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Atmalinga Temple
Gokarna is well-known for the Atmalinga in the
ancient temple situated here. The six feet tall Shivalingam is enclosed
inside the 'peetham', and it can be seen just once in 40 years, when the
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Bull
Temple
The Bull Temple situated in Bangalore ,
houses the 4.57 m high and 6.10 m long image of Nandi, Lord
Shiva's bull. The temple was built by Kempe Gowda in the 16th
century. The image has been carved out of single granite rock. |
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Chamundi Temple
It is situated on the heights of Chamundi Hills.
The Temple is having large silver gates and golden idols. It is
considered to be a very religious temple, where the blessings of the
goddess help devotees to fulfill their need. |
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Chennakeshava
Temple
The Channekeshava Temple at Belur was constructed
in the year 1116 to celebrate the victory of the Hoysala's over the
Cholas at Talakad. Intricate carvings can be found on the interiors of
the temple. |
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Durga Temple
Situated on the banks of River Nandini, amidst
beautiful surroundings, is the spiritual energy center of South Kanara
district.
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Gokarnatheshwara
Temple
About 2 Kms from the city centre, this temple is
the house of Lord Gokarnatha. This temple has a very short past, founded
by the Billawa Community of Mangalore this temple belongs to era of
modern architecture. |
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Hazara
Temple
The Hazara Rama Temple built within rectangular
complex lies at the heart of The royal centre. Dating from the early
15th century, the hall of the Hazara Rama holy place has finely carved
basalt pillars depicting the incarnations of Vishnu. |
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Hidimbeshwar Temple
Oldest Temple on The Hill Unique
Feature: Cave Temple The Hidimbeshwara temple is the oldest
holy place the hill. The other temples in the hill fortress
are those of Ekanathamma |
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Holy Trinity Church
St. Mark's Cathedral was the only Government
Church in Bangalore
City which catered to the spiritual needs of English speaking
Congregation.
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Hoysaleswara
Temple
This temple is one of the
most extraordinary examples of Hoysala art. The interior and the
exterior walls of the temple are covered with intricate sculptures
depicting the various Hindu gods, sages, stylized animals and birds, and
friezes portraying the life of the Hoysala rulers. |
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Infant Jesus
The newly reconstructed
Infant Jesus Church, a popular pilgrimage centre at Viveknagar in
Bangalore was inaugurated recently by Archbishop Bernard Moras of
Bangalore Archdiocese. |
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Iskcon Temple
The ISKCON Temple was built
in recent times by the global civilization for Krishan Consciousness. As
you climb the granite steps you will meet three small shrines before the
major temple. The three idols of Lord Krishna in the main shrine are
made of brass. |
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Kadri Temple
Buddhist monks who came from
northern India made Kadri as their place of Vihara and settled here. In
those days it was called as Kadarika Vihara. Subsequently, followers of
Natha pantha were also came and settled here. |
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Khwaza
Bande Nawaz Dargah
The most significant monument in Gulbarga is
perhaps the Khwaza Bande Nawaz Dargah. The tomb of the great Sufi saint,
Khwaza Syed Mohammad Gesu Daraz, popularly known as Khwaza Bande Nawaz.
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Krishna Temple
The Krishna Temple is
situated in Hampi, to the north of the image of Narasimha. It has an
inscription of Krishnadeva Raya, dated AD 1513 recording that an image
of Bala-Krishna, which he had brought from a temple in Udayagire, was
enshrined in a mandapa in this temple. |
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Lad Khan Temple
The oldest holy place in
Aihole is perhaps, the Lad Khan temple dating back to the 5th Century.
Originally a royal assembly hall and marriage mandapa, a Muslim official
converted it into his residence. On the top of the main temple is
another shrine-like vimana. |
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Mangaladevi
Temple
This temple has a history of
how Mangalore got its name. It is about 3 Kms from the city center.
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Manjunatha
Temple
The temple of Manjunatheshwara on the hills of
Kadri is a very beautiful and popular temple in Mangalore, visited by
every believer who comes to Mangalore.
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Masjid Zeenath Baksh
The Masjid Zeenath Baksh,
which is known to be Jumma Masjid, Mangalore is a historical mosque
constructed in seventh century by Muslim Arab Traders. |
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Jumma Masjid
Located in the busy market area of Bangalore, K.R.Market, this is the city's oldest mosque with tall ornamental granite pillars built by a Mughal Killedar. The mosque in the city is an imposing one.
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Nanak Jheera
Nanak Jhera, located near Ali Barid's Tomb in
Bidar where a road dips down the plateau towards the north is a
magnificent Gurudwara built by the Sikhs. |
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Omkareshwara
Temple of Coorg
In 1820 a significant
building built by Lingarajendra was Omkareshwara temple. This has both
Islamic and Gothic style of architecture. There is a tank in front of
the temple. There is a footpath leading to a small "Mantap". The
surrounding place is abode with peace. |
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Shree Gavi Gangadeshwara
Temple
Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple close to
Bangalore, is a natural monolith carved cave temple devoted to Lord
Shiva. On the 14 / 15 January every year a ray of light passes precisely
through the horns of the Nandi bull and illuminates the deity inside. |
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Shree
Vishnumurthy Temple in Kulai (Mangalore)
Shree Vishnumurthy Temple is
situated in the town of Kulai about 15 Kilomeres north of Mangalore
along the West coast High way facing the eastern plain of paddy fields.
It is one of the ancient Vishnu Shrines in this part of Karnataka. |
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Shri Sharavu
Mahaganapathy Temple
Located on the centre of the
city Hampankatta, it is one of the well-known antique temples of South
Kanara District. The beginning and importance of the temple is narrated
in skanda purana. |
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Solah Khamba Masjid
Solah Masjid or the Zenani
Masjid, the sixteen-columned prayer hall was built in 1423 AD by Prince
Muhammad even prior to the shifting of the capital to Bidar by the
Bahamanis. |
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Somnathpur
Temple
As one arrives at Somnathpur,
a tiny village on the banks of the Kaveri, 140 kms, south-west of
Bangalore, one feels an everlasting stillness and freshness in the air
as if the place is if saying eternity grows here. |
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Ugra Narasimha Temple
The gigantic 8/9 metres high
image of Ugra Narasimha is situated in the south of the Hemakuta
collection of temples that includes the Virupaksha Temple. The Narasimha
is a four-armed figure seated under the canopy of a seven-hooded snake. |
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Virupaksha Temple
The Virupaksha Temple,
situated in Hampi is one of the few temples amidst ruins, still in
worship. This temple is dedicated to Shiva, known here as Virupaksha or
Pampapati. His consort Pampa is often associated with the Tungabhadra
River. |
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Vithala Temple
The Vithala Temple is located on the southern bank
of the Tungabhadra River. The most magnificent of the religious edifices
at Hampi, it can be reached from the west by walking on from Hampi
Bazaar along the riverbank, or from the east through the Talarigattu
Gateway. |
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St. Mary's Church
(Bangalore)
Established by a French Missionary, Abbe Dubois in 1811, this is the only church to be elevated to the status of a minor Basilica. In September, every year, the feast of Virgin Mary is celebrated and attracts people of all faiths.
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St. Philomena's
Church
Located about 3 kms from the city bus stand is a well-known landmark of Mysore.
It houses the relic of 3rd century saint, Philomena, in the beautifully
arranged catacomb, below the main altar.
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Venkataramana Temple (Mangalore)
It is one of the very mature temples of Mangalore situated on the Carstreet where Lord Srinivasa is the presiding deity popularly known as Venkatarama.
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