Keladi is a historical place. Keladi
is a small village which once was the capital of the Keladi rulers.
Keladi Nayakas hail from Keladi town which was constructed and developed by rulers of Keladi.
Famous rulers like Shivappa Nayaka and Rani Chennamma were from Keladi Dynasty which was associated with Vijayanagara Empire. Keladi Chennamma is known for her bravery.
Keladi later grew independently
after the fall of Vijayanagara.
Rameshwara and Virabhadra temple are
the major attraction of Keladi which is built in Hoysala-Dravida style from
Keladi Nayakas. The Jain temple here is 900 years old.
Keladi museum and Historical research
Bureau is another attraction in Keladi. It houses coins, weapons, art and
paintings of Keladi era. It is administered by Kuvempu University.
Keladi is 8 km from Sagara town. Buses
are available from Sagara, but its preferable to travel in private vehicles so
to cover nearby tourist
locations such as Ikkeri, Vardamoola, Jog falls and nearby places.
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