KARNATAKA

THE ELEVATED LAND

“LAND OF FRAGRANCE”
 INTRODUCTION
 Karnataka is a state in southern India.
 It was
created on November 1, 1956, with the passing of t
he
States Reorganisation Act.
 Originally known as the
State of Mysore,renamed Karnataka in 1973.
 Governor :Hansraj Bhardwaj
 Chief Minister :B. S. Yeddyurappa
 Legislature (seats) :Bicameral (224 + 75)
 Population• Density: 275.6 /km2,
 CONTD….
 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 km², 5.83% of the total geographical area o
f
India.
 It is the 8th largest Indian state by area,

 History…..
 Karnataka derived from Karu nadu ,Karu
(black) and nadu (region), the
black cotton soil found in the
Bayaluseeme region of Karnataka.
 It has been home to
some of the most powerful empires of ancient and medieva
l India.
 Karnataka has contributed significantly to both forms of
Indian classical music, the Carnatic and
Hindustani traditions.
 Writers in the Kannada language have received the most n
umber of
 Contd…
 Badamichalukyas,theC
holas,hoysala with
capital as vijayanagar
ruled by
krishnadevaraya and
Tippu Sultan of Mysore
Kingdom were the
most powerful rulers of
karnataka.
Why
Karnataka….

BADAMI
Archaeological Musuem: established in
1982. It is a treasure trove of pre-historic stone
implements, sculptures, architectural parts,
inscriptions, hero stones etc. dating from 6th to
16th century AD.
 Badami Fort: The fort, whose chief attraction is
the 16th century Tipu's cannon. The fort encloses a
large granary, an underground chamber which
could have been used as a treasury or private
audience hall and many other architectural marvels.
 Bhuthanatha Temples: The two Shiva
temples which are together called Bhutanatha
Temples are located on the bank of the ancient
Bhutanatha Lake.
 Durga Temple: The early 8th century Durga
Temple at Aihole .
 Galaganatha Temple: One of the nearly thirty
temples on the bank of the river Malaprabha, this is
an incomplete temple. Built of sandstone, the
temple tower is in the northern "Rekhanagara"
style.
 Ladkhan Temple: The Ladkhan Temple is an
interesting experiment in temple building by the
Chalukyas in the late 7th or early 8th century.

 Papanatha Temple: The only temple that has

been designed on both north and south Indian
styles of architecture, the construction of
Papanatha Temple dates back to 680 AD. This
9th century Jain temple was built by the
Rashtrakutas whose reign followed that of the
Chalukyas.

 Ravanaphadi Cave: One of the highlights of

an Aihole tour, the Ravanaphadi Cave Temple
has been scooped out of rocks. This temple
dates back to the second half of the 7th century.

