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The
District Headquarters, Belgaum is a picture of contrasts. On one side is the old
town area where the cotton and silk weavers still create magic with their fingers.
And on the other the modern, bustling, tree lined Cantonment built by the British.
In the heart of Belgaum, near the bus terminus is the Fort. At the Entrance
are two shrines, one devoted to Ganapathi and another to Durga. Inside the Fort
are two bastis in the Late Chalukyan style. Of these, the more famous is the Kamala
basti, built in 1204.
Come out of the Kamala basti and you will find
another ruined Jain Temple to its right. Co-existing harmoniously with these temples
are two ancient mosques the Safa Masjid and the Jamia Masjid. Near the 16th century
Jamia Masjid is a Dargah of Khanjar Wali. Step out of the Fort and you have a
wide choice of temples and churches to visit. The Kapileshwara temple said to
be the oldest, the Ananthashyana Temple, the Maruti Temple and the temples of
Shiva, Vithoba, Dyamavva and Military Mahadeva. Belgaum also has some very impressive
churches. St. Mary's Church, St. Xavier's Church (the oldest), St. Anthony's Church,
the Cathedral of Our Lady and the Methodist Church.
No story of Belgaum
is complete without a mention of Kittur Rani Chennamma. One of India's first freedom
fighters, the queen's heroic resistance is stll commemorated locally in song and
story. Her stature stands sentinel over Belgaum at a prominent square.
Another historical site is the Pampa Sarovara, built specially for the 1924 All
India Congress Session which was presided by Mahatma Gandhi. Belgaum also has
some well laid out parks.
The Sambhaji Udyan , the Nath Pai Park and
the Shivaji Udyan. Perfect place to relax in. To put your feet up and let your
imagination soar free.
Languages Spoken : Kannada, Hindi,
English, Marathi.
Local Food Speciality: "Kunda" a
delicious sweet.
When to go there: Belgaum enjoys a pleasant
and agreeable climate almost all through the year. If you're visiting Belgaum
between November and February, carry some light woolens.
How to get
there:.
Air: Belgaum has air airport.
Rail:
Belgaum is connected by rail to Bangalore (via Londa), Bombay (via Miraj), Vasco
da Gama.
Road: Belgaum is connected by road to most places in
south and west India.
These are : * Bangalore (502 kms)
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