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Hassan

India officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world. India is a union of twenty-eight states and seven federally-governed union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India.

Hassan is a city and district headquarters of Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The town is situated 934 meters above sea level with fine weather similar to Bangalore. It was founded in the 11^th century, by Channa Krishnappa Naik, a Palegar. The place is called Hassan after the Goddess Haasanamba, the goddess and presiding deity of the town. It can be called as the temple-architectural capital of Karnataka.

In the city of Hassan the Hasanamba temple, which opens only for about a week in the Ashvija month and the Siddeshvara temple constructed by Nayaka ruler Venkatappa Nayaka are worth visiting and shravanabelagola this city is in Channarayapatna taluk the great Bahubali temple its a 58 feet in height, and channaryapatna chandra mouleshwara temple this is the second standing shiva's temple in India.

Hassan is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in India worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of India.

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