Click on the link below to view the article. Hampiya mukhya gopura nirmathru-Bishtappaiah Mahapursha -The builder of front gopura of Virupaksha temple Author: Vasundara Desai Mahapurusha Place: Hampi, Sogi, Vittalapura, Mundaragi, Gadag, Hagaribommanahalli, Halasi, Rangapura, Bidirahalli, Galanatha, Haveri, Sri Bishtappaiah was the person who re-constructed the front gopura of Virupaksha temple at Hampi during the mid 17th century. […]
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Shri Krishnadevarayana Dinachari
B.M.Shri Foundation has re printed this book because of great demand. The first edition was published in 1983. This book has the interpretation of a manuscript written in 17th century which is a copy of the original which was written during the reign of the king Shri Krishnadevaraya. It is a very interesting read which […]
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Historical Tanks of Tumkur Region
Click on the link below to view the article. Tumakuru parisarada aithihaasika keregalu-Historical Tanks of Tumkur Region Author: Sridhara Place: Kunigal, Tumakuru, Kaidala, Guluru, Mudugere, Hulumana Kuppe, Maidala, Bairasandra, Haraluru, Devarayana Durga, Chinuvadanahalli, Hebburu. Though there are no major rivers in Tumkur district, the region houses more than 2000 lakes. The bigger and famous ones have […]
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Madhuvanka Nadu during Vijayanagara Period
Click on the link below to view the article. Vijayanagara aadalitha kaaladalli Madhuvanka Naadu-Madhuvankanadu during Vijayanagara Period Author: Sunkam Govardhan Place: Araga, Thirthahalli, Chandragutti In this article, the author essays the historical ‘Madhuvanka Nadu’, a settlement in Araga region in Malnad, ruled by Marappa, one of the five Sangama brothers of Vijayanagara empire. Author quotes all inscriptions available in […]
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Types of Temple Pillars in Karnataka
Click on the link below to view the article. Karnataka devalaya sthambhagalu-Types of Temple Pillars in Karnataka Author: Dr. V. Anuradha Place: Bangalore, Kolar, Gangavara, Devanahalli, Kudlur, Chennapatna, Begur, Manne, Nandi, Aavani The article details the designs of pillars as prescribed in the ancient vastu scriptures like Mayamatha, Maanasaara, Kashyapa Shilpa, Shilparathna, Kaamikaagama, Eeshana Gurudeva Paddathi. […]
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Temples of Chitradurga in Inscriptions
Click on the link below to view the article. Chitradurga jilleya shasanoktha devalayagalu-Temples of Chitradurga in Inscriptions Author: Dr. B. Suresh Place: Chitradurga district In this detailed article, author has listed all the temples in the district that have inscriptions. He has also given the details of some of the important inscriptions belonging to various dynasties […]
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Temples of Mudigere, Chikmagalur
Click on the link below to view the article. Mudigereya devalayagalu-Temples of Mudigere, Chikmagalur Author: Dr. B. C. Suresh Place: Mudigere, Ajjampura, Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru The author has given details of temples of Mudigere village of Tarikere taluk in Chikkamagalur. Narasigeshwara temple was built by brothers Ramagavunda, Somagavunda, Baichagavunda during the reign of Hoysala King Narasingadeva in […]
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The Fort and Temples of Nijagal
Click on the link below to view the article. Nijagallu Durga Devalayagalu-The Fort and Temples of Nijagal Author: B. Arunakumari Place: Nijagal, Nelamangala, Bangalore Rurual The author has given details about the history of Nijagal, the temples and fort. The earliest inscription available is of Hoysala period 1288 AD. Nijagal was a prominent town in Vijayanagara […]
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A survey of antiquirial remains at Arasikere village of Harapanahalli Taluk
Click on the link below to view the article. Harapanahalli taluk Arasikere gramada prachina parisara shoda – A survey of antiquirial remains at Arasikere village of Harapanahalli Taluk Author: Kum. Baa. Sadashivappa Place: Arasikere, Harapanahalli, Davanagere The author has described the environs of Arasikere village explaining in detail, the fort, temples, lakes and inscriptions available in this region. […]
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Study of iconography of Tripuranthaka Shiva during various dynasties in Karnataka
Click on the link below to view the article. Tripuranthaka Shiva, vaividhyamaya drishya nirupane-Study of iconography of Tripuranthaka Shiva during various dynasties in Karnataka Author: Dr. R. H. Kulakarni Place: Badami, Pattadakal, Balligave, Ellora, Javagal, Hosa Holalu, Hampi, Ammina Bavi, Suttur The author has presented in detail the iconographical features of Tripurantaka Shiva (Shiva slaying the […]