Halebidu,Karnataka.

 HOYSALESWARA TEMPLE:

 Hoysaleswara temple is also known as Halebidu temple which is located at Halebidu in Hassan district of Karnatka state,India.Halebidu is the former capital of the Hoysala Empire.the temple constuction started around 1121 CE and was complete in 1160 CE.The Hoysaleswara Temple is a shiva temple.The Hoysaleswara temple is a famous tourist attraction with twin temple dedicated to Hoysaleswara and santaleswara shiva lingas and it has two Nandi shrines outside ,where each seated Nandi face the respective shiva linga inside.The temple represents the architecture of the hoysalas,it has a beautiful statues,sculptures,intricate reliefs,detailed friezes as well its history.Numerous smaller friezes narrate hindu texts such as the ramayana,the mahabharata and the bhagavata puranas.the temple is nearby 16 Km from belur temple.

Dedicated to lord shiva hoyasaleswara temple is built by hoysalas,it is the best example of hoysala architecture in 12 centuary.amazing,beautiful and magnificent hoysaleswara temple,Halebidu,Karnataka.The shrine in the temple is called as hoyasaleswara in the form of shiv linga .

Timings to enter into the Temple:

Hoysaleswara Temple has two temples side by side facing to east,each temple has nandi statues in front of temple. The temple is surrounded by large wall with big entrance. when you entered into Halebidu,first you see vinayaka temple inside the compound of hoyasaleswara temple.hoysaleswara temple timings are from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM and best season is from august to march. Because the weather is cool in that time in south India.

Beautiful architecture on the walls of temple symbolising the strength and dedication of craftman ship of sculptures in the hoysala empire.the temple architecture contains elephant,lions,other animals are carved on the walls of temple. These are symbolises the royalty,courage,strength and ability. These animals are crafted in 8 freezes (lines),no statue in the freeze is same as other. Each freeze contains a different animals like elephants,lions,horses,hamsas. above the freezes large statues are sculpted. In that statues are designed based on the stories of puranas mahabharatam,bhagavdgeta ,ramayanam.

 The hoysaleswara temple is famous for its well known sculpture and architecture done along the side walls of the temple. In all there are number of structures are crafted in the shrine noted for breath taking beauty of sculpture. As one goes around the wall panel the finest seen are lord shiv as dancing natraj,Ravan lifting the mountain kailash,lord shiv has victim andhakasur under his feet and shivparvthi. The various formations of lord vishnu in that most prominent lord krishna lifting the mountain govardhana,lord narasimha killing the hiranyaksyapa,lord vishnu as vamana and asura king bali. These structres represents the puranas and the stories behind this explains how to live,how to behave,which is right or wrong to humans.   

How to reach the Halebidu Temple?

There are a lot of state and private buses which run from bangalore to halebidu,it takes approximately 7 hours to reach halebidu.  The nearest railway station is Hassan railway station.from there bus and taxi services are available to halebidu.there is no airport in halebidu,the nearest airports are bangalore and  mysore.

Beluru,Karnataka.

Beluru Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple: 

Beluru  is a famous tourist place for the god Sri chennakesava swamy Temple,chennakesava is a form of  lord Vishnu. It is located on the river bank of the yagachi river in Belur in Hassan district of Karnataka state,India. The temple is a historical milestone of the Hoysala dynasty.Chennakesava Temple was proposed to be listed under UNESCO world heritage centre.

Temple entrance gopuram of Sri chennakesava swamy in dravidian style.this was later added by the vijayanagara kings. The main entrance of the temple is decorated with jagged patterns,makara thorana and temple guardians. In front of this entrance ,we come across the statue of garuda,the divine vehicle of lord Vishnu.

Temple Timings to enter into the Temple:

The temple is also famous for its dance and music performances,as well as its history and mythology.The temple is open from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM to devotees to pray to the god.devotees are allowed into the temple to visit the lord chennakesava swamy.

