chitradurga
1.Chitradurga Tourist Attractions 2.Historical sites in Chitradurga. 3.Ankali Math The ancient monastery of Ankali
Math is also called Paradeshappana Guhe. A number of caves, located underneath the Kallu Mantapa (stone sanctum) of this mutt, might have served as refuges for monks and mendicants indulged in
penance and praying. 4.Chandravalli A tour of Chitradurga will take you to the scenic valley of Chandravalli located to the north west of Chitradurga. Chandravalli is an
ancient archeological site and coins, inscriptions, ruins, stone images belonging to the Hoisala-Kadamb and Sathavahana period have been discovered at Huligondi, Basavanagondi, Baralagondi and
other locations of Chandravalli. A rock inscription seen near Bhairaweshvara temple here links Chandravalli to the reign of Kadamba Mayura Verma. 5.Kallina Kote The imposing
fort in Chitradurga is known as the Kallina Kote or the Palace of Stone. This massive fort, regarded a marvel of military architecture, stood guard against marauding enemies. Encircled by seven
massive walls, the fort has 19 gateways, 38 posterior entrances, four of which are secret. The approach to each gate is uphill and through passages that twist and turn, thus making it impossible to
use elephants or battering rams to break down the gates. 6.Chitradurga Fort The Chitradurga Fort of Karnataka is noted for the massive stone edifice set on the hilltop of the
Chitradurga District. The Chitradurga Fort of Karnataka is situated about 200 kilometers from the garden city of Bangalore in Karnataka. The structure of the Chitradurga Fort is defensive in
design. The Chitradurga Fort in Karnataka was built by the Nayakas of Chitradurga. The ruler of Nayakas, Madakari Nayaka used the Chitradurga Fort in Karnataka mainly for defense purpose. But when
they were defeated by Hyder Ali in the year 1799, the grand structure was occupied by Hyder Ali. Till today, the Chitradurga Fort at Karnataka remains as a memorable monument of the Nayakas who
were the renowned rulers of the central Karnataka. The Chitradurga Fort at Karnataka comprises of the following structures: 19 Gateways to the fort Four secret entrances to the fort 38 Posterior
entrances to the fort A beautiful palace A mosque Great granaries Water tanks Oil pits The Chitradurga Fort in Karnataka is encircled by seven walls. Each wall of the Chitradurga Fort has a gate.
The small roads leading to the gates of the Chitradurga Fort of Karnataka are twisting narrow paths. There are small embrasures in the walls of the fort from where the archers shot arrows on the
enemies. The surrounding of the fort complex on the hill is the hub of many temples. Among them the Ekanatha Temple, Hidimbeshwara Temple and Chandravalli Caves are really worth visiting. Other
places of interest around the Chitradurga Fort in Karnataka are as follows: 1.a.Brahmagiri 1.b.Nayakanakatti 1.c.Vanivalas Sagar
1.d.Jogimatti 1.e.JattingaRameswara Chitradurga District, covering an expanse of 8,440 sq. km derives its nomenclature from Chitrakaldurga, which is an
etymological representation of an umbrella-shaped lofty hill located in the district. The district lies in the heart of the Vedavati River vally and finds mention in the chronicles of the epic
Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Tumkur, Chikmagalur, Davanagere and Bellary District of Karnataka and Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh state form Chitradurga's geographic barriers. With a
population size of 1,517,896, Chitradurga has a distinctly agrarian economy complemented by a strong industrial backbone owing to its rich mineral deposits. The district opens up a Pandora's box of
panoramic rhapsodies, cultural legacies and historic landmarks. Tourism is a core revenue-generating sector in Chitradurga with tourists flocking to: Chitradurga Kote Ashoka Siddapura Brahmagiri
village Chandravalli Hiriyur Jogimatti Hill Station Molakalmuru Neerthadi Vani Vilas Sagar Thamatekallu Holalkere Doddahottrangappa Hill Halu Rameshwara