 Sangameshvara Temple: Perhaps the oldest

temple in Pattadakal, the Sangamesvara Temple
was built by King Vijayaditya during the 8
century AD.
 Bangalore
 Attara Kacheri: The Karnataka High Court (Attara
Kacheri). It is a breathtaking red brick and stone building
and employs the Greco-Roman (neo-classical)
architecture style. Its construction was supervised by
Mudaliar and completed by 1868.
 Bangalore Turf Club: For all those who love horses or are
interested in watching some horse races, the city has
Bangalore Turf Club.
 Brigade Road: for shopping or window shopping .
 Bugle Rock : which is an interesting natural massive rock
formation spread over 16 acres and over 3000 million
years.
 Bull temple/Nandi temple: dedicated to Nandi
 Cubbon Park: Serving as the lungs of the city of
Bangalore.
 HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum: India’s
second largest public aerospace museum, situated on the
Airport Road of Bangalore
 Jumma Masjid: is the oldest mosque of Bangalore and is
in the K.R. Market
 Karnatak Chitrakala Parishath: very few institutions
working actively for the promotion of Arts and providing
support and giving a platform to artists to showcase their
works.
 Lakes: Presently, only 17 remain, considering the
healthy and good ones, out of the previous 51 lakes.
Some of the notable lakes are The Ulsoor Lake (near
MG Road at Halasuru), Madiwala Lake (among the
largest lakes), the Sankey Tank (recently renovated);
Hebbal Lake, Lalbagh Lake (at Lalbagh garden), Agara
Lake, Puttenahalli Lake, Jarganhalli Lake,
Kamakshipalya Lake, Vengaihnakere and Nagavara
Lake.
 Lal Bagh: Botanical Gardens
 St. Marys Basilica: is the only church among all the
churches of Bangalore and the sixth in India to be
recognized as a Basilica
 Tipu Sultan Palace: The construction of the palace
was started by Haider Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan
himself in 1791.
 Venkatappa Art Gallery:
 Venkataramanaswamy Temple: It is a 300 year old
temple built by Maharaja Chikka Devaraya Wodeyar,
displaying some of the best features of Dravidian
temple art.
 Vidhana Soudha: considered to be among the most
imposing building of India as a whole. It is a mixture of
modern and neo-Dravidian architectural
 Bheemeshwari
 Doddamkkali: The Camp has 10 luxurious
tented cottages with attached bath and since
there is no electricity there, they provide a few
solar lamps, which only go to add further to the
closer to nature experience that the place
chooses to emulate.
 Galibore: The Galibore Fishing and Nature
Camp, 95 Km away from Bangalore and 16
Km away from Bheemeshwari, is tucked away
from the maddening crowd, deep in the
deciduous forests, on the banks of the River
Kaveri.
 Chikmagalur
 Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary: About 275 km north
of Bangalore, the Sanctuary covers an area of
around 490 sq. This sanctuary are home to a
large variety of flora and fauna and are regarded
as one of the best Wildlife Sanctuaries in India.
 Inam Dattatreya Peetha: Both the Muslims, as
well as the Hindus venerate the Inam Dattatreya
Peetha, situated on the Baba Budan Giri in the
Chikmagalur district.
 Kodanda Ramaswamy Temple: is a state-
protected monument. This temple is a structure
in the Hoysala style, so far as the Garbhagriha
and Sukanasi are concerned, the remaining
portions being subsequent additions in the
Dravidian style.
 Mahatama Gandhi Park.: A small hillock,
locally called 'Rathnagiri Bore' located on the
northern side of Chikmagalur town
 Manikyadhara Falls: Manikyadhara Falls is
located near Kemmangundi of Chikmagalur
district on the Baba Budan Giri.
 Coorg
 Abbi Falls: Abbi Falls, around 8 km
from Madikeri, the capital of Coorg, is
Nestled amidst private coffee plantations
 Brahmagiri peak: is situated at the
convergence of the underground river,
Sujyoti, Cauvery and Kanike.
 Iruppu Falls: The Iruppu Falls is a sacred
spot in South Kodagu on the Brahmagiri
range of hills, with the river Lakshmana-
tirtha flowing nearby
 Nisargadhama: River Kaveri splits
forming a beautiful island measuring 65
acres.
 Madikeri Fort: Mudduraja first built the
Madikeri Fort as a mud fort in the last
quarter of the 17th century. He also built
a palace inside the fort. Tipu Sultan, who
named the site as Jaffarabad, eventually
rebuilt it in granite.
 Nagarhole Park: a 247 square-mile park in
Karnataka
 Namdroling Monastery (Little Tibet): His
Holiness, Pema Norbu Rinpoche, established
Namdroling Monastery shortly after he came
to India from Tibet.Today the monastery is
home to nearly 5000 monks
 Omkareshwara Temple: was built by
