Sannati
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Sannati is a small village, located on the banks of the river Bhima
in Chitapur
taluk of Gulbarga District
of Northern Karnataka
. It is famous for the Chandrala Parameshwari Temple and the recent excavations by the Archaeological Survey of India
.
During the excavation in Sannati, tablets, sculptures, and other terracotta items were found. The excavation work carried out by Archaeological Survey of India
and
the State Archaeology Department. Archaeologists believe that Ranamandal was a fortified area, with a radius of 9365400 square feet (870,074.1 m²). Clay pendants of Roman origin, black polished pottery, Shatavahana and pre-Shatavahana coins, ornaments made of copper, ivory and iron, a township with paved pathways, houses, and limestone flooring have been found.
Government has asked to Archaeological Survey of India
to take up further exploration of the Ranamandal area to know the past history of the region and its connection with Buddhism
.
is 3 km from Sannati, which is also on the banks of the river Bhima
.
An important Buddhist site, Govt of Karnataka and ASI Planning to develop as International Buddhist Center.
It is the place where an ancient Buddhist Mahastupa site was found.
Shree Chandrala parameshwari
Bhima
In the Mahābhārata, Bhima is one of the central characters of Mahabharata and the second of the Pandava brothers...
in Chitapur
Chitapur
Chittapuru is a panchayat town in Gulbarga district in the state of karnataka, India. It is also the headquarters of the Chittapuru taluk.-Geography:...
taluk of Gulbarga District
Gulbarga District
Gulbarga district is one of the 30 districts of Karnataka state in southern India. Gulbarga city is the administrative headquarters of the district...
of Northern Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. It is famous for the Chandrala Parameshwari Temple and the recent excavations by the Archaeological Survey of India
Archaeological Survey of India
The Archaeological Survey of India is a department of the Government of India, attached to the Ministry of Culture . The ASI is responsible for archaeological studies and the preservation of archaeological heritage of the country in accordance with the various acts of the Indian Parliament...
.
Excavation
Archaeological Survey of India
The Archaeological Survey of India is a department of the Government of India, attached to the Ministry of Culture . The ASI is responsible for archaeological studies and the preservation of archaeological heritage of the country in accordance with the various acts of the Indian Parliament...
and
the State Archaeology Department. Archaeologists believe that Ranamandal was a fortified area, with a radius of 9365400 square feet (870,074.1 m²). Clay pendants of Roman origin, black polished pottery, Shatavahana and pre-Shatavahana coins, ornaments made of copper, ivory and iron, a township with paved pathways, houses, and limestone flooring have been found.
Government has asked to Archaeological Survey of India
Archaeological Survey of India
The Archaeological Survey of India is a department of the Government of India, attached to the Ministry of Culture . The ASI is responsible for archaeological studies and the preservation of archaeological heritage of the country in accordance with the various acts of the Indian Parliament...
to take up further exploration of the Ranamandal area to know the past history of the region and its connection with Buddhism
Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha . The Buddha lived and taught in the northeastern Indian subcontinent some time between the 6th and 4th...
.
Kanaganahalli
KanaganahalliKanaganahalli
Kanaganahalli is about 3 km from Sannati. An important Buddhist site, the place where an ancient Buddhist Mahastupa site found. It is on the left bank of the Bhima river in Chitapur taluk, Gulbarga District in North Karnataka, Karnataka, India. Nalwar is the nearest Railway station about 19 km...
is 3 km from Sannati, which is also on the banks of the river Bhima
Bhima
In the Mahābhārata, Bhima is one of the central characters of Mahabharata and the second of the Pandava brothers...
.
An important Buddhist site, Govt of Karnataka and ASI Planning to develop as International Buddhist Center.
It is the place where an ancient Buddhist Mahastupa site was found.
Chandrala Parameshwari Temple
Additionally, Sannati has a famous temple of Chandrala Parameshwari. Locally known as ‘Sannati,' devotees come from all over the state and Nation for a glimpse of this ancient temple, situated around 20 km from Nalavar.Shree Chandrala parameshwari
See also
- North KarnatakaNorth KarnatakaNorth Karnataka is an arid plateau from elevation in the Karnataka state of southwest India. It is drained by the Krishna River and its tributaries the Bhima, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, and Tungabhadra...
- Tourism in North Karnataka
- Buddhism in North KarnatakaBuddhism in North Karnataka-Introduction:Discovery of an Ashoka inscription at Maski in Raichur District a few decades ago and of a Buddhist settlement through a series of archeological excavations at Sannati have shed light on the historic significance of Karnataka in the development of Buddhism.During 1954-95, 81 stone...