Hassan Tourism: Hotels, Reviews, Packages, Photos, Maps, Experience, Itinerary

The town of Hassan is in Karnataka's southern district of the same name, and is 934 m above sea level. It has been named after the town's presiding Goddess "Hasanamba" and is called Karnataka's temple-architecture capital. Hassan dates back to the 11^th century, under the rule of the Hoysala Dynasty (11-14^th century), who were largely influenced by Jainism.

Sightseeing:

Within the city visit the Hasanamba Temple, where the enshrined Goddess is represented by an anthill, and is open to visitors only for a week every year in the month of October. The temple opening is inaugurated by a big fair (Jatra). The other temple to visit is the Siddeshvara temple, built by Venkatappa Nayaka, one of the Nayaka rulers.