Barkur on the banks of Seeta river is located at a distance of 16 kms from Udupi. This ancient city is a cluster of 3 villages Hosala, Hanehalli, Kachoor. The coastal town was ruled by Cholas in 11th century AD. Later the place was ruled by Alupa rulers who made this place as their The archaeologist have discovered in this area over 100 stone and several copper plate inscriptions belonging to the ancient times.
There are remains of palaces and other constructions in the two Fort areas. The town contained 365 temples, and the remains of which can be seen even today. A few of them are now in renovated condition. The prime attractions of the place are:
There are remains of palaces and other constructions in the two Fort areas. The town contained 365 temples, and the remains of which can be seen even today. A few of them are now in renovated condition. The prime attractions of the place are:
- Kattale Basadi
- Shiva Temple
- Panchalingeshwara Temple
- Someshwar Temple
- Sri Bairagi Ganapathi Temple at Chowlikeri
Looks beautiful amidst the natural setting.Should be more so in real..
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what a wonderful place to visit. I continue to be amazed by all the fascinating ancient structures in your beautiful country. Your pictures bring you history to life for those of us who have never traveled to India. genie
ReplyDeleteThis is a very interesting place to visit I'm sure. I love historical sites.
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Nice photos - that's a lot of temples!
ReplyDeleteYou do have so many wonderful places with such amazing history in your world! Thanks as always for sharing them with us, Rajesh! Hope you have a good week!
ReplyDeleteSuch rich and ancient history.
ReplyDeleteA lovely place with a great sense of history.
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Bonitas fotos, muy interesante Bakur.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and I would love to visit there one day.
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Cool photos of the fort, Rajesh! Much different than the fort I see here. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing place.
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ReplyDeleteAlways wonderful photos of India ~ Great shot!
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Wonderful shots! Wishing you a prosperous 2013!
ReplyDeleteWonderful remains to explore.
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365 temples?! WOW!
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Never knew this place is near Udupi. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, 365 temples. Awesome!
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Thanks for another virtual awesomeness!
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I am trying to imagine how wonderful it must be to be an archeologist in that area! What a wealth of discoveries await. A beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fascinating place to visit.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciation.
ReplyDeleteToday there are 365 temples are not there. Only few of them survived the test of time. And what is there is worth a visit.
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Interesting!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this little known town.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a nice, tranquil place. Those structures also look very interesting.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking us to Barkur. :)
I've been to Barkur a couple of times, my uncle is from there. It's a lovely place, untouched by modern civilization in most parts :) Wonderful captures:)
ReplyDeleteI love reading about off beat places. Had not heard of Barkur before. want to visit it now. Cheers!
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