Located in North Karnataka, Bijapur district is bordered by the rivers Bhima on the north and Krishna on the South. It represents a stark landscape of red, rocky hills, long stretches of treeless fields and gigantic boulders strewn in groups over the rolling plains. The most popular attraction of the district is the historic city of Bijapur, the one – time capital of the Adil Shahi kings. It is dotted with mosques, mausoleums, palaces, fortifications, watchtowers, imposing gateways, graceful minarets; and mile of ruins steeped in history. Apart from these monuments, Bijapur is also home to famous temples like Siddeshwara and Shri Prasanna Ganesh.