Dandeli,karnataka.

Dandeli Waterfalls:

Dandeli is a beautiful tourist place in uttara karnataka and it is famous for waterfalls,wildlife sanctuary,tiger reserve forest and bird sanctuary.This place is complete set of example for wildlife.The people who loves nature will definitely love the scenery's,the atmosphere of forest which have peaceful nature.Forest is home to wild animals like black panthers,monkeys and elephants,as different types of birds. Dandeli is surrounded by kali river,which forms a waterfalls in dandeli. In this place water sports will be available to people, like river water rafting,boating.forest walking will give amazing memories. Dandeli is located to 75 km from hubli city of uttara Karnataka state.

Where to stay in Dandeli ?

In Dandeli you can find Hotels,lodges and Resorts on budget friendly costs.you can enjoy the breakfast,lunch and dinner. maximum resorts are doing extra curriculum activities like campfire,music,songs and dancing you can enjoy all of them.    

At a distance of 31 km from Dandeli syntheri rock is a huge,massive limestone rock formed due to volcanic eruptions in western ghats of south India million years ego.It is named after an English lady Ms.cinthera who discovered the rocks first time in India.river kaneri passes along side of the rocks and forms a water flows on the rocks,it's look's beautiful.syntheri rocks is a beautiful place to watch and the structure of the stones and different types of colour stones will show the magic of real nature.the timings for watching the rocks is 10AM to 5:30PM.

white water rafting on kali river which forms a Dandeli waterfalls through the rocks on the way of passing river kali. These water sports are managed by well experienced persons by taking the secured precautions as per the government norms.this water rafting will give you a thrilling experience.water rafting in the river will cover 5 to 9 km by consuming the time 2 to 4 hours for this the will charge 500 to 1500 Rs to each person.timings for water rafting is 9 AM to 12 PM and 2PM to 5:30 PM.

Boating on the river kali,while boating you can see the beauty of nature in reserve forest,which contains lot of birds species and their voices.

kali river and the green forest area surrounded the dandeli. Dandeli forest is a big green forest with full of wild animals,mountains,view points for tourists. The wildlife sanctuary is located at the distance of 13 Km from Dandeli town on the banks of river kali. The nature lovers can enjoy the jungle safari and boat safari to see the forest in dandeli. The best time for visiting dandeli wildlife sanctuary is from October to may.

How to reach Dandeli Waterfalls?

Dandeli is well connected by road with regular bus services connecting this place to the rest of India. However, there is no direct rail or flight connectivity to Dandeli. The nearest railway station is Alnavar Junction, 23 km away from Dandeli. The nearest airport is in Hubli, 56 km away from Dandeli.

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.

Sigandur, Karnataka

Sri Kshetra Sigandur Chowdeswari Temple :

Sigandur is a famous tourist attraction in Karnataka state,the village is famous for the Sri Kshetra Sigandur Chowdeshwari temple.chowdeshwari Devi temple Sri Kshethra was built in the 18th century.sigandur is near thumari,42 km from Sagar town.chowdeshwari is also called as sigandureshwari.

The Sigandur Chowdeshwari temple is a unique temple and the powerful Goddess is self manifest. The Goddess Chowdeshwari at Sigandur temple is very powerful. If prayed honestly one can get a positive result without fail. When the Goddess is invoked, it is very easy to get good health, wealth and happiness. The Devi is very close to the devotees, and they can touch her with their hands and speak to her. The Goddess gives good luck, protection and happiness.

Sri Sigandur Chowdeshwari Devi Temple is considered one of the holiest temple towns in Hinduism. The main attraction of the town is the temple of Sri Kshetra sigandur Chowdeshwari Devi. Shri Kshetra is located on the banks of Sharavati River, Sigandur temple draws devotees from all over the state. Sigandur can be reached from Mangalore but majority of devotees arrive from Sagara/Shivamogga, using a launcher to cross Sharavati backwaters. Launcher ride adds to your experience as it provides a scenic view of the backwaters and forest around it.

Timings to enter into the Temple:

Doors of the temple will be opened everyday at early morning 5:00 AM to 7:30 AM,devotees will be allowed to do abhishekam to the goddess.after that temple doors opened from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM for the normal Dharsana and 3:00PM to 7:00 PM people will allowed into the temple for regular dharsanam.

The village is surrounded on three sides by the backwaters of linganamakki dam,formed by the Saraswati river.barge is the major transport to reach the temple.Barges transport vehicles on dam water to reach sigandur. you can take your own vehicles to the temple by barges through the dam.

How to reach the Sigandur Temple?

Getting to Sigandur Temple, you need to travel across the river Sharavathi, by a launch that is a regular service.Once crossed, there are jeeps available.Bus and train routes are available to Sagar from Bangalore, Hubli and major cities of Karnataka. From Sagar to Sigandur 40 km distance,barges are available in water.