Shettihalli Church (referred to as Sathalli in colonial documents) is located 2km from
Shettihalli, Hassan, in
Karnataka
Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...
. Built in the 1860s by the French missionaries in
India
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, the church is a magnificent structure of
Gothic Architecture
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'' After the construction of the Hemavati Dam and Reservoir in 1960 the church was Submerged under water due to the dam[ It has since then become a famous tourist spot where people flock to see the half submerged church during monsoon. It is also known as ''The Submerged Church'' and ''The Floating Church''.][Monsoon in Sakleshpur]
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History
The Church was built in 1860 by the French missionaries for the wealthy British estate owners. In 1960 the construction of the Hemavati Dam and Reservoir led to the abandonment of the church. Since then the church submerges in water every year during monsoon season. It attracts a lot of tourists who visit the ruins to see this spectacular sight.
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Visitation
To enjoy the surreal beauty of Shettihalli church,[Shettihalli Church, Hassan – Abandoned floating church]
''travel blog'' one needs to travel to this place twice. Once in the month of July–October when it is partially submerged in water and next in the month of Dec–May when the water level recedes and the church grounds emerge.[ By road, the distance between Shettihalli and Bangalore is 200 km and can be easily accessed through roads. Buses are available as well which drop to Shettihalli Church.]Hassan, Karnataka
Hassan (pronounced: Haasana) is a city in Hassan taluk and headquarters of Hassan district, in southern part of Karnataka.
The city is situated above sea level. The urban population in 2011 was 133,436. It is situated at a distance of fro ...
, which is the nearest town, approximately 40 km from Shettihalli.
Digitizing
The church was digitized by creating a 3D model that is available to the public domain b
axesmap
Viewers can experience the Shettihalli Church[ through virtual reality. Viewers can find i]
here
Gallery
File:Shettihalli Rosary Church in night sky.jpg, Night view
File:Shettihalli Rosary Church.jpg, Shettihalli Rosary Church
File:Shettihalli Rosary Church , Hassan 01.jpg, Shettihalli Rosary Church
File:Frame in Frame -Shettihalli Rosary Church , Hassan 10.jpg, French Arches of the church
File:View from the Hemavathi Reservoir , Shettihalli Rosary Church , Hassan 03.jpg, View from the Hemavathi Reservoir, Shettihalli Rosary Church
References
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Churches in Karnataka
Church ruins in India
Buildings and structures in Hassan district
Tourist attractions in Hassan district
Submerged buildings and structures