20 Kms from Sirsi towards yellapur is Sonda village which was the capital of Sondhe Kings. During Arasappa Nayaka II many maths wer established here. Among them Vadiraj math, Akalank math, Swarnavalli math are famous. Swarnavalli math is a seat of learning vedic scriptures

Nearest Tourist Spots:

1] Swrnavalli Math
2] Vadiraj Math
3] Akalank Math
4] Vyasaraya Math Hulekal
5] Venktaramana Temple Muttinakere
6] Jaina Basadi
7] Hulasehonda
8] Mahanthi Math
9] Sonda Fort

Photo Gallery:

Swarnavalli Math Sonda


Vadiraja Math


















Sonda Fort

Mahanthi Math

Jain Math

Lord Venkataramana Temple

Photos: Prasanna Namannanavar -Dandeli & Wikipedia
Information: Shriharsha.B.S.-Banavasi