Lingarajendra in 1820
 Padi Iggutappa Temple: In 1810
Lingarajendra captured eight tigers and killed
thirty four elephants in the surroundings of
this temple. To symbolise this culture he
donated a silver elephant to this temple
situated in kakkabe.
 Talakaveri: Located on the slopes of the
Brahmagiri hills at an altitude of around 4000
ft above sea level, the spot can be reached by
a 2 km journey from Bhagamandala up the
Ghats.
 Dandeli
 Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary:
 Kavala Caves:The Kavala
Caves are limestone caves
situated at a distance of 25
Km from Dandeli. River kali
flows near by.
 Hampi
 Hazara Rama Temple: Dating from the
early 15th century, the hall of the Hazara
Rama Temple has finely carved basalt
pillars depicting the incarnations of Vishnu
 Lotus Palace: It is believed that the women
of the royal family, who lived in the nearby
Queens' Palace, disported themselves in
the water pavilion within their protected
enclosure and met in the Lotus Palace.
 Malyavanta Raghunathaswamy: Built and
constructed in accordance to the Dravidian
style of architecture. 3 Km down the road
from Kamalapur to Hampi, has peculiar
and interesting motifs of fish and marine
creatures adorning its inner walls.
 Underground Temple:This large
Underground Temple is dedicated to Lord
Shiva as Prasanna Virupaksha and was
built many meters below the ground level
   Hassan
 Gorur Dam:
 Hasanamba Temple: came into operation
in the 12th century, during the period of
Krishnappa Nayaka. Hasanamba 
 Siddeshvara Temple: built by
Venkatappa Nayaka, one of the Nayaka
Rulers, is a quintessential and typical
example of the Hoysala style of
architecture
 Veeranarayana Temple: It is an important
Vaishnava temple and it is claimed that
this was an ancient Jain temple later
converted to a Hindu temple. An ancient
temple built around 1104 AD, is a highly
revered and venerated temple. It is
situated to the west of Chennakesava
Temple, at Belur, in Hassan District
 Karwar
 Sadashivgad
Hill Fort: The
Durga Bhavani
temple located
inside the fort is a
major attraction
of Uttara Kannada
district.
 Malpe
 Daria Bahadurgad Fort: is
an island famous for its
fort built by Basavappa
Naik of Bidanur. This
island is about a square
mile in area and not more
than 250 yards in width
 Vadabhandeshwara: This
temple enshrines the idol
of Lord Balarama and is
visited by hundreds of
pilgrims. It is also known
as the Anantheshwara
temple.
 Mangalore
 Kudroli Mosque: mosque of Kudroli is not
only a religious site but also an educational
centre of the city. Two mosques were built at
this part of the city. These two mosques were
together known as the 'Jode Masjid', 'Jode
Mosque' or 'Jode Palli'. The Jode Mosque
was built in the pre-independence era, about
150 years ago.
 Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple:
This temple has to its credit the fact that it is
the only temple in Karnataka built by Shree
Narayana Guru.
 Mangaladevi Temple: The word “Mangalore”
is derived from Goddess Mangaladevi, the
main deity in this temple.
 St. Aloysious Chapel: This place of worship
is well placed in the campus of St. Aloysious
College in the heart of Mangalore city.
 Mysore
 Brindavan Gardens: The garden has been a
shooting spots for many songs of the
yesteryears and even today 
 Chamundeswari Temple: This temple is as
famous as the Dussera of Mysore! Located
atop Chamundi Hills
 Datta Peetham: is an ashram and the spiritual
dwelling of Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda,
among Mysore’s ardently worshipped gurus.
 GRS Fantasy Park: If you are into water
games then this is the place for you.
 Jaganmohan Palace: Like the Mysore Palace,
it is also an attractive mansion built by the
Mysore rulers
 Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery: it possession
of great paintings from the brush of world
famous artists such as Rembrandt, the like
of makes it note worthy.
 Karanji Kere Lake: It is an immersion
place for the Ganesha idols after the
festival.
 Kesava temple: Somnathpur, about 40 km
from Mysore, named after the Hoysala
Army’s Chief Commander and founder,
Somnath. It is known for the Hoysala
period temples .
 Lakshmiramana Swamy Temple: is one of
the oldest temples in the city. In an
inscription found at the Banni Mantapa in
Mysore there is a mention of a grant for
God Lakshminarayana in 1499 by the
Vijayanagara King Narasa Nayaka, the
father of the famous Vijayanagar emperor
Krishnadevaraya.
 Lalita Mahal Palace: It was
commissioned by Maharaja Krishnaraja
Wodeyar IV in 1921 for the exclusive
stay of the Viceroy of India.
 Mahabaleshwar Temple:

