Hassan

Hassan District is one of the 30 districts of Karnataka state located in the south-western part of Karnataka in India. The district has had an eventful and rich history. In the past, it reached the height of its glory during the rule of the Hoysalas who had their capital at Dwarasamudra, the modern Halebeed in Belur Taluk. The district, noted for its enchanting natural scenic beauty is also a veritable treasure-house of Hoysala architecture and sculpture, the best specimens of which are at Belur and Halebeed. Shravanabelagola, in Channarayapatna taluk, which is studded with Jain moduments, is a renowned centre of pilgrimage HeadQuarters : Hassan Area: 6,845 Sq.Kms Total Population : 1776421 (2011 Census)

Places

• Bisle Ghat

• Gorur Dam

• Hasanamba Temple

• Shravanabelagola -‎ Gommateshwara

• Chennakeshava Temple, Belur

• Hoysaleshwara Temple, Halebeed

• Manjarabad Fort