Karnataka
Hassan
Hassan is a district in Karnataka state, India. Known for its natural beauty, this district is home to Hoysala style architecture and sculpture in Belur and Halebidi. Shravanabelagola is one of the most famous pilgrimages of the Jains in the Channarayapatna taluk, which is surrounded by Jain monuments.Read More »
Aihole
Aihole is a historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments in north Karnataka (India) dated from the fourth century through the twelfth century CE. It occupies a unique place in the history of temple architecture in India. It was the experimenting ground for the early …Read More »
Badami
Badami is famous for its rock cut structural temples, fortress and exquisite carvings. It is located in a ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that surrounds Agastya lake. It's a steep climb up to its rock-cut cave temples. The four temples which are carved into a …Read More »
Pattadakal
The Group of monuments in Pattadakal designated under UNESCO World Heritage List, in 1987, cover a remarkable series of eight Lord Shiva temples, a shaivite sanctuary called the Papanatha Temple, and a Jain Narayana temple. Built between 7th and 8th century, it displays both Dravidian (Southern) and the Nagara (Northern, …Read More »
Hampi
Hampi is a temple town recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southern Indian state of Karnataka. Hampi is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Spread around the area of more than 25sq.km, Hampi is full of ancient temples, splendid palaces, monuments, fortifications, and stone carved …Read More »