Shettihalli Rosary Church

There are many buses which will take one to this Church. If not bus one can also travel by auto-rickshaw to reach the Church. It is also possible to drive by one's own vehicle to reach this place. One can also travel by cab to reach the Church. The Mangalore Airport is the closest to this place. From the airport, one can take a bus or a cab to reach the Church. The closest railway station to this place is Hassan Junction. From the station, one can take a cab or a bus to reach the Church. The best time to visit this Church is from the months of November to May.

There are many places where one can stay around the Church. The prices too are affordable. Some of the names of the places are The Copper Edge-Eco Resort, Water View Holiday Retreat, Hotel Raama, PavanPutra Clarks Inn Resort, Palguni Residency, etc. There are also many places where one can eat food at. Some of the names of the restaurants are Twist, Shree Rama Mess and Fast Food, Sanman Hotel, HVR Veg, Hotel Lakshmi Delicacy, etc.

One can visit the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is quite well known for its tiger population. The Bhadra River flows through this sanctuary and because of this the sanctuary is called the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is further divided into two parts which are Muthodi and Lakkavalli. In this sanctuary, one finds different types of flora and fauna such as Red Spurfowl, Great Black Woodpecker, Malabar Parakeet, Bison, Leopard, Cheetah, etc

 

The Dasaratha Rameshwara Temple is another place that one can visit. This temple is a Shiva Linga Temple. The place is considered to be important because it is associated with a Ramayana story. According to this story, it is believed that King Dasaratha killed Sant Shravana here at this site with the help of an arrow. King Dasaratha then installed a Shiva Linga here and also a statue of Lord Rama because he wanted to balance his karma. This place is also good for meditation.

 

The Gravity pillar is an interesting thing to look at. This pillar is found inside the Chennakesava Temple which is at Belur. This pillar was approximately built-in 1414. The column of this pillar is made of granite. The height of this pillar is approximately 42 feet. This pillar is baseless and does not have a foundation. The pillar is actually just on a stone platform and it stands there with the help of gravity.

 

The Ishvara Temple can also be visited. This temple is also called the Shiva Temple. The temple was built during the reign of the Hoysala Empire. Lord Shiva is the main deity who is worshipped in this temple. It is believed that this temple has the most complicated architecture compared to the other places that were built by the Hoysalas. The temple is an Ekakuta which means a single shrine temple. This temple has a 16 point star-shaped hall for the devotees to perform their prayers. One also finds sculptures in this temple that are intricately carved. The tower on top of this shrine has a sculpture which is in the shape of a water pot and it is called kalasha. The shrine is connected to the closed mantapa through a vestibule with a tower known as sukanasi. Since this tower is lower compared to the main tower it is called a nose. This nose has a sculpture of a bull on it compared to the other Hoysala temples that have a legendary warrior sala fighting with a lion which is depicted as the Royal Emblem of the Hoysalas.

 

The Hulikere Pond is another stunning place that one can visit. This pond was built by the Hoysala Kings  The architecture here is quite noteworthy. There are descending steps that are made of stone that will help the person reach the pond. There are several shrines around this pond that are believed to resemble constellations. This pond is also surrounded by beautiful greenery.

 

The Kondaji Allalanatha Temple is another sacred place. This temple is also called as Kondaji Varadaraja Swamy temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Channakesava. Inside the temple, one finds an 18-foot tall idol of Lord Channakesava. The conch, The chakra, The mace, and the Lotus on the statue are quite noteworthy. The devotees who come to this temple have unrestricted access to the sanctum. There is also a large lake which is nearby to this temple and one can enjoy boating there.

 

The Kabbaligere Hill is a scenic location that many tourists can visit. It is located near Kabbaligere village. This place is quite popular for trekking. The place is also good for photography and also walks in the beauty of nature.

 

One can also visit the Maharaja Park. This place is surrounded by beautiful trees and lawns. There is also a separate play area for children here. The park is also a popular picnic spot. Many people even come here for evening walks as there are spacious walkways here and also for a peaceful time.

 

Thus the Shettihalli Rosary Church is truly an interesting place to visit.