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Ron is a panchayat town in Gadag district
, North Karnataka
in the India
n state
of Karnataka
.
Of historical importance, called Dronapur in ancient times. There are temples built by ancient architect Dronacharya.
1. Itagi Bhimambika
temple
The famous temple known as Itagi Bheemavva at Itagi, is about 13 km away from Kalkaleshwara temple Gajendragad. Hundreds and thousands of believers throng everyday to this place to get their wishes fulfilled by a female deity. They tie coconuts and wish for their desires to be fulfilled.
There is a historical shiva temple.
2. Sudi
:kn:Sudi
Sudi (Kannada:ಸೂಡಿ), is a panchayat town in the Gadag District of Karnataka, India. At one time it was a key town of the Kalyani Chalukyas during 1000 AD. It is famous for rare stone carved monuments like twin towered temple and large well built of stone and carvings, and few other structural temples. For long time these amazing structures were abandoned, but recently they caught the eye of the Indian Archeological Department.
3. Gajendragad
Gajendragad is lying amidst hills, in one of which is encapsulated Kalakaleshwara temple unbelievable temple of Lord Shiva who is worshipped in the form of Veerabhadraswami, the angriest form of Lord Shiva. Gajendragad, better called as Gada, is about 40 km from Gadag-Betageri
. Gadag district lies 72 km north of Hubli-Dharwad. Gajendragad is known for Kalakaleshwara temple, Historical fort, Beautiful very long hill strip, popular market for Javali (Sarees / Saris and Dress Materials) for marriage, Local business center and Handlooms.
Banashankari Temple is a Hindu temple located near Badami
, in Bagalkot District , Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to the Shakambhari (also known as Banashankari Amma), an incarnation of the Goddess Parvati.
2. Badami
Badami (Kannada: ಬದಾಮಿ), formerly known as Vatapi, is a panchayat town in the Bagalkot District of Karnataka, India. It was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from 540 to 757 AD. It is famous for rock cut and other structural temples. It is located in a ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that surrounds Agastya lake.
3. Aihole
Aihole (Kannada ಐಹೊಳೆ) is a town in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. Early inscriptions call this town Ayyavole and Aryapura. Aihole has its own historical significance and is called as cradle of Hindu rock architecture. Many temples and caves of historical importance can be found at Aihole. It is a very popular tourist spot in north Karnataka.
4. Pattadakal
- World heritage site
Pattadakal (Kannada - ಪಟ್ಟದಕಲ್) is a town in the Indian state of Karnataka famous for its group of monuments that are the culmination of earliest experiments in vesara style of Hindu temple architecture. The temples were built in the 8th century CE. The uniqueness of this place derives from the presence of both the Dravidian or the Southern and the Nagara or the Northern (Indo-Aryan) styles of temple architecture!!
5. Mahakuta Group of Templeshttp://www.indiantemples.com/Karnataka/mahakoota.html
16 km away from Badami is the archaeological site of Mahakoota where there are several temples from the Early Chalukya period.
Legend has it that the sage Agastya lived at Mahakoota, on the banks of a tank by name Vishnu Pushkarini. It is believed that Agastya worshipped Vatapi Ganapati here; and that during the expedition of Narasimhavarma Pallavan, the idol was taken to Tiruchenkattankudi in Tamil Nadu.
The Mahakooteswara temple here, is probably the oldest of the early Chalukyan temples. It is a Dravidian styled temple. There are several other temples in the vicinity, and all of these collectively are enclosed by heavy walls.
6.Mallapur
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Mallapur, also spelt as Mallapura, is located in Gadag District of Karnataka. It is around 12 km west of Ron. The Bilva Vana is the prime attraction at Mallapur. Belavaniki, Alur, and Belganur are the nearby towns. It is point of connections for various trains on the Ron Hubli road. It is nearly 30 km from Gadag.
7.Hullur.
Hullur is a small village,located in gadag district.It is 8.5km from Ron.It is called as land of teachers.
Hubli Airport is 67 km west. Mallapur Railway Station is on the Gadag-Bijapur line.
