India's First Biodiversity Heritage Tamarind Grove Site | Nallur Fort | Gangamma Devi | Devanahalli

Biodiversity Heritage Tamarind Grove_ Nallur Fort_Gangamma Devi

Biodiversity Heritage Tamarind Grove Site covers around 53 acres and there are more than 300 tamarind trees. This site is believed to have had its origin during the period of the Chola Dynasty, who ruled this region during 12-13th Century AD.

There are many ancient temples in and around the grove. While the main temple dedicated to goddess Gangamma has been renovated. The temple of Lord Chennakesava Temple has some magnificent carvings of Lord Krishna. This temple is the remnant of Nallur Fort.

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