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Vidhana Soudha
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 A magnificent post
independence structure incorporating the traditional feature of
architecture, the Vidhan Soudha is located in Cubbon Park. This is an
imposing granite structure with a total plinth area of over 5,00,000 sq.ft
and houses the secretariat, the state legislature and several government
offices. The huge carved doors of the cabinet are made of pure sandalwood. |
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Cubbon Park |
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 In the
heart of the city is the Cubbon Park. This beautiful 300 acre park built
by Lieutenant General Sir Mark Cubbon in 1864 has public library and the
museum. The Vidhan Soudha and many Greco-colonial style buildings of the
British era like the Public Library and the High Court are located here.
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Government Museum |
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 Established in
1896, the Government Museum has on display ancient weapons, stone
carvings, pottery, painting and relics of the 5000-year-old Mohenjo-Daro
civilization. |
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Tipu's Summer Palace
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 One of
Tipu's summer retreats - was begun by Hyder Ali and completed by Tipu
Sultan. It is an elegant two storey wooden structure with ornate
pillars, balconies, arches and a well-maintained garden. |
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ISKCON Temple
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 The
ISKCON Temple was built recently by the International Society for
Krishan Consciousness. As you climb the granite steps you will encounter
three small shrines before the main temple. The three idols of Lord
Krishna in the main shrine are made of brass. |
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The Fort and Tipu Sultan's Palace
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Built initially in 1537 by Kempe Gowda as a crude
mud structure, it was rebuilt by Hyder Ali in 1761. In this fort hyder Ali
had imprisoned David Baird along with a number of British army officers.
the fort has well preserved Ganapati temple within it's precincts and the
temple on the outer wall carries exquisite carvings of Sri Krishna playing
his flute and inside, there is a fine statue of Lord Ganesh which still
attracts devotees. Near the fort is Tipu's palace, begum by Hyder Ali and
completed by Tipu Sultan in 1791. It resembles Daria Daulat Palace of
Srirangapatnam.
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Durgah Of Hazrat Tawakkal Mastan Shah Suharawardi
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Situated in the heart of Cottonpet this Muslim
saint's shrine has been associated with the Hindu festival of 'Kangra'.
The famous Kangra procession, while passing through the city, visits the 'Durgah'
of the sufi saint Tawakkal Mastan whose tomb attracts thousands of both
Muslims and non-Muslims.
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Gangadhareswara Cave Temple |
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Built by Kempe Gowda, this temple with four
remarkable monolithic pillars, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It also has a
rare idol of Agni, God of fire.
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Bull Temple |
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At Basavanagudi is one of the oldest temple,
typical of the Dravidian style of architecture. Built by Kempe Gowda, the
Nandi, the sacred bull, carved out of a single boulder, is 6.1 meter long
and 4.6 meter high. |
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Jumma Masjid
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Oldest Mosque built Mughal Killedar, was damaged by
cannon fire during the Mysore war and renovated in 1836.
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St Mary's Cathedral
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Built by French missionary in 1882 AD it is a grand
Basillica with an impressive tower and typically gothic pointed
arches.
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Venkataramanswamy Temple
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Temple near Tipu's palace was built by Chikka Deva
Raja Wodeyar nearly 300 years ago, in the typical Dravidian style.
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