Gadag District
Gadag District had a population of 971,952 of which 35.21% was urban as of 2001. Population increased 13.14% in the decade 1991-2001. The District is bounded on the north by Bagalkot District, on the east by Koppal District, on the southeast by Bellary District, on the southwest by Haveri...
, North Karnataka
North Karnataka
North Karnataka is an arid plateau from elevation in the Karnataka state of southwest India. It is drained by the Krishna River and its tributaries the Bhima, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, and Tungabhadra...
in the India
India
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n state
States and territories of India
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of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
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Of historical importance, called Dronapur in ancient times. There are temples built by ancient architect Dronacharya.
Historical monuments at Ron
Ron has many historical monuments in the town those include- Anantashayana temple
- Ishvara temple near Anantashayana temple
- Ishvara Temple
- Kalla Gudi (stone temple)
- Lokanatha Temple
- Mallikarjuna Temple
- Parshvanatha Jain Temple
- Somlingeshvara Temple near Tank
Tourism in Ron Taluka
Itagi Bhimambika
Itagi, small temple town in North Karnataka, It is famous for the temple of Bheemavva or BhimambikaIt is in Gadag District, Ron Taluk in Karnataka, India. About 13 km from Gajendragad Kalkaleshwara temple. Hundreds and thousands of...
temple
The famous temple known as Itagi Bheemavva at Itagi, is about 13 km away from Kalkaleshwara temple Gajendragad. Hundreds and thousands of believers throng everyday to this place to get their wishes fulfilled by a female deity. They tie coconuts and wish for their desires to be fulfilled.
There is a historical shiva temple.
2. Sudi
Sudi
Sudi , is a panchayat town in the Gadag District of Karnataka, India. It is about 30 km from Badami, 12 km from Gajendragad and 3 km from Itagi Bhimambika temple. In the past it was a important town of the Kalyani Chalukyas during 1000 AD...
:kn:Sudi
Sudi (Kannada:ಸೂಡಿ), is a panchayat town in the Gadag District of Karnataka, India. At one time it was a key town of the Kalyani Chalukyas during 1000 AD. It is famous for rare stone carved monuments like twin towered temple and large well built of stone and carvings, and few other structural temples. For long time these amazing structures were abandoned, but recently they caught the eye of the Indian Archeological Department.
3. Gajendragad
Gadag-Betageri
Gadag-Betageri is a town and a city municipal council in Gadag district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Gadag District. The original city of Gadag and its sister city Betageri have a combined city administration...
. Gadag district lies 72 km north of Hubli-Dharwad. Gajendragad is known for Kalakaleshwara temple, Historical fort, Beautiful very long hill strip, popular market for Javali (Sarees / Saris and Dress Materials) for marriage, Local business center and Handlooms.
Nearest Tourist places
1. BanashankariBanashankari Temple is a Hindu temple located near Badami
Badami
Badami , formerly known as Vatapi, is a town and headquarters of a taluk by the same name, in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. It was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from 540 to 757 AD. It is famous for rock cut and other structural temples...
, in Bagalkot District , Karnataka, India. The temple is dedicated to the Shakambhari (also known as Banashankari Amma), an incarnation of the Goddess Parvati.
2. Badami
Badami
Badami , formerly known as Vatapi, is a town and headquarters of a taluk by the same name, in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. It was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from 540 to 757 AD. It is famous for rock cut and other structural temples...
Badami (Kannada: ಬದಾಮಿ), formerly known as Vatapi, is a panchayat town in the Bagalkot District of Karnataka, India. It was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from 540 to 757 AD. It is famous for rock cut and other structural temples. It is located in a ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that surrounds Agastya lake.
3. Aihole
Aihole
Aihole is a temple complex in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. It is a very popular tourist spot in north Karnataka. It lies to the east of Pattadakal, along the Malaprabha River, while Badami is to the west of both....
Aihole (Kannada ಐಹೊಳೆ) is a town in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. Early inscriptions call this town Ayyavole and Aryapura. Aihole has its own historical significance and is called as cradle of Hindu rock architecture. Many temples and caves of historical importance can be found at Aihole. It is a very popular tourist spot in north Karnataka.
