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27/04/2023

Bilgi/Bilagi is also known as Svetapura. It's 13 kms from Siddapura taluk, Uttar Kannada district. It was the capital of Bilagi chiefs. They ruled the Place Bilagi From 1400 to 1736 . Bilagi kingdom was spread from Gangavali River in Uttara Kannada district to Gangolli River in Udupi district. It’s a small historical village where you can find the many basdi's and Hindu temples.

Ratnaraya Basadi :

The graceful Ratnatraya Basadi was built by Bilagi chiefs. The earliest inscription in the Basti dated to 1581 A.D. records the construction of the Ratnatraya Basti by Rangapparajodeya and the installation of the images of Neminatha, Parshwanatha and Vardhamana by his son Ghantendra – II at the instance of the Jaina saint Bhattakalanka.

Another inscription dated 1592 A.D. records the addition of the Shantisvara basadi and also refers to the land grants made by Ghantendra-II, this temple was built in 1692 by Basavendra, the last ruler of Bilagi.

There is no worship in this Basadi. It is under the Archeological survey of India.
Location : https://tinyurl.com/2p8eu75j

Gol Bhavi:

You can find Gola Baavi nearby, a huge square-shaped well sprawled on just few meters from Bilagi circle, is a place of immense importance to Heritage lovers. There is an old tunnel which connects to Bhuvanagiri, Golbhavi and Chandragiri.
Location : https://tinyurl.com/mvvt4k4b

Virupaksha Temple:

Virupaksha Temple which situated just interior part of the village. As per the inscription, this temple is dated back to 1570 A.D. built by Queen Virambika. There is an inscription on the slab in the Virupaksha temple which records the construction of the temple along with Shikhara, Prakara, Mantapa, etc.There are images of Ganapati and Mahishmardini on either side of the entrance of the Garbhagriha. Apart from the big Nandimandapa, the Mukhamandapa has many impressive carvings in relief. This is temple is built in Vijayanagara style.
Location : https://tinyurl.com/mrxuuhjr

Shiva Temple:

This temple is also located in Bilagi on the banks of Soma river. This temple is built during Bilagi ruler’s time.
Location: https://tinyurl.com/5hazf4t3

Vadiraja Matha :

On the bank of Soma (Aghanashini) river, the holy Sannidhana existed up prior to Sri Vadiraja. Till the latter part of last century, construction of Matha was totally in deteriorated state where-as idols of Vedavyasa, Hanuma and Garuda and also Vrindavana of Vedangatirtha were being seen. The Padmapeetha of Bhutarajaru was also present. Vishwottamatirtha Swamiji renovated it in an agreeable manner. It is the peculiar holy centre where Sri Vadiraja like Sri Madhva, used to install one copy of all his works underground.
Location : https://tinyurl.com/2p8ve72e

How to reach?
Bilagi is located at a disatance of 13kms from Siddapur on Kumta-Siddapur state highway. One can find government/private buses plying between Siddapur-Kumta & get down at Bilagi.

Distance :
Siddapur- 13kms
Kumta- 62kms
Bangalore- 414kms

Source: Google

17/03/2023

Yana Caves:

The Yana Caves are located in Kumta Taluk of Uttara Kannada district. It lies in the Western Ghats region of Karnataka. Yana is an ideal destination for pilgrims, trekkers, and nature-lovers. Yana is one of the wettest villages in the world. It is the second cleanest village in India, and the cleanest in the state.

Yana is famous for these two massive rock outcrops known as the Bhairaveshwara Shikhara and the Mohini Shikhara ("Shikhara" means "hill"). The huge rocks are composed of solid black, crystalline karst limestone. Bhairaveshwara Shikhara is 120 metres (390 ft) in height, while the Mohini Shikhara, which is smaller, is 90 metres (300 ft) in height.

In the first rock hill, Bhairaveshwara Shikhara, there is 3 metres (9.8 ft) wide opening in the rock face that leads into a cave. Within the cave, there is a bronze statue of 'Chandika', an incarnation of the goddess Durga. The cave has a swayambu ("self-manifested") Shiva Linga ("symbol of Shiva") over which spring water trickles from the roof of the tunnel overhead. Emerging as a small stream, called the Chandihole, it eventually merges with the Aghanashini River at Uppinapattana. Local people interpret this as the emergence of the a river, Gangodbhava (emerging Ganges).There are about 61 limestone rock structures, within a radius of 3 km, of which two are of notable size.

During Shivaratri here, a car festival is held, along with other festivities. The place and its surrounding hillocks are also known for their evergreen scenic forests.

Legend:
The names of the majestic rocks at Yana are linked to an interesting section in Hindu mythology. A demon named Bhasmasura manages to get a unique gift that anything on which he keeps his palm burns into ashes (bhasma). With this unique skill Bhasmasura wrecks havoc and attempts to try his skill on the very person who granted the gift- Lord Shiva. Fearing his life, Lord Shiva seeks help from Lord Vishnu, who takes the shape of a beautiful woman named Mohini and appears in front of Bhasmasura. Trying to win over Mohini, Bhasmasura accepts her challenge to dance with her and perform the same steps as she does. As the dance progresses, Mohini keeps her hand over her head. Bhasmasura performs the same act and burns into ashes. It is believed that the fire that emanated during this act was so intense that the limestone formations in the Yana area were blackened. The two hillocks are also named for this event: the tall peak being Bhairaveshwara Shikhara ("Shiva's hill"), and the smaller peak, a few steps down below, being Mohini Shikhara ("Mohini's hill") where an idol of goddess Parvathi is installed. There are also several other small caves nearby. There is also a Ganesha temple in the vicinity.,

Near by Attraction:
A natural waterfall located at a distance of about 8 km known as Vibhuti Falls also attracts tourists.

How to Reach?
The best approach to Yana is from Kumta or Sirsi. A road deviation between these two towns on the highway is near the village of Kathagala. There is also an alternate route to reach Sirsi from Yana via Devanhalli and Mathighatta via Vaddi Ghat. A single lane road was constructed in the thick forest which reduces the trek-length 0.5 kms (0.31 mi)
The best time to visit Yana is during the months of September to February.

Timings:
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (All Days)

Distance :
Kumta- 30kms (Nearest Railway station)
Sirsi-40kms
Gokarna- 52kms
Hubli -143 kms (Nearest Airport)
Bangalore- 440 kms

Source: Google

Location:
https://tinyurl.com/ycyas52v

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