Davangere,
the district headquarter of Davangere district, is
now an important commercial, industrial and
educational centre, was part of the kingdom of the
Devagiri Yadavas. It is famous for its textile and
cotton mills.
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Placess Around
Anagodu
(16 Km)
An ancient temple belonging to the 11th century is
found here.
Anaji (19 Km)
Kadamba inscriptions dating back to 450 A.D. are
found here. On a hill nearby are found the relics of
a mud fort and a shrine of Yoganarasima.
Hadali (12 Km)
Inscriptions dating back to the 11th century are
found, along with an ancient temple of lttigekallu
Ranganatha. The sculptures found in the former fort
area indicate the possibilities of ancient monuments
here.
Harihar (14 Km)
A town of great antiquity, it has the temple of
Harihareshwara, built in the Hoysala style. The town
is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra river,
and is therefore, an ideal picnic spot.
Mayakonda (30 Km)
The place is noted for its temple of Keshava and
Obala-Narasimha.
How to get there
Davangere is well connected to almost all the main
cities of India by rail and road. |
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