- Dr D Veerendra Heggade Kalakshetra has come up between the twin-cities of Hubli and Dharwad.
- A multi-purpose auditorium built by the Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Education Society (SDM).
- An imposing building of terracotta exterior. The Kalakeshtra has been built using cement and concrete. The huge pillars and walls of the sprawling building has terracotta tiles on the outside. Intricately crafted terracotta pieces add a rare beauty to the building.
- The 35,000 sqft hall can accommodate over 1,100 audience. The centrally air-conditioned structure has a 2,800 sqft wide stage with six green rooms. The auditorium is equipped with state-of-the-art acoustics. Padded walls make the hall sound-proof.
- The red and brown cubical building has a pyramid-shaped roof. The 20,000 sqft roof has rectangular shingles embedded in metal. The 45-foot walls and huge pillars have wire-cut tiles. There are 10 arches on each side of the building.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Dr.D.Veerendra Hegde Kalakshetra
Dharwad Pedha
Dharwad Pedha, the sweet from the state of Karnataka, has a history of close to 2 centuries. It is made of milk which is heated and stirred continuously, with added flavour and sugar. So whenever you visit Dharwad, be sure to enjoy the delicious Dharwad pedhas. However, of late the pedhas are available across various cities in Karnataka as well as Maharashtra.
High Court Bench of Dharwad
Dear Friends,
Today, the 4th of July 2008, is a historic day, not just for Dharwad and Mumbai Karnataka but for the entire state of Karnataka. Justice has finally arrived at the doorstep in Mumbai Karnataka. The High Court of Karnataka opens its Circuit Bench at Dharwad today.
The details are given below. (as appeared in Deccan Herald dated 4th July 2008)
Sincerely,
Vishal Kumar N Jain.
Advantages:
Today, the 4th of July 2008, is a historic day, not just for Dharwad and Mumbai Karnataka but for the entire state of Karnataka. Justice has finally arrived at the doorstep in Mumbai Karnataka. The High Court of Karnataka opens its Circuit Bench at Dharwad today.
The details are given below. (as appeared in Deccan Herald dated 4th July 2008)
Sincerely,
Vishal Kumar N Jain.
Advantages:
- Clients are now greatly relieved of the burden of travelling to far off Bangalore - the principal seat of the High Court.
- Speedy disposal of cases.
- Easy for clients to track the progress of the case at every stage.
- Better employment opportunities for Advocates in Mumbai Karnataka region.
- The Bench is a symbol of victory to over 50 years of struggle of the people in this area for Circuit Bench of High Court.
- A magnificent building with attractive architecture built at a total cost of Rs. 115 Crores in a sprawling plot of 46 acres.
- Jurisdictional area of the bench: Belgaum, Bellary, Bagalkot, Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, Uttara Kannada and Koppal.
- The Bench settles all cases except Public Interest Litigations (PIL) and Company Matters.
- 22,000 cases pertaining to this area transferred already to the Bench from the High Court at Bangalore.
- Inauguration on Friday, 4th July 2008 at 3pm.
- Inauguration by Honourable Dr. Justice K. G. Balakrishnan, Chief Justice of India
- Chief Guest - Sri B. S. Yeddyurappa, Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka
- Chief Guest - Honourable Sri Justice R. V. Raveendran, Judge, Supreme Court of India
- Presided by - Honourable Sri Justice Cyriac Joseph, Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka
university of agricultural science,Dharwad
- University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
- Campus located at Krishinagar, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA - 580005.
- College of Agriculture was established in 1947 by the erstwhile Bombay State Government at the Agricultural Research Station, Dharwad
- The college was affiliated to Bombay University soon after its formation and then to Karnatak University, Dharwad in 1950
- The college became the constituent college of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore in 1965
- The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad was finally established on October 1, 1986
- The University has multi-fold functions of teaching, research and extension in the field of agricultural and allied sciences
- The University caters to the needs of the farming community in North Karntaka
Reaching Dharwad by trains
You are on the right page if you are looking for trains arriving / departing at the Dharwad Railway Station. List of trains passing through the Dharwad Railway Station has been provided below along with the arrival time and departure time. Click on the train name to view the detailed schedule. If you are looking for trains arriving / departing at Hubli Railway Station, then read the article Reach Hubli by Rail - Train Time Table. Before planning your journey or booking tickets please check the latest train timings on Indian Railways website.