4. Pattadakal
Pattadakal
Pattadakal is a village in Karnataka. It lies on the banks of the Malaprabha River in Bagalkot district. It is 22 km from Badami and about 10 km from Aihole...
- World heritage site
Pattadakal (Kannada - ಪಟ್ಟದಕಲ್) is a town in the Indian state of Karnataka famous for its group of monuments that are the culmination of earliest experiments in vesara style of Hindu temple architecture. The temples were built in the 8th century CE. The uniqueness of this place derives from the presence of both the Dravidian or the Southern and the Nagara or the Northern (Indo-Aryan) styles of temple architecture!!
5. Mahakuta Group of Templeshttp://www.indiantemples.com/Karnataka/mahakoota.html
16 km away from Badami is the archaeological site of Mahakoota where there are several temples from the Early Chalukya period.
Legend has it that the sage Agastya lived at Mahakoota, on the banks of a tank by name Vishnu Pushkarini. It is believed that Agastya worshipped Vatapi Ganapati here; and that during the expedition of Narasimhavarma Pallavan, the idol was taken to Tiruchenkattankudi in Tamil Nadu.
The Mahakooteswara temple here, is probably the oldest of the early Chalukyan temples. It is a Dravidian styled temple. There are several other temples in the vicinity, and all of these collectively are enclosed by heavy walls.
6.Mallapur
Mallapur
Mallapur is a suburban community part of Greater Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in South-Central part of India. The primary source of growth in this community was from Nacharam-Mallapur Industrial area and also from its proximity to NFC, ECIL and more developed...
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Mallapur, also spelt as Mallapura, is located in Gadag District of Karnataka. It is around 12 km west of Ron. The Bilva Vana is the prime attraction at Mallapur. Belavaniki, Alur, and Belganur are the nearby towns. It is point of connections for various trains on the Ron Hubli road. It is nearly 30 km from Gadag.
7.Hullur.
Hullur is a small village,located in gadag district.It is 8.5km from Ron.It is called as land of teachers.
Hubli Airport is 67 km west. Mallapur Railway Station is on the Gadag-Bijapur line.
Geography
Ron is located at 15.67°N 75.73°E. It has an average elevation of 592 metres (1942 feet).See also
- North KarnatakaNorth KarnatakaNorth Karnataka is an arid plateau from elevation in the Karnataka state of southwest India. It is drained by the Krishna River and its tributaries the Bhima, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, and Tungabhadra...
- Tourism in North Karnataka
- GajendragarhGajendragarhGajendragad or Gajendragarh is a town in Ron Taluk Gadag District, North Karnataka, in the state of Karnataka, India.-Introduction:Gajendragad, Gad means Fort, local people generally call as Gada. It is about 54 km from Gadag and is one of the big town in the Gadag District...
- SudiSudiSudi , is a panchayat town in the Gadag District of Karnataka, India. It is about 30 km from Badami, 12 km from Gajendragad and 3 km from Itagi Bhimambika temple. In the past it was a important town of the Kalyani Chalukyas during 1000 AD...
- Itagi BhimambikaItagi BhimambikaItagi, small temple town in North Karnataka, It is famous for the temple of Bheemavva or BhimambikaIt is in Gadag District, Ron Taluk in Karnataka, India. About 13 km from Gajendragad Kalkaleshwara temple. Hundreds and thousands of...
- Naregal, Gadag
- KuknurKuknurKuknur is in Yalaburga taluk in Koppal District, is a small town. is located about 40 km from Hospet and 7 km from Mahadeva Temple , Kuknur is renowned for its temples of the Rastrakutas and Chalukyas times, of these the Navalinga group of temples is famous.-History:Kuknur town was an...
- Gadag DistrictGadag DistrictGadag District had a population of 971,952 of which 35.21% was urban as of 2001. Population increased 13.14% in the decade 1991-2001. The District is bounded on the north by Bagalkot District, on the east by Koppal District, on the southeast by Bellary District, on the southwest by Haveri...