Karkala is a small town located at a distance of 42 kms from Mangalore. The history of the place dates back to the beginning of the 10th century.
The place was ruled by various dynasties like Alupas, Santaras, Bhairarasas. This place was under Jain rule for around 300 years and hence it was also known as Jain Thirtha.
The first important king was Veera Bhairava, who constructed numerous basadis, temples. The kingdom was prosperous then and overall development of the place took place during the period.
The places of int erst here are:
The place was ruled by various dynasties like Alupas, Santaras, Bhairarasas. This place was under Jain rule for around 300 years and hence it was also known as Jain Thirtha.
The first important king was Veera Bhairava, who constructed numerous basadis, temples. The kingdom was prosperous then and overall development of the place took place during the period.
The places of int erst here are:
- Statue of Bahubali
- Chaturmukha Basadi
- Sri Venkataramana Temple (1, 2)
- Hanuman Temple
- Anekere Padmavathi Basadi
- Hiriyangaddi Neminatha Basadi
- Moodbidri
34 comments:
Beautiful green location for a town -- lots of water it looks like (and I have read that many places in India don't have that abundance).
Thanks for the tour of the town, the temples are a treat to see. Great photos.
It looks like a beautiful area, and I'm sure it's full of history.
Wonderful photography of beautiful places ~ Enjoy ^_^
Rajesh....Karkala looks like a beautiful place to visit. Your mosaics show it off beautifully. The first landscape shot is gorgeous. Thanks to your photography and history, I have gotten to visit another memorable place in India. genie
This place looks so serene..beautiful blog. Thanks for sharing....
Nice post. Thanks for sharing this. Am headed to Moodbidri next month.
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Fascinating place with nature, heritage and history! Wonderful pictures Rajesh
Looks like this complex is in the middle of the jungle - quite an accomplishment to build so many beautiful things amidst the trees.
Hello Rajesh, goodness those are lovely photos. I haven't been back to India for about 20 yrs! Time to start thinking about another visit, don't you think? :)
Karkala looks so lush and green. and just beautiful. What a gift to have structures dating back to the 10th Century. Not something we could see in Canada :)
Awesome captures of your beautiful world.
Another great tour!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
It looks a very lush part of the world. Great shots.
I like that structure with all posts, Parthenon-like!
This town must be a fascinating place to visit since it contains so much history. It is also in a very beautiful setting.
a traditional look :)
looks like a wonderful place to explore.
Yes, delicious photos, I like Karkala in the middle of the jungle.
What lovely countryside and history.
Seems to have enough water,
The buling om the on loowest photo on the right hand side, is the same as the photo above?
Best whishes
Mormor
Interesting post and shots.
Gorgeous location! Love all the trees.
i like the first photo so greenery, and the temple looks interesting, My RT2
Lots of lush greenery there. Is it in the north or south of India?
Leslie
abcw team
Simply fascinating. Wonderful place!
K is for...
love the mountain greenery, in particular!
beautiful and exotic.
Beautiful photography of lovely country and temples ~ perfect for K ~ enjoy ^_^
Thanks for the beautiful tour, Rajesh! You must be a terrific guide, if you actually visit all those great sites. And you are an expert on the history of India.
Wil, ABCW Team.
Thank you all for appreciating this small town in the Southern part of India.
The temple with the pillars has a most harmonious shape, it must be a lovely sight amongst the surrounding woods.
Seeing the coconut trees makes me miss home.
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
Mangalore, its my love :)
U have Mulki also nearby or you could visit udupi
You have captured Karkala well in thise photos!
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