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Kavaledurga
Kavualedurga Fort ( Kannada ಕವಲೇದುರ್ಗದ ಕೋಟೆ) is a 9th-century fort from Thirthahalli, Shimoga.It was the fourth and last capital of Keladi kingdom. History The fort was built in the 9th century, and it was renovated in the 14th century by Cheluvarangappa. Kavaledurga, also called Bhuvanagiri, was a stronghold of the Nayakas of Keladi, who were the feudatories under the Vijayaanagara rulers and later became independent after the fall of the Vijayanagara kingdom. Venkatappa Nayaka (1582-1629) fortified the place here. Built a palace and made it an Agrahara with a Mahattina Matha. A Sringeri Matha. A treasury, a granary, stables for elephants and horses and ponds. The fort at Kavaledurga has three lines of walls, which are constructed of huge granite blocks following the natural contour of the hillock. Each fortification has a gateway flanked by guard- rooms on either side In between the fortifications there are temples, a ruined palace site and bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavaledurga Jain Temple Ruins
Kavualedurga Fort ( Kannada ಕವಲೇದುರ್ಗದ ಕೋಟೆ) is a 9th-century fort from Thirthahalli, Shimoga.It was the fourth and last capital of Keladi kingdom. History The fort was built in the 9th century, and it was renovated in the 14th century by Cheluvarangappa. Kavaledurga, also called Bhuvanagiri, was a stronghold of the Nayakas of Keladi, who were the feudatories under the Vijayaanagara rulers and later became independent after the fall of the Vijayanagara kingdom. Venkatappa Nayaka (1582-1629) fortified the place here. Built a palace and made it an Agrahara with a Mahattina Matha. A Sringeri Matha. A treasury, a granary, stables for elephants and horses and ponds. The fort at Kavaledurga has three lines of walls, which are constructed of huge granite blocks following the natural contour of the hillock. Each fortification has a gateway flanked by guard- rooms on either side In between the fortifications there are temples, a ruined palace site and bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forts In Karnataka
Karnataka, the sixth largest state in India, has been ranked as the third most popular state in the country for tourism in 2014. It is home to 507 of the 3600 centrally protected monuments in India, the largest number after Uttar Pradesh. The State Directorate of Archaeology and Museums protects an additional 752 monuments and another 25,000 monuments are yet to receive protection. Tourism centres on the ancient sculptured temples, modern cities, the hill ranges, forests and beaches etc. Broadly, ''tourism in Karnataka'' can be divided into four geographical regions: North Karnataka, the Hill Stations, Coastal Karnataka and South Karnataka. The Karnataka government has recently introduced The Golden Chariot – a train which connects popular tourist destinations in the state and Goa. The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation promotes tourism in Karnataka. North Karnataka North Karnataka has monuments that date back to the 5th century. Kannada empires that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nayakas Of Keladi
Nayakas of Keladi (1499–1763), also known as Nayakas of Bednore and Ikkeri Nayakas, were an Indian dynasty based in Keladi in present-day Shimoga district of Karnataka, India. They were an important ruling dynasty in post-medieval Karnataka. They initially ruled as a vassal of the famous Vijayanagar Empire. After the fall of the empire in 1565, they gained independence and ruled significant parts of Malnad region of the Western Ghats in present-day Karnataka, most areas in the coastal regions of Karnataka, and parts of northern Kerala, Malabar and the central plains along the Tungabhadra river. In 1763 AD, with their defeat to Hyder Ali, they were absorbed into the Kingdom of Mysore. They played an important part in the history of Karnataka, during a time of confusion and fragmentation that generally prevailed in South India after the fall of the Vijayanagar Empire. The Keladi rulers were of the Vokkaliga:”Venkatappa. ruled from 1504 to 1551. His son Bhadrappa died b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tirthahalli, Karnataka
