Day 03 was marked by visiting Ganagapur, Vijaypura and Almatti. Visiting Vijayapura was in my mind for last many years. Although, it was very convinient to make a day visit from Solapur where I have been numerous number of time, but could not make it. I had been to Holy Ganagapur for three times earlier. Although, the importance of the place is immense, the overall management and administration has turned more than commercial and taking darshana has become difficult and embarrassing.
Apart from the main temple and the Sangam (confluence of Bhima and Amaraja), one can visit Audumbar Tree at Sangam, Ash Hill (Bhasma Dongar) Shree Kalleshwar Mandir and other places.
Please click this link for Places to visit in Ganagapur .
Vijayapura the land of five rivers and the domain of different cultures, is an ancient city. The city established in the 10th and 11th centuries by the Chalukyas of Kalyani was known as Vijayapura (City of victory). Some historical attractions of the city are the Anand Mahal, Jod Gumbaz, Jumma Masjid, Saat Manzil, and Jal Manzil. also among old houses at Bijapur, the most famous is Elavia House ( Nauzer Elavia)
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| Jumma Masjid |
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| Jumma Masjid, |
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| Jumma Masjid, |
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| Jumma Masjid, |
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| Stage for arts and concerts in Gagan Mahal |
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| View of Vijapur City from Gol Ghumaz |
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| View of Vijapur City from Gol Ghumaz |
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| View of Vijapur City from Gol Ghumaz in the backdrop of cloudy evening |
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| Selfies in a semi-cloudy evening |
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| The group at Gol Ghumaz |
Acolourful view of Almatti Dam from hotel.
Dam looks big... light effects looks like Niagara Falls.
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