Thirthahalli💚 || Kupalli 🫶|| Kavaledurga|| Shivamogga

KUPALLI

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Kuppalli is a small village in Thirthahalli of Shivamogga district. It is the birthplace of renowned Kannada poet and writer Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa (Kuvempu). Kuvempu was a prolific writer and a prominent figure in Kannada literature and he played a significant role in the modernization of Kannada language and literature.

Kuppalli is known for its serene and scenic beauty, surrounded by lush greenery and hills. It attracts tourists interested in exploring Kuvempu’s birthplace and ancestral home, which has been converted into a museum, museum and memorial in his honour. Exhibits Kuvempu’s personal belongings, manuscripts and other artefacts related to his life and works.

Apart from the Kuvempu monument, this village has some other attractions. Kavishaila, a rock monument dedicated to Kuvempu, is a popular destination for literature buffs and nature lovers. It offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape and serves as a quiet retreat for contemplation and inspiration.

Kuppalli is approximately 17 kilometers from the district headquarters, Thirthahalli town. Shivamogga is well connected by road and rail, making it convenient for tourists to reach Kuppalli. The village provides a peaceful and reflective environment for those interested in exploring the life and works of Kuvempu and experiencing the natural beauty of the region.


KAVALEDURGA


Kavaledurga has three lines of walls, which are constructed of huge granite blocks following the natural contour of the hillock. Each fortification has a gateway flanked by guard- rooms on either side In between the fortifications there are temples, a ruined palace site and basement of structures.

At the summit of the hill almost at the centre overlooking the western sea is a small temple popularly known as Shikhareshvara or Srikanthesvara temple. The Srikanthesvara temple on plan has a Garbhagriha. A Nandi mantapa and an entrance porch commanding a fine view of the setting sun beyond the western horizon. There is also a ruins of kashi vishwanath temple.[3]

The palace site within the fort has ornate basement of a large terraced structure. Recent clearance in the area has laid bare series of interconnected rooms enclosing a spacious inner quadrangle this is provided with a frontal spacious pillared Verandah A pooja room, kitchen with, five burner oven in stone, stone platform in the bath room with well developed water supply system, a large closed verandah leading to a stepped tank provide an insight into the palace architecture of the place.

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