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	Karkala temple presented in Travelling section
		Temple and Statue of Bahubali - Gomateshwara (The Calm Stone), Karkala: Bahubali or the “; one with strong shoulders” was a local prince who fought his brother Bharata and won the kingdom.
		Karkala is primarily home to a Jain stupa and a gigantic statue of the Jain god Gandharva, situated high on top of a hill with a stone staircase cut into the rock face of the rising hill.
		Surrounded by hills and a lagoon is the charming Karkala temple.
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	Karkala - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Karkala is a place in Udupi district, Karnataka, India and is located about 40 km from the city Udupi and about 450 km from Bangalore.
		Karkala is a town of historical importance and a famous pilgrim centre for Jains.
		This monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali was installated at Karkala on February 13, 1432 on the instructions of the pontiff of Karkala, Lalitakeerti.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Karkala (309 words)

	Karkala Temple — Karnataka, Karnataka Temples, Temples of Karnataka, Monuments of Karnataka, Kerala Travel, Kerala ...
		Karkala is primarily home to a Jain stupa and a gigantic statue of the Jain god Gandharva, situated high on top of a hill with a stone staircase cut into the rock face of the rising hill.
		Surrounded by hills and a lagoon is the charming Karkala temple.
		Karkala is a small town located in the southern part of Karnataka.
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		There is hardly an individual in Karkala who has not adored the architecture, worshipped the gods and goddesses and appealed to them to grant their wishes.
		Karkala, to many, is the Padu Tirupati on account of the historic and legendary association with Tirupati in many ways, including that of offering mudupu.
		The saint, who continued to live in Karkala, breathed his last and was cremated in the outer premises of the temple on the western side and even today his tomb is worshipped on certain occasions.
	www.bangalorenet.com /katour/karkala.htm (892 words)

	PILGRIMAGE
		Is lavish architecture within the framework of its simple construction of stone, flowing stone sculptures and rich carvings bear testimony to a very rich and imaginative mind- the combined work probably of many talented sculptors and carvers and an ingenious temple designer and architect-long since dead and buried in the layer of the past.
		Karkala is primarily home to a jain stupa and a gigantic statue of the Jain god Gandharva, situated high on op of a hill with a stone staircase cut into the rock face of the rising hill.
		The temples of Karkala are marked by their rich architecture, the florid Hoysala type carvings and the unique construction and architectural design of the staircases and porticos.
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	Karkala in India
		Karkala is a small peaceful town in Udupi District, 53 km from Mangalore.
		Karkala is famous for its massive 12.8 m monolithic statue of Gomateshwara (Bahubali), believed to have been built in 1432.
		Some of the other temples in Karkala, dating back to the 16th century, are Chaturmukha Basadi, Neminath Basadi at Hiriangadi, Ananthapadmanabha Temple dedicated to Vishnu, and Venkataramana temple.
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	Geographica Indica: Town of Karkala
		Karkala is a town of historical importance and a pilgrim center for Jains, and most famous for the monolithic statue of Lord Gomateswara (a.k.a.
		Every twelve years (the next one will be held in 2014), thousands of Jain devotees come to Karkala to perform the Mahamastakabhisheka, a ceremony where the statue is then bathed and anointed with libations such as milk, water, and saffron paste.
		Karkala is known as Pandyanagari or city of Pandya because, two chiefs of Bhairarasa family who ruled in this region from early 14th century, had the name of Veerapandya.
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		The head anointment ceremony at Karkala follows the tradition started by the Ganga general Chamundaraya at Sravanabelagola in 981 A.D. At that time, it was called panchamrita abhisheka (bathing in five nectars: milk, butter, honey, sugar and water).
		The Bahubali statue in Karkala was consecrated on February 13, 1432 at the instance of Virpandya Bairasa Wodeyar, a vassal of the Vijayanagar ruler.
		Eighteen kilometres south of Karkala is Mudabidri, known as the Kashi of Jains.
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		Karkala or ancient Pandya Nagari attained political and cultural importance from the time of Kalasa-Karkala kingdom that was established by Bhairarasa Odeyas between 13th and 16th centuries.
		The Chaturmukha Basadi is built in the form of a square mandapa or hall with a lofty doorway and pillared portico on each of its four sides and a pillared verandah.
		Karkala also boasts of the highly venerated St Lawrence Church built in 1845 in a village called Attur where people of all religions congregate every year in January for the feast of St Lawrence.
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		The Jains built this temple on top of a hill in AD 1000 to erect a memorial and place of worship to their god, the Gandharva.
		HOW TO Karkala is a small town located in the southern part of Karnataka.
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		Karkala is a little town in the south of Karnataka.
		Karkala is surrounded by hills and a lagoon.
		Karkala is famous for another towering statue of Gomateshwara, which has a height of 43 ft. Veerapandyadeva, the king of Bairarasa family of Karkala, built this statue in 1432 AD on a rocky hill.
	www.indiaprofile.com /monuments-temples/karkala.htm (403 words)

