Hassan

Hassan named after the Goddess Haasanamba is one of the tourist destinations of Karnataka. It was once the seat of Hoysala Empire who ruled large parts of South India from Belur as its early capital and Halebidu as its later capital. Hassan is an old city and rich in varied forms of sculpture. The place is crowded with a variety of temples. Chennakesava Temple, Hoysaleswara Temple, Bahubali Temple, Shravanabelagola, Hasanamba Temple, Jenukallu Siddeshwara Temple are some of them. It conjointly|is additionally} noted for its charming natural scenic beauty is also associate degree absolute treasure-house of Hoysala design and sculpture, the most effective specimens of that square measure at Belur and Halebeed. Shravanabelagola, which is studded with Jain monuments, is a renowned center of pilgrimage for the Jains.