Hassan is identified by the sobriquet "Poor Man's Ooty" for its picturesque locales. The town obtains its name from its presiding deity goddess 'Hasanamba'. Founded in the 11th century by Channa Krishnappa Naik, Hassan district is home to some wonderful pilgrimages such as Belur, Halebid and Shravanabelagola.

Hasanamba Shrine:
The temple with an anthill that represents Hasanamba, the presiding goddess, is opened only once a year for a week, during the month of October when the big fair or 'Jatra' is held during this time.

District Museum:
Though the museum is a small one but has a decent collection of sculptures, paintings, weapons, coins and inscriptions.

Halebid:
39 km from Hassan, Halebid was previously acknowledged as Dwarasamudra, the ancient capital of the Hoysala Empire. The places of interest in the city are the 12th century Hoysaleswara temple with frescos and statues depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and the Archaeological Museum displaying 12th-13th century sculptures, woodcarvings, idols, coins and inscriptions.

Bastihalli:
Very near to Halebid is Bastihalli featuring 12th century Jain settlements in a garden enclosure with glossy Blackstone pillars and engraved ceilings.

Sravanabelagola:
52 km from Hassan, Sravanabelagola is a celebrated pilgrimage centre for Jains. The 1,800 years old 17m high statue of Lord Gomateswara, a Jain Saint, atop the Indragiri Hills is considered to be one of the tallest and loveliest gigantic statues of the world. It symbolizes abandonment of worldly possessions. Once in every twelve years, 'Mahamastakabisheka' or sacred anointment ceremony is held when thousands of devotees flock to the place. Chandragiri Hill boasts of 14 shrines and tomb of Chandragupta Maurya. The 10th century Chamundaraya basti is the most noteworthy temple while Bhandari Basti has the Gommateshvara Statue featuring 24 images of Tirthankaras.

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