Bellary district takes its name from the word Balari which refers to
goddess Durugamma as this goddess had manifested herself in the town.
Some of the events in the great epic Ramayana are related to this
historical place. It is said that Rama while searching for Sita met
Sugreeva and Hanuman at a place that is very near to Hampi, the
celebrated capital of Vijayanagara kingdom. The history speaks volumes
about significant role it acquired during Satavahanas, Kadambas,
Chalukyas of Kalyana, Kalachuryas, Sevunas and Hoysalas period. There
upon the Vijayanagara rulers built the " City of Victory "
on the bank of Tungabhadra river at Hampi in Hospet Taluk. This area
which had witnessed the prosperity to its peak fell into political
turmoil after the fall of Vijayanagara in 1565. This district was
transferred to erstwhile Mysore State on 1st October 1953 from Madras
State. With the re-organization of the districts during 1997, the
number of taluks is reduced to 7. The Harapanahalli taluk has been
transferred to Davanagere district.
Prime
Attractions
Ambali
Known for black stone Chalukyan temple dedicated to Kalleswari. It is
10 Kms, North West of Kottur.
Hampi
The erstwhile capital of the Vijayanagar Kingdom. The Virupaksha temple
is still used for worship. The Stone chariot, Ugra Narasimha, King's
Balance, Lotus Mahal, Elephants stables are worth seeing.
This is a World Heritage Site.
Mallara
It is well known for the temple dedicated to Shiva in his form of
Mallara or Mallari. The annual festival of Mallara is very famous.
Ramanadurga or Ramgad
It is a hill-station amidst a group of granite hills. There is a temple
dedicated to Ramadeva.
Tunga Bhadra Dam
Near Hospet is also an interesting site. A huge dam is built on the
river Tunga and Bhadra. A well laid out garden.
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