Belur:
34 kms from Hassan, 149 kms from Mysore and 222 kms
from Bangalore is Belur, which is famous for its exquisite
temple. Belur is also known as 'Dakshina Varanasi'
or 'Southern Banaras'.
Halebid:
17 kms from Belur. This place is known as 'Dwara Samudra',
the wealthy capital of Hoysalas.
Sravanbelagola:
This legendary pilgrimage and shrine of the Jains
since early times is 52 kms from Hassan, 80 kms from
Mysore and 150 kms from Bangalore.
The 'Mahamastakabhisheka', held once in 12 years,
is one of the main attractions of the place, which
attracts a large number of devotees.
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