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'''Kanakagiri''' (also known as '''Suvarnagiri''') is the site of the Indian historical site Kanakachalapathi Temple.
'''Kanakagiri''' (also known as '''Suvarnagiri''') is a town in [[Karnataka]] state of [[India]]. It was a provincial capital of the [[Mauryan Empire]] and later became the capital of the [[Nayaka dynasties|Nayaka dynasty]] who were the [[Polygar|Palegars]] (feudatory) of the [[Vijayanagara Empire]].
<ref name="DH">{{cite news |last= Rao B V|first= Thukaram|date=18 August 2015|title=Piety with Beauty|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/495716/piety-beauty.html|newspaper=Deccan Herald| access-date= 20 September 2022}}</ref><ref name="DH-1">{{cite news |last= Pyati|first= Ananda Teertha|date=29 May 2012|title=Who cares for Kanakagiri|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/spectrum/who-cares-for-kanakagiri-245027.html|newspaper=Deccan Herald| access-date= 20 September 2022}}</ref> It is also the site of the historical site [[Kanakachalapathi Temple, Kanakagiri|Kanakachalapathi Temple]] (''Kanakachalapathi Mandir'') which was built by the Nayakas.<ref name="DH"/>


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
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==Temple==
==Temple==
[[File:Kanakagiri Venkatappa Naik royal bath 1.jpg|thumb|left|Venkatappa Naik royal bath Kanakagiri]]
[[File:Kanakagiri Venkatappa Naik royal bath 1.jpg|thumb|left|Venkatappa Naik royal bath Kanakagiri]]
[[Kanakachalapathi Temple, Kanakagiri|Kanakachalapathi temple]] was built by the Naiks of Kanakgiri.<ref>{{cite web
[[Kanakachalapathi Temple, Kanakagiri|Kanakachalapathi temple]] was built by the Nayakas of Kanakgiri.<ref name="gangavathicity">{{cite web
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}}</ref> Its halls and pillars are a unique example of south Indian architecture from the [[Vijayanagara]] period. The ''gopuras'' and walls are adorned with sculptures, including statues of Rajas and Ranis in black polished stone, plaster models, and wooden statues of mythological figures.
}}</ref> Its halls and pillars are a unique example of [[south Indian architecture]] from the [[Vijayanagara]] period. The ''[[Gopuram|gopuras]]'' and walls are adorned with sculptures, including statues of Rajas and Ranis in black polished stone, plaster models, and wooden statues of mythological figures.


[[Kanakagiri Jain tirth]] is a complex of Jain temple built by [[Western Ganga Dynasty]] in the 5th or 6th century.
[[Kanakagiri Jain tirth]] is a complex of Jain temple built by [[Western Ganga Dynasty]] in the 5th or 6th century.


A royal bath constructed by ''Venkatappa Naik'' sits on the outskirts of Kanakgiri.
A royal bath constructed by [[Raja Venkatappa Nayaka]] in 1586 sits on the outskirts of Kanakgiri.<ref name="DH-1"/>


==Fort==
==Fort==
[[Hemagudda]] Fort, about 20&nbsp;km from Kanakagiri<ref>{{cite web
The [[Hemagudda]] Fort, about 20&nbsp;km from Kanakagiri<ref>{{cite web
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}}</ref> is next to the ''[[Kammatadurga]] Fort'' of ''Gandugali Kumara Rama''. The fort was constructed in the 14th century. The fort has a temple of [[Durga|Durga Devi]] celebrating Dasara.


==Utsav==
==Utsav==
Kanakagiri Utsav is an annual fair associated with the temple during [[Phalguna]].
Kanakagiri Utsav is an annual fair associated with the Kanakachalapathi temple during [[Phalguna]].<ref name="gangavathicity"/>


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[[Category:Cities and towns in Koppal district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Koppal district]]
[[Category:Taluks in Koppal district]]
[[Category:Tourism in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Tourism in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Koppal district]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Koppal district]]

Latest revision as of 20:44, 14 November 2024

Kanakagiri
Suvarnagiri
town/taluk
Kanakachalapathi temple
Kanakachalapathi temple
Kanakagiri is located in Karnataka
Kanakagiri
Kanakagiri
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 15°33′N 76°24′E / 15.550°N 76.400°E / 15.550; 76.400
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictKoppal
Population
 • Total
22,098
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
583283
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA 37
Nearest cityGangavathi
Lok Sabha constituencyKoppal
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKanakagiri
Websitewww.kanakagiri.in

Kanakagiri (also known as Suvarnagiri) is a town in Karnataka state of India. It was a provincial capital of the Mauryan Empire and later became the capital of the Nayaka dynasty who were the Palegars (feudatory) of the Vijayanagara Empire. [1][2] It is also the site of the historical site Kanakachalapathi Temple (Kanakachalapathi Mandir) which was built by the Nayakas.[1]

Geography

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Kanakagiri is situated in Koppal district, 20 km northwest of the town of Gangavati in the Indian state of Karnataka.[3]

Temple

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Venkatappa Naik royal bath Kanakagiri

Kanakachalapathi temple was built by the Nayakas of Kanakgiri.[4] Its halls and pillars are a unique example of south Indian architecture from the Vijayanagara period. The gopuras and walls are adorned with sculptures, including statues of Rajas and Ranis in black polished stone, plaster models, and wooden statues of mythological figures.

Kanakagiri Jain tirth is a complex of Jain temple built by Western Ganga Dynasty in the 5th or 6th century.

A royal bath constructed by Raja Venkatappa Nayaka in 1586 sits on the outskirts of Kanakgiri.[2]

Fort

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The Hemagudda Fort, about 20 km from Kanakagiri[5] is next to the Kammatadurga Fort of Gandugali Kumara Rama. The fort was constructed in the 14th century. The fort has a temple of Durga Devi celebrating Dasara.

Utsav

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Kanakagiri Utsav is an annual fair associated with the Kanakachalapathi temple during Phalguna.[4]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Rao B V, Thukaram (18 August 2015). "Piety with Beauty". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  2. ^ a b Pyati, Ananda Teertha (29 May 2012). "Who cares for Kanakagiri". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Who cares for Kanakagiri..." Retrieved 10 September 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Tourism, Kanakagiri". Archived from the original on 4 July 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
  5. ^ "Safe sanctuary". Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
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