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Visit the capitals of the Gangas and collect information on them.

The capitals of Ganga dynasty were Kolar and Talakadu.

Kolar is known as the Golden city of India in the state of Karnataka. It is very famous for the production of milk, silk, mango, and gold-mining. It is land of prominent temples like Someshwara temple, Kolaramma temple. Kolaramma is known as the goddess of the city.



Someshwara Temple



Kolaramma Temple


Talakadu is a desert-like town in Karnataka near Mysore on the left bank of river Kaveri. Earlier it has around 30 temples but now they are under the sand. It is a place of Vaidyeshwara temple, Kirtinarayana temple etc. It is also advancing in horticulture and wine making and emerging as an epicenter of fine wines.



Vaidyeshwara Temple


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