January 17, 2019
We were traveling to Dharwad. Our plan was to stop at Bathi, visit Bathi Siddappa Gudi, have breakfast there and then continue our journey. Earlier we had to climb up the hill to reach the temple. Between 2008 and 2012 a motorable road was constructed. Now cars can be driven right upto the temple. Also, the flat area around the temple has been expanded to accommodate larger groups of people.
Banni-Mara and Deepa-Stambha.
The temple has a Sabha Mantapa. The collapsible grills and sheet-shelter are a recent additions. These arrangements are helpful for special occasions.
This is the Sabhamantapa. The original temple was slightly smaller in terms of width and depth, few feet have been added during the renovation. Check out this post to see an older picture..
Bathi Hill.
Another view of the hall. The door linking to the inner temple was locked. Had we come little earlier, we could have got a proper
Darshan.
An ancient hero-stone with Kannada inscription.
Recently planted Alada-Mara. Good thing of this hill is its slopes are covered with trees. Thanks to Karnataka forest department.
Naga-Shilpa at the base of Banyan tree, looks like a recent creation. The gundkallu ~ round-stone is an ancient piece for sure.
After breakfast of bread and tomato curry, Amma is enjoying a peaceful moment by herself while Pushpa and I pack up the picnic basket.
We continue our journey towards Dharwad with the next planned stop at Utsav Rock Garden between Shiggaon and Hubballi.
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