List of trains passing through Dharwad Railway Station
Train Name | Route | Arr | Dep |
1017 - Chalukya Express | Dadar, Pune, Miraj, Belgaum, Dharwad, Hubli, Davangere, Tumkur, Yesvantpur | 11:48 | 11:50 |
1018 - Chalukya Express | Yesvantpur, Tumkur, Davangere, Hubli, Dharwad, Belgaum, Miraj, Pune, Dadar | 15:34 | 15:35 |
1035 - Sharavathi Express | Dadar, Pune, Miraj, Belgaum, Dharwad, Hubli, Davangere, Hassan, Mysore | 11:48 | 11:50 |
1036 - Sharavathi Express | Mysore, Hassan, Davangere, Hubli, Dharwad, Belgaum, Miraj, Pune, Dadar | 15:34 | 15:35 |
1047 - Miraj Hubli Express | Miraj, Belgaum, Londa, Dharwad, Hubli | 05:25 | 05:27 |
1048 - Hubli Miraj Express | Hubli, Dharwad, Londa, Belgaum, Miraj | 23:19 | 23:20 |
2079 - Jan Shatabdi Express | Bangalore, Tumkur, Davangere, Hubli | --:-- | --:-- |
2080 - Jan Shatabdi Express | Hubli, Davangere, Tumkur, Bangalore | --:-- | --:-- |
2629 - Sampark Kranti Express | Yesvantpur, Tumkur, Davangere, Hubli, Belgaum, Miraj, Pune, Bhopal, H Nizamuddin | 21:48 | 21:50 |
2630 - Sampark Kranti Express | H Nizamuddin, Bhopal, Pune, Miraj, Belgaum, Hubli, Davangere, Tumkur, Yesvantpur | 21:12 | 21:14 |
2725 - Intercity Express | Bangalore, Tumkur, Davangere, Hubli, Dharwad | 21:50 | last |
2726 - Intercity Express | Dharwad, Hubli, Davangere, Tumkur, Bangalore | first | 05:15 |
2781 - Swarna Jayanthi Express | Mysore, Hassan, Davangere, Hubli, Dharwad, Belgaum, Miraj, Pune, Bhopal, Agra, H Nizamuddin | 05:04 | 05:05 |
2782 - Swarna Jayanthi Express | H Nizamuddin, Agra, Bhopal, Pune, Miraj, Belgaum, Dharwad, Hubli, Davangere, Hassan, Mysore | 19:18 | 19:20 |
6209 - Ajmer Mysore Express | Ajmer, Abu Road, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Pune, Miraj, Belgaum, Dharwad, Hubli, Davangere, Bangalore, Mysore | 16:15 | 16:25 |
6210 - Mysore Ajmer Express | Mysore, Bangalore, Davangere, Hubli, Dharwad, Belgaum, Miraj, Pune, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Abu Road, Ajmer | 07:19 | 07:20 |
6505 - Gandhidham Bangalore Express | Gandhidham, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Pune, Miraj, Belgaum, Dharwad, Hubli, Davangere, Bangalore | 16:15 | 16:25 |
6506 - Bangalore Gandhidham Express | Bangalore, Davangere, Hubli, Dharwad, Belgaum, Miraj, Pune, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Gandhidham | 07:19 | 07:20 |
6507 - Jodhpur Bangalore Express | Jodhpur, Abu Road, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Pune, Miraj, Belgaum, Dharwad, Hubli, Davangere, Bangalore | 16:15 | 16:25 |
6508 - Bangalore Jodhpur Express | Bangalore, Davangere, Hubli, Dharwad, Belgaum, Miraj, Pune, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Abu Road, Jodhpur | 07:19 | 07:20 |
6531 - Garib Nawaz Express | Ajmer, Abu Road, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Pune, Miraj, Belgaum, Dharwad, Hubli, Bellary, Yesvantpur | 15:53 | 15:55 |
6532 - Garib Nawaz Express | Yesvantpur, Bellary, Hubli, Dharwad, Belgaum, Miraj, Pune, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Abu Road, Ajmer | 07:09 | 07:10 |
6533 - Jodhpur Yesvantpur Express | Jodhpur, Abu Road, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Pune, Miraj, Belgaum, Dharwad, Hubli, Bellary, Yesvantpur | 15:53 | 15:55 |
6534 - Yesvantpur Jodhpur Express | Yesvantpur, Bellary, Hubli, Dharwad, Belgaum, Miraj, Pune, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Abu Road, Jodhpur | 07:09 | 07:10 |
