DAILY PHOTO: South Karnataka Landscape

Taken in March of 2015 on Savanadurga

Taken in March of 2015 on Savanadurga

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DAILY PHOTO: Street Cattle of Savanadurga

Taken March 28, 2015 at Savanadurga

Taken March 28, 2015 at Savanadurga

DAILY PHOTO: Bells and Big Feet at Shravanabelagola

Taken in November of 2013 at Shravanabelagola

Taken in November of 2013 at Shravanabelagola

This was taken at a Jain temple that’s about 160km (100mi.) from Bangalore. It has one of the world’s largest monolithic sculptures. The pics below give more indication of size.

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DAILY PHOTO: Hilltop Fortifications with Cactus

Taken on March 28, 2015 at Savanadurga.

Taken on March 28, 2015 at Savanadurga.

DAILY PHOTO: Temple Puppies

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Taken March 28, 2015 at Savanadurga

Taken March 28, 2015 at Savanadurga

There was a litter of pups residing at one of the Hindu temples at the base of Savanadurga Hill. These are a few candids of them.

DAILY PHOTO: Hilltop Ruins

Taken on March 28, 2015 at Savanadurga

Taken on March 28, 2015 at Savanadurga

Looks fake, but it’s not.

DAILY PHOTO: Atop Savanadurga

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Taken on March 28, 2015 atop Savanadurga Hill

Taken on March 28, 2015 atop Savanadurga Hill

Savanadurga is one of the largest monoliths in Asia. It’s located about 60km (40-ish miles) west of Bangalore. The top picture shows the hilltop from the trail, and the lower one is a close up of the Nandi shrine at said top.  Savanadurga’s hightest point is at a little over 1226 meters (4000-ish feet.)

 

DAILY PHOTO: Hampi Scorpion

Taken in November of 2013 at Hampi

Taken in November of 2013 at Hampi

This dead scorpion was sitting on some stonework at the Achyutaraya Temple.

DAILY PHOTO: Macaque Portrait

Taken in the July of 2014 near Chamarajanagar.

Taken in the July of 2014 near Chamarajanagar.

DAILY PHOTO: Temple in the Sun

Taken in November of 2013 in Belur

Taken in November of 2013 in Belur

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The temples at Belur and Halebidu are among India’s most impressive–but least known–historical sites. Both cities were a capitals during the days of the Hoysala Empire, but are well off the major tourist path. If you’re spending some time in South India, these temples should be on your itinerary.