Harihar began to appear in the classical period after sectarian movements, which elevated one god as supreme over the others, had waned sufficiently for efforts at compromise to be attempted.The region of Harihar had been under the control of the Hoysalas from 11th to 13th Century AD. Harihar is famous for a Harihareshwara temple, which is also known as "Dakshina Kashi". Harihara is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, 275 kilometres north of Bangalore. The neighboring city Ranebennur is 22 km north west of Harihar across the river Tungabhadra. Harihar is connected by...
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