6589 - Rani Chennamma Express | Bangalore, Tumkur, Davangere, Hubli, Dharwad, Belgaum, Miraj, Kolhapur | 06:09 | 06:10 |
6590 - Rani Chennamma Express | Kolhapur, Miraj, Belgaum, Dharwad, Hubli, Davangere, Tumkur, Bangalore | 21:50 | 21:55 |
6591 - Hampi Express | Hubli, Gadag, Hospet, Bellary, Bangalore | --:-- | --:-- |
6592 - Hampi Express | Bangalore, Bellary, Hospet, Gadag, Hubli | --:-- | --:-- |
7301 - Mysore Dharwad Express | Mysore, Hassan, Davangere, Haveri, Hubli, Dharwad | 08:15 | last |
7302 - Dharwad Mysore Express | Dharwad, Hubli, Haveri, Davangere, Hassan, Mysore | first | 20:45 |
7305 - Nizamuddin Link Express | Hubli, Dharwad, Pune, Bhopal, Agra, H Nizamuddin | 16:34 | 16:35 |
2780 - Goa Express | H Nizamuddin, Agra, Bhopal, Pune, Belgaum, Dharwad, Hubli | 05:25 | 05:27 |
7309 - Yesvantpur Vasco Express | Yesvantpur, Tumkur, Davangere, Hubli, Dharwad, Londa, Vasco Da Gama | 00:24 | 00:25 |
7310 - Vasco Yesvantpur Express | Vasco Da Gama, Londa, Dharwad, Hubli, Davangere, Tumkur, Yesvantpur | 01:08 | 01:10 |
7311 - Chennai Vasco Express | Chennai, Yesvantpur, Tumkur, Davangere, Hubli, Dharwad, Londa, Vasco Da Gama | 07:19 | 07:20 |
7312 - Vasco Chennai Express | Vasco Da Gama, Londa, Dharwad, Hubli, Davangere, Tumkur, Yesvantpur, Chennai | 19:18 | 19:20 |
7313 - Chennai Hubli Express | Chennai, Yesvantpur, Tumkur, Davangere, Haveri, Hubli | --:-- | --:-- |
7314 - Hubli Chennai Express | Hubli, Haveri, Davangere, Tumkur, Yesvantpur, Chennai | --:-- | --:-- |
7225 - Amaravathi Express | Vijayawada, Guntur, Guntakal, Bellary, Hospet, Gadag, Hubli | --:-- | --:-- |
7226 - Amaravathi Express | Hubli, Gadag, Hospet, Bellary, Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada | --:-- | --:-- |
7603 - Kacheguda Hubli Express | Kacheguda, Guntakal, Bellary, Hospet, Gadag, Hubli | --:-- | --:-- |
7226 - Hubli Kacheguda Express | Hubli, Gadag, Hospet, Bellary, Guntakal, Kacheguda | --:-- | --:-- |
8047 - Howrah Vasco Express | Howrah, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, Guntur, Guntakal, Bellary, Hospet, Gadag, Hubli, Dharwad, Vasco Da Gama | 09:28 | 09:29 |
8048 - Vasco Howrah Express | Vasco Da Gama, Hubli, Gadag, Hospet, Bellary, Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada, Bhubaneswar, Howrah | 11:34 | 11:36 |
7603 - Kacheguda Vasco Express | Kacheguda, Guntakal, Bellary, Hospet, Gadag, Hubli, Dharwad, Vasco Da Gama | 09:28 | 09:29 |
8048 - Vasco Kacheguda Express | Vasco Da Gama, Hubli, Gadag, Hospet, Bellary, Guntakal, Kacheguda | 11:34 | 11:36 |
7416 - Haripriya Express | Kolhapur, Miraj, Belgaum, Dharwad, Hubli, Gadag, Bellary, Guntakal, Raichur, Hyderabad | 18:13 | 18:15 |
7429 - Rayalaseema Express | Hyderabad, Raichur, Guntakal, Bellary, Gadag, Hubli, Dharwad, Belgaum, Miraj, Kolhapur | 09:04 | 09:05 |
7416 - Haripriya Express | Kolhapur, Miraj, Belgaum, Dharwad, Hubli, Gadag, Bellary, Guntakal, Tirupati | 18:13 | 18:15 |
7430 - Rayalaseema Express | Tirupati, Guntakal, Bellary, Gadag, Hubli, Dharwad, Belgaum, Miraj, Kolhapur | 09:04 | 09:05 |
Karnataka University,Dharwad
History
The Karnatak University, Dharwad was established in the year 1949 at Mumbai. The location was shifted to Dharwad in October 1949. The university was officially inaugurated in March 1950. In the formative years the university had the leadership of Dr. D. C. Pavate as the Vice-Chancellor (1954 - 1967). The university campus has been named as Pavate Nagar in memory of the genius. This is the second oldest university in the state of Karnataka.