 Mysore Palace: built by Tipu Sultan and is among

the most splendid buildings of Mysore. It has
employed a blend and mixture of the Indo-Saracen
architecture .
 Mysore Zoo:This zoo was built by His Highness Sri
Chamarajendra Wodeyar
 National Museum on Natural History:
 Prasanna Krishnaswamy Temple: dedicated to Lord
Krishna,
 Rail Museum:The Chamundi Gallery showcases the
development and progress of the railways.
 Shweta Varahaswamy Temple: Chikka Devaraja
Wodeyar was the benefactor for the temple.
 Srikanteswara temple:Dravidian style temple
 St. Philomena's Church: over 200 years old, is one
of the oldest churches in India
 Talakad: Every 12 years the temples buried under
the sand dunes of Cauvery are excavated for
worshiP.
 Tombs of Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali,:
 Trinesvaraswamy Temple: dedicated to the three-
eyed Lord Shiva
 Srirangapatnam
 Daria Daulat Bagh: contain some
beautiful historic paintings. Hyder
Ali commenced the construction of
this place and it was completed by
his son Tipu Sultan.
 Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary: a very
small sanctuary, being only 0.67
km sq.
 Sangama: is the confluence of two
rivers – Arkavathi and Cauvery.
 Sri Ranganatha Temple: Lord
Ranganatha reseides in the hearts
of those who live in Srirangapatna.
 Srirangapatnam Fort: Believed to
be the second strongest
fortification in India, by tipu sultan
 Surathkal

 Krishnapura Matha:
This is one of the eight
mathas ie. Monastery
(Astha Matha)
established by Dvaita
philosopher
Madhavacharya.
 Sadashiva Temple:
Suratkal, 15 Km from
Mangalore, is an
excellent beach with a
wide shore to stroll on
 Udupi
 Chandramauleshvara
Temple: The temple
dedicated to Shiva
 Sri Anathesvara
Temple: dedicated to
Vishnu.
 Sri Krishna Temple:
statue of Lord
Krishna was set up by
the great sage
Madhavacharya
about 700 years ago.
 Gokarna

 udle Beach:

 Mahabaleshvara Temple: One

of the seven Mukti Sthalas of
Karnataka, Gokarna is also
known for its idyllic beaches
and serene landscape.

 Taamragowri: Gokarana, a
celebrated pilgrim centre of
Karnataka is famous for the
'Atmalingam' in the ancient
temple located here.
   Sakleshpur
 Manjarabad Fort
:Manjarabad Fort served as
a strategic defensive
location during Tipu
Sultan's rule as it
commands the approach to
the plateau beyond
Sakleshpur from the coast.
 Sakaleswara Temple:was
constructed between the
11th and 14th century AD
during the period when the
Hoysala Empire was at its
peak.
 Kollur
 Arishina Gundi Falls: It requires quite
a bit of effort to visit the  Arishina
Gundi Waterfalls, which is deep inside
the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary.

 Mookambika Temple: The

Mookambika Devi Temple stands on
the spur of the lush green Kodachadri
peak overlooking the Sauparnika
river.

 Mookambika WildlifeThe
Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
which is spread over 247 sq kms is
best visited from November to March.
Sanctuary:
 Bijapur
 Gol Gumbaz: is second in size only to St. Peter's Basilica, Rome. It was
built by Muhammad Adil Shah in the year 1656 for the singular purpose of
burying his mortal remains. Gol Gumbaz contains tombs of Muhammad
Adil Shah, his two wives, his mistress, his daughter and grandson.
   Aihole
 Jain Meguti Temple: The Meguti Temple has the distinction of being the
only temple in Aihole which can clearly be traced back to 634 AD.
 Yellapurx
 Magod Falls: where the Bedti River cascades from a
height of 650 ft into a rocky abyss.
 Satoddi Falls: also known as the Mini-Niagara of
Karnataka,
 Belgaum
 Belgaum Fort: One of the oldest forts in
Karnataka, the Belgaum fort served as a
fortification against the attacks of invading
armies. It steadfastly held fort as Belgaum
played host to a multitude of dynasties, from
the Rattas, the Vijayanagar emperors, the
Bijapur Sultans, the Marathas and finally the
British. Eventually, during the freedom
movement of India, it was here that Mahatma
Gandhi was imprisoned.
 Ramkrishna Ashrama: In November 2000,
Swami Purushottamanandji took over as the
president of newly-affiliated Ramakrishna
Mission Ashrama at Belgaum.
 Varapoha Falls: located in Jamboti is 20 km
south-west of Belgaum and 18 km west of
Khanapur in the Belgaum District of
Karnataka. Jamboti is primarily well-known
because the Mandovi River, which is the
longest river in Goa.
 Yana
 Cave Temple: The temple is known as the shrine of
Bhairaveshvara
 Shimoga
 Bird Sanctuary: the Mandagadde
and the Gudavi bird sanctuaries
are definitely destinations worth
visiting.

