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HASSAN: District
Head quarters. Set amidst picturesque surroundings. Hasan is called
"Poor Man's Ooty". It houses the Master Control Facility of Indias Space
programme.
BELUR - HALEBID: 38
Kms from Hassan is Belur. 16 Kms from Belur is Halebid. The best example
of Hoysala architecture built in the 12th Cebtury, it is sheer profusion
of stone sculptures. Awe-inspiring craftsmanship has left no stone
blank. Inside are hand-lathe-turned pillars.
KORAMANGALA: Also
called Koravangala in Dudda Hobli (Hobli is a sub division of a taluk)
of Hassan taluk is about 8 Kms to the east of Hassan town. The village
contains three temples in the Hoysala style of architecture. built in
the 12th century A.D.
SHRAVANABELAGOLA:
Said to be the world's tallest monolithic statue, it is in dediction to
prince Bahubali, a Jain ascetic. The head anointment
(Mahamasthakabhisheka) ceremony is performed once in 12 years.
KONDAJJI: A village
in Hassan taluk noted for the Varadarajaswamy temple.
GORUR: A dam and
picnic spot.
MANZARABAD: Fort,
picnic spot.
RAMANATHPUR: A
pilgrim centre.
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