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Bangalore
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Mysore |
Coorg |
Mangalore |
Dharmastala
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Udipi |
Hospet |
Belgaum |
Bijapur
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Belgaum was known in
the ancient times as ‘Venugrama’. The district headquarters whose
name represents the entire district is situated on the Bangalore-Pune
Road about 502 kms from the former. This place is on the Karnataka
transition centre into Karnataka and even Goa. Its strategic
location on the Deccan plateau did not escape history.
In Belgaum there is a 16th century mosque known as the Saba Mosque
and two Jain shrines. It was a much sought after base and has been
the regional capital since the 12th century. Some of the dynasties
that left their mark include the Chalukyas Rattas Vijayanagara
Bahamanis and the Marathas. Most of the monuments date from the
early 13th century.
The Belgaum Fort is in the eastern part of the town rebuilt by Yusuf
Adil Shah the Sultan of Bijapur in 1481. The cultural confluence is
unmistakable. The moated fort at Belgaum arouses the painful
memories of the travails of the fight for freedom as the Father of
the Nation was goaled here. However the structure has attractive
features. The Gokak falls is a frequent haunt of picnic makers from
far and near. At the place called Halari there are architectural
temples and Jain Bastis built by the kadamba rulers.
Places of attraction :-
Masjid-I-Satya(1519):
Is one of the oldest mosques and certainly the most beautiful. A
captain of the Bijapur army Azad Khan built it. Belgaum is also
noted for its Jain architecture and sculpture.
Kamala Basti:
The late Chalukyan Kamala Basti is the affirmation of the existence
of Jainism. The beautiful lathe-turned pillars and a black stone
Neminanta sculpture stands within the fort walls. There is also a
beautiful sculpted Jain Temple built by Malikaryuna to the south of
the fort. The Kapileshwara Temple which is one of the oldest temples
in this region is worth visiting.
Hari Mandir:
Headquarters of Mata Kalavati popularly called “Aai” by her devotees
is located here.
Kamal Basti:
This is the affirmation of the existence of Jainism. The beautiful
lathe-turned pillars and a black stone Neminatha sculpture stands
within the fort walls. There is also a beautiful sculpted Jain
temple built by Malikarjuna to the south of the fort. The
Kapileshwara Temple which is one of the oldest temples in this
region is worth visiting.
Hari Mandir:
Headquarters of Mata Kalavati popularly called “Aai” by her devotees
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