwara (the remover of obstacles) before starting the penance again.

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India
India (ⁱ/ˈɪndiə/), officially the Republic of India (Bhārat Gaṇarājya), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the south-west, and the Bay of Bengal on the south-east, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west;China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north-east; and Burma and Bangladesh to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives; in addition, India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia.
Home to the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation and a region of historic trade routes and vast empires, the Indian subcontinent was identified with its commercial and cultural wealth for much of its long history. Four of the world's major religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism—originated here, whereas Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Islam arrived in the 1st millennium CE and also helped shape the region's diverse culture. Gradually annexed by and brought under the administration of the British East India Company from the early 18th century and administered directly by the United Kingdom from the mid-19th century, India became an independent nation in 1947 after a struggle for independence that was marked by non-violent resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi.

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Joida
Joida is a small town in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, India. The town is the headquarters of the eponymous taluk, lying in the Uttara Kannada district. Located close to Ambikanagar, Joida is also called Supa by locals. KPCL maintains the Supa Dam, which straddles the Kali River nearby.
Joida is 22 km from Dandeli. Although it is a taluk, it is still underdeveloped, with the forest surrounding most of the town. Joida taluk has some facilities such as schools, Hospital, Colleges etc., The Govt. First Grade College Joida having B.A. courses, and there is a Govt. Polytechnic College have Mech.,Civil Engg, E&C Engg, and Computer Sc. courses too.
Konkani is spoken as a local language in Joida.Kannada, being the state language is also implemented so spoken (by 35% of the population). Marathi is widely understood in Joida due to the prevalence of Marathi literature and arts in the area.Urdu and English are also used in social communication.
There is a substantial amount of Chardo families in this area as they had migrated due to the persecution of the Portuguese in Goa.

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Kanakagiri
Kanakagiri is an historical place in India, situated in Karnataka State, 20 km North West to Gangavati town. The old name of this town was Suvarnagiri. It was the capital of the southern area of the Mauryan Empire. During the Vijayanagar period, this was the chief town of the Bedar Rajas. Kanakachalapati temple with its spacious halls and massive pillars is a fine specimen of the South Indian architecture of Vijayanagar times.
Coordinates: 15°33′N 76°24′E / 15.55°N 76.4°E / 15.55; 76.4

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Karnataka
Karnataka /kɑrˈnɑːtəkə/ is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava (Formation Day). Originally known as the State of Mysore /maɪˈsɔər/, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973. It is the land of the Kannadigas, Tuluvas, Konkanis and Kodavas. The capital and largest city is Bangalore.
Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest. The state covers an area of 191,976 square kilometres (74,122 sq mi), or 5.83% of the total geographical area of India. It is the eighth largest Indian state by area. With over 61 million inhabitants (2011), Karnataka is the ninth largest state by population, comprising 30 districts. Kannada is the most widely spoken and official language of the state.
The two main river systems of the state are Krishna and its tributaries (Bhima, Ghataprabha, Vedavati, Malaprabha, and Tungabhadra) in the north, and the Cauvery and its tributaries (Hemavati, Shimsha, Arkavathi, Lakshmana Thirtha and Kabini) in the south. Both these rivers flow eastward and fall into the Bay of Bengal.

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Karwar
Karwar is the administrative headquarters of an eponymous taluk and of Uttara Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was the chief town of the North Kanara district in British India.
It is a seaside town situated on the banks of the Kali river which is on the west coast of the Indian peninsula. The town lies about 15 kilometres south of the Karnataka–Goa border and 519 km north-west of Bangalore. The town gave its name to Carwar/Karwar Street in Ballard Estate, Fort, South Mumbai near Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.
Karwar was and still is called by the nearby southern villagers as 'Kone,' meaning the corner of the landmass before the river Kali. Karwar derived its name from the nearby village of Kadwad, which was prominent during the British India. It is derived from a nearby village called Kadwad (the British, probably, had trouble pronouncing "d" and replaced it with "r"). The present Karwar town is entirely a new settlement. During the pre-Indian independence era, Karwar was historically spelt as "Carwar".

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Kuknur
Kuknur is in Yalaburga taluk in Koppal District, is a small town. is located about 40 km from Hospet and 7 km from Mahadeva Temple (Itagi), Kuknur is renowned for its temples of the Rastrakutas and Chalukyas times, of these the Navalinga group of temples is famous.
Kuknur (also known as Kukkanur or Kukanoor) town was an important place in the early and mediaeval days and is rich in antiquarian remains of the later Chalukya style of architecture and these buildings range from the 8th to the 13th century A.D. and illustrate the building tendencies of the age. The group of temples that represents the early Chalukya school is called Navalinga (Navalinga Temple). Two other important temples are those of Kalleshvara and Mallikarjuna.
9th century old Kannada inscription of Rashtrakutas at Navalinga temple in Kuknur, Karnataka.
There is a MahaMaya Temple in the middle of the town. The temple has great historical value & is mentioned in the Indian Epic Mahabharata. There are 3 deities in the GarbhaGudi. Two female deities:-Laxmi & Parvathi/MahaMaya.One male Deity:-Harihara.Harihara means Half-Shiva and Half-Vishnu. All the 3 idols are south facing,which is a rare thing,as most idols in temples face the north.South facing deities are considered to be more powerful.

