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	'''Kalasa''' is a ~~holy temple-town and Taluk~~ located in ] in ]. Kalasa is home to the Kalaseshwara Temple dedicated to Lord ]. Kalasa lies 92 Kilometres South-west of ] and is located on the banks of the ].		'''Kalasa''' is a ] located in ] in ]. Kalasa is home to the Kalaseshwara Temple dedicated to Lord ].<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://kalasheshwaraswamytemple.kar.nic.in/ \|title=Kalasheshwaraswamy Temple, Kalasa, Chikmagalur \|access-date=11 July 2022 \|archive-date=14 August 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180814063541/http://kalasheshwaraswamytemple.kar.nic.in/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref> Kalasa lies 92 Kilometres South-west of ] and is located on the banks of the ]. ] language is spoken here.

			==Santara dynasty==
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			The history of this region is also associated with the ] dynasty, a medieval ruling dynasty located in present-day Karnataka, India.

			] mentions that the Santaras were among the powerful ]<ref>]; ] (1909). ] Volume 1. Madras: Government Press</ref> chiefs who seem to have exercised control over a greater part of the ] country before the rise of the ]. The Santaras were Jains and had matrimonial relations with the Saivite Alupa royal family of the canara region. The Santaras built a number of Jain monuments and were responsible for the spread of Jainism in the Tulu Nadu and Malenadu region of Karnataka. During this period, the Santara ruler Veera Pandya Bhairarasa erected the monolith of Bahubali in Karkala.
	== Origins and Etymology==
	The origins of Kalasa are traceable to ]. Although unsubstantiated, local myths attribute the origin of Kalasa to an event mentioned found in the ].

			==Religious and tourist places==
	Accordingly, the wedding of Lord Shiva and ] in ] caused a shift in the ]'s rotation because of the attendance of all ] and ]. To restore the Earth's balance, Lord Shiva requested ] ] to travel South. Agasthya however, expressed his wish to witness the wedding. Lord Shiva assured to grant divine vision to the sage, which would enable him to witness the wedding from any part of the world.
			'''Temples'''
			* kalaseshwara Temple
			* Girijamba Temple
			* Sri Subramanya temple, ]
			* Sri Chennakeshava temple, Balehole
			* ], ]

			'''Other places'''
	Agasthya travelled southward and resided in Kalasa from where he watched the wedding. Local legends state that a pilgrimage to Kalasa brings greater religious merit (]) than a visit to Varanasi.
			* Kyatanamakki hill station
			* Meruthi gudda
			* ] tea estate
			* ]

			==Culture and Tradition==
	The Girija Kalyana (marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvathi) is celebrated in Kalasa every year to commemorate this tradition. This auspicious occasion falls on Karthika Shuddha Ekadashi of Lunar calendar.
			Due to the proximity of Kalasa to the coastal districts, cultural appropriation has taken place. Many cultures, including Deity worship, ], ], and coastal arts have been part of the native culture. Along with this, the use of Tulu language is also prevalent.

			==Transport==
	Other legends also state that Sage ] had lived in a ] near Kalasa as also the Skanda Dwaya.
			Kalasa lies amidst ] at a distance of 119 km from ], 310 km from ] and 85 km from district headquarters ]. ] is at a distance of 9 km and ] is at a distance of 23 km from Kalasa.Kalasa can be reached by KSRTC and private buses. Nearest railway station is Chikmagalur railway station. The nearest airport is ] previously known as Bajpe airport situated in Mangalore.


	=== Etymology ===

	The word ''Kalasa'' is a corruption of the ] root, ''Kalasha'', which means a ''waterpot or jug.'' In the context of ], every temple should have a round pinnacle placed at the top, known as the ''Kalasha''.

	Geographically, Kalasa is surrounded by the Bhadra river on three sides with the Duggappana Katte hill at the South. Viewed from an altitude, the town resembles a pot, hence the name. The Kalaseshwara temple is located at the base of this hill.

	==Characteristics==

	Kalasa is chiefly a temple town, and a tourist spot. It is considered a place of pilgrimage by most visitors who arrive in Kalasa to offer their prayers in the Kalaseshwara, and other temples. A typical trip includes visiting ], Kalasa, and ], all in the same day. Kalasa is situated at an elevation of 807 m above sea level.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm \|title=Elevation of Kalasa}}</ref>

	Kalasa largely has an ] and heavily depends on the Bhadra river to meet its water needs. Chief produces include a variety of ], ], and ] medicine. Situated in the heart of the ], Kalasa enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year although summers are slightly hot.

	In the 2019-20 Karnataka State Budget Chief minister H.D Kumaraswamy announced Kalasa as Taluk

	==Tourist Places==

	The nearest airport is ] formerly known as Bajpe airport at ], which is 110 kilometres away from Kalasa.<ref>http://www.karnatakaholidays.com/kudremukh-national-park.php</ref> Although Kalasa is pilgrimage spot, it abounds in several tourist attractions such as water spots and of late, private resorts.

	===Temples===

	The Kalaseshwara temple is the chief temple of the town. It is currently managed by the ]. Kalasa is notable for these temples:

	*Kalaseshwara Temple
	*Girijamba Temple
	*Hanuman Temple
	*Venkataramana Temple
	*Ranjal Mahalakshmi Temple
	*Vasishta Ashrama
	*Shree Chandranatha Swamy Temple


	===Pancha Theerthas===

	Kalasa contains five major water spots, within an approximate distance of 8 Kilometres from the town. Together, these are known as ''Pancha Theerthas'' (literally, Five Sacred Waters). Each ''Theertha'' is associated with a myth drawn mostly from the ]. People offer worship at these ''Theerthas'' as part of their pilgrimage to Kalasa.

