Around Hassan Sightseeing

Hasanamba Temple
Hasanamba means ‘the smiling goddess’. The Temple is a highly revered shrine in Hassan. The presiding deity is Goddess Hasanamba and Hassan.

Siddeshvara Temple

Venkatappa Naraka constructed this temple and is ages old. one of the Nayaka Rulers, is a quintessential and typical example of the Hoysala style of architecture. It has a shrine, a front hall and a four-pillared mandapa with a porch with entrances on three sides. The shrine on the side of the porch enshrines a simple linga as the main deity. It also displays gods of the Trinity, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiv, surrounded by Ganesh and Kartikeya.

Gorur Dam
Goruru Ramawamay Iyengar, an invaluable asset to the world of Kannada literature hails from here. You need special permission to enter the premises. Once inside, you can take in the sights and sounds of the sparkling water hitting the walls of the dam. It is best to visit this dam during monsoons.

Belur 40 km from Hassan

Belur was the erstwhile capital of Hoysala rulers 800 years ago and has beautiful temples and monuments built in ancient Hoysala architectural and sculptural style. Chennakesava temple is one of them,intricate carvings on the stonewalls, the gravity pillar in the courtyard, exquisite panels and richly carved pillars, which are the masterpieces of craftsmanship. Another temple that is worth seeing here is Veeranarayana Temple with fine sculpted figures of various Hindu gods.

Sravanabelagola 52 km from Hassan
It’s a famous pilgrimage centre for Jains.The 1,800 years old 17m high statue of Lord Gomateswara,is one of the tallest and loveliest monolithic statues of the world.