Hassan is the city and district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The town is home to the Master Control Facility of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Karnataka (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ in Kannada) is one of the four southern states of India. ... The ISRO Logo has a pointed arrow signifying a launch vehicle, while the two solar arrays represent a satellite. ...

The town of Hassan dates from the eleventh century, during the Hoysala dynasty, which lasted from the eleventh till the fourteenth century. Their capital was at Dwarasamundra (Dwaravati-pura), the ruins of which are still to be seen scattered round the town of Halebid. The earlier kings professed the Jain faith, but the finest temples were dedicated to Shiva by the later monarchs of the line. While they were at the zenith of their power the whole of southern India acknowledged their sway. The Hoysala Empire ruled part of southern India from 1000 to 1346. ... Halebid, located in Hassan district, Karnataka, India, is home of one of the greatest examples of Hoysala architecture. ... The hand with a wheel on the palm symbolizes the Jain Vow of Ahinsa, meaning non-injury and nonviolence. ... Lord Shiva. ...

Hassan District

Hassan (pronounced Haa-sun) District is bounded by the districts of Tumkur to the northeast, Mandya to the southeast, Mysore to the south, Kodagu to the southwest, Dashkina Kannada to the west, and Chikmagalur to the northwest. It has an area of 6814 sq. km., and a population of 1,721,319 (2001 census), an increase of 9.66% since 1991. Tumkur is an administrative district in the state of Karnataka in India. ... Mandya is a city and district in Karnataka state of India. ... Mysore is the second largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. ... A coffee plantation in Coorg Kodagu (previously called Coorg) is a district of Karnataka state, India. ... Dakshina Kannada, also called South Kannada, South Kanara, or South Canara, is a district of Indias Karnataka state. ... Chikmanglur is a district in Karnataka. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey Dr. Dre 2001 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1991 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The district naturally divides into two portions, the Malnad, or hill country, which includes some of the highest ranges of the Western Ghats, and the Maidan or plain country, sloping towards the south. The Hemavati, which flows into the Cauvery in the extreme south, is the most important river of the district. The upper slopes of the Western Ghats are abundantly clothed with magnificent forests, and wild animals abound. Among the mineral products are kaolin, feldspar and quartz. The soil of the valleys is a rich red alluvial loam. The first coffee plantation was opened in 1843, and now there are many coffee estates. Malnad (Malenaadu) is a region of southern India. ... The Western Ghats or Sahyadri mountains run along the western edge of Indias Deccan Plateau, and separate the plateau from a narrow coastal plain along the Arabian Sea. ... The Maidan is an unofficial region of Karnataka state of southern India. ... The Cauvery (sometimes written as Kaveri) is one of the major rivers of southern India. ... Kaolin Kaolinite (Aluminium Silicate Hydroxide) Kaolinite is a mineral with the chemical composition Al2Si2O5(OH)4. ... Feldspar is the name of an important group of rock-forming minerals which make up perhaps as much as 60% of the Earths crust. ... Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in the Earths crust. ... Coffee beans and a cup of coffee Coffee as a drink, usually served hot, is prepared from the roasted seeds (beans) of the coffee plant. ...

Hassan district is well served by railways, and the city of Hassan is a major railway junction. Railway lines connect Hassan to the port of Mangalore to the west, Mysore to the southeast, Tumkur and Bangalore the east, and Shimoga and Chitradurga to the north. Mangalore is the chief port city of the state of Karnataka, India. ... Mysore is the second largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. ... Tumkur is an administrative district in the state of Karnataka in India. ... Bangalore (ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು in Kannada) is the capital and largest city of the state of Karnataka in India. ... Shimoga (ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗ in Kannada, locally known as Shivamogga) is a city in west-central Karnataka state, India. ... The Famous Chitradurga Fort Chitradurga (ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗ in Kannada) is a city located in the Indian state of Karnataka. ...

The district contains some of the most remarkable archaeological monuments in India, including the colossal statue of the Jain saint Gomateshwara at Shravanabelagola, a 57-foot high monolith on the summit of a hill. The great Hoysaleswara temple at Halebid and the Chennakeshava temple at Belur are two of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture in India. The hand with a wheel on the palm symbolizes the Jain Vow of Ahinsa, meaning non-injury and nonviolence. ... The statue of Gomatheswara dates from 978-993 AD. Shravanabelagola is a city located in the Hassan district, in the Indian state of Karnataka. ... Halebid, located in Hassan district, Karnataka, India, is home of one of the greatest examples of Hoysala architecture. ... Belur was the capital of the Hoysala Empire. ... Categories: Buildings and structures stubs ...

Hassan is known as "Poor man's Ooty" for the beautiful weather it has throughtout the year. The land is very fertile and there are very few crops that is not grown here.It is called "Shivana Hittalu", meaning God Shiva's Backyard since almost all kinds of vegetables, cereals, fruits and commercials crops are grown in the district.

Districts of Karnataka

Bagalkot | Bangalore | Bangalore rural | Belgaum | Bellary | Bidar | Bijapur | Chamrajnagar | Chikmagalur | Chitradurga | Dakshina Kannada | Davanagere | Dharwad | Gadag | Gulbarga | Hassan | Haveri | Kodagu | Kolar | Koppal | Mandya | Mysore | Raichur | Shimoga | Tumkur | Udupi | Uttara Kannada The Karnataka icon - graphic made by H P Nadig. ... Karnataka state is comprised of 27 districts, grouped into four divisions. ... Bagalkot is an administrative district in the state of Karnataka in India. ... Bangalore (ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು in Kannada) is the capital and largest city of the state of Karnataka in India. ... Belgaum District has, by the 2001 Census of India, a population of approximately 4. ... Bellary is a city and district in Karnataka state, India. ... Bidar is a city in Karnataka state, India. ... Bijapur is a district in the Indian state of Karnataka. ... Chamrajnagar is a district in southern Karnataka, bordering Tamil Nadu. ... Chikmanglur is a district in Karnataka. ... The Famous Chitradurga Fort Chitradurga (ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗ in Kannada) is a city located in the Indian state of Karnataka. ... Dakshina Kannada, also called South Kannada, South Kanara, or South Canara, is a district of Indias Karnataka state. ... Davanagere (ದಾವಐಗೆರೆ in Kannada) is one of the major cities in the Indian state of Karnataka. ... Dharwad, also known as Dharwar, is a town in Indias Karnataka state. ... Gadag, is a district of Karnataka state in India. ... Gulbarga is a town in the Indian state of Karnataka. ... Haveri is a district in Karnataka, India. ... A coffee plantation in Coorg Kodagu (previously called Coorg) is a district of Karnataka state, India. ... Kolar District is situated in the state of Karnataka, India and belongs to its semi-arid drought prone region. ... Koppal is an administrative district in the state of Karnataka in India. ... Mandya is a city and district in Karnataka state of India. ... Mysore is the second largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. ... Raichur is a district in the Indian state of Karnataka. ... Shimoga (ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗ in Kannada, locally known as Shivamogga) is a city in west-central Karnataka state, India. ... Tumkur is an administrative district in the state of Karnataka in India. ... Udupi is a temple town located in Karnataka state near the city of Mangalore on the south east coast of India. ... Uttara Kannada is a district in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. ...