TOURIST PLACES IN CHICKABALLAPUR

 MAMATHA K

Hii everyone,This blog is about the famous tourist places in chikkaballapur dist such as Sri bhoga Nandishwara temple,Nandi hills, Adiyogi shiva temple, Gudibande fort etc. I will try to give better information about this topic because chikkaballapur is my native and i think i know much better about the tourist places of chikkaballapur dist so, i will try to provide much information as possible

1.Sri bhoga Nandishwara temple

Bhoganandiswara Temple and Arunachaleswara Temple are a twin Hindu temples complex located in Nandi village in Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka, India. Ornate, beautifully carved and dedicated to Shiva, they have been variously dated between the 9th- to 10th-century CE.

The Bhoganandiswara is the northern temple of the twin. It is the oldest surviving temple in Nolambavadi-style of Dravidian architecture in Karnataka. The Arunachaleswara temple was added to its south shortly thereafter. The complex underwent restorations and additions through the Vijayanagara Empire period. The temples are notable for its large and intricately carved sabha-mandapa, the inscriptions, and artwork, much of it to Shaivism, but also significantly for Vaishnavism (Narasimha, Vishnu), Shaktism (Durga, Lakshmi) and Vedic deities (Surya, Agni).

The temple is protected and managed as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Location:

Nandi village is located at the base of Nandi Hills (or Nandidurga). It is 8 kilometres (5 mi) southwest from Chikkaballapur town, and about 55 kilometres (34 mi) northeast from Bengaluru city, the capital of Karnataka.

History:

The history of the eastern regions of south Karnataka traces to ancient times. They developed under the reign of the Rashtrakuta and Ganga dynasties. By the 8th-century, the Hindu Nolambas – also known as Nolamba-Pallavas – were governing this region for the Rashtrakuta and Ganga dynasties. The reign of Mahendra I (860–895 CE) brought renewed powers and economic prosperity after he defeated the Banas. After the death of Mahendra I, his mother Devalabbarasi came to power assisted by her second son Iriva-Nolamba. She was great patron of arts, used the epithet Nolamba for her sons, and she built the Nolamba-Narayanesvara temple. The style that emerged from these period (850–1000 CE) reflects a synthesis of regional Hindu arts, and is now called the Nolambavadi style

2.Nandi hills

Nandi Hills was developed by Ganga Dynasty in 11th century. It was also used by Tipu Sultan as a summer retreat. Nandidurga was traditionally held impregnable, and its storming by the army of Cornwallis on 19 October 1791 was one of the most notable incidents of the first war against Tipu Sultan of Mysore.

Nandi Hills, also known as Nandidurg or Nandi Betta is an ancient hill fortress situated in a district called Chikkabalapur in Karnataka. Situated near the town of Nandi, the ancient belief is that they are the origin of the Arkavathy River.

However, different stories surround the origin of its name. During the Chola Period, the hills were called Ananda Giri, which means “The Hill of Happiness”. Some say that Yoga Nandeeshwara performed his penance here and the hills are named after him. It is

 also said that the name of Nandi Hills originated from the resemblance of the hill to a sleeping bull (Nandi).

At a height of 4851m above sea level, Nandi Hills is a favorite destination for all nature lovers and a popular picnic spot.If you like taking photographs and appreciating the beauty of nature and are moved by beautiful views that Mother Nature has created for us, then Nandi Hills is the ideal getaway for you. Some breathtaking scenery, rare flora, cool fresh air and peace, makes the hills the perfect place for a holiday.The best time to enjoy the beauty of this scenic place is early mornings. Although you can visit the hills at any time of the year, it is recommended to go during the rainy season.

3.Adiyogi shiva temple

Over 15,000 years ago, predating all religion, Adiyogi, the first Yogi, transmitted the science of Yoga to his seven disciples, the Saptarishis. He expounded 112 ways through which human beings can transcend their limitations and reach their ultimate potential. Adiyogi’s offerings are tools for individual transformation, as individual transformation is the only way to transform the world. His fundamental message is that “in is the only way out” for human wellbeing and liberation

Adiyogi - The Source of Yoga is situated 30 kilometers (20 miles) west of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore, a major industrial city in southern India, is well connected by air, rail and road. Major airlines operate regular flights to Coimbatore from Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Train services are available from all major cities in India.

The Karnataka High Court had ordered a status quo on the construction activities at the site where the Adi Yogi statue was unveiled. The court also stressed that no trees should be cut for the event as they are not allowed to go ahead with construction activities

4.Gudibande fort

Gudibande is a city in Chikkaballapur District in the Indian State of Karnataka.

Gudibande Fort was built by a yogi and a local chieftain called Byre Gowda some 400 odd years ago in the 17th century.[citation needed] It was believed that he belonged to the Tuluva dynasty of the Vijayanagar empire. It can be said as a concise replica of the Madhugiri fort. The fort has seven levels with interconnecting escape routes which would help soldiers to flee in case of emergency. On the top of the fort is a Shiva temple known as "Sir Rameshwara Temple", established by Sage Vishwamitra and Lord Rama which is believed to be one of the 108 Jyotirlingas . The strong pillar with a square base has well sculpted images. One can also have a good view of the Byrasagara reservoir.

The fort's main feature, is the rain water harvesting. It is said that there were around 19 rock ponds at different levels of the fort. However, the water channel system devised by Byre Gowda was said to be unique. Linking nineteen water bodies and tanks called dhones they could in all hold nearly 3 lakhs litres of rain water.

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