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Episodes of Lake Marathon: 08 Gorur Backwaters

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The Floating Church "The Earth is what we all have in common." Wendell Berry Hi viewers, welcome to What's around us to explore! Have you ever seen a floating church? If yes, comment the place name. This article of mine is not just about my lake marathon experience but also witnessing one of the most bizarre monument of Karnataka named "Shettihalli Rosary Church" popular by the name floating church or submerged church.   Shettyhalli Rosary Church : Shettihalli is a gothic style church built in 1860 by French missionaries in India near the banks of Hemavati River. Church became submerged after constructing Hemavati Dam, but now it is one of the most attractive tourist place of Hassan District, Karnataka. This is my second visit to Shettyhalli Church and this time as part of my "Lake Marathon".  Gracious sunset from Shettihalli Church Where there is water, there exists biodiversity. Since it is situated on the banks of Hemavati river, a huge area of wate