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Kumta
Kumta is a city and a taluka in North Kanara in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is a coastal city and is about 142 km south of the city Margao and 58 km north of Bhatkal. The city lies on NH 17 running between Mumbai and Mangalore.
During the British Raj, it was a part of the North Kanara district of the Bombay Presidency. Crafts made out of Carving in sandalwood is a specialty.
The city of Kumta is located on the Arabian sea coast in the district of North Kanara in the state of Karnataka.
During the American Civil War the cotton from the southern states that fed mills in England stopped supplying and the mills started importing a variety of cotton known as 'Kumta Hatti’ this resulted in development of Kumta port.
Just to the north of city, the Agnashini river joins the Arabian Sea on her way rendering stunning scenery. A nearby rock climbing spot called Yana is also beautiful with its massive black rock formations and nature trails. The city of Gokarna, near Kumta is famous for beaches.
Kumta is located at coastal region of India. It has an average elevation of 3 metres (9 feet).

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Lakkundi
Lakkundi in Gadag District (North Karnataka) of Karnataka is a tiny village on the way to Hampi (Hospet) from Hubli. Lakkundi 11 km from Gadag in the east. It is 14 km from Dambal and 25 km from Mahadeva Temple (Itagi).
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 wells (called Kalyani or Pushkarni) and 29 inscriptions, spread over the period of the later Chalukyas, Kalachuris, Seuna and the Hoysalas. A great center of Kalyani Chalukyas art, there are several temples of note here. Among them Kasivisvesvara temple, Lakkundi is the most ornate and elaborately furnished. There is also a Jain Temple dedicated to Mahavira, the largest and oldest shrines at Lakkundi. There is sculpture gallery (Museum) maintained by the ASI (Archaeological Survey of India).
Lakkundi also has a darga of Zindeshah Wali.
Lakkundi is known for the temple archietecture and Danachintamani Attimabbe (patronage for Kannada literature and Jainism).

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Mudgal
Mudgal is a panchayat town in Lingsugur taluk, Raichur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Mudgal is about 10 miles south-west of Lingsugur.
Mudgal is a historical place that has several inscriptions belonging to the Seuna Yadavas of Devagiri. It is known for its historical heritage and communal harmony. The main attractions here are the remnants of the Mudgal fort and an ancient Roman Catholic church built by the Jesuits before 1557.
Mudgal was originally a Brahman Rishi (In brahmin there are 7 brahmrishi and two rajrishi. Mudgal was one of the rajrishi. the other one was vishvamitra) known for his generosity and simplicity. He strongly believed in simple living and high thinking. He wrote 1 upnishad out of 108 upnishads called mudgalopnishad.
There are ancient temples of Aswathhanarayana, Venkatesha, Narasimha and Didderayah.
The most important place of interest at Mudgal is the fort. In the construction of the fort at Mudgal, advantage was taken of a hillock on the top of which were built houses of the royalty and a wall with bastions. The outer fortifications of Mudgal cover an area of half a square mile. The outer fort has a wide moat, which is filled with water. The width of the moat varies, being as much as 50 yards at several places. Behind the moat, there is a scarp with a row of bastions and after that, a narrow covered passage and adjoining it the counter scarp with very massive bastions. From the arrangement of the existing fort, it is apparent that the fort was rebuilt after the inventions of guns. The courses of masonry at several places are of Hindu style, but the arch-shaped parapet is of Muslim design. The moat and the row of bastions together offer a pleasing view.

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Mundgod
Mundgod (Kannada ಮುಂಡಗೋಡು) is a panchayat town in Uttara Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It lies en route to Hubli from Sirsi. It is a Main road town.
Mundgod is the repository of Tibetan life and culture. It showcases the life style and ambitions of the Tibetan refugees and reflects the gradual transformation of a traditional society into modernity. It has rightfully earned the name Mini Tibet.
Reference : www.binoygupta.com/travel_india/travel-india-mundgod-mini-tibet-54/
It is about 6 km from Mundgod and 7 km from Attiveri Bird Sanctuary.
Attiveri Bird Sanctuary is around 15 km from Mundgod in Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka. from Hubli-Dharwad it is 43 km away.
Spread over an area of about 2.23 km², the sanctuary is located in and around the Attiveri reservoir. The part of the sanctuary surrounding the reservoir has riverine and deciduous forests.
Birds that inhabit this area include Indian shag, cattle egret, little cormorant, spoonbill, pied kingfisher, white ibis, white-breasted kingfisher, Indian Grey Hornbill and common swallow. The agricultural fields surrounding the sanctuary attract a variety of aquatic creatures.

