The tradition of preserving the ancestral houses of poets and such memorabilia does not prevail very strongly in Indian culture, however poet laureate Kuvempu’s house that has been converted into a museum as well as the Kuvempu Centenary Memorial Building are fitting tributes to one of the greatest cultural personalities of our times.
Updated Nov 22, 2010
Address: Malnad near Thirthahalli
Kavishaila Poet - laureate, KUVEMPU's place and the beautiful hillock, that inspired his writing. A stoneghege like monument has been created to honour the poet.
Kavishaila, which is one of the great creative symbols in Kuvempu’s life and works has been given a majestic shape with sculpture resembling the ancient Stone Henges of England, but made to blend with the geography of the place.
Updated Nov 21, 2010
Address: Thirthahalli
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Kavishaila Poet - laureate, KUVEMPU's place and the beautiful hillock, that inspired his writing. A stoneghege like monument has been created to honour the...
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We started our driving from Alleppey at 7 am on 31st Oct (NH47 & NH 17). Reached Payyannur (Kannur dist) 4.15 pm and we stayed there.Started from Payynnur on 1st Nov 6.50 am and via Kollur and...
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From Hassan to Shimoga, change bus to Sagar and from there change to Jog Falls. That was 12 years ago. Jog Falls drops 253m and in July there's a lot of water coming down.
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