Q. Balehonnur, the oldest Dharma Peetha, is located in which district of Karnataka?
Answer:
Chikkamagaluru
Notes: Balehonnur is a town located in the
Narasimharajapura taluk, Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. This town is famous for being the
oldest Dharma Peetha among the five Panchapeethas—Rambhapuri Peetha of Veerashaiva sect of the Hindu religion. Balehonnur is largely dominated by coffee estates and some other prominent products of this area are pepper, areca nut, other spices and vanilla.