	Old Jain centre Karkala remains an enigma
		Karkala (Karnataka), May 7: This small town on the foothills of Western Ghats in Karnataka, known for a giant statue of Jain saint Bahubali, is slowly waking up for the Assembly elections on May 22.
		Gopal Bhandari, who is confident of succeeding in the elections, said: "Karkala symbolizes a spirit of communal harmony." Bhandari hopes to use the development issue as his poll plank.
		The town Karkala, under the backdrop of Western Ghats, is known for the huge monolithic statue of Bahubali and many Basadis, mosques and churches.
	www.dailyindia.com /show/237784.php/Old-Jain-centre-Karkala-remains-an-enigma (254 words)

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		Karkala was a great Jain centre from the ancient times nad was the capital of the Santra family.
		The huge Gommata statue here was was installed in 1432 A.D. by Veera Pandyadeva a ruler of Bhairarasa(Santra) family of Karkala,who ruled here during the 14th century A.D.This statue has been carved out of a single stone standing on a 300feet high hill.
		Karkala is at a distance of about 52 Km north-east from Mangalore and 384 Km north-west of Bangalore.
	www.jainheritagecentres.com /karnataka/karkala.htm (225 words)

	Karkal - udupipages.com
		from Udupi, is the headquarters of the Karkala Taluk.
		Besides its colossal size, the Karkala statue is rendered more striking by its situation on the top of a huge granite rock, 300 feet high, on the verge of a picturesque little lake.
		It is said that the Attur-Karkala parish was founded even before 1759 A.D. St. Lawrence of Attur being widely acclaimed as having the power to intercede with God, it is of little wonder that the shrine attracts not only the residents of Udupi District but also pilgrims from all parts of India.
	www.udupipages.com /travel/karkal.html (550 words)

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		Karkala is a place in Udupi district, Karnataka, India and is located about 40 km from the city Udupi and about 450 km from Bangalore.
		Karkala is a town of historical importance and a famous pilgrim centre for Jains.
		This monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali was installated at Karkala on February 13, 1432 on the instructions of the pontiff of Karkala, Lalitakeerti.
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		Karkala on the other hand is about 50 kilometers from Mangalore and the charges by taxi are about 500-750.
		Moodabidri, sometimes described as the Varanasi of the jains, has 18 Jain basadis, although jains themselves are a minority population in Dakshina Kannada district.
		Bahubali or the " one with strong shoulders" was a local prince who fought his brother Bharata and won the kingdom.
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	Gomateshwara Statue,karkala
		Karkala is situated about 60 kms northeast of the city of Mangalore.
		On the occasion, appointed priests anoint the Lord, first with water, and then with tender coconut, sugarcane juice, milk, rice flour, turmeric paste, kashaya (a herbal concoction), shrigandha (sandal paste), chandana (coloured sandal paste), ashtagandha (eight varieties of sandal paste), saffron, gold and silver flowers, precious stones and finally with a shower of flowers.
		this is a statue of bubdhan,there is a festival here in karkala once in 17 years where the statue is washed in abishakas,a sight to be seen.....
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	Karkala, Travel to Karkala, Karkala Hotel, Karkala Tourism, Karkala Travel Guide, Karkala Travel Agency, What to do in ...
		At Karkala, 50 km away is the 13 m high Gomateswar (Vahuvali) statue hewn out of stone in 1432.
		Karkala is also famous as a commercial centre of coffee and cashewnut.
		There Jain Basti is a with 13 m high statue of Vahuvali, built in 1432, also at Karkala, 31 km east from Mudabidri.
	www.seemyindia.com /karnataka/karnataka-mangalore-karkala.htm (143 words)

