Shiggaavi is a municipal town in Haveri district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Geography Shiggaon is about 365 km from Bengaluru and 465 km from Pune on the NH-48 (National Highway 4). Shiggaon taluk was earlier in Dharwad district. In the year 1997–98, Dharwad district was divided into three districts: Dharwad with five taluks (Dharwad, Hubli, Kalghatgi, Kundgol and Navalgund), Gadag district with five taluks (Gadag, Ron, Nargund, Mundargi and
The Mahadeva Temple is located in the town of Itagi in Yelburga Taluk, in the Koppal District of Karnataka state, India. It is about 7 km (4 mi) from Kuknur and 20 km (12 mi) from Lakkundi. Mahadeva Temple Profile of Mahadeva Temple at Itagi (or Ittagi) in the Koppal district, Karnataka Mahadeva Temple at Itagi (or Ittagi) in the Koppal district, 1112 CE, an example of dravida articulation with a nagara superstructure See also: Western Chalukya
The Jnanpith Award is the oldest and the highest Indian literary award presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith to an author for their “outstanding contribution towards literature”. Instituted in 1961, the award is bestowed only on Indian writers writing in Indian languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India and English, with no posthumous conferral. From 1965 till 1981,
Kaginele, also known as Kaginelli, is a village in the Byadagi taluk of Haveri district in the Indian state of Karnataka. In August 2004, the Karnataka State Government formed the Kaginele Development Authority (KDA) to protect all the monuments and documents related to Kanaka Dasa. Kanaka Dasa Kaginele is famous for Kanaka Dasa, who is venerated as a saint by the Kuruba Gowda community. In addition to poems and
Hirekeruru is a panchayat town in Haveri district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The name “the village of the big pond” (from the components hire “ಹಿರೆ”, big; kere “ಕೆರೆ”, pond; and uru, village). The name is pronounced as “Hee ray kay roor”. Geography Hirekerur is located at 14.47°N 75.38°E. It has an average elevation of 619 metres (2030 ft). Varkavi Sarwagnya born near Hirekerur in an Abalur village. Demographics As of 2001,
Gudleppa Hallikeri (1906–1972) was an Indian freedom fighter who is a native of Hosaritti in Haveri district of Karnataka state. He started a residential school Gandhi Grameena Gurukul in Hosaritti. Gudleppa Hallikeri Chairman, Mysore Legislative Council In office 26 December 1970 – 15 May 1971 Preceded by R. B. Naik Succeeded by S. D. Gaonkar In office 3 July 1962 – 13
Galaganath is a small village located near Haveri, in the Haveri District, Karnataka. Located here is the famous Galageshwar Shiva Temple built during the rule of the Western Chalukyas. This large temple faces east and is situated along the Tungabhadra River. The rivers Tunga and Varada join at Galaganath. Galaganath village Galaganath Karnataka, India Show map of KarnatakaShow map of IndiaShow
Devagiri is the largest village in Haveri Taluk of Haveri district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is about 7.5 km (4.7 mi) north from the Haveri city in NH-4. Local language is Kannada. Total population of Devagiri is 8,826. Its sex ratio is 992 women for every 1000 men. Devagiri village Devagiri Location in Karnataka, India Show map of KarnatakaShow map of IndiaShow all
Bankapura is a panchayat town in Haveri district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is in Shiggaon taluk, is just 2.5 km from the Pune-Bangalore national highway NH-4, 22 km from Haveri town. Bankapura is about 45 km from Hubli-Dharwad. An historical site, Bankapura is famous for the Nagareshwara temple, Bankapura fort, The Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary. Baada, the birthplace of Kanakadasa is near to Bankapura. History Old Kannada inscription (late 11th – early 12th century) at Nagaresvara Temple in
Byadagi is a popular town in Haveri district, in the state of Karnataka, it is agricultural business centre. The town is known for its long, red Byadgi chilli. The areas surrounding Byadgi produce the chilli which is then dried in sunlight and sent to different markets. Byadagi Town Byadagi chilli Byadagi Location of Byadagi in Karnataka Coordinates: 14.6883139°N 75.4886056°E Country