Halmidi
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Halmidi village is located between Chikmagalur city and Belur town. In recognition of the cultural importance of the inscription, and the role played by the village of Halmidi in its preservation, the Government of Karnataka has spent Template:Indian Rupee25 lakh on developing infrastructural facilities in the village, and on building a mantapa to house a fibreglass replica of the original inscription. The Government has also begun to promote the village as a place of historical interest.
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References
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- ↑ Language of the Inscriptions – Sanskrit and Dravidiian – Archaeological Survey of India
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- ↑ K.V. Ramesh, Chalukyas of Vatapi, 1984, Agam Kala Prakashan, Delhi Template:Catalog lookup link OL 3007052M Template:LCCN ASIN B0006EHSP0 p10
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External links
- Picture of the Halmidi inscription
- A report in The Hindu
- Halmidi village finally on the road to recognition
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