In ancient India, temples were typically built near a water source. They would be built on the banks of rivers, beside streams and lakes or have tanks adjacent to them. The Kalyani tank is one such water tank that stands in Melukote in the Mandya district of Karnataka. This ancient temple tank has a history […]
Temples
Madhukeshwara Temple – A 9th Century Marvel
The Madhukeshwara temple is located in Banavasi, an ancient town on the borders of the Uttara Kannada and Shimoga districts.
Chaturmukha Basadi – A One-of-a-kind Jain Temple
At a distance of a little over 60 kilometers from Mangalore, Karkala is an important Jain pilgrimage site. The town has a number of historical and religious landmarks of which the Chaturmukha Basadi is the most well-known. The temple gets its name from its unique architectural plan wherein the temple is open from all sides. […]
Top 10 Must Visit Jain Monuments In Karnataka
There are many Jain monuments in Karnataka. Jainism may not have originated in Karnataka but it has a long association with the state that dates back to the 3rd century BC. When Chandragupta Maurya renounced his kingdom to become a monk, he traveled to the Chandragiri Hill region in Karnataka. It was here that he […]
Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple, Hampi – The Abode of Lord Hanuman
Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple gets its name from the image of Hanuman placed inside an amulet. The position of Hanuman is different from any other image of Lord Hanuman that can be found in Hampi. This temple is the second most important shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman in Hampi. Quick Facts Yantrodharaka […]
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Nuggehalli, Hassan – Of Hoysala Architecture
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is near Hassan in the town of Nuggehalli. Lord Narasimha is an avatar of Lord Krishna.
Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna – The Second Home to the Original Atma Linga
Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna is one of the must visits when you are in the small town. Know about Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna, legend, and timings.
Cave Temple in Karnataka – The Top 8 You Should Visit
Cave temple in Karnataka – from Badami cave temples to Gavipuram Cave Temple in Bangalore, know everything about Cave temples in Karnataka.
Shravanabelagola – The Land of Lord Gomatheeswara
Shravanabelagola is one of the most important Jain centers in the world.
Udupi Shri Krishna Matha – The Mathura of Southern India
Udupi Shri Krishna Matha (Mutt) is one of the landmark destinations in the beach town. Know about Darshan timing at Udupi Shri Krishna Matha.
