Hassan
Hassan is called
"Poor Man's Ooty". Ooty is a popular
Holiday hill station in India. It hosts the Master Control Facility of India's
space programme.
Channakeshava Temple Belur: The Channakeshava temple at Belur, which
was (the earlier Capital of Hoysala Kingdom) built by the emperor Vishnuvardhana,
during 1117 AD to commemorate his conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism, has
attracted connoisseurs of art the World over, through its intricate sculpting
wonders
Belur- Halebid: 38 kms from Hassan in Belur. 17 km east of Belur is Halebid.
The best example of Hoysala architecture built in the 12th century, it is sheer
profusion of stone sculptures. Awe inspiring craftsmanship has left no stone
blank. Inside are hand lathe turned pillars.
Koramangala: Also called Koravangala in Dudda Hubli of Hassan taluk
is about 8 kms to the East of Hassan town. The village contains three temples
in the
Hoysala style of architecture built in the 12th century A.D.
Shravanabelagola: Said to be the world's tallest monolithic statue, it
is in dedication to Prince Bahubali, a Jain Saint. The anointment ceremony is
performed once in 12 years.
Kondajji: A village in Hassan taluk noted for the Chennakeshava temple.
Other places
Gorur: A dam and picnic spot.
Manjarabad: Fort, picnic spot.
Ramnathpur: A piligrim centre.
