Ganigapur:
A few kms from Gulbarga is Ganigapur. A famous centre
of Dattatreya worship, this pilgrim centre has the sacred
math of Shri Narasimha Saraswathi. The confluence of
the rivers Amreja and Bhima attracts many pilgrims who
take a holy dip here.
A huge 'jatra' is held here every year in the month
of February. This place is popularly known as 'Deval
Ganagapur' to the pilgrims.
Malkhed:
A Jain centre in the past, many Jain sculptures and
bronzes have been found here. Malkhed is also famous
for having produced two great personalities, namely,
Tikacharya, the Madhava saint and Pushpadanta, the poet
who wrote during the reign of Krishan II, the Rashtrakuta
king.
Shorapur:
Also known as Surpur, is the picturesque town on a ridge,
surrounded by hills. It is dotted with temples, palaces,
mosques and 'ashur-khanas'. An imposing fort is nearby.
Taylor's Manzil, the residence of Col.
Meadows Taylor, an Englishman appointed by the British,
as a political agent to the state is a beautiful building.
Sonthi:
An important pilgrim centre, Sonthi houses the renowned
Chandralamba Temple with the sacred Bhima river flowing
besides it.
On the either side of the main entrance are huge mantapas.
In the inner courtyard are 12 lingas and the statues
of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Saraswathi.
Narayanpur Dam:
Across the Krishna river is a huge engineering feat.
The Narayanpur Dam, inaugurated in 1982, is set among
beautiful gardens.
Sharapur:
This is a Buddhist centre and the sleeping Buddha shaped
mountain is worth seeing here.
Kembavi:
29 kms north west of Sharapur, this place is noted for
its relations with Bahamani Dynasty. Annual 'Urs' is
held here.
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