The Campus
The university campus is located at Pavate Nagar, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA - 580003. It is spread over a vast expanse of 750 acres on the hill named 'Chota Mahabaleshwar', one of seven hillocks on which Dharwad is beautifully perched. The campus is full of beautiful greenery and good gardens and parks. Quarters are provided to the teaching staff, non-teaching staff and employees of the university to stay on the campus. Recreation and sports facilities are also provided on the campus.
The Library
The university library with a vast collection of books and journals caters to the information needs of the students and helps them in their research work. The library is housed in a functionally planned independent building with a mezzanine floor, ground floor and first floor. It consists of a browsing hall, reading rooms and stack rooms.
Affiliated Colleges
Colleges from the 7 districts of Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Bijapur, Bagalkot and Belgaum are affiliated to this university. A list of all the affiliated colleges is provided on the university website.
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Important educational institution in dharwad
Dharwad Law Colleges
Dharwad Homoeopathic Medical Colleges
Dharwad Nursing Colleges
CSI KND BMHECs CSI College of Commerce, Dharwad
Karnatak University
Karnatak University Directorate of Distance Education
University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Karnataka Institute Of Medical Sciences
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara
Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya
Mahaganapathy Ayurvedic Medical College
Moulana Azad Homoeopathic Medical
Lea Homoeopathic Medical College
B. D. Jatti Homoeopathic Medical College
Madeena Pre University College
Sri SDM College of Dental Science and Hospital
Sdm College Of Physiotherapy
K. L. E. College Of Pharmacy
BV Boomareddy College of Engineering
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Colleg
R. N. Shetty College Of Hotel Management
Anjuman T. T. I
Anjuman Teacher Training Institute
Basel Mission T T I
Dist Institute Of Education & Training
Govt T T I For Women
Hamdard Asharfi Welfare T T I
J. G. T T I
Mahila Vidyapeeth T T I
K L E Society S Jg T T I & Mgt
Kle College Of Education
Rajiv Gandhi B Ed College
Vijayanagar College Of Education
J S S Sakthi Law College
K L E Society Gurusiddappa Kodhambari
Women S Polytechnic
Jss S Khk Instt Of Technology
Rtes Rural Polytechnic
Anjuman-e-islam Polytechnic
Kles S Polytechnic
Hsges Rural Polytechnic
Nalanda Foundation S Polytechnic
St John S Polytechnic
Shri Gurumalleshwara Polytechnic
Nttf Technical Training Centre
S J M V Institute Iti
Karnataka Huli Patila Iti
Mahila Vidya Peeta Iti
Prof K S Sharma Iti
Karnataka Arts & Science College
J S S College (formerly Ke Board S College)
Kittle College
Anjuman Arts, Science And Commerce Coll
Vidyaranya Science And Commerce College
Csi College Of Commerce
Sanskrit Pathashala
Agricultural College
College Of Postgraduate Studies
Rural Home Science College
Karnataka Science College
Jssb A & C Sk Gubbi Sc College
Pc Jabin Sc College
Jg College Of Commerce
Channabasaveshwar Pu College
Railway Comp Pu College
Sk Arts & Hsk Science Inst
Sjmvs A & C Womens College
Basel Mission Pu College
Rls Comp Pu College
Sri Shankar A & C College
Nehru Arts Sc Com College
H. B. Comp Pu College,kundgol
S. G. E. Rural Engineering College
Kless J. G. College Of Commerce
Ashrafee TTI
R. N. Shetty College Of Hotel Management
BVB College of Engineering & Technology
Karnataka Homoeopathic Medical College
S. E. T. College Of Pharmacy
Kousali Institute Of Mangagement Studies
Karnataka University College Of Edu
Kumareshwara College Of Education
Gurusiddappa Kotambri Law College
Sges Rural Polytechnic
Soniyas College Of Pharmacy
J.S.S College of Arts, Commerce and S.Gubbi College of Science
Vidyagiri - Dharwad
Karnatak Science College
Dharwad
K. H. Kabbur Institute of Engineering
Dharwar
S.D.M. College of Engineering and Technology
Dharwad
Dharwad Homoeopathic Medical Colleges
Dharwad Nursing Colleges
CSI KND BMHECs CSI College of Commerce, Dharwad
Karnatak University
Karnatak University Directorate of Distance Education
University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Karnataka Institute Of Medical Sciences
