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Chikkamagalur (ಚಿಕ್ಕಮಗಳೂರು in Kannada, pronounced chikkamagaluru), is a district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It literally means City of the younger daughter in Kannada. It is sometimes called Chikmanglur. It has a population of 1,140,905 of which 19.52% are urban. During the time of the Vijayanagar Empire, Chikmagalur played an important role, in that the saints of the Shringeri Advaita Peetha were prominent Rajguru of the founders of the empire. The founders of the Hoysala empire originated from Angadi, a village in this district. Image File history File links Karnataka_emblem. ...
KarnÄtakÄ (Kannada: ಕನಾ೯ಟಕ) (IPA: / /) is one of the four southern states of India. ...
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Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 572 KB) Vidyasankara and Sharadha ambal(L to R) temple at Shringeri, India. ...
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Vidyasankara temple Sringeri, located in Chikmagalur district in the Indian state of Karnataka is the site of the fourth matha established by the Adi Sankaracharya, Hindu reformer and exponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy, in the 8th century C.E. It is located on the banks of the river Tunga. ...
KarnÄtakÄ (Kannada: ಕನಾ೯ಟಕ) (IPA: / /) is one of the four southern states of India. ...
Kannada - aptly described as sirigannada (known to few as Kanarese) is one of the oldest Dravidian languages and is spoken in its various dialects by roughly 45 million people. ...
The Vijayanagara empire was based in the Deccan, in peninsular and southern India, from 1336 onwards. ...
The Hoysala Empire ruled part of southern India from 1000 to 1346. ...
Geography
Chikmagalur, the district head quarters of Chikmagalur district is 251 km from the state capital of Bangalore and surrounded by the Baba Budangiri hills and dense forests. The rivers Bhadra, Tunga, Hemavathi, Nethravathi, and Vedavathi flow all year round. The district is rich in iron, magnetite and granite deposits. The name Chikmagalur is synonamous with verdant forests, beautiful water falls, cool coffee estates and charming temples tucked away in the mountains. Bangalore (Kannada: ; in Kannada and // in English) is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. ...
Baba Budan is the saint who brought coffee to India. ...
The Bhadra River is a river in Karnataka state in southern India. ...
The Tunga is a river in the Indian state of Karnataka. ...
The river Hemavati is a tributary of the river Kaveri. ...
Nethravathi River or Nethravathy River has its origins at Gangamoola at Samse in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka, India. ...
River Vedavathi is a river in India. ...
General Name, Symbol, Number iron, Fe, 26 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 8, 4, d Appearance lustrous metallic with a grayish tinge Atomic mass 55. ...
// Headline text Magnetite is a ferrimagnetic mineral form of iron(II,III) oxide, with chemical formula Fe3O4, one of several iron oxides and a member of the spinel group. ...
Quarrying granite for the Mormon Temple, Utah Territory. ...
Economy Coffee is the major commercial crop of Chikmagalur. Other commercial crops are pepper, cashew,areca nut etc. Recently, there has been a growing interest in developing the district as a nature seekers' paradise. The jungle lodges and resorts cater to lovers of wildlife who seek the pristine beauty of the hills. A cup of coffee Coffee is a popular beverage prepared from the roasted seeds (not beans, though they are almost always called coffee beans) of the coffee plant. ...
Binomial name Piper nigrum L. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. ...
Binomial name Anacardium occidentale L. The Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) is a tree in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. ...
Binomial name Areca catechu Linnaeus Areca nut, or pinang, more commonly known as betel nut, is the seed of the betel palm or Areca catechu, a species of palm tree which grows throughout the Pacific, Asia, and parts of east Africa. ...
Tourist spots
Hill Stations Kemmangundi: 55 km north from Chikmagalur town is Kemmangundi, a scenic hill station on the Baba Budan range of hills. Kemmangundi is also known as K.R. Hills after the Wodeyar King, Krishnaraja Wodeyar, who had made it his favourite summer camp. Kemmangundi, at a height of 1,434 meters, is surrounded by thick forests and a salubrious climate through out the year. It is surrounded by the Baba Budangiri range and blessed with silver cascades of mountain streams and lush vegetation. Its beautifully laid out ornamental gardens and enchanting mountain and valley views are a treat to the eye. Spectacular sunsets are a must see from various locations in the district, even from the Raj Bhavan. For the adventurous, Kemmangundi offers many peaks to scale and intricate jungle paths to explore. This place has a beautiful rose garden and other attractions. There is a place called Z-point at about 10 minutes walk from this main place which gives a nice ariel view of the Shola grass lands of the Western Ghats. This picturesque hill station is located at a height of 1434 mts above sea level. ...
