Saturday Oct 12, 2024

Ballari Anjeneya Swamy Temple, Karnataka

Address

Ballari Anjeneya Swamy Temple, Devi Nagar, Ballari, Karnataka 583104

Diety

Anjeneya Swamy

Introduction

The Bellary Fort (“Bellary Kote”) was built on top of a hill called the “Ballari Gudda” or the Fort Hill. It is situated in the historic city of Bellary, in the Bellary district, in Karnataka state, India. Its completely dilapidated condition. No other idols found here. It probably had an arsenal and barracks in the past. The fort structure is encircled by ramparts with numerous bastions surrounded by a deep ditch and glacis. The lower fort has two entrance gates one on the western end and the other on the eastern side. Just outside the eastern gate of the lower fort is a temple dedicated to Hanuman – the Kote Anjaneya Temple (Kote) – fort in Kannada). In the past. the lower fort was inhabited by people who had flocked here seeking protection. The fort is well connected by road, rail and air transport facilities linking all parts of the country; all linked to the Bellary city where the fort is located.

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 years old

Nearest Bus Station

Ballari

Nearest Railway Station

Ballari

Nearest Airport

Ballari

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