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Murudeshwara
Murudeshwara is a town in the Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. "Murudeshwara" is another name of the Hindu god Shiva. Famous for the world's second-tallest Shiva statue, Murudeshwara beach town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murudeshwara Temple.
The origin of the name "Murudeshwara" dates to the time of Ramayana.
The Hindu gods attained immortality and invincibility by worshipping a divine Lingam called the Atma-Linga. The Lanka King Ravana wanted to attain immortality by obtaining the Atma-Linga (Soul of Shiva). Since the Atma-Linga belonged to Lord Shiva, Ravana worshipped Shiva with devotion. Pleased by his prayers, Lord Shiva appeared before him and asked him what he wanted. By this time Narada had asked Lord Vishnu to change Ravana's mind. As a result of this plot, Ravana asks for Goddess Parvati, and Lord Shiva offers her to him. On his way back to Lanka Narada tells Ravana that Lord had not given him the real Parvathi and that the real Parvathi was in Pathala. So Ravana frees his companion,goes to Pathala and marries a king's daughter ,assuming her to be the real Parvathi. He then returns to Lanka, where his mother asks him for the Linga. Ravana then comes to know of the tricks played on him by Lord Vishnu. He therefore prays to Lord Shiva again, begging for his forgiveness. Lord Shiva appears and this time, Ravana requests the AtmaLinga as his boon. Lord Shiva agrees to give him the boon with the condition that it should never be placed on the ground. If the AtmaLinga was ever placed on the ground, all the powers would return to Lord Shiva again. Having obtained his boon, Ravana started back on his journey to Lanka.

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Mysore
Mysore (ⁱ/ˈmaɪsɔər/; Maisūru in Kannada) is the second-largest city in the state of Karnataka, India. Located at the base of the Chamundi Hills about 146 km (91 mi) southwest of the state capital Bangalore, it is spread across an area of 128.42 km² (50 sq mi). According to the provisional results of the 2011 national census of India, the population of Mysore is 887,446 and Hinduism is its major religion. Mysore City Corporation is responsible for the civic administration of the city, which is also the headquarters of the Mysore district and the Mysore division.
Until 1947, Mysore served as the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore. The kingdom was ruled by the Wodeyar dynasty, except for a brief period in the late 18th century when Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan usurped power. Patrons of art and culture, the Wodeyars contributed significantly to the cultural growth of the city. The cultural ambience and achievements of Mysore earned it the sobriquet Cultural capital of Karnataka.
Mysore is noted for its palaces including the Mysore Palace, and the festivities that take place during the Dasara festival when the city receives a large number of tourists. It lends its name to the Mysore style of painting, the sweet dish Mysore Pak, the Mysore Peta (a traditional silk turban) and the garment known as the Mysore silk saree. Tourism is the major industry, while information technology has emerged as a major employer alongside the traditional industries. With no airport, Mysore depends on rail and bus transport for inter-city connections. The city was the location of the first private radio station in India. Mysore houses Mysore University which has produced several notable authors, particularly in the field of Kannada literature. Cricket is the most popular sport in the city.

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Pattadakal
Pattadakal (Kannada - ಪಟ್ಟದ್ಕಲ್ಲು, Pattadakalu) is a village in Karnataka. It lies on the banks of the Malaprabha River in Bagalkot district. It is 22 km from Badami and about 10 km from Aihole. It is well known for its historic temples.
The group of 8th century CE monuments in Pattadakal are the culmination of the earliest experiments in the vesara style of Hindu temple architecture. The town displays both Dravidian (Southern) and the Nagara (Northern, Indo-Aryan) styles of temple architecture.
UNESCO in 1987 included Pattadakal in its list of World Heritage sites.
Pattadakal (place for Chalukyas Coronation), the capital of the Chalukya dynasty of Southern India, who built the temples in the seventh and eighth centuries. There are ten temples including a Jain sanctuary surrounded by numerous small shrines and plinths. Four temples were built in Dravidian style, four in Nagara style of Northern India and the Papanatha temple in mixed style.
•PATTADAKAL-HISTORY.
•The place is a village and an important tourist centre in the state and is located on the left bank of the Malaprabha River and is 22 km from Badami and 514 km from Bangalore.

