Hasanamba Shrine
The centuries old Hasanamba temple with an ant-hill representing the presiding deity Goddess Hasanamba is a highly revered shrine in Hassan, said to be named after this smiling goddess. The temple is believed to be came into operation during the reign of Krishnappa Nayaka in the 12th century.

The importance of the temple is that it will open only once in a year for about a week, during the Ashwayuja month; i.e in October. On these days, devotees can have a glimpse of the goddess from 7 am to 1 pm and from 3pm till 10 pm at night. A big 'Jatra' or fair is also arranged on this occasion. 

Sravanabelagola
The popular jain pilgrim centre Shravanabelagola, located 51 km south-east of Hassan, is wedged between two rocky hills Indragiri and Chandragiri. The 17 meters high monolithic statue of a Jain Saint, Lord Gommateshwara standing atop the Indragiri Hills is said to be one of the tallest and most graceful statues in the world.

About 200 meters to the left from the path leading to the Gommateshvara Statue, there is a spacious sanctuary in Bhandari Basti  with 24 images of Tirthankaras. Shravanabelagola attained historical importance when Chandragupta Maurya, the greatest King of Mauryan Empire, settled on this hill in 3rd century BC, along with his Guru Bhagwan Bhadra Bahu Swami, after renouncing his kingdom. Read More >>>

Suddeshvara Temple
The ancient Suddeshvara Temple, constructed by Venkatappa Naraka, is one of the major places of worship in Hassan.