Kudremukh and Kudremukh National Park: 95 km southwest of Chikmagalur town is Kudremukh range (in Kannada Kudure = horse and mukha = face), so named because of the unique shape of the Kudremukh peak. Overlooking the Arabian sea, the broad hills are chained to one another with deep valley & steep precipices. Situated at 1,894.3 meters above sea level, Kudremukh is rich in iron ore deposits. The Kudremukh Iron Ore Company conducts mining operations, benefaction and transportation of the ore as slurry through pipelines to the post at Panambar near Mangalore. Kudremukh is a small town in Chikamangalore District of Karnataka, India. ...
A national park which extends over tho districts of Karnataka in India which are: Dakshin Kannada and Chikmaglur. ...
Mullayanagiri: Mullayanagiri is part of the Baba Budan Giri Hill Ranges here. It stands 1930 meters tall and is the tallest peak in Karnataka. Its height is famous mostly for watching sunsets from. It is 6 km from Chikmagalur town. Driving to Mullayanagiri is worth taking a risk. On the way is Sitalayanagiri where the water in the Shiva temple neither increases nor decreases. The road to Mullayanagiri is very narrow with a views from steep cliffs. Driving to the peak is not possible and includes a trek up the hill from the half way point. There is a small temple on top of the hill. From the topmost point of the hill the Arabian sea is visible on clear days. The small hillock in the temple compound is the highest point in Karnataka. The narrow road to the temple makes two way traffic immpossible. It is a great trekking spot in Karnataka.
Baba Budan Range: To the north of Chikmagalur town is the Baba Budan Range or Chandra Drona Parvatha as it was known in the ancient times, which has one of the highest mountain peaks between the Himalayas and the Nilgiris. The peak takes its name from the Muslim saint, Baba Budan, who resided here more than 150 years ago. Manikyandhara is water falls near the famous pilgrim centre Baba Budangiri Dattatreya Peetha where water spills down like small balls giving the visitors a memorable shower bath.
Water Falls Kallathigiri Falls: Just 10 km away from Kemmangundi is Kallahathigiri falls, also known as Kalahasti falls. Water cascades down from the top of the Chandra Drona hill from a height of 122 meters amidst fascinating scenery. There is an old Veerabhadra temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, constructed in a gap between rocks. This temple can be approached after crossing the waterfall.
Hebbe Falls: This beautiful waterfall is over 10 km away from the famous hill station, Kemmangundi. Here water streams down from a height of 168 meters in two stages to form Dodda Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe (Small Falls).
Temple Towns Sringeri: 90 km west of Chikmagalur town is Sringeri situated on the banks of Tunga, a Vedic Peetha established by Sri Adi Shankara, the exponent of the Advaita philosophy in 9th Century A.D. It is famous for Vidyashankara Temple originally constructed by the Hoysalas and later completed by the founders of the Vijayanagar Empire and Sharada temple, an early 20th. century addition. In the Vidya Shankara shrine, there are 12 zodiac pillars, which are so constructed that the rays of the sun fall on the pillar corresponding to the month. Sringeri is the site of the first matha established by the Adi Sankaracharya, the 8th century Hindu reformer and exponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy. ...
The Hoysala Empire ruled part of southern India from 1000 to 1346. ...
The Vijayanagara empire was based in the Deccan, in peninsular and southern India, from 1336 onwards. ...
Horanadu: Horanadu is 100 km southwest of Chikmagalur and has an ancient temple of Annapoorneshwari, which has been renovated recently. With the installation of the new image of Adi Shakti, now the temple is called Adi-Shaktyatmaka Shri Annapoorneshwari. The place attracts lots of pilgrims who are provided free boarding and lodging by the temple. Horanadu is a Holy city in Hinduism. ...
