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Karkala

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Vibrant in activities and dynamic in environment, Karkala, a historical town and pilgrim center for Jains and Hindus is a peaceful Udipi district in Karnataka. Its name is derived from the Kannada word karikallu which means black stones.

Karkala is a tranquil town very well known for the Jain Basadis and the gigantic monolithic statue of Bahubali, which stands majestically in the heart of the city. Another main attraction here is the huge Chaturmukha Basti, a wonderful site. Karkala is a center of bubbling activity where agility and dedication combine to take a remarkable form. The visitors will be over whelmed with young zealous sculptors etching beautiful figures and bringing life to stones.

Karkala, historically known as Pandyanagari or city of Pandya, was ruled in early 14th century by the chief having name Veera Pandya of Bhairarasa family, hailed from Humcha in Shimoga district. Being secular even at that time of point, these rulers equally considered all religions, although they were themselves dedicated Jains. The Goud-Saraswats who were fleeing from Portuguese harassment were welcomed by Karkala and the large temple of Venkataramana is built in this serene city during the common era 1537.

Anantha Padmanabha temple devoted to Lord Vishnu, ChaturmukhaBasadi and Neminath Basadi at Hiriangadi, assumed to be built as early as 16th century, are some of other temple attractions here. All these temples have fascinating histories and are celebrated for architectural brilliance. The visitors throng to the temple of Venkataramana during the festival of lights to see fantastic view of lights. This temple is attractive to many people and many find it irresistible to visit the temple regularly and receive the Lord's blessings.

The famous single stone statue of 42-foot high Gomateswara, also called as Lord Bahubali, is located very close. There are about 18 Jain shrines here, apart from several other temples, mosques and churches in and around Karkala. Karkala has many places of worship like the Jama Masjid at Salmaar, the Attur Church of St. Lawrence which was assumed to be built some centuries ago and Padutirupathi Sreenivasa Temple supposed to be more than 550 years old. Anekere Lake and Ramasamudra pond are some other scenic attarctions here.

Karkala offers the tourists abundantly the cultural and religious heritage of South India and is a place worth visiting.
Gomateshwara, Karkala
Gomateshwara, Karkala
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Budget Hotels Hotel Kings Court, Hotel Suhag, Hotel Prakash
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Monsoon Mania-3: Karkala


http://aravindgj.blogspot.com/2008/08/monsoon-mania-3-karkala.html
10 August 2008Continued from Monsoon Mania-2The first place we visited in Karkala was Chaturmukha Basadi. Karkala was once a ... (continue reading)

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Trip to Coastal Karnataka


http://travelsang.blogspot.com/2008/06/trip-to-coastal-karnataka.html
The unexplored magic of Coastal Karnataka Best Season to visit :Post Monsoon (Sep-Oct)Minimum Days Required : 5 Maximum Days ... (continue reading)

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Zahoor Ahmed Karkal, the land of giants,of course,Karkal Muncipality is doing nothing to improve roadway network as well as Central Bus Station.
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k.prakashchandra I have been in contact with karkala since 1979, I am of the opinion that everybody has loused up this town, TMC being the main culprit.
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k.prakashchandra Under main title 'Karkala Town',In the first sub-title 'Karkala Map', please insert 'for' between 'good place' and 'morning walk' to read as 'good place for morning walk.
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k.prakashchandra please add the word "for" between place and morning to read as 'good place for morning walk"
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avinasah Must see!
take me here to see karkala very soon i want to see very urgently nice place with full of joy
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k.prakashchandra The telephone numbers of hotels are as follows-Prakash-234982,Swagath-230755,king's court-231432and Suhag-231991.code number being 08258.As on-line booking is not possible ,the numbers may please be displayed.
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SUDAKARSHENOY K Must see!
very nice if we think of karkala jain temple; sri venkataramana temple; attur church; with mastakabhisheka::car_festival:kartik poornima&^SOMANY OTHER FESTIVEL
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poornimashenoyk Must see!
NODOUGHT everybody must visit KARKAL WITH FULL OF BEAUTY ILOVE MY KARKALA VERY VERY MUCH with god:s grace"::;;with blessing:s aBEAUTYOF PLACE NO BODY CAN UNDERSTAND THIS OR SMELL?
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K.Prakashchandra The phone numbers of hotel Suhag are 08258-231991&231992..The roads are very narrow and there are no footpaths.If you try walking ,you are most likely to be hit by a two wheeler,three wheeler or rear view mirror 0f a 4wheeler.
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poornimashenoyk my favouirate KARKALA ?I LOVE MY KARKALA VERY MUCH FOR ITS BEAUTY ITSELF" IT IS VERY NICE WITH FULL OF EVERYTHING; WE MUST KNOW HOW TO USE IT?
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