CHURCHES IN KARNATAKA
A major portion of the population in Karnataka is Christians. The dominance of this religion in this state has led to the rise of a number of churches and cathedrals. Churches in Karnataka states some of the important and popular churches in major and minor cities in Karnataka.
In Bangalore, the St. Mary's Church is one of the eminent churches. It organizes and performs elaborate masses, rituals and prayers. The churches also arrange for confessions, marriages and other Christian ceremonies. Apart from the local people, many tourists throng this church. The stupendous structure of the St. Marks Cathedral is quite impressive. It was actually built for Irish soldiers. The Greco-Roman structure of the church is commendable. The lavish interiors of the Trinity Church are noteworthy. The marvelous portico, magnificent Ionic pillars and the wooden carvings on the walls are the special features of this church. The United Pentecostal Church and the Agape Bible Church are other astounding religious places perfect for prayers and worship in a serene atmosphere. All Saints and Infant Jesus are other major churches in Bangalore.
Churches in Karnataka states that Mangalore harbors some great and splendid churches like the Saint Rozario Cathedral which features tall imposing towers, the charming Milagres Church with its artworks and paintings, and the Shanti Cathedral with its sublime beauty. Our Lady of Sorrow church at Kodialbail has an intricate structure. There is a Catholic Church in Virajpeth and an Anglican Church in Madikeri, both located in the Kodagu district feature a unique style and simple structure. The colorful stained glass windows of the St. Mary's Church in Belgaum, the St. Philomina Church in Mysore with its tall towers and the St. Mary's Basilica in Shivajinagar are other churches deserving visits.
 

TEMPLE IN KARNATAKA
Vithala Temple Hampi
The Vithala Temple is situated on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra River. The most outstanding of the religious edifices at Hampi, it can be reached from the west by walking on from Hampi Bazaar along the riverbank, or from the east through the Talarigattu Gateway. The ruins of the temple are a World Heritage monument. It is in a moderately good state of preservation. The temple's unimaginable sculptural work is a height of Vijayanagar Art. The outer pillars are known as the 'Musical Pillars' as they echo when banged, although this practice is now discouraged to avoid further dent. The temple also features a flamboyant stone chariot in the temple courtyard containing an image of Garuda. The main temple was dedicated to Vishnu as Vithala. Facing east, the chamber of the god along with its axial 'mandapa' forms a long and low structural group, about 7.6 meters in height and 70 meters in length. The group comprises the open 'maha mandapa', a closed 'ardha-mandapa' with side-porches and a covered.   More>>>
 

MOSQUES IN KARNATAKA
A considerable portion of the population in Karnataka is Muslims. On account of this, you will get to see many major and minor mosques in this state. Get to know more about them from our Mosques in Karnataka .
In Bangalore, there are the Jumma Masjid, Jami Masjid and the Military Masjid. In the market place, there is a mosque built on modern style with arch-shaped windows and pillars. It is built with pure marble. One of the oldest mosques lies in the Gulbarga Fort. It was built by Muhammad Shah. Another stupendous and astounding structure is the Jamiya mosque in Bijapur which was built by Ali Adil Shah. The renowned Solah-khamb or sixteen pillars mosque is located in Bidar. Here you must see the Gagan Mahal, Diwan-E-Am, the Takhat Mahal, the Royal Pavilion, the Hazar Kothari and the Naubat Khana. The Ekminar Mosque in Raichur features exquisite designs and artworks. The wooden carvings of the Bunder mosque in Mangalore are quite praiseworthy.
Mosques in Karnataka has also brought for you the Zeenath Baksh mosque is a fine example of art and architecture. The pillars and walls are engraved richly. This mosque offers free services and benefits to the poor and underprivilege section of the society. Apart from worships and prayers, marriage, education and other social activities also take place in this mosque. The festivals of Id-Ul-Fitr, Id-Ul-Azha and Miladunnabhi are celebrated in this mosque on an extensive scale. Elaborate decorations are also done here. Some minor mosques can also be seen at Shrirangapattana which was Tipu Sultan's kingdom capital.
All these mosques reflect the nawabi style or royal art and architecture. The culture and heritage of the shahi gharana are also featured in these mosques. Some of the mosques are traditional in outlook while some are modern structures, some are ancient while some are newly renovated. However, every mosque has its own unique charm and grandeur.