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[[File:Pushkarani.jpg|thumb|Pushkarani]]<br />
[[File:Vasanta Mantapa Santhebennur.jpg|thumb|Vasanta Mantapa, Santhebennur Pushkarini]]<br />
'''Santhebennur Pushkarini''', locally known as '''Santebennur Honda''', is a historic pond in [[Santhebennur]] village in [[Channagiri]] taluk of [[Karnataka]], India.<ref>[https://davanagere.nic.in/en/tourist-place/santhebennur-pushkarani/ Santebennur Pushkarini, davanagere.nic.in]</ref> It was built by a local [[Polygar|palegar]], Kenga Hanumantappa Nayaka, in the 16th century.<ref name=dh>[https://www.deccanherald.com/content/557286/a-masterpiece-stone.html A masterpiece in stone, Deccan Herald, 12 July 2016]</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
In the 16th century AD, Kenga Hanumantappa Nayaka built a temple in this area for his family deity, Lord Rama. He also built the sacred pond in this area.<ref name=dh/> Vasanta Mantapa, a tower at the centre of the pushkarini is believed to be built to commemorate Kenga Hanumantappa Nayaka's victory over the Bahmani rulers of Bijapur. In the 17th century, the army of Bijapur invaded Santhebennur. Ranadullakhan, the commander of Bijapur, along with his followers Pattekhan and Faridkhan, constructed a [[musafirkhana]] (a rest house for travellers) on the bank of the pond. Later he also built a mosque in the area.<br />
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==Construction==<br />
Pushkarini has a length of {{convert|250|feet}} and width of {{convert|240|feet}}, and the depth is over {{convert|30|feet}}. The sides are lined with granite steps. Originally there were eight towers; only six remain.<ref name=dh/><br />
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At the centre of the pond is Vasantha Mantapa, also known as karanji (fountain) mantapa, a symmetrical pillared tower which is built in Indo-Arabic style of architecture. It is built using granite, brick and mortar.<ref name=ie>[https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2020/dec/06/davangeres-vasantha-mantapa-on-the-brink-of-collapse-due-to-official-apathy-2232662.html Davangere's Vasantha Mantapa on the brink of collapse due to official apathy, New Indian Express, 6 December 2020]</ref> The design of this multi-levelled tower, which covers an area about {{cvt|34|sqft}}, is in such a way that it appears to be floating in water when viewed from the banks of the pond. The arches, vaults and domes of the mantapa are built in the Arabic style of architecture while its columns, pyramidical towers and carvings are built in the Indian style. According to the local people, the water can cover the mantapa to a height of {{convert|10|feet}} when the pond is full.<br />
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The Musafirkhana adjacent to the pond is a spacious building {{convert|150|feet}} long and {{convert|40|feet}} wide. It is made of granite stones and displays Muslim architectural style. A large, pillared hall within the building was probably a prayer hall. For sometime, this building was also used a military store.<br />
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[[Category:Ponds of India]]</div>TessaLovins0