Kalasa: Kalasa is 92 km southwest of Chikmagalur and situated on the banks of the river Bhadra, is surrounded by lofty hills of the Western Ghats and is looked upon as one of the pancha-kshetras on the banks of the Bhadra. Close by are the pancha theerthas, the five sacred ponds. On a small hillock here is the Kalaseshwara temple in dedicated to Ishwara, with a Kshetrapala shrine of soap stone in Hoysala style nearby. The Madhawacharya bande, a large boulder at one of the theerthas here, is supposed to have been placed by Shri Madhawacharya the founder of the Dvaita school of philosophy. A statue of this acharya is carved on the upper portion of the rock. The Hoysala Empire ruled part of southern India from 1000 to 1346. ...
Madhvacharya (1238-1317) was the chief proponent of TattvavÄda (True Philosophy), popularly known as Dvaita or dualistic school of Hindu philosophy. ...
Dvaita, a school of Vedanta (the most widespread Hindu philosophy) founded by Shri Madhvacharya, stresses a strict distinction between God and souls. ...
Guru Dattatreya Bababudanswamy Darga: Situated on the Baba Bugan Giri is the Inam Dattatreya Peetha venerated by the Hindus and the Muslims alike. A laterite cave here is believed to have been sanctified by the residence of Dattatreya Swami as well as Hazrat Dada Hayat Mir Khalander. The worship here is conducted by a fakir and the annual jatra or urs is attended by both Hindus and Muslims with great fervors.
Amrithapura: 67 km north of Chikmagalur, Amrithapura is known for the Amritheshwara temple built in 1196 A.D by Amriteshwara Dandanayaka, a general of the Hoysala ruler Veera Ballala II. Delicacy of touch, originality of design and fine features have made this temple one of the notable structures of the Hoysala period. Amrithapura is situated 67 kilometers north of Chikamaglur, Karnataka state, India. ...
The Hoysala Empire ruled part of southern India from 1000 to 1346. ...
Hoysala architecture in Belur, Karnataka depicting the Hindu God Vishu tearing apart an elephant. ...
Wildlife Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary: Occupying 495 km². of wildlife sanctuary and Project tiger reserve, this region is an important watershed of the Tungabhadra river. The huge reservoir here is the main watersupply to several districts in the rain shadow regions of south Karnataka. The forests here are rich in Bamboo and birds species unique to both the Malabar and Sahyadri ranges. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is 38 km. ...
The Tungabhadra is a river of southern India. ...
KarnÄtakÄ (Kannada: ಕನಾ೯ಟಕ) (IPA: / /) is one of the four southern states of India. ...
Diversity Around 91 genera and 1,000 species Subtribes Arthrostylidiinae Arundinariinae Bambusinae Chusqueinae Guaduinae Melocanninae Nastinae Racemobambodinae Shibataeinae See the full Taxonomy of the Bambuseae. ...
Bekal Fort Beach, Kerala Malabar (Malayalam: മലബാരàµâ€ ) is a region of southern India, lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, and comprising the northern half of the state of Kerala. ...
The Western Ghats or Sahyadri mountains run along the western edge of Indias Deccan Plateau, and separate the plateau from a narrow coastal plain along the Arabian Sea. ...
Profile, Amritheshwara temple (1196 C.E.) in Amrithapura, Chikmagalur District Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2592x1944, 2276 KB) Summary Photographed by self (Dineshkannambadi) in June 2006 Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ...
Amrithapura is situated 67 kilometers north of Chikamaglur, Karnataka state, India. ...
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Amrithapura is situated 67 kilometers north of Chikamaglur, Karnataka state, India. ...
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Amrithapura is situated 67 kilometers north of Chikamaglur, Karnataka state, India. ...
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Amrithapura is situated 67 kilometers north of Chikamaglur, Karnataka state, India. ...
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Amrithapura is situated 67 kilometers north of Chikamaglur, Karnataka state, India. ...
| Mountain stream near Sringeri Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1184x1780, 667 KB) Summary Photographs taken by self (Dineshkannambadi) during July 2005 Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version...
Sringeri is the site of the first matha established by the Adi Sankaracharya, the 8th century Hindu reformer and exponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy. ...
| Fishes in Tunga river at Vidyashankara temple, Sringeri Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1776x1188, 498 KB) Summary Photographs taken by self (Dineshkannambadi) during July 2005 Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version...
Sringeri is the site of the first matha established by the Adi Sankaracharya, the 8th century Hindu reformer and exponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy. ...
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