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From the 15th to 18th centuries, Kanakagiri was the capital of the ''Kanakagiri palegars'' (Naiks of Kanakgiri). During that time, temples and forts were constructed including ''Kanakachalapathi temple'', and the fort of Hemagudda. Kanakagiri was the capital of the southern area of the [[Mauryan Empire]] during the 3rd century BC. During the [[Vijayanagara Empire|Vijayanagar]] period, this was the chief town of the Bedar Rajas. ''Kanakachalapati temple;'' with its spacious halls and massive pillars. Kanakagiri is a fine specimen of the [[South Indian architecture]] of Vijayanagar times. |
From the 15th to 18th centuries, Kanakagiri was the capital of the ''Kanakagiri palegars'' (Naiks of Kanakgiri). During that time, temples and forts were constructed including ''Kanakachalapathi temple'', and the fort of Hemagudda. Kanakagiri was the capital of the southern area of the [[Mauryan Empire]] during the 3rd century BC. During the [[Vijayanagara Empire|Vijayanagar]] period, this was the chief town of the Bedar Rajas. ''Kanakachalapati temple;'' with its spacious halls and massive pillars. Kanakagiri is a fine specimen of the [[South Indian architecture]] of Vijayanagar times. |
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Kanakgiri was also part of the Jagir of Maratha warriors Shahaji and Swarajya part of Chhatrapati Shivaji in Karnataka territory. |
Kanakgiri was also part of the Jagir of Maratha warriors Shahaji and Swarajya part of Chhatrapati Shivaji in Karnataka territory. |
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==Kanakachalapathi Temple== |
==Kanakachalapathi Temple== |
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Kanakagiri
Suvarnagiri | |
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town/taluk | |
 Kanakachalapathi temple | |
  Kanakagiri Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°33′N 76°24′E / 15.550°N 76.400°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Koppal |
| Population | |
• Total | 22,098 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada,English and Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 583283 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Vehicle registration | KA 37 |
| Nearest city | Gangavathi |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Koppal |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Kanakagiri |
| Website | www |
Kanakagiri (also known as Suvarnagiri) is the home town of the Kanakachalapathi temple, a historical site in India. Kanakagiri is situated in Karnataka State of the Koppal district, 20 km northwest to Gangavati town.[1] Sub-divisions of Kanakagiri are the Valmiki circle, the Ambedkar circle, the Tippusultan circle, Indiranagar, Mehaboobnagar, Shivajinagar, Pinjar Oni, and Eligar Oni.
Mythology
The mountain came to be known as Kanakagiri, meaning, Hill of Gold. The name comes from the belief that Acharya Pujyapada had turned the entire mountain into gold. A common local saying is that "those who have eyes should visit Kanakagiri and those who have legs should visit Hampi." For Kanakagiri near Maleyur, please see Kanakagiri Jain Shri kshetra
History
From the 15th to 18th centuries, Kanakagiri was the capital of the Kanakagiri palegars (Naiks of Kanakgiri). During that time, temples and forts were constructed including Kanakachalapathi temple, and the fort of Hemagudda. Kanakagiri was the capital of the southern area of the Mauryan Empire during the 3rd century BC. During the Vijayanagar period, this was the chief town of the Bedar Rajas. Kanakachalapati temple; with its spacious halls and massive pillars. Kanakagiri is a fine specimen of the South Indian architecture of Vijayanagar times. Kanakgiri was also part of the Jagir of Maratha warriors Shahaji and Swarajya part of Chhatrapati Shivaji in Karnataka territory.
Kanakachalapathi Temple
The huge Kanakachalapathi temple was built by the Naiks of Kanakgiri.[2] Its spacious halls and massive pillars are a beautiful architectural example of south Indian architecture of the Vijayanagara times. The gopuras and walls are adorned with sculptures, among which are statues of Rajas and Ranis in black polished stone, plaster models, and wooden statues of mythological figures. There is a royal bath constructed by Venkatappa Naik on the outskirts of Kanakgiri.
Fort
Hemagudda Fort, about 20 km from Kanakagiri[3] is next to the Kammatadurga Fort of Gandugali Kumara Rama. The fort was constructed in the 14th century. Celebrating Dasara in the fort has a temple of Durga Devi.
Utsav
- The event "Kanakagiri Utsav" sponsored by Karnataka Govt.
- Annual fair associated with Kanakachalapathi temple in the month of Phalguna.
Gallery
Photo Gallery
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See also
- Kanakagiri Jain Shri kshetra
- Temples of North Karnataka
- Vijayanagara Empire
- List of Vijayanagara era temples in Karnataka
- Vijayanagara architecture
- Mauryan Empire
- Hampi
- Anegondi
- Karatagi
- Gangavathi
- Koppal
- Karnataka
References
- ^ "Who cares for Kanakagiri..." Retrieved 10 September 2012.
- ^ "Tourism, Kanakagiri". Archived from the original on 4 July 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
- ^ "Safe sanctuary". Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
