Santhebennur

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native_name = Santhebennur| skyline = Santebennur Pushkarani-2.jpg
skyline_caption = Pushkarani at Santhebennur
type = village| latd = 14.166 | longd = 76
locator_position = right | state_name = Karnataka
district = Davanagere
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area_telephone = 08180564
postal_code = 577 552
vehicle_code_range = KA-17
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Santhebennur is a panchayat town in the Davanagere district of the state of Karnataka, India. It is about 40 kilometers from Davangere and about 60 kilometers from Shimoga. Channagiri, taluk headquarters town, is 22 kilometers away.

Pushkarani

Santhebennur is famous for a pond called "Pushkarani," locally called "Honda." Apart from the structure in the center, four more can be seen on the surrounding steps, and there are two more - one each on the left & right. The Pushkarani itself is in front of a gallery kind of structure, open towards the Pushkarani, and without any rooms. These structures are built with a mix of stone, bricks & mortar.

Other info

Santhebennur has a Police Sub-Inspector's Office, two movie theatres,(touring talkies), with Government hospital.

External links

[http://www.ourkarnataka.com/Articles/jayadevappa/pushkarini.htm Pushkarani]