It was constructed by king vishnuvardhana to commemorate the victory over the cholas.Beluru is an early hoysala empire capital.This star shaped temple was built over three generations and took 103 years to complete.The temple is famous for its remarkable architecture,sculptures,reliefs as well as iconography. Our ancestors' skills building on these structures and sculptures are truly enchanting.the temple artwork shows the dancers,musicians and the history of ramayana and mahabharata and the puranas in the form of sculpture.The temple is nearby 23 km from Halebidu one of the hoysala temple.

The beautiful sculpture in beluru temple.

How to reach Beluru Temple?

The Beluru temple is located in Beluru is about 35 km from district headquarters hassan and 220 km from bangalore accessible with a four lane NH75 highway and 155 KM from Mangalore. The nearest railway station is Hassan at a distance of 40 KM.Number of buses and trains are available to Hassan from Bangalore and major cities of karnataka. 

Hornadu,karnataka.

 

 Hornadu Annapurneshwari Devi: 

Horanadu is a holy place for Hindus,in this place the goddess Annapurneshwari devi worshiped by all people of India.It is located in kalasa taluk of chikmangalur district of karnataka. The main statue of goddess The Annapoorneshwari was put in place by Adi shankaracharya. The main statue of Annapoorneshwari is made of gold.It is believed that a person who seeks the goddess blessings would never have any scarcity for food in life,by this the goddess in this temple called Annapoorneshwari Devi. Sringeri temple is located at a distance of 54 km from horanadu. In this Annapoorneshwari temple every day three vegetarian meals are provided to the people who visit the temple.

In the small town of Horanadu, there is a temple that is well-known for its revered Annapoorneeshwari Temple. This temple is dedicated to the Devi Durga, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region.

Timings to enter into the Temple:

Horanadu is a place of great beauty and serenity. It's a famous tourist place where people come to pray and experience the true ecstasy of Hinduism. The temple is known for its revered Annapoorneeshwari Temple, which is dedicated to the Devi Durga. The temple is open to the public from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm every day.

The temple is carpeted with green paddy fields, and is flanked by a hilly backdrop. The town is known for its extensive collection of dry fruits, cashew nuts, and almonds, as well as its tea, coffee, and spice markets. All of this can be bought here at much cheaper rates than in the cities.

The temple has been around for centuries, and is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the region. Thousands of devotees visit the temple every year on the occasion of Navratri. During the winter months, the surrounding looks fresh and verdant, making it a perfect place to spend a winter day.

According to legends, this temple was established in the 8th century by Maharishi Agastya. Thousands of devotees visit Horanadu on the occasion of Navratri. Dedicated to Devi Durga, this nine-day festival is celebrated with fervour at the Annapurna Temple. 

The surrounding looks fresh and verdant during the winter months, and there is a chill in the air. On the way to Horanadu, you'll find Kukke Subrahmanya, Dharmasthala, Sringeri, Udupi Krishna temple and Kollooru Mookaambike. 

How to Reach Hornadu Temple?

Horanadu is well-connected with other major cities through roadways. It does not have an airport or railway station of its own. The nearest airport is Mangalore International at 120 km away. One can take a taxi to the airport from Horanadu. The nearest railway station is in Shimoga, 45 km away. Buses run from nearby major cities as well to take the tourists to Horanadu.

Sringeri, Karnataka.

Sringeri Sri Sharadamba Temple: 

Sringeri is a holy tourist place for Hindus,it is located on the river bank of tunga at sringeri taluk headquarters in chikmagalur district of Karnataka in India. Sringeri is also called Sri Kshethra,the goddess Sri Sharadamba worshipped by Hindus. It is the site of the first matha Dakshinamnaya Sri sharada peetham established by Adi Shankara charya.Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada established the first of the four Amnaya Peethams1 at Sringeri more than twelve centuries ago to foster the sacred tradition of Sanatana Dharma.According to tradition, Sri Adi Shankaracharya, the principal exponent of Advaita Vedanta, established four peethas in India to preserve and propagate Sanatana Dharma and Advaita Vedanta. These were Sringeri Sri Sharada Peetham (Karnataka) in the South, Dvaraka sharada peetham(Gujarat) in the West, Puri Govardan peetham (Odisha) in the East and Badri Jyotishpeeṭhaṃ (Uttarakhand) in the North.

