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Shravanabelagola
Shravanabelagola at a distance of 150 km from Bangalore is a prominent center for Jain art, architecture, religion and culture. About two thousand years ago, the Jain Acharya Bhagawan Bhadrabahu came here with his disciples. This town has got some historical references, which add to the importance of this place.
The town is located at an altitude of about 3350 feet above sea level. The town is wedged between two rocky hills: Vindhyagiri and Chandragiri. There are monuments of rare excellence and skill developed by Gangas and Hoysalas in these two sacred hills.
There is a tank in the midst of this town called "Belagola" meaning White Pond. The place is well-known for its scenic beauty as well as for its religious sanctity. More than 800 inscriptions have been found at Shravanabelagola, dating to various times from 600 to 1830.
Places of interest here are:
The town is well connected by road and rail network. It is just 13 km from Channarayapatna and 51 km from Hassan.
The town is located at an altitude of about 3350 feet above sea level. The town is wedged between two rocky hills: Vindhyagiri and Chandragiri. There are monuments of rare excellence and skill developed by Gangas and Hoysalas in these two sacred hills.
There is a tank in the midst of this town called "Belagola" meaning White Pond. The place is well-known for its scenic beauty as well as for its religious sanctity. More than 800 inscriptions have been found at Shravanabelagola, dating to various times from 600 to 1830.
Places of interest here are:
- Gommateshvara
- Monuments of Chandragiri
- Monuments of Indragiri
The town is well connected by road and rail network. It is just 13 km from Channarayapatna and 51 km from Hassan.
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