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Chandragiri Hill

The smaller hill, with Jain temples from the 9th century, where emperor Chandragupta Maurya is said to have died.

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Price
Free
Time Needed
1–2 hours
Address
Chandragiri Hill, Shravanabelagola, Hassan, Karnataka 573135Directions

Why Go

Tradition says he fasted to death here after becoming a monk. It's quieter than Vindhyagiri, and has many old inscriptions.

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