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Raichur

Raichur (Kannada: ರಾಯಚೂರು, rāyachūru), is a city municipality in the district of Raichur in the Indian state of Karnataka. Raichur, on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, is the headquarters of Raichur district. It was in the princely state of Mysore during the rule of Tipu Sultan^{[citation needed]}. It is located 409 km from the state capital, Bangalore.
Raichur has a rich history, having been a part of various empires, such as the Bahmanis and Vijayanagara. The city is famous for its imposing Raichur Fort. Here, stone inscriptions have been found in Persian and Arabic which belonged to the bastion of the fort, referring to its construction in 1294. Among the ruins of the immense fort are many irrigation tanks and old temples.
Interesting details of the battle between Sri Krishnadevaraya and Adil Shah are given in The Battle of Raichur.
Raichur is very rich from the epigraphical point of view. It has already yielded hundreds of inscriptions, ranging from the Mauryan period up to the end of the Muslim period. The inscriptions are in a variety of languages such as Sanskrit, Prakrit, Kannada, Arabic, and Persian and belonging to almost all the dynasties that ruled over the Dekkan. The most important places from this point of view are Maski, Koppal, Kuknur, Mudgal and Raichur.

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Shimoga
Shimoga (known locally as Śivamogga) is a city in Shimoga district in the central part of the state of Karnataka, India. It lies on the banks of the Tunga River and is the administrative headquarters of the district.
The name of the city is derived from the term Shiva-Mukha, meaning Face of Shiva. An alternative etymology is that the name is derived from the term Sihi-Moge, meaning Sweet Pot. The district formed the southern tip of Emperor Ashoka's Mauryan Empire in the third century BC. It was ruled during later centuries by the Kadambas (4th century), Chalukyas (6th century), Gangas, Rashtrakutas (8th century), Hoysalas (11th century), and the Vijayanagara rulers (15th century). The city got an independent identity under the Keladi Nayaka rule during the 16th century, reaching its pinnacle under the rule of Shivappa Nayaka. From the late 17th century onwards, the city was a part of the Kingdom of Mysore until the independence of India in 1947, when Mysore merged into the Republic of India.

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Shravanabelagola
Shravana Belgola (Kannada: ಶ್ರವಣಬೆಳಗೊಳ Śravaṇa Beḷagoḷa) is a city located in the Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka and is 158 km from Bangalore. The statue of Gommateshvara Bahubali at Śravaṇa Beḷgoḷa is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Jainism, one that reached a peak in architectural and sculptural activity under the patronage of Western Ganga Dynasty of Talakad. Chandragupta is said to have died here in 298 BC after he became a monk and assumed an ascetic life style.
Śravaṇa Beḷgoḷa is located at 13 km to the south-east of Channarayapatna in the Channarayapatna taluk of Hassan district of Karnataka. It is at a distance of 51 km south-east of Hassan, the district centre. It is situated at a distance of 12 km to the south from the Bangalore-Mangalore road (NH-48), 78 km from Halebidu, 89 km from Belur, 83 km from Mysore, 233 km from Mangalore, 17 km from Hirisave and 157 km from Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka.
Śravaṇa Beḷgoḷa "White Pond of the Shravana" is named with reference to the colossal image of Gommaṭa - the prefix Śravaṇa serves to distinguish it from other Belgolas with the prefixes Hale- and Kodi-, while Beḷgoḷa "white pond" is an allusion to the pond in the middle of the town. The Sanskrit equivalents Svetasarovara, Dhavalasarovara and Dhavalasaras used in the inscriptions that support this meaning.

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Siddapura taluk
Siddapur( ಸಿದ್ಧಾಪುರ) is a town and the headquarters of Siddapur taluk (administrative division) in Uttara Kannada (North Canara) district of the state of Karnataka in southern India. It is nestled among the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Mother place of Sri Kanandabe Amma Bhuvaneshwari Only the Kannadambe of Karnataka. Areca nut cultivation is the primary occupation of the people of this taluk along with agriculture.

As of 2001^[update] India census, Siddapur had a population of 14,049. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Siddapur has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 88%, and female literacy is 82%. In Siddapur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kannada is the most widely spoken language and also Konani, Marathi, Urdu
Mostly Namadhari Naiks, Gaud Saraswat Brahmins, Halakki Vokkaligas, havyaks, Christians, Daivajnas, Muslims, and Marathas (Namadev-simpi) and other sub-caste inhabited the town of Siddapur.

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South India
South India is the area encompassing India's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry, occupying 19.31% of India's area (635780 km² or 245476.030 mi²). The region is also known as Dravida as is used in the National anthem.
South India lies in the peninsular Deccan Plateau and is bounded by the Arabian Sea in the west, the Indian Ocean in the south and the Bay of Bengal in the east. The geography of the region is diverse, encompassing two mountain ranges, the Western and Eastern Ghats, and a plateau heartland. The Godavari, Krishna, Tungabhadra and Kaveri rivers are important non-perennial sources of water.
A majority of Indians from the southern region speak one of the Dravidian languages: Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Tulu, and Kodava. During its history, a number of dynastic kingdoms ruled over parts of South India whose invasions across southern and southeastern Asia impacted the history and cultures of modern sovereign states such as Sri Lanka, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. The region was colonised by Britain and gradually incorporated into the British Empire.