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara
Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya
Mahaganapathy Ayurvedic Medical College
Moulana Azad Homoeopathic Medical
Lea Homoeopathic Medical College
B. D. Jatti Homoeopathic Medical College
Madeena Pre University College
Sri SDM College of Dental Science and Hospital
Sdm College Of Physiotherapy
K. L. E. College Of Pharmacy
BV Boomareddy College of Engineering
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Colleg
R. N. Shetty College Of Hotel Management
Anjuman T. T. I
Anjuman Teacher Training Institute
Basel Mission T T I
Dist Institute Of Education & Training
Govt T T I For Women
Hamdard Asharfi Welfare T T I
J. G. T T I
Mahila Vidyapeeth T T I
K L E Society S Jg T T I & Mgt
Kle College Of Education
Rajiv Gandhi B Ed College
Vijayanagar College Of Education
J S S Sakthi Law College
K L E Society Gurusiddappa Kodhambari
Women S Polytechnic
Jss S Khk Instt Of Technology
Rtes Rural Polytechnic
Anjuman-e-islam Polytechnic
Kles S Polytechnic
Hsges Rural Polytechnic
Nalanda Foundation S Polytechnic
St John S Polytechnic
Shri Gurumalleshwara Polytechnic
Nttf Technical Training Centre
S J M V Institute Iti
Karnataka Huli Patila Iti
Mahila Vidya Peeta Iti
Prof K S Sharma Iti
Karnataka Arts & Science College
J S S College (formerly Ke Board S College)
Kittle College
Anjuman Arts, Science And Commerce Coll
Vidyaranya Science And Commerce College
Csi College Of Commerce
Sanskrit Pathashala
Agricultural College
College Of Postgraduate Studies
Rural Home Science College
Karnataka Science College
Jssb A & C Sk Gubbi Sc College
Pc Jabin Sc College
Jg College Of Commerce
Channabasaveshwar Pu College
Railway Comp Pu College
Sk Arts & Hsk Science Inst
Sjmvs A & C Womens College
Basel Mission Pu College
Rls Comp Pu College
Sri Shankar A & C College
Nehru Arts Sc Com College
H. B. Comp Pu College,kundgol
S. G. E. Rural Engineering College
Kless J. G. College Of Commerce
Ashrafee TTI
R. N. Shetty College Of Hotel Management
BVB College of Engineering & Technology
Karnataka Homoeopathic Medical College
S. E. T. College Of Pharmacy
Kousali Institute Of Mangagement Studies
Karnataka University College Of Edu
Kumareshwara College Of Education
Gurusiddappa Kotambri Law College
Sges Rural Polytechnic
Soniyas College Of Pharmacy
J.S.S College of Arts, Commerce and S.Gubbi College of Science
Vidyagiri - Dharwad
Karnatak Science College
Dharwad
K. H. Kabbur Institute of Engineering
Dharwar
S.D.M. College of Engineering and Technology
Dharwad
Working of Hubli-Dharwad Mahanagara Palike
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1. | Sri Patil E.E, Executive Engineer, North |
2. | Dr. P.B.Sattur, Former Scientist, Hubli |
3. | Shri. Murali Karjagi, Secretary, Hubli North East Residential Association Federation, Hubli |
4. | Shri. Umesh Tambad, Civic Eng, Indian Concrete Association, Hubli |
Hubli, South Division | |
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1. | Sri B.C. Karisaiyappanaver, Executive Engineer, South |
2. | Shri. Bhaskar.Jithuri, Social Worker, Geleyara Belaga Sangha, Hubli |
3. | Dr. Kamalakshi, KIMS, Social Worker, Beggars Improvement Project, Hubli |
4. | Shri. D.K.Kulkarni, (Rtd) Principal, SDM College, Hubli |
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1. | Sri. J.D.Joshi, Executive Engineer, Dharwad |
2. | Smt. Madhuri Chikkodi, Bhageerath, Dharwad |
3. | Shri. B.K.Kale, Smashana Abhivrudhi Sangha, Dharwad |
4. | Shri. M.K.Deshpande, (Rtd) LIC Officer, Dharwad |
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Hotels in Dharwad
The district headquarters of Dharwad is 75 kilometers from Belgaum. Serene and picturesque the town even today keeps its old world charm. Many picturesque temples and churches adorn the town. Basel Mission Church, All Saints Church and the Roman Catholic Church are some of the prominent churches worth making an entry to. However, there are many temples that are breathtaking include Dattatreya, Dyamavva, Durgadevi, Hanuman, and Panduranga. The town is also a famous educational center. The Karnataka University and the University of Agricultural Sciences are the two highly acclaimed universities. Lakkundi, once a famous point of religious training, is a few kilometers from Dharwad. Dharwas has also temples built in Kalyani and Chalukyan Style.
