Annapoorneshwari Temple (Annapurneswari Temple) in Horanadu is located on the banks of River Bhadra in District Chikmagalur of Karnataka. Situated in the dense forest and valleys of Western Ghats, Annapoorneshwari or Annapurna is a Hindu goddess of nutrition and food. The literal meaning of Annapoorneshwari is “Feeding one and all”. Anyone who visits this temple is […]
Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple – for the Devotees of Lord Vishnu
Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple is situated in Mandya district of Karnataka state in India. The temple, also known as Thirunarayanapura, is built on rocky hills called as Yadugiri or Yadavagiri overlooking the Kaveri valley. Lord Vishnu is worshipped in different forms across the world and Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple is one of the many temples dedicated to Lord […]
Activities and Places Near Kudremukh
Kudremukh, part of Western Ghats is a hill range located in the Chikmagalur District of Karnataka. The place is renowned for its bio-diversity and mineral wealth. Kudremukh is the largest reserve for the tropical green wet forest in the state, known as Kudremukh National Park. Literally known as Horse’s face, Kudremukh gets its name from […]
Gajapayana – Elephant March During Dasara
Dasara celebration begins with the of the “Gajapayana” during the mid of August, is the ceremonial journey taken by the elephants to take part in the Dasara procession. This tradition started in 1610 AD in Srirangapatna, elephants today have become an integral part of Dasara celebration in Mysuru. The elephants are specially trained at Veeranahosalli, […]
Sakleshpur – Of Forts and Temples
Sakleshpur (Sakleshapura) is a town located in the Hassan district of Karnataka. The name of the place is said to be derived from a Shivalinga which was dubbed as ‘Shakaleshwara’. Being located in the Western Ghats, the region boasts of incredible biodiversity. Sakleshpur is a sparsely populated region, with only about 23,000 residents as per […]
Must Visit Places Near Virajpet
Virajpet is a hill town, situated in the Coorg district of Karnataka. The place is popular with nature lovers and has numerous hills and lakes that are worthy of exploration. Many temples in the region also attract thousands of devotees from all across the state. Virajpet is located at a distance of about 240 kilometers […]
Kalasa – Temple Town on the Banks of Bhadra
Kalasa, the temple town of Karnataka, is a must-visit. There are many temple towns in Karnataka, associated with events from centuries ago, providing a glimpse into the spiritual soul of the region. These revered sites also showcase the architectural heritage of Southern India which boasts so many styles and design philosophies, representing the many dynasties […]
Chennakesava Temple, Belur – A Hoysala Marvel
The old temples of Karnataka’s Hassan district are an architectural wonder. And the town of Belur is home to one of the grandest examples of Hoysala architecture, the Chennakesava Temple (Also Chennakeshava). The temple was built in the early 12th century by the Hoysala ruler, Vishnuvardhana, when the town of Belur was the site for the […]
Amrutesvara Temple, Chikmagalur -An Epitome of Hoysala Architecture
Amrutesvara Temple’s Hoysala architecture stands to this day across the heartland of Karnataka, reminding visitors of the long history and legacy of the region. Located in Amruthapura, around 67 kilometres north of Chikmagalur town, the Amrutesvara Temple is a 12th century temple that encapsulates the salient features of South Indian temple architecture while also being […]
Bull Temple, Bangalore – An Architectural Wonder
The Bull Temple in Bangalore, also known as Nandi Temple, is famous for its large statue of the sacred bull, Nandi. In fact, with a height of around 4.6 metres and a length of about 6.1 metres, the idol of Nandi in this temple is said to be one of the biggest in the world. […]