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Sudi
Sudi (Kannada: ಸೂಡಿ), is a panchayat town in the Gadag District of Karnataka, India. It is about 30 km from Badami, 12 km from Gajendragad and 3 km from Itagi Bhimambika temple. In the past it was a important town of the Kalyani Chalukyas during 1000 AD. It is famous for rare stone carved monuments like Twin towered temple, Mallikarjuna temple and nagakunda (large well built of stone and carvings), and few other structural temples. For long time these amazing structures were abandoned, but recently they caught the eye of the Indian Archaeological Department (ASI - Archaeological Survey of India).
Sudi belongs to the core area of Western Chalukya architectural activity in modern Karnataka (Perticularly North Karnataka).
Padevala Taila (son of Nagadeva), continued to serve under Satyasraya (succeeded his father Taila in 997 AD) and his mother Attiyabbe made a grant in 1005 A.D. Satyasraya had two daughters. Vradhamabbarasi and Akkadevi and one son Kundin (Kundiraja). Akkadevi was a good administrator and was governing some division during the time of Satyasraya and his successors. Kundiraja was placed in charge of divisions like Banavasi 12,000 and Santalige 1,000.

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Uttara Kannada
Uttara Kannada, also known as North Kanara or North Canara, is a Konkan district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is bordered by the state of Goa and Belgaum District to the north, Dharwad District and Haveri District to the east, Shimoga District and Udupi District to the south and the Arabian Sea to the west. The city of Karwar is the administrative headquarters of the district.
Uttara Kannada was the home of the Kadamba kingdom from the 350 to 525. They ruled from Banavasi. After the subjugation of the Kadambas by the Chalukyas, the district came under successive rule of empires like Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas and Vijayanagar empire. Famous Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta is said to have stayed for a time in the district under the protection of Nawayath Sultan Jamal Al-Din at Hunnur.^{[citation needed]} This place is presently known as Hosapattana and is located in the town of Honnavar. Ruins of an old mosque and its minaret can still be seen in the village. The district came under the rule of Maratha Empire in the 1800s, who ceded it to the British at the conclusion of the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1818. The British established Uttara Kannada district as a part of the Bombay Presidency.

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Adikavi Pampa
Pampa (Kannada: ಪಂಪ, 902 CE -975 CE), called by the honorific Ādikavi (ಆದಿಕವಿ "Original Poet") is one of the greatest Kannada poets of all time.He is very famous even today for his philosophical beliefs. A court poet of Chalukya King Arikesari II, a Rashtrakuta feudatory, he is most known for his epics, Vikramārjuna Vijaya or Pampa Bharata and the Adipurana, both written in the Champu style, which he created and served as the model for all future works in Kannada.
The works of Jain writers Ādikavi Pampa, Sri Ponna and Ranna, collectively called the "three gems of Kannada literature", heralded the 10th century era of Medieval Kannada literature.
Pampa was born either in Annigeri or Banavasi in modern Karnataka or in Vemulavada, Karimnagar District in modern Andhra Pradesh.
Very little is known about Pampa's early life. Whatever is known has been obtained from inscriptions, references by other poets, Pampa's own accounts in some of his poems and a few other such meager sources. It is believed that he was born in Annigeri near Gadag to a Jaina family of Brahmin ancestry. His father was Abhiramaradevaraya (also Bheemappayya as per Pampa's younger brother Jinavallabha's Gangadharam inscription) and mother Abbanabbe.

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Konkani people
Konkani people (Devanagari:कोंकणी लोक,Koṅkaṇī lok,कोंकणे Koṅkaṇe,or sometimes कोंकणस्थ Koṅkaṇstha), form a group of people mainly found in the Konkan Coast of western India whose mother-tongue is the Konkani language.
The word Konkan and in turn Konkani is derived from Kuṅkaṇ or Kuṅkaṇu.Different authorities explain etymology of this word differently.Kokani language is Dilect of Marathi Some include:
Thus the name Konkane, comes from the word Konkaṇ,which means the people of Konkan.
The Konkani people speak different dialects of Konkani, their native tongue; although a very high percentage are bilingual. This is because the Konkanis are spread out across the western coast of India,and dwell in areas where they have to interact with other non-Konkani speaking people on daily basis.It is believed that majority of them originated in Maharashtra and Goa, and migrated along the coast and even inland in last few centuries due to various socio-economical as well as religious reason.They can be found in the Konkan Division, Goa, Canara and small pockets in Kerala. Many have later migrated to different parts of Gujarat, Desh region of Maharashtra and North Karnataka, and parts of Madhya Pradesh.^{[citation needed]}

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Yana, Sahasralinga, Banavasi

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chandraguti banavasi travel

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Microirrigation-Banavasi

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Digital Green/ICAR 'From Anna to Banana' in Banavasi, Karnataka

