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District : Hassan Town : Hassan Temple : Hasanamba Temple Though there are hundreds of temples that are historically and religiously significant to many people in the Hassan district of Karnataka, the Hasanamba temple dedicated to Shakti is particularly significant and unique in many ways. Hasanamba Temple – Overview The town Hasan was named after the presiding deity at the Hasanamba Temple. She is called Hasanamba as she is perceived to be ever smiling, bestowing all riches on her devotees. Built in the 12 th century, the temple is open to the public for a week, once a year during the lunar month of Ashwayuja, during Diwali in October. So devotees flock here to seek the Goddess ’ blessings during this week. This is the best time to visit the temple. Hasanamba Temple – History The temple is believed to have been constructed sometime around the 12th century, though no one knows exactly when or how it came to be. There is an ant-hill representing the presiding de...

The Big Banyan Tree , as the name indicates, is a gigantic banyan tree that is a famous sightseeing attraction in Bangalore. The exact location of the tree is in the village of Ramohalli, which is situated about 28 kilometers away from the city of Bangalore. This aged Banyan tree is also known as Dodda Alada Mara in Kannada language. The giant tree is aged more than 400 years and covers an area of 3 acres. The crown circumference of the tree is more than 250 meters. The Fourth Largest Banyan Tree In India This tree is ranked fourth among the largest banyan tree in the country , taking its position behind the ones in Andhra Pradesh , Kolkata and Chennai. The interesting fact to note is that the soil under the tree canopy has remained constant throughout all these years. The tree canopy widens and adds a few feet every year. At present the ancient tree has more than one thousand aerial roots. It is not known exactly who planted the tree in the sleepy village, but it is...