	*'''Vasishta Theertha'''--Named after Sage Vasishta
	*'''Naga Theertha'''--Named in honour of the Snake God, attributable to Lord Shiva.it is believed bathing here will remove Nagashapa/Nagadosha.
	*'''Koti Theertha'''--To signify koti Devatha stayed here during first Girja Kalyana celebrated to please Aghsthya.
	*'''Rudra Theertha'''--Named after Lord ] (Shiva)is also called Rudrapada., similar to Vishnupada of Gaya it is believed that offering Pinda during pithru Karya is as auspious to Gaya Shradda
	*'''Amba Theertha'''-- Named after Goddess Parvati.

	==Festivals==


	Each year, Kalasa celebrates several festivals to mark different events. The date for each festival is decided early in the year based on the ]. A typical practice during each festival is to take out the ''Utsava Murthy'' (Procession Idol) of a temple in a procession throughout the town and bring it back to the temple.

	Kalasa celebrates these festivals every year:

	* '''Girija Kalyana'''--To celebrate the wedding of Lord Shiva and Parvathi. It starts amavasya to harihara hunnime. Kalayana mahotsava is performed by three family who came with agastya muni from kashi. The names of three family are hoskere,mavinakere and kunikere.
	* '''Kalasa Car Festival'''--The annual car festival or the ''Rathotsava'' where the ''Utsava Murthy'' (Procession Idol) taken in a procession throughout the town.
	* '''Venkataramana Swamy Temple Car Festival'''--This is similar to the car festival, where the Procession Idol of Venkataramana Swamy is taken out.

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	==Other Temples near Kalasa==

	* '''Horanaadu-''' Shri Annapoorneshwari temple, 8 Kilometers from kalasa
	*'''Haluvalli''' - Shri Mahaganapati Subrahmanyeshwara temple, 5 Kilometers from Kalasa
	* '''Balehole''' - Shri Chenakeshava Temple, 12 Kilometers from Kalasa
	*

	==References==		==References==
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	==Image gallery==
	<gallery>
	KalasaTempleFrontView.jpg\|Front View of the Temple
	File:Kalaseshwara Temple, Kalasa.jpg\|Entrance to the Temple
	File:DoorCarvingsKalaseswaraTemple.jpg\|Door carvings at the Temple
	File:KalaswswaraMainTemple.jpg\|Kalaseshwara Main Temple
	File:KalasaRear.jpg\|Rear View of the Temple
	File:Annapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu.jpg\|Horanadu Temple
	</gallery>

	== External links ==		== External links ==
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Town in Karnataka, India

Kalasa
town
Kalaseshwara Temple
KalasaLocation in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 13°14′02″N 75°21′19″E / 13.2340°N 75.3553°E / 13.2340; 75.3553
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District	Chikmagalur
Region	Malenadu
Area
• Total	64 km (25 sq mi)
Elevation	807 m (2,648 ft)
Population
• Total	11,198
• Density	170/km (450/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	577 124
Telephone code	08263
Vehicle registration	KA-18

Kalasa is a taluk located in Chikmagalur district in Karnataka. Kalasa is home to the Kalaseshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kalasa lies 92 Kilometres South-west of Chickmagalur and is located on the banks of the Bhadra River. Kannada language is spoken here.

Santara dynasty

The history of this region is also associated with the Santara dynasty, a medieval ruling dynasty located in present-day Karnataka, India.

Edgar Thurston mentions that the Santaras were among the powerful Bunt chiefs who seem to have exercised control over a greater part of the Tuluva country before the rise of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Santaras were Jains and had matrimonial relations with the Saivite Alupa royal family of the canara region. The Santaras built a number of Jain monuments and were responsible for the spread of Jainism in the Tulu Nadu and Malenadu region of Karnataka. During this period, the Santara ruler Veera Pandya Bhairarasa erected the monolith of Bahubali in Karkala.

Religious and tourist places

Temples

kalaseshwara Temple
Girijamba Temple
Sri Subramanya temple, Haluvalli
Sri Chennakeshava temple, Balehole
Annapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu

Other places

Kyatanamakki hill station
Meruthi gudda
Samse tea estate
Kudremukh

Culture and Tradition

Due to the proximity of Kalasa to the coastal districts, cultural appropriation has taken place. Many cultures, including Deity worship, Bhutakola, Yakshagana, and coastal arts have been part of the native culture. Along with this, the use of Tulu language is also prevalent.

Transport

Kalasa lies amidst Malenadu at a distance of 119 km from Mangalore, 310 km from Bengaluru and 85 km from district headquarters Chikmagalur. Horanadu is at a distance of 9 km and Kudremukha National park is at a distance of 23 km from Kalasa.Kalasa can be reached by KSRTC and private buses. Nearest railway station is Chikmagalur railway station. The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport previously known as Bajpe airport situated in Mangalore.

References

"Census Data Handbook 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 7 April 2024.
"Kalasheshwaraswamy Temple, Kalasa, Chikmagalur". Archived from the original on 14 August 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
Thurston, Edgar; K. Rangachari (1909). Castes and Tribes of Southern India Volume 1.Pg. 152 Madras: Government Press

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