On the way to Chitradurga thru the Golden Quadrilateral

Sunflowers on the way

Paddy Fields with the winged visitors

The Park at the Entrance of the ChirtaDurga Fort

A small cave to stay in . Notice the two lines cutting across the rock face. They are made intentionally to avoid the rain water from flowing inside the cave . What a simple method !!

The walls of the fort

A close up of the wall. Notice the BIG and SMALL openings right at the top. The bigger ones are in an angle pointing to the ground and the smaller ones are pointed straight ahead. An intruder has no chance of escaping !!

One of the best of the seven Doors. The top has Muslim Architecture and the bottom has Hindu Gods depicted.

The " Gombe Mane ". Here stone sculptures of Animals were made and worshiped during Dusheera Festival.

A look back at the 3 rounds of the fort walls and the City beyond.

The " Deepa Kambha " inside the fort

An old temple to the extreme right.

Stone temples built by the Hoysalas.

The Ruins of " Tankashale " or the Treasury

Another view of the Treasury

The backside of the fort . It shows the pit dug up around the fort . Water used to be filled up and some deadly snakes were put inside to keep intruders at bay . This also acted as a Drinage Mechanism for the excess water.

Look at the shape on the top of the walls. This is specifically designed because this is the last wall of the fort at the back. This is made to distinguish it from the rest of the walls in appearance.

The " Uaale Kambha " or The Swing Towers . It was used for performing hindu rituals

A Panoramic View of the fort from " Tuppada Kola " or "Ghee Pond ". One can see the Mud palace in ruins and also the " Gali Goupuras " or " Wind Towers "

Another Panoramic shot of the fort.

The Lake at Chandravalli Thota

Refelctions at the lake

The " Nandi Bagilu " or " Nandi Door " . This is the Entrance to the Chandravalli Caves.

A look at the Bath Tub where the Saint used to take his bath.

The small opening from where the water used to get filled in the tub.

Small pockets carved out on the walls to place the light source.

Paintings on the walls using Natural Colors.

The Secret Chamber . This is located at the bottom of the cave where the rulers of the fort held secret discussions with the Saint . A very sad part is the walls are spoilt by the present generation by their " Modern Art " . We caught some college youths who were busy with their " Modern Arts " while we went inside . Our guide Mr.Narayanan reacted to this and had a word with them and made them realise their mistake . I urge the youths of today not to spoil the Ancient Places with their " Modern Art " , they can use the walls of their house to display their talents !!!

A shivalinga inside the Cave.