Where is hassan

Locally known as Abbi Gundi and offers a spectacular view of Pushpagiri mountain range. Hasanamba Temple: Inside the temple premises, there are three temples dedicated to Hasanamba, Darbar Ganapati and Siddeshwara.

Although the Goddess has been known by the name Hasanamba, it is not a single Goddess but a trinity. The three of the Shakthi-Swaroopinis are settled together here. Another interesting feature here is the Hasanamba Temple is opened only once in a year for few days during Deepavali celebrations. A unique phenomenon here is that while closing the doors, the deity is adorned with flowers and a ghee lamp is lit. When the doors are reopened next year, the thick smoke engulfs the sanctum sanctorum with the lamp still burning.

Even the flowers retain their freshness for the entire year. On a search to find a place to settle down, they reached Hassan and were struck by its natural beauty and decided to make it their permanent home. In the three anthills inside the Hasanamba temple, Brahmi, Kaumari, and Maheshwari decided to stay. It is believed to be of a woman who used to be tortured by her mother in law. During a squabble, she was hit on her forehead and got injured.

Unable to bear the pain, she pleaded the Goddess to protect her. The daughter-in-law is said to still reside there in the form of this small stone. The stone is believed to keep moving towards the feet of the Goddess covering a distance of a paddy grain every year. It is said that the Kali Yuga will stop once the stone touches the feet of the Goddess.

Another prominent attraction here is Kallappana Gudi. It is believed that long ago, four thieves tried to steal the ornaments of the temple. Goddess Hasanamba cursed and turned them into stones which can still be seen today. Constructed in AD by Chamundaraya, a Ganga warrior, it is carved out of a single block of granite and looms atop the picturesque Vindhyagiri Hill.

It is visible up to 30 km away. There are nearly steps hewn in the rock-face which must be climbed to have a close-up view of this colossal magic. It is amazing to see so much grace and poise etched on a sculpture of such big scale. The statue truly reflects the idea of great strength devoid of rage and anger. This massive monolithic statue of Lord Gomateshwara will definitely leave you in awe. The surrounding enclosures has images of all the Jain Tirthankaras. Mosale: Mosale is a small village in Hassan which has 2 breathtaking Hoysala temples dedicated to Lord Nageshwara and Lord Chennakeshava.

Built around 12th century, it is made of soapstone and are identical to each other, standing a few feet apart.

Both temples have a garbhagriha, a sukanasi, a four-pillared navaranga and an entrance porch. The gable top of sukhanasa is crowned by the royal emblem of Sala founder of the Hoysala dynasty slaying the tiger. The Nageshwara Temple has a beautiful Nandi idol in front and a linga. The Chennakeshava Temple has a beautiful idol of Lord Vishnu and the prabhavali is finely decorated with His various incarnations.

Shantigrama: Shantigrama is about 15 kms from Mosale Hosahalli and 14 kms from Hasana city. The temple was built in the 12th century during Chola kingdom and was renovated by Queen Shantaladevi. Mahalakshmi Temple, Doddagadavahalli: The temple dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi at Doddagadavahalli is credited with several firsts in Hoysala architecture.

It is believed to be the first temple built in Hoysala style. This is also the only Hoysala temple where an idol of Goddess Mahalakshmi is enshrined and both Vaishnava and Shaiva ways of worship are practiced. This temple is also the only example of chatush-kuta or four-shrined order of temple built in Hoysala style. Kedareshwara Temple: Located nearby Hoysaleshwara Temple, this temple is a gem of Indian architecture.

It is told that a tree took root in the tower and destroyed it. The outer walls, the tower and the doorway are magnificently carved. The basement of the temple, which stands on a high platform has a large number of friezes which depicts elephants, horses, lions, mythical animals, swans and stories from the Epics.

Situated nearby the Hoysaleshwara Temple, the Parshwanatha Swamy Temple is the most beautiful of the three basadis. There are rich carvings and 12 pillars that hold the dome of the temple.

The pillars are well polished. A 14 ft figure of Lord Parshwanatha is made from black stone with a 7 headed serpent carved above the head. Veeranarayana Temple, Belavadi: Belavadi is home to the famous Veeranarayana Temple which is the biggest Thrikutachala three shrined temple built by the Hoysalas. Here, the idols of Veeranarayana, Venugopala and Yoga Narasimha are located in a single temple complex.

The Venugopala idol is classified as one of the most graceful idols of all. It also houses the highest number of pillars in any Hoysala temples with around of them in total; each unique from the other. Lakshminarasimha Temple, Javagal: One of the lesser known gems of Hoysala architecture, the Lakshminarasimha Temple, is a Vaishnava temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha the half man half lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu , who is accompanied by his consort, Goddess Lakshmi.

The other two shrines of this Thrikutachala temple are of Lord Vishnu and Lord Venugopal playing the flute. The outer wall here are quite fascinating and has stunning workmanship on it with carved sculptures. The Dashavatars 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu are exquisitely depicted here. The base has 6 rectangular moldings which has fine carvings of swans birds , makara aquatic creatures , epics and other stories from Ramayana, Mahabharata and stories of Lord Krishna , leafy scrolls, horses and elephants.

Malekal Tirupathi: Home to Venkataramanaswami temple on a hill accessible via steps. Kondaji: Noted for Chennakeshava temple where sculpture of main deity is four meters tall Holenarasipura: Home to popular Lakshmi Narasimha temple Basavapattana: Home to three temples- Shantishara, Lakshmikantha and Pranatharthihareshwara.

Agrahara Belaguli: An ancient agrahara settlement of scholarly Brahmins and home to several ancient monuments. Arasikere: Known for Ishwara temple, Halavarakallu temple and a large ancient water tank Basavapatna: A village with a ruined fort, three temples and an agrahara.

Banavara: Important trading center and also has multiple temples and a ruined fort. Hasana is equidistant from Mangaluru and Bengaluru both kms away. Mysuru is the closest airport kms but Bengaluru kms and Mangaluru kms airports provide better flight connectivity to reach Hasana.

Hasana has a railway station and is accessible by train from Bengaluru and Mangaluru. Hasana has excellent bus connectivity from major cities of Karnataka. Taxis can be hired from Hasana, Sakaleshpura, Belur, Arasikere and other major towns to explore regional attractions. Chennakeshava swami temple. Settihalli Church. Carvings at chennakeshava swami temple. Ragi Mudde. Hassan - District of Karnataka.

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