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Prime Attractions
Dambala
75 kilometers from Dharwad lies the Dambala famous for grape and guavas. Dambala flaunts of many temples, Dodda Basappa Temple being the best of them all. The Kalyani Chalukya period Basappa temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is famed for its multizonal stellar shape. It has one of the most comely festooned doorsteps that is prevalent in any temple in western India. There was also a Buddhist shrine there in Dambala.
Annigeri
Annigeri is a prominent culturala and political center of ancient times. Several kings like Yadavas, Chalukyas and Hoysalas took over Annigeri. Annigeri was part of Kalachuris kingdom. Amruteshwar temple is there in Annigeri built in Kalyani Chalukya style. The temple has a roof supported by 76 pillars and curvings of mythological figures. This temple remains the venue for a festival during the month of December to January.
Gudda Guddappara
This tiny village is famous for a big fair of November in honor of Malhari, an incarnation of shiva who killed the demon.
Bankapura
Twenty kilometers from the railhead of Yalavigi on Poona-Bangalore line and 30 kms from Hubli, Bankapura has a fort. The Ranganatha Nagareshwara Temple has 60 pillars engraved of Grey sandstone. The splendid temple has an elegantly carved ceiling. Another notable temple here is the Sidheshwara Temple.
Gadag
Gadag situates 75 kms from Dharwad and houses the well-known temples of Vira Narayan, Trikuteshwara, and Someshwara. The large Trikuteshwara Temple has a principal place of worship that comprises of three lingas built up on the same stone. One can see fine-looking stone screens inside the temple. The Vira Narayan temple has a massive 'gopuram' built in the Vijayanagara style.
How to get there
By Air: The nearest Airport is Belgaum (100 kms)
By Rail: Hubli is the nearest railway junction.
By Road: Dharwad is connected by road to: Bangalore (427 kms.), Goa (140 kms.), Belgaum (140 kms.)
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Prime Attractions
Dambala
75 kilometers from Dharwad lies the Dambala famous for grape and guavas. Dambala flaunts of many temples, Dodda Basappa Temple being the best of them all. The Kalyani Chalukya period Basappa temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is famed for its multizonal stellar shape. It has one of the most comely festooned doorsteps that is prevalent in any temple in western India. There was also a Buddhist shrine there in Dambala.
Annigeri
Annigeri is a prominent culturala and political center of ancient times. Several kings like Yadavas, Chalukyas and Hoysalas took over Annigeri. Annigeri was part of Kalachuris kingdom. Amruteshwar temple is there in Annigeri built in Kalyani Chalukya style. The temple has a roof supported by 76 pillars and curvings of mythological figures. This temple remains the venue for a festival during the month of December to January.
Gudda Guddappara
This tiny village is famous for a big fair of November in honor of Malhari, an incarnation of shiva who killed the demon.
Bankapura
Twenty kilometers from the railhead of Yalavigi on Poona-Bangalore line and 30 kms from Hubli, Bankapura has a fort. The Ranganatha Nagareshwara Temple has 60 pillars engraved of Grey sandstone. The splendid temple has an elegantly carved ceiling. Another notable temple here is the Sidheshwara Temple.
Gadag
Gadag situates 75 kms from Dharwad and houses the well-known temples of Vira Narayan, Trikuteshwara, and Someshwara. The large Trikuteshwara Temple has a principal place of worship that comprises of three lingas built up on the same stone. One can see fine-looking stone screens inside the temple. The Vira Narayan temple has a massive 'gopuram' built in the Vijayanagara style.
How to get there
By Air: The nearest Airport is Belgaum (100 kms)
By Rail: Hubli is the nearest railway junction.
By Road: Dharwad is connected by road to: Bangalore (427 kms.), Goa (140 kms.), Belgaum (140 kms.)
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