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The North Karnataka district of Gadag houses a popular tourist spot called Gajendragada that you cannot afford to miss. Along with being a tourists' favourite, Gajendragada is also a famous filiming location with many Kannada movies being shot. Situated 54 km from Gadag, Gajendragada is 411 km North-west to Bangalore.
Surrounded by natural beauty, Gajendragada is famous for the Kalakaleshwara temple it houses. This temple is also called the Southern Kashi of India. It is a temple carved atop a huge hill. This spot perfect for a day trip has rows of windmills to add to the visual taste of tourists.
Huge steps take you to the temple situated atop the hill. It is said that the presiding deity is a self-manifested linga of Lord Shiva. In the vicinity of the temple is another temple dedicated to Lord Veerabhadra. There's also a very interesting and evergreen temple pond/well called antharagange just outside the exit. The water source is unknown and the roots of the Peepal tree beside it constantly drips water into the pond.
And Now the Mystery Part of it...
The New Year of Kannadigas known as Ugadi sees a few mysterious happenings each year. On the previous day of the big event of Ugadi, the temple priest places a limestone solution along with a hookah as part of the preparations. The next morning comes the mighty revelation. The limestone solution is mysteriously used to paint the insides of the temple and the hookah is well utilized. Some modern and liberal thinkers tried to sneak in to find the reason and were themselves consumed by mystery.
There was once a bell in the size of a soaked kidney bean that fit into twenty two gunny bags in this land or so it is said. And then a Kung Fu Panda moment happened! The bell levitated to the heavens with chimes never heard before. Following which the epidemic of plague spread through the village to blame the act of vanishing bell.
The wildlife in this area were shoved away due to increasing windmill activities. Apart from wildlife, Gajendragada is famous for its historical fort and the treaty of Gajendragada signed by Tippu Sultan and the Nizams. With rich history and pristine nature, Gajendragada is a must visit.
Tourist Attractions
Another plus to advertize this tourist spot is that there are many historical sites surrounding it.
These details listed below are sure to come in handy once you decide on your trip to Gajendragada.
Sudi: Located to the East of Gajendragada, Sudi is famous for the two towered Mallikarjuna temple.
Itagi Bheemambika: A famous Bheemambika temple is located in Itagi 13 km away from Gajendragada.
Badami: The renowned Badami Banashankari temple is 42 km away from Gajendragada. Note to take the Highway Number 63.
Aihole: Located 40 km to the North of Gajendragada, Aihole is one of the most historical places in Karnataka.
Pattadakal: With unparallaled architectural treasure, Pattadakal is 43 km away from Gajendragada.
Mahakoota: Housing a complex of temples, Mahakoota is 50 km away from Gajendragada.