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Steve Jobs' Mega-Yacht Free To Sail After Temporary Reprieve

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24 Dec 2012

Steve Jobs was controversial in life, and now his high-tech mega-yacht is associated with a controversy long after his death. The former Apple CEO's ship was impounded in Amsterdam in the middle of a financial battle over a disputed bill. Phillippe Starck, a French product designer and architect, has alleged that Jobs' heirs owe him 3 million euros for his work on Venus, the 256-foot yacht Jobs commissioned before his death ...   ... ....(size: 2.6Kb)

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Anbetung der Hirten (Adoration of the Shepherds) (c. 1500–10), by Italian painter Giorgio da Castelfranco. Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus to the Virgin Mary as a fulfillment of the Old Testament's Messianic prophecy.

Liberating Burdensome and Tortuous Beasts (An Animal Liberation Theology)

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24 Dec 2012

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Afghan policewoman kills US adviser in Kabul

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24 Dec 2012

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Two people, including a young child, have been killed and another 11 injured during an emergency landing in Burma, officials say. The Air Bagan plane was carrying more than 60 passengers, many of whom were foreign nationals ... "The cause of the accident is not clear yet ... ....(size: 1.4Kb)

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From left to right, Bahraini Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, United Arab Emirates' Vice President Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Oman's Vice President Fahad bin Mahmoud, Kuwait's Emir Sheik Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Saudi Crown Prince Salam bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Qatar's Crown Prince Sheik Tameem Al Thani, and Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, pose for picture during the Gulf Cooperation Council GCC summit in Sekhir, Bahrain, Monday, Dec. 24, 2012.

GCC states slam Iran interference in region

Al Jazeera

26 Dec 2012

The six Gulf states have sharpened their tone against their neighbour Iran, demanding an immediate halt to its "interference" in their internal affairs while urging action to halt mass killings and violations of international law in Syria ... The council said they "reject and denounce" Iran's "continued interference" in their internal affairs that increase regional tension and threaten security and stability ... 419 Source .. Agencies. Share ... ....(size: 18.7Kb)

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8 killed in road mishaps

The Times of India

01 Nov 2012

HUBLI. Eight persons were killed and 25 others injured in Shiggaon taluk of Haveri district on Wednesday ... A case has been registered with Bankapur police station ... The deceased are S N Bhat, 58, and Narasimha Hegde, 55, of Banavasi ... ....(size: 1.2Kb)

Rajkumar: The person behind the persona

DNA India

17 Jun 2012

In Sandalwood, hardly a day goes by without someone remembering late actor Rajkumar. He continues to live in the hearts of many and talk to fans of Kannada films and industry insiders and you will realise that they are in awe, just not of the personality but also of the person that Annavaru was ... The Person Behind The Personality - the book written by Prakruthi Banavasi with inputs from me could not have been better timed ... ....(size: 2.9Kb)

Book on legendary Kannada actor Raj Kumar released

Newstrack India

02 Jun 2012

Tweet. Bangalore, Jun 2 (IANS) A book showcasing life and times of late movie icon Dr. Raj Kumar, who had worked in more than 205 Kannada films and one of the greatest performers on the Indian silver screen, was released Saturday here ... The book was written by him with the help of his wife Ashwini Puneet and writer Prakruthi Banavasi ... He died in 2006 at the age of 76 ... Raj Kumar Souhardha Awards ... ) . ). ... . . . . . . . . .. ....(size: 2.8Kb)

Coffee table book on Rajkumar makes history

The Hindu

02 Jun 2012

It's not every day that people fork out several times the cover price for a just-published book. Also, it's not every day that a son brings out a coffee table book in his father's memory ... Dr. Rajkumar ... It was an attempt to preserve the soul of the thespian for posterity. It is a labour of love for Mr ... Banavasi, an educationist, to bring out the bilingual coffee table book to the thespian's fans in Karnataka as well as the diaspora ... Mr ... Ms ... ....(size: 2.6Kb)

Ban on dubbing in Kannada termed a regressive move

The Hindu

15 May 2012

Activists and intellectuals who participated in a debate here on Monday on the merits of the ban imposed on dubbing by the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) decried the move as “regressive and undemocratic”. The discussion, organised by Banavasi Balaga, featured Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha leader Kodihalli Chandrashekar, Samata Sainik Dal leader M ... Ismail.Double standards ... ....(size: 1.7Kb)

Pandy' scores OUR TURF CORRESPONDENT Trainer Irfan Ghatala's charge Chul Bul Pandy (Anjar Alam-up) lifted ...