Hallowed for all times by Sage Rishyasringa who stayed and performed Tapas here, Sringeri attracted the great Acharya with a remarkable sight.Tradition has it that after the Acharya had dispersed all the non-Vedic creeds prevailing in the country, He was on the look-out for a convenient and holy place where he could establish an institution to spread the truths of Advaita Vedanta. When Acharya came to Sringeri, he saw an unusual sight on the banks of the Tunga. A cobra was seen spreading out its hood over a frog in labor pains, to give it shadow from the scorching mid-day sun. Struck with the sanctity of the place, which could infuse love between natural adversaries, the Acharya chose this very location to establish His first Math.

People will be allowed into the temple from morning 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM to pray to the goddess Sri Sharada Matha. People will have to enter into the temple with Modest clothing. No shorts or sleeveless clothes.

Sri vidyashankar temple in sringeri, Karnataka.

Sri Sharada Peetham is located in Sringeri about 85 kilometers (53 mi) east of Udupi and 100 kilometers (62 mi) northeast from Mangalore across the Western Ghats, and about 335 kilometers (208 mi) west-northwest from the state capital, Bengaluru.Sringeri can be accessed from Bangalore and Mangalore via road.

You can reach Sringeri by road only,there is no train and air transportation.shivamogga is the nearest railway station at the distance of 95 KM and Mangalore at a distance of 120 KM.Buses are available from all the cities to Sringeri,Shimoga and Mangalore,you can choose any of these as your convenience.

gokarna,karnataka

Gokarna Mahabaleswara Swamy Temple:

Gokarna is famous for The Mahabaleshwara Temple,it is located in Gokarna district of Karnataka state in India.A 6 feet tall Shiva Linga here at the temple known as the Atma Linga is worshiped here. Built using white granite, it is a classic example of the beauty of Dravidian architecture.
The temple is considered as shiva temple at varanasi or kashi kshetra. The temple at Gokarna faces the Gokarna beach on the Arabian sea.The top of the Atmalinga is the only part of the Linga that is visible to devotees. But during the Ashta Bandana Kumbhabhishekam, a festival that happens once every 40 years, is when the entire Atmalinga is shown to the devotees. As per custom, devotees must first take a dip in the Karwar Beach, where the temple faces, visit the Maha Ganapathi Temple that is opposite the temple, then only visit the Mahabaleshwar Temple.

Gokarna is not only famous as a holy place,it is also famous for yoga  kshetras. Lot of Indians and foreigners are learn yoga in this gokarna.Each person will get hearty welcome by the local people of gokarna.The temple is located on the shores of Arabian sea on the west coast of India,near the karwar city.Distance between karwar and gokarna is 56km. National highway NH17,a coastal highway on western ghats from mangalore to mumbai passes close to Gokarna.

The pilgrims are allowed into the temple at 6:00AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:ooPM to pray to the god. Maha Shivaratri is a famous and important festival in this temple. A lot of people around Gokarna will come to worship The Mahabaleshwar swamy.

 

With its beautiful beaches and breathtaking landscapes, Gokarna is a famous tourist attraction in Karnataka and a newly found hub for beach lovers. Situated on the coast of Karwar, every year Gokarna welcomes a number of tourists from around the world in search of sanctity and relaxation. The out-of-town beaches like Kudle beach and Om Beach are a different contrast to life inside the town. 

Gokarna is connected well by train and road from all major cities in Karnataka. The nearest airport is at Dabolim, Goa that is 150 km away. The Gokarna railway station is located 10 km from the center of the city. Bus services are also available from Bangalore and Goa.
Train routes are available to  Hubli from Hyderabad,Bangalore,Vijayawada and all the major cities.from Hubli to Gokarna 147 km distance by road journey.busses and taxi are available from Hubli.