8/2/2019 Karnataka Trip 2 Plan
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Hassan - Adi Chunchangiri
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Belur
On the banks of the Yagachi river in Belur, a star-shaped temple
with hand lathe-turned filigreed pillars and sculptureswill take
your breath away. It is the only Hoysala temple still in active
worship. Friezes of charging elephants, eachdifferent from the
other, mythological figures, military scenes, dancers and
musicians, and elaborate decorative motifscharge the imagination.
The winged figure of Garuda, Lord Vishnu's carrier, stands at the
entrance facing the temple,palms touching in homage. The most
marvellous examples of Hoysala architecture found exclusively at
Belur are theangled bracket figures depicting celestial nymphs. The
beautiful and expressive nymphs are depicted singing, dancingor
executing daily chores. They are adorned with a wealth of detail in
their makeup, jewellery, and coiffures. The smoothcircular platform
in front of the shrine displays a sculpture of Shanthala Devi, King
Vishnuvardhana's queen. Equallyimpressive are the temples of
Chennigaraya, Viranarayana, Sridevi, and Bhoodevi, all in the same
complex.
Halebeedu
Just 17km away from Belur is Halebeedu, the ancient capital of
the Hoysalas. The temple, perched on a star -shapedbase amidst
lawns is a sculptural extravaganza. Its walls are richly carved
with an endless variety of Hindu deities,sages, stylised animals,
birds, and friezes depicting the life of the Hoysala kings. The
temple complex has a museumwhich houses the idols, statues, busts,
and sculptures excavated by the Archaeological Department from the
ruins.
ChitradurgaChitradurga, on the highway linking Bangalore with
Hospet, is famed for its massive Kallina Kote (Palace of Stone)
fort,
a marvel of military architecture made impregnable by the Nayak
Palegars. It has 19 gateways, 38 posterior entrances,
a palace, a mosque, granaries, oil pits, four secret entrances,
and water tanks. Amidst rocky surroundings inside the fort
complex on the hill are many temples. Ekanatha Temple and
Chandravalli Caves are worth visiting. The Hidimbeshwara
Temple is the oldest temple on the site. Other places of tourist
interest in Chitradurga district are Brahmagiri, Vanivalas
Sagar, Nayakanakatte, Jogimatti, and Jattinga, Rameswara.
Srirangapattana
The island fortress of the legendary warrior king Tipu Sultan,
Srirangapatna is just 16km from Mysore city. Inside the fortress is
Tipu'smosque with its twin minarets, the celebrated Ranganatha
Swamy Temple, Tipu's Summer Palace, the Wellesley Bridge, and
thedungeons where British officers were once imprisoned. Equally
impressive is the ornate white-domed Gumbaz, an imposing
structurewith doors of ebony inlaid with ivory and lacquered with
Tipu's tiger-striped emblem. About 1km to the east of the fort is
Tipu's SummerPalace (known as the Daria Daulat Bagh) set amidst a
lovely garden.
Somnathpur
Situated in the unobtrusive village of Somnathpur, 35km from
Mysore, the exquisitely carved, star-shaped Kesava temple with
tripletowers is a perfect example of Hoysala architecture. The
friezes on its outer walls with their intricately carved rows of
caparisonedelephants, charging horsemen, and mythological birds and
beasts will leave you spellbound. Beautifully sculpted images of
gods,goddesses, and scenes from the epics, as well as the
remarkably ornate ceilings in the pillared hall will take your
breath away.
Mysore, Tippus fort
A visit to Tipu's Fort is an enriching experience. Built in
1791, this summer retreat of Tipu Sultan in Bangalore is a
two-storied ornatewooden structure with fluted pillars, cusped
arches and balconies. It now houses a museum, which contains
artefacts relating to theHyder-Tipu regime.
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