Thirthahalli is a panchayat town located in the Shimoga district of the state of Karnataka, India. It lies on the bank of the river Tunga and is also the headquarters of the Thirthahalli Taluk of Shimoga district. Geography Thirthahalli is located at . It has an average elevation of 591 metres (1938 feet). The Tirthahalli Town Panchayat has population of 14,528 of which 7,093 are males while 7,435 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. Languages The majority of people speak Kannada. There are also a sizeable number of Tulu speakers in this region. Notable people * Kuvempu - Kannada author and poet, Jnanapeetha and Padma Vibhushan awardee * Shantaveri Gopala Gowda - Socialist Leader and Politician. * U. R. Ananthamurthy- Contemporary writer, Novelist and critic, Jnanapeetha and Padma Bhushan awardee. * Kadidal Manjappa- Politician and former Chief Minister of Karnataka * Justice. M Rama Jois - Advocate and Chief Justice, Former Governor of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambutheertha
Ambuthirtha is a mountain located from the village of Thirthahalli, Shimoga District of the state of Karnataka, India. It is the headwaters of the Sharavathi river. History Etymology The name "Ambuthirtha" refers to a part of Hindu mythology that legend says happened here, which is the reason a temple to Rama is located in the area. The Legend According to ancient legend, the god Rama shot at the ground with his Ambu (translates to bow & arrow) because his wife, Sita, was thirsty (translates to Thirtha). When his arrow hit the ground, water poured out and quenched her thirst. Because the river, according to the legend, originated with this event, the river is called "Sharavathi" as "Shara" translates to arrow. A Shivalinga is installed at Ambuthirtha, under which river Sharavathi originates to start her journey. Hydroelectric Power Plants The river has two Hydroelectric plants built on it that supply electricity for much of the state of Karnataka. The first plant, which is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buildings And Structures Completed In The 9th Century
A building, or edifice, is an enclosed structure with a roof and walls standing more or less permanently in one place, such as a house or factory (although there's also portable buildings). Buildings come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and functions, and have been adapted throughout history for a wide number of factors, from building materials available, to weather conditions, land prices, ground conditions, specific uses, prestige, and aesthetic reasons. To better understand the term ''building'' compare the list of nonbuilding structures. Buildings serve several societal needs – primarily as shelter from weather, security, living space, privacy, to store belongings, and to comfortably live and work. A building as a shelter represents a physical division of the human habitat (a place of comfort and safety) and the ''outside'' (a place that at times may be harsh and harmful). Ever since the first cave paintings, buildings have also become objects or canvasses of much artis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuppalli
Kuppali, also known as Kuppali (ಕುಪ್ಪಳಿ), is a small village in Thirthahalli taluk of Shimoga district in the state of Karnataka in India. It is famous for being the childhood home of the renowned Kannada literature, Kannada poet Kuvempu. Kuvempu The celebrated Kannada poet and writer Kuvempu belonged to this village and was very attached to it. Indeed, this pen-name ''Kuvempu'' (Kannada: ಕುವೆಂಪು) pays homage to the writer's home, author's home, created as it is from the first letters from his full name "Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa" (Venkatappa being his father's name). Kuppalli is also the birthplace of Poornachandra Tejaswi, the son of Kuvempu and a famous Kannada writer himself. It is also the place where Kuvempu and Poornachandra Tejaswi have been cremated. The childhood home of Kuvempu at Kuppali has been converted into a museum by ''Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Pratishtana'' (a trust dedicated to Kuvempu). This trust has undertaken immense developmental ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kundadri
Kundadri is a hill (826 mt) with dense forests in the Western Ghats located in Shimoga District Karnataka State, India.It is 70 km from Udupi city. This hill is known for 17th century Jain temple dedicated to Parshwanath tirthankara and the place is known to have given shelter to ''Acharya Kundakunda'' during earlier centuries. The main deity of this temple is Parshwanatha, 23rd tirthankar. Two small ponds formed by the rock on one side of this temple provided water to earlier sages. Government of Karnataka joined hands with a philanthropist from Mumbai to construct an all-weather road to the top of the hill. History More than two thousand years ago, the greatest Digambar Jain muni named ''Kundakunda Acharya'' stayed here and prompted the birth of this jain holy place. A temple is constructed with stone statues of jain sages. As the place is secluded, there has been efforts to damage stone statues to find hidden treasure. Transportation Kundadri is at a distance of a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hulikal
