Hassan

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Introduction Hassan is 194 kms from Bangalore is the District Headquarters of Hassan. As per the history the name Hassan was derived from Simhasanapura, later it became Hassan. There is a temple in the heart of the city of Goddess Hasanamba, the temple opened for public once in a year. Hassan is popularly called as "poor man's Ooty". Hassan will be your base for visiting the famous temples of Belur and Halebid. Hassan is a picturesque town in the heart of Malnad with a pleasant climate. Hassan is adequately organized in terms of hotels, shops and transport. Best Time to Travel Throughout the year Shravanabelagola Wedged between two stark rocky hills, this legendary pilgrim center and shrine of the Jains since early times is 52 kms from Hassan. The monolithic statute of Lord Gomateshwara, a Jain saint and an object of worship for centuries, standing atop one of the hills (Indragiri hill), is 17 mtrs high and it is said to be one of the tallest and most graceful monolithic statues in the world. Belur Belur famous for its exquisite temples and is 39 kms from Hassan. Belur is known as the Dakshina Varanasi or Southern Banaras. The Hoysaleswara temple At Halebid is the most outstanding example of Hoysala art. The walls and much of the interior are covered with Hindu deities, sages, animals and birds, and scenes depicting the life and times of Hoysala rulers. The Channekeshava temple At Belur is the only one at the three Hoysala sites still in daily use. It is very similar in design to the others but is much more decorated from inside. The main structure of the temple, which is star-shaped, is a homogeneous architectural unit on a raised platform. Halebid Halebid is about 15 kms away from Belur. This place was known as Dwara Samudra, the wealthy capital of the Hoysalas. Halebid has several strikingly beautiful Hoysala Temples and Jain shrines. The Hoysaleshwara temple, standing on platform like a casket, is a sculptural extravaganza, richly endowed with most finely detailed scrollwork in stone. Koramangala Koramangala is 10 kms from Hassan. There is a Shiva temple, which dates back to 1173 A. D. The temple is built in Hoysala style. This temple is worth watching. Mosale Mosale is situated about 12 kms from Hassan in Hassan-Mysore road. You can have the "darshan" of the Lord Nageshwara and Channakeshava. The twin temple is a place to visit. Gorur Gorur is situated about 20 kms from Hassan in Hassan-Arkalgud road. The temple of Yoganarasimha Swamy situated on the banks of river Hemavathi is in Hoysala style. Trikuteshwara, Vasudeva and Kailaseshwara temples are situated here. The dam constructed across the river Hemavathi is a picnic spot. Manzarabad Fort This is situated about 7 kms from Sakaleshpur. The fort is at a height of 3240 fts from sea level. Tipu Sultan constructed this fort in 1792 A.D. Introduction Hassan is 194 kms from Bangalore is the District Headquarters of Hassan. As per the history the name Hassan was derived from Simhasanapura, later it became Hassan. There is a temple in the heart of the city of Goddess Hasanamba, the temple opened for public once in a year. Hassan is popularly called as "poor man's Ooty". Hassan will be your base for visiting the famous temples of Belur and Halebid. Hassan is a picturesque town in the heart of Malnad with a pleasant climate. Hassan is adequately organized in terms of hotels, shops and transport. Best Time to Travel Throughout the year How To Reach Air Nearest airport is Bangalore, 185 km from the city of Hassan. Road Hassan is linked with Belur (38kms), Halebid (33kms), Shravanbelgola (50kms), Bangalore and Mysore by road. Rail Hassan is connected to Bangalore (185kms), Mysore (125kms), and Mangalore (190kms) by regular trains. The railway station is around 2 km east of town.