	Sri Bhuvanendra College - udupipages.com
		Karkala, is an Arts, Science and Commerce college founded in 1960 and affiliated to the Mangalore University.
		The management of the college is vested in Sri Bhuvenendra College Trust, a registered body and nominated by the Academy of General Education, Manipal.
		Situated in one of the most beautiful out-skirts of Karkala about a mile from the town, the College has an atmosphere quite congenial for studies and inviting a worthy living away from the buzz of the town.
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	M VEERAPPA MOILY
		M Veerappa Moily was born at Moodbidre in Karkala Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district on the 12th of January 1940.
		Veerappa Moily was born as the youngest son of Thammaiah Moily and Poovamma.
		Moily was re-elected from his home constituency Karkala as minister of Law and Parliamentary affairs, Information and tourism and youth services and commerce and Industries (1989-90).
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	D A I J I W O R L D
		Karkala, Aug 2: A section of the public here staged a protest in front of a private hospital here on Monday August 1 over reported negligence by a doctor which resulted in the death of a woman who had been admitted to the hospital 4 days earlier.
		The situation was tensed up until the Karkala circle inspector Ramachandra Nayak, town police inspector C Kiran arrived on the spot and took control of the situation.
		Siddhu has stated that the negligence shown by the doctor and the staff of the hospital resulted in the death of his wife.
	www.daijiworld.com /news/news_disp.asp?n_id=13314&n_tit=Karkala%3A+Woman+Dies+in+Hospital+-+Public+Allege+Negligence+and+Protest (398 words)

	Attur Church, Karkala - udupipages.com
		On the outskirts of the Karkala city, stands the shrine of St. Lawrence at Attur.
		Not only the residents of Karkala and the pilgrims flocking there in great numbers, but also devotees who invoke St. Lawrence of Attur without visiting the shrine have experienced his powerful intercession.
		The number of pilgrims to the place throughout the year and specially those during the feast days in the month of January is an evident proof that St. Lawrence does not dismay those who come to him in faith and devotion.
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		Karkala is famous for the 42 ft statue of Lord Gommateshwara.
		Karkala, previous name Pandya Nagari, was the political capital city for the Kalasa-Karkala Kingdom during the period 13th to 16th century.
		The monolith of Bahubali on the peak of the granite hill was erected by the King Veerapandya of Kalasa-Karkala Kingdom, in 1432 AD on the advise of his guru Lalitakirti.
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		Karkala is a place of natural, scenic beauty.
		Within the town is another lake called Anekere which was used to wash the King's elephants in the days of yore.
		Karkala derived its name from fl granite stones Kari Kallu in Kananada as the place is surrounded by rocky hillocks, easily lending themselves for stone carvings and idol making.
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	D A I J I W O R L D
		It was a tragic day on August 27, as the news of the ghastly incident at Sanoor, Karkala reached daijiworld.com.
		Five lives - all students in their tender and blossoming age - were snatched away by the cruel fate and many were left seriously injured.
		It was on the fateful day of the accident that around 65 persons were travelling in the bus out of which 5 died on the spot and 46 were injured and are now being treated in various hospitals in Karkala and around.
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	Manipal Foundation :: Manipal Initiatives
		In Karkala Taluk, a forty-bed hospital provides mainly maternity and child care services located in villages outside the Karkala town.
		The Dr. TMA Pai, Rotary Hospital at Karkala, will provide ophthalmic services including cataract surgeries with intra-ocular lens implantation for the population of the entire Karkala taluk and the adjoining districts of Chikmaglur and Shimoga.
		Thanks to the efforts of the Rotary Foundation and the Rotarians of Karkala, a grant of US $250,000 was secured for sustainable projects in the areas of Health, Hunger and Humanity.
	www.manipal.edu /foundation/healthcare/rural_healthcare.htm (667 words)

	Encounter deaths of two PWG activists at Edu village, Karkala
		Edu village in Karkala taluk of Udupi district is a forest area very near to Naravi between Moodubidhre and Karkalla.
		It is close to the Kudremukh National Park region which has witnessed in recent years a widespread agitation against the state government’s decision to establish a National Park by evicting all adivasis and other cultivators of the land from the Kudremukh forest.
		She was produced before the magistrate at Karkala on 22.11.03, and remanded to the police custody.
	www.pucl.org /Topics/Industries-envirn-resettlement/2004/edu-pwg.htm (1704 words)

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		In the serene setting of Attur in Karkala taluk, the church stands as a beacon of hope for thousands of worshippers.
		The town of Karkala may have got its name from the commonly found fl granites (Kari Kal), but the discerning eye can only see reflections of a rich history and heritage in the stones strewn around the town.
		About 38 kms from its district headquarters Udupi and 54 kms north-east of Mangalore, Karkala boasts of housing the shrine of St Lawrence, located at the foothills of mount Parpale in Attur village, 5 kms west of Karkala bus terminus.
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