Hulikal is a village located in the Hosanagara taluk of the Shimoga district in the Indian state of Karnataka and is known for its heavy rainfall. The Hulikal village lies in western ghat ( Paschima ghatta in Kannada ) region of Karnataka state. The range of ghat is known by the name Hulikal ghat or Balebare ghat. The road running between Hosangadi and Mastikatte through Hulikal ghati connects coastal district of Udupi with Shivamogga ( Shimoga ) district. The Mani dam reservoir and Savehoklu reservoir are nearby. KPCL has its colony at Mastikatte near to Hulikal. The nearest airport is at Mangalore, situated 123 km south-west of Hulikal. It has an elevation of 600m. Climate Hulikal experiences an extremely wet tropical monsoon climate (Am) under the Köppen climate classification. It has little to no rainfall from December to April and heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from May to November. Rainfall It is situated in the dense forests of the Western Ghats. Over the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agumbe
Agumbe is a village situated in the Thirthahalli taluka of Shimoga district, Karnataka, India. It is nestled in the thickly forested Malenadu region of the Western Ghats mountain range. Owing to its high rainfall, it has received the epithet of "The Cherrapunji of South India", after Cherrapunji, one of the rainiest places in India. Agumbe is associated with rainforest conservation efforts, documentation of medicinal plants, tourism (trekking and photography), and the promotion of cottage industry. The Agumbe Rainforest Research Station was established as a sanctuary for the King Cobra, Agumbe's flagship species. Location Agumbe in Shivamogga district lies on the south-western coast of India, approximately north-east of Mangaluru and north-west of Bengaluru, the state capital of Karnataka in Southern India. It is approximately from Shringeri and from the Arabian Sea. The coastal town of Udupi hosts the nearest major railway station. The nearest airport is at Bajpe n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunchikal Falls
Kunchikal Falls is a waterfall in India located in the Nidagodu village near Masthikatte in the Shimoga district of state Karnataka. Kunchikal falls cascades down rocky boulders and the total height of the falls is 183 meters (600 feet) according to the World Waterfall Database. Kunchikal falls is formed by the Varahi river. After the construction of the Mani Dam near Masthikatte and an underground power generation station near Hulikal, Shimoga district, the water flow to the falls is greatly reduced and is visible only during the rainy season (July-Sept). As the falls are within a restricted area , a gate pass is required to visit. The nearest Airport is at Mangalore, situated from Kunchikal Falls. See also *List of waterfalls in India *List of waterfalls in India by height The following is a list of highest waterfall A waterfall is a point in a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops. Waterfalls also occur where meltwater ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jog Falls
Jog Falls is a waterfall on the Sharavati river located in the Western Ghats running between Uttara Kannada and Shimoga districts of Karnataka, India. It is the third highest plunge waterfall in India. It is a segmented waterfall which depends on rain and season to become a plunge waterfall. The falls are major attractions for tourists and is ranked 36th in the list of free-falling waterfalls, 490th in the world by list of waterfalls by total height, 128th in the list of single-drop waterfalls in the World by the waterfall database. Description Jog Falls is created by the Sharavati dropping , making it the third-highest waterfall in India after the Nohkalikai Falls with a drop of in Meghalaya and the Dudhsagar Falls with a drop of in Goa. Sharavathi, a river which rises at Ambutirtha, next to Nonabur, in the Thirthahalli taluk takes a northwesterly course by Fatte petta, receives the Haridravati on the right below Pattaguppe and the Yenne Hole on the left above Barangi. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