The Telegraph India

24 Mar 2012

Pandy' scores. OUR TURF CORRESPONDENT. Trainer Irfan Ghatala's charge Chul Bul Pandy (Anjar Alam-up) lifted the Vijayanagar Trophy, Div-I, in Bangalore, on Friday. RESULTS. (With inter-state dividends). 1. Bhatkal Plate, Div-I. Jewel Lady (Vaideeshwaran) 1, Nectar Crown 2, Star Of Desire 3. Win Rs 407; (P) 39, 34, 14; (Q) 3,001; Shp. 109; (T) 6,759. Fav. Youre Chilubuli. 2. Charmudi Plate ... Fav ... 3 ... Fav ... 4 ... Banavasi Plate, Div-I ... Banavasi Plate, Div-II....(size: 2.8Kb)

Chul Bul Pandy clinches main event at Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle

23 Mar 2012

Irfan Ghatala-trained Chul Bul Pandy won The Vijaynagar Trophy (Div-I), the main event of the races held here on Friday. Results .. 1. the Bhatkal Plate (Div-I) 1200 M. Jewel Lady (M.H. Amarnath, Suja George and Aleixo A.J. Pereira) 54 R. Vaideeshwaran 1, Nectar Crown 61.5 R. Koch 2, Star Of Desire 62.5 Suraj Narredu 3, Trillion Win 57.5 A. Ramu 4. Won by ... Time. 1.15.52. 2 ... Time ... the Banavasi Plate (Div-I) 1400 M ... the Banavasi Plate (Div-II) 1400 M ... ....(size: 2.1Kb)

Kadamba fest at Banavasi this weekend

Deccan Herald

20 Dec 2011

Bangalore, Dec 20, DHNS. Tuesday, December 20, 2011 -->. The State Kannada and Culture Department has organised a two-day cultural event called Kadambotsava 2011 at Banavasi in Uttar Kannada district on December 24 and 25 ... The award carries a cash prize of Rs three lakh. Awards ... ....(size: 2.0Kb)

CBSE syllabus in PUC in Karnataka from 2012-13

Deccan Herald

20 Dec 2011

Bangalore, Dec 20 (PTI) Tuesday, December 20, 2011 --> ... First year PUC students (11th standard) would have CBSE syllabus from 2012-13 and continue with it next year (12th standard) ... He also said the two-day "Kadambotsava-2011", a mega cultural fest, would be held at the ancient city of Banavasi in Uttara Kannada district from December 24 ... ....(size: 2.3Kb)

Mangalore, Udupi to be part of Mega circuit: Sahay

Deccan Herald

17 Dec 2011

Mangalore, Dec 17, DHNS ... Overseas office ... Few of the proposals which are under active consideration of the Ministry of Tourism are integrated development in and around Shimoga (Development of Jog Falls, Agumbe, Kollur and Banavasi), integrated development of Chikkaballapura, development of tourism infrastructure at Pattadakallu, Badami, Aihole, Alamatti dam, Vanivilasa dam, Hampi, Shivanasamudra, Pilikula, Magadi fort and Apsarakunda ... ....(size: 3.6Kb)

Rain brings more woes, some glee in N-K region

Deccan Herald

04 Aug 2011

Bangalore, Aug 4, DHNS. Thursday, August 04, 2011 -->. Rain continued to pound the districts of North Karnataka region on Thursday also. A child drowned in Uttara Kannada district, houses collapsed, crops were perished and canals and barrages breached in Haveri district ... A child drowned in the Doddakere canal, in Vaddala village near Banavasi of Sirsi taluk. The child has been identified as Manoj Prakash ... However, there is no loss to life....(size: 4.2Kb)

Rare sea bird spotted in Sirsi

The Hindu

08 Jun 2011

Correspondent. Sirsi. A rare bird was spotted near Sirsi Forestry College on Banavasi road on Monday. The injured bird was spotted by H ... Species ... ....(size: 1.4Kb)

Residential College entrance test results out

The Hindu

03 Jun 2011

Staff Reporter. HYDERABAD. Results of the entrance test for admission into the State residential junior and degree colleges for the year 2011-12 were released by the Andhra Pradesh Residential Educational Institutions Society on Thursday. The test was conducted on May 13 ... Region-wise counselling sessions will be held from June 8 to 10 ... For girls from the region, the counselling will be at the APRJC in Banavasi, Kurnool ... ....(size: 2.5Kb)

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Banavasi

— village —

Madhukeshwara Temple at Banavasi

Banavasi

Location of Banavasi
in Karnataka and India

Coordinates

14°32′03″N 75°01′04″E / 14.5341°N 75.0177°ECoordinates: 14°32′03″N 75°01′04″E / 14.5341°N 75.0177°E

Country

India

State

Karnataka

District(s)

Uttara Kannada district

Time zone

IST (UTC+05:30)

Codes

• Pincode • 581 318

• Telephone • +08384

Banavasi (Kannada: ಬನವಾಸಿ) also known as Konkanapura is an ancient temple town in Uttara Kannada District bordering Shivamogga district in the South Indian state of Karnataka .Huen Tsang the Chinese traveler-monk who was in India between 630-644 C.E, visited Konkanapura called Konkanapulo(referred in Chinese scripts)or Banavasi.