 Sacred Heart Church:

 Shivappanaika Palace Museum:

The Shivappanaika Palace
Museum is located in the very
hub of Shimoga City, on the
banks of Tunga River. The
palace was built by Keladi ruler,
Shivappa Nayaka during the 16th
century.
 Tavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safa
ri
 Nandi-Hills
 Bhoga Nandishwara Temple: At the
base of the Nandi Hills in the Nandi
Village is the Bhoga Nandishwara
Temple that follows the Dravidian
style of architecture.

 Muddenahalli Museum: Muddenahali

is the birthplace of the most renowned
engineer and Dewar of the former
Mysore state, Sir M. Vishveshwaraya.

 Tipu Sultan's Fort: Nandi Hills, 65

Kms from Bangalore and 1,478
meters above sea level is Bangalore's
own hill station. It has been named
after the bull of the Hindu deity Shiva.
 Murudeshwara
 Murudeshwara Temple: The sea is an intrinsic part of the temple
landscape at Murudeshwar. The sea on three sides surrounds the
temple towering on the small hill called Kanduka Giri on three sides.
 Kundapur
 Holy Rosary Church:

 Kundeswara Temple

 Mekekattu Nadhikeshwara
Temple: The Mekekattu
Nadhikeshwara Temple is at a
distance of about 20 km from
Kundapura and is considered
to be the creation of Sage
Parashurama.
 Kemmanagundi
 Hebbe Falls:
 Kalahhati Falls
 Shanti Falls
 Jog-Falls
 Tunga Anicut Dam:
 Kudremukh
 Annapurneshwari Temple:
 Jamalabad Fort:
 Kudremukh national park:
 Bidar
 Bidar Fort: The origins of this magnificent fort can be traced to the flourishing
Sultanate Empire which ruled Bidar after it changed hands from the Chalukyas
to the Yadavas and then the Kakatiyas.
 Solah Khamba Mosque: The Solah Khamba Mosque or sixteen columned prayer
hall is the oldest Muslim building in Bidar and one of the  largest in India.
 Dharmasthala

 Lord Manjunatha: situated

on the banks of the river
Nethravathi attracts
followers of all caste and
creed; Jains, Hindus,
Christians and Muslims too
visit this temple to offer
their prayers
 Halebid-and-Belur
 Chennakeshava Temple:
Dedicated to  Lord
Chennakeshava meaning
'handsome Vishnu', this temple
is one of the finest examples of
Hoysala architecture.
 Hoysaleswara Temple:
Hoysaleswara Temple,
dedicated to Lord Shiva, is
among the largest of its kind in
South India.Named after
Vishnuvardhana Hoysaleswara.
 Jain Temples: The three Jain
temples at Basadi Halli, situated
near the Hoysaleshwara temple,
are famous for their highly
polished blackstone pillars and
carved ceilings.
 Chitradurga

 Kallina Kote: Kallina Kote which means the Palace of Stone is the  majestic
Chitradurga fort.

This massive fort, regarded by many as a marvel of military architecture, was built in
parts by the Palegar Nayakas, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.
 Pattadakal

 Jain Temple: Located on the Pattadakal-Badami Road,

the Jain Temple is estimated to have been built in the
9th century during the reign of Rashtrakutas of
Manyakheta. Constructed in Dravidian architectural
style
 Hubli
 Bhavanishankara Temple: Built in
the Chalukya architectural style,
the Bhavani Shankara  temple of
Hubli is a fine representation of
the sculptural prowess prevalent
during those times.

 Nrupatunga Betta: Nrupatunga

Betta is a beautiful picinic spot on
the Unkal Hill in Hubli.

 Siddharoodha Math: Siddharoodha

Math is an important religious
institution located just 2 km from
Hubli. It is a centre of Advaita
philosophy as preached by Swami
Siddharoodha.
 Gulbarga
 Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah: The Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah is
the tomb of the great Sufi saint, Khwaza Syed Mohammad Gesu
Daraz, popularly known as Khwaza Bande Nawaz. The venue of an
annual 'Urs', over thousands of people from all faiths visit the dargah
to offer their respects.
 Bhatkal
 Kethapayya Narayan Temple: Located at Mudbhatkal, Kethapayya
Narayan Temple represents the Vijayanagara style of architecture
resplendent with intricately carved sculptures.
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