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channaPaTna ToYs

Preparatory activity :

1. Can you locate the following places on the Karnataka

map?

• Mysuru

• Bengaluru

• Ramanagara

• Channapatna

2. Have you ever visited Channapatna ? What is
Channapatna famous for?

introduction :

Channapatna is the name of a small town between

Bengaluru and Mysuru. Channapatna is famous for its
beautiful and colourful toys. These toys mainly attract children.

Janapada Loka, a folklore centre, is near Channapatna. Here
we can see articles or things used in olden days in the farming

activities. Kengal Anjaneya Swamy, a beautiful temple, is
also near Channapatna. It is near the home town of our late

Chief Minister Mr.Kengal Hanumanthaiah. The temple attracts
thousands of devotees from different parts of the state.

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