1 History
2 Location
3 Agriculture
4 Attractions
5 Gallery
6 See also
7 References
8 External links

History [link]

Banavasi is one of the oldest towns in the Karnataka state.^[1] It has grown up around the Madhukeshwara Temple built in the 9th century and dedicated to Lord Shiva^[2] the supreme God in Shaivism, a major branch of Hinduism.

Coin of the Kadamba king who calls himself on the coin "sri dosharashi," thought to be Krishnavarma II (ruled c. 516-540). The reverse of the coin has the legend shashanka, which means "moon." The Kannada letters and another coin can be seen in the entry for Kadambas of Banavasi

In 2006, a 5th century copper coin was discovered here with an inscription in the Kannada script, one of the oldest such coins ever discovered.^[3] The Directorate of Archaeology and Museums said that the coin's inscription in archaic Kannada proves beyond doubt that Banavasi had a mint in the 5th century.^[4] The coin's discovery supports the due claim for Classical status for Kannada language.

Adikavi Pampa, the first poet of Kannada, wrote his epics in Banavasi.

The town once was the capital of the Kadamba rulers, an ancient royal dynasty of Karnataka.^[5] They established themselves there in A.D. 345 and ruled South India and Cambodia(Ankor Vat was built by Surya Sharma turned Surva Varma of Kadamba dynasty)for at least two centuries.^[6]

Location [link]

Madhukeshwara Temple

Banavasi lies deep in the rain forests of Western Ghats with the Varada river flowing around it on three sides. It is located 374 km from Bangalore. The nearest railway station is 112 km away in Shimoga. Sirsi, 21 km away, is the nearest town. Lodging is provided by some home stays and a tourist complex.^[7]

Agriculture [link]

The soil is fertile around Banavasi and rice, sugarcane, arecanut, spices and pineapple are grown there.

Attractions [link]

The annual December cultural festival, Kadambothsava, is a huge gathering, organized by the state government, and featuring folk dancers, drama troupes, classical musicians, art exhibitions, while drawing together performers, artists, and writers from all of south India.

Banavasi has long been a cultural centre, especially the Yakshagana art form. Today local artisans craft and sell the classical folk art Yakshagana masks here.

Gallery [link]

Madhukeshwara Temple
Nandhi
Bed made up of Stone
Elephants in the Entrance

References [link]

^ Kamat, Jyotsna (August 6 2006). "Ancient City of Banavasi". http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/archaeology/banavasi.htm. Retrieved 2006-08-17.
^ "Banavasi- 'Kadambothsav'". BangaloreBest.com. http://www.bangalorebest.com/discoverbangalore/sightseeing/banvasi.asp. Retrieved 2006-08-17.
^ "5th century copper coin discovered at Banavasi". Deccan Herald. February 5 2006. Archived from the original on 2006-06-14. http://web.archive.org/web/20060614050035/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb72006/state171017200626.asp. Retrieved 2006-08-17.
^ "5th Century copper coin found at Banavasi". Chennai, India: TheHindu.com. 2006-02-06. http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/06/stories/2006020609090400.htm. Retrieved 2006-08-17.
^ Kamat, Jyotsna (August 5 2006). "Kadambas of Banavasi". http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/deccan/kadamba.htm. Retrieved 2006-08-17.
^ "South Indian Coins - The Kadambas of Hangal". Archived from the original on 2006-08-15. http://web.archive.org/web/20060815104329/http://www.med.unc.edu/~nupam/postg1.html. Retrieved 2006-08-17.
^ http://www.banavasitourism.com/where-to-stay.html

External links [link]

v t e Historical Places in Karnataka

Hampi · Bijapur · Badami · Pattadakal · Aihole · Mahakuta · Sudi · Itagi · Lakkundi · Gadag · Dambal · Hangal · Halasi · Kittur · Kuknur · Chaudayyadanapura · Galaganatha · Kanakagiri · Mudgal · Belur · Halebidu · Mysore · Shravanabelagola · Banavasi · Bidar · Raichur · Chitradurga · Basaralu

v t e Uttara Kannada

Taluks	Ankola Bhatkal Haliyal Honnavar Joida Karwar Kumta Mundgod Siddapur Sirsi Yellapur

Tourist places	Gokarna Yana Banavasi Idagunji Murudeshwar Dandeli Netrani Island Jog Falls Magod Falls Sathodi Falls Unchalli Falls

See also	Project Seabird Supa Dam Kali River Sharavathi River Western Ghats Konkani people Nawayathi

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History [link]

Location [link]

Agriculture [link]

Attractions [link]

Gallery [link]

See also [link]

References [link]

External links [link]

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