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Gerusoppa
Gerusoppa is a village in Honnavar Taluk in Uttara Kannada District in the Indian state of Karnataka. The village is also known as Nagarbastikeri and comes under Nagarbastikeri Panchayat. It was capital of Salva dynasty between 14th and 15th century AD with queen Rani Chennabhairadevi. Chaturmukha Basadi Chaturmukha Basadi is a 16th century symmetrical Jain temples located in Gerusoppa and is considered one of the most important center in the region. Education Local colleges include B.g.V.S Arts, commerce and Science College, Shri Guru Sudhindra College, A. V. Baliga College of Arts and Science, Government College, Gajanana Secondary School, G Pu College Allanki and Sri Subramanya P U Kavalakki and shiri shardamba pu college. Schools for younger students include New English School (unaided) and S F S Kodani. Transportation Honnavar Railway Station and Manki Railway Station are the nearest railway stations.Talaguppa railway station also 1 hr 45 min away from gerasoppa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rani Chennabhairadevi
Rani Chennabhairadevi, (also called Raina-Da-Pimenta by the Portuguese people, Portuguese), was a 16th-century Vijayanagara empire, Vijayanagara Empire Jainism, Jain queen of Nagire province. She was officially known as Mahamandaleshwari Rani Chennabhairadevi. She is regarded as being the longest ruling queen in Indian history, from 1552 to 1606, a period of 54 years. She is also known for her wars against the Portuguese in 1559 and 1570, which she won and helped start commercial relationships with the Portuguese. She earned the title "The Queen of Pepper" from the Portuguese ("Rainha de Pimenta" in Portuguese Language, Portuguese), as she exported a great amount of pepper and other spices to European and Arab regions through the ports of Bhatkal and Honnavar. Nagire province Nagire province, also known as the province of Gerusoppa, was one of the small provinces under the control of the king of Vijayanagara, known as Mahamandala. The province followed the banks of Sharavath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uttara Kannada
Uttara Kannada is a fifth largest district in the Indian state of Karnataka, It is bordered by the state of Goa and Belagavi districts to the north, Dharwad District and Haveri District to the east, Shivamogga District, and Udupi District to the south, and the Laccadive Sea to the west. Karwar is the district headquarters, and Sirsi is the major commercial center in the district. The district's agroclimatic divisions include the coastal plain consisting of Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, Bhatkal taluks and Malenadu consisting of Sirsi, Siddapur, Yellapur, Haliyal, Dandeli, Joida, Mundgod taluks. History The first known dynasty from Uttara Kannada District are Chutus of Banavasi. Uttara Kannada was the home of the Kadamba kingdom from the 350 to 525. They ruled from Banavasi. After the subjugation of the Kadambas by the Chalukyas, the district came under successive rule of empires like Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas and Vijayanagar empire. Moro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jog Falls
Jog Falls is a waterfall on the Sharavati river located in Siddapur taluk of Uttara Kannada district and its view point in Kargal town of Shimoga district, Karnataka, India. It is the second highest plunge waterfall in India (after Nohkalikai Falls in Meghalaya). It is a segmented waterfall which depends on rain and season to become a plunge waterfall. The falls are major attractions for tourists and is ranked 36th in the list of free-falling waterfalls, 490th in the world by list of waterfalls by total height, 128th in the list of single-drop waterfalls in the World by the waterfall database. Description Jog Falls is created by the Sharavati river dropping , making it the second highest plunge falls in India. If only the total drop is counted, it is the 10th highest waterfall in India after the Kunchikal Falls, Nohkalikai Falls with a drop of in Meghalaya Sharavathi, a river which rises at Ambutirtha, next to Nonabur, in the Thirthahalli taluk, Shivamogga district takes a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honnavar
Honnavar is a town in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India. History Honnavar is a port town in Coastal Karnataka known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history. The port hosted foreign traders from the Arab world, as well as later from European countries such as Portugal, England, and the Netherlands. In 1342, it was visited by the Moroccan traveller Ibn Battuta, where he spoke about their social, economic, religious, cultural, and administrative factors. He describes the Sultan Jamaluddin as one of the best and most powerful rulers. Portuguese Rule During the Portuguese domination, a Fortress was built in the 16th century to protect trade in the Indian Ocean. Later in the 18th century, the English built warehouses at the port. Transportation ;Rail The Konkan Railway line passes through Honnavar, and its longest bridge is 2.065 km in length and is in Honnavar, over the Sharavati River. ;Sea In October 2013 the Karnataka government announced plans to deve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country
A country is a distinct part of the world, such as a state, nation, or other political entity. When referring to a specific polity, the term "country" may refer to a sovereign state, state with limited recognition, constituent country, or dependent territory. Most sovereign states, but not all countries, are members of the United Nations. There is no universal agreement on the number of "countries" in the world, since several states have disputed sovereignty status or limited recognition, and a number of non-sovereign entities are commonly considered countries. The definition and usage of the word "country" are flexible and have changed over time. '' The Economist'' wrote in 2010 that "any attempt to find a clear definition of a country soon runs into a thicket of exceptions and anomalies." Areas much smaller than a political entity may be referred to as a "country", such as the West Country in England, "big sky country" (used in various contexts of the American We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumta
Kumta is a town and taluk in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India. It is one of the important stations along the Konkan Railway line running between Mumbai and Mangalore. The 36th Kannada Sahithya Sammelana was held in Kumta in 1956, under the presidency of V. Seetharamaiah. Geography The city of Kumta is located on the Arabian Sea coast in the district of North Kannada in the state of Karnataka. Kumta is adjacent to the vast western ghats . It has an average elevation of 3 metres (9 feet). To the north of city, the major Aghanashini river joins the Arabian Sea on her way rendering stunning scenery. The town of Gokarna near Kumta is famous for beaches. A nearby Rock Climbing spot called Yana is also beautiful with its massive black rock formations and nature trails. Transportation Road Kumta is very well connected by road. One of the busiest highway National Highway 66 (NH 66-Panvel-Kochi-Kanyakumari) passes through Kumta. Kumta is also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangalore
Mangaluru (), formerly called Mangalore ( ), is a major industrial port city in the Indian state of Karnataka and on the west coast of India. It is located between the Laccadive Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bengaluru, the state capital, north of Karnataka–Kerala border and south of Goa. Mangaluru is the state's only city to have all four modes of transport—air, road, rail and sea. The population of the urban agglomeration was 619,664 national census of India. It is known for being one of the locations of the Indian strategic petroleum reserves. The city developed as a port in the Laccadive Sea during ancient times, and after Independence a new port was constructed in 1968 and has since become a major port of India that handles 75 percent of India's coffee and cashew exports. It is also the country's seventh largest container port. Mangaluru has been ruled by several major powers, including the Mauryan empire, Kadambas, Alupas, Vij ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murudeshwar
Murdeshwar is a village in Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India, and lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea. It contains the world's third tallest Shiva statue, as well as the Murudeshwara Temple. The town has a railway station on the Mangalore–Mumbai Konkan railway route. Etymology and Chronicles The origin of the name "Murdeshwar" dates to the time of Ramayana. The Hindu gods attained immortality and invincibility by worshiping a divine Linga called the ''Atma-Linga''. The Lanka King Ravana wanted to attain immortality by obtaining the Atma-Linga (Soul of Shiva). Since the ''Atma-Linga'' belonged to Shiva, Ravana worshipped Shiva with devotion. Pleased by his prayers, Shiva appeared before him and asked him what he wanted. Ravana asked for the ''Atma-Linga''. Shiva agreed to give him the boon on the condition that it should never be placed on the ground before he reaches Lanka. If the ''Atma-Linga'' was ever placed on the ground, it would be impossible to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apsarakonda
Apsarkonda is an emerging tourist village near Honnavar, in the district of Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, India. It is situated 8 km from the Honnavar bus stand. Etymology Apsarkonda means Pond of Angels. This is named after a pond facing the beach. The legend associated with the name of the waterfall is that it was the chosen place of the angels to take a bath and relax. Attractions There is the Maha Ganapati and Ugra Narasimha temple, behind which the Apsarkonda waterfalls are found. There is a Pandava cave that is of historical significance. According to mythology, the Pandavas stayed here during their Vanavasa. There is a park near the falls maintained by the forest department. The Kelginoor lagoon near the beach is also a tourist attraction. Apsarkonda is known for its unexplored beaches. Gallery File:Apsarkonda_Beach.jpg, Kelginoor pond facing the beach File:Apsarakonda Falls.jpg, Falls File:ApsarakondaBeachNearView.JPG, Beach See also * Mangalore * Karwar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unchalli Falls
Unchalli Falls, also known as Lushington Falls, is a waterfall created by a drop in the River Aghanashini. The falls are located from Sirsi . The falls are named for J. D. Lushington, a District Collector for the British Government, who discovered the falls in 1845. It is one of world's 5 waterfalls where one can witness the extremely rare phenomena "Moonbows". The falls are sometimes called Keppa Joga because of the deafening sound they make. Location Siddapur is approximately from the falls. Heggarne is approximately away, but visitors need to trek through a dense forest. See also *List of waterfalls *List of waterfalls in India This is a list of waterfalls in India sorted by state. The Indian state of Karnataka has more waterfalls than any other state. Karnataka has 544 waterfalls which are at least 10 meters in height. With a height of 1493 feet, Kunchikal Falls in ... References Waterfalls of Karnataka Tourist attractions in Uttara Kannada dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bombay
Mumbai ( ; ), also known as Bombay ( ; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian States and union territories of India, state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial centre, financial capital and the list of cities in India by population, most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the List of largest cities, seventh-most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an Globalization and World Cities Research Network#Alpha, alpha world city. Mumbai has the List of cities by number of billionaires, highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia. The seven islands that constitute Mumbai were earlier home to communities of Marathi language-speaking Koli people. For cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
