?Udupi - The temple town Karnataka • India
Entrance to the Udupi Krishna temple
Udupi - The temple town  Udupi City
Coordinates: 13°21′00″N 74°45′00″E / 13.35, 74.75
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	68.23 km² (26 sq mi) • 39 m (128 ft)
District(s)	Udupi
Population • Density	127,060 (2001) • 286/km² (741/sq mi)
Council President	Ms. Shantha Krishna Naik
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle	• 576102 • +0820 • KA-20
Website: www.udupicity.gov.in

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Udupi (Tulu:ಉಡುಪಿ) is a town and the headquarters of the Udupi District in the Indian state of Karnataka. Udupi is famous for the Krishna temple located here. It also lends its name to the Udupi cuisine. Udupi can mean the following: The town of Udupi in the Karnataka state of India. ... Tulu is one of the minor languages of India with under 2,000,000 speakers. ... Udupi District in Karnataka was created in August 1997. ... India is subdivided into 28 states, 6 union territories and a national capital territory. ... , Karnātakā   (Kannada: ಕನಾ೯ಟಕ) (IPA: ) is one of the four southern states of India. ... This article is about the Hindu deity. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Etymology

It is widely believed that the name of Udupi was derived from its Tulu name Odipu. The Tulu name in turn is associated with a temple at Malpe, devoted to Odabhaandeeshvara. Another story is that the name Udupi came from the combination of the Sanskrit words Udu and Pa, which mean "stars" and "lord." According to legend, the moon's light was once reduced due to a curse by King Daksha, whose 27 daughters (the 27 stars, according to Hindu astrology) were married to the moon. The moon prayed to Lord Shiva to get back its original shine. Lord Shiva was pleased with the moon's prayer and restored its shine. Legend says that the moon and his wives made their prayer at the Chandramouleeshwara temple at Udupi, creating a linga that can be seen even today. According to this story, therefore, Udupi means the land of the "lord of the stars," the moon. Tulu is one of the minor languages of India with under 2,000,000 speakers. ... Malpe is a natural port about four kms. ... It has been suggested that Shiva lingham stones be merged into this article or section. ...

Religious significance

Idol of Lord Krishna installed at the Krishna Mutt in Udupi.

See Also Udupi Krishna Temple

Udupi is known for the Krishna Mutt (Temple of Lord Krishna). The Krishna Mutt was founded by the Vaishnavite saint Shri Madhvacharya in the 13th century. The daily sevas (offerings to god) and administration of the Krishna Mutt are managed by the Ashta Mathas (eight temples). Each of the Ashta Mathas performs temple management activities for two years in a cyclical order. Udupi Balakrishna Source: http://www. ... Udupi Balakrishna Source: http://www. ... Krishna (IAST , the Sanskrit for dark or black) (see below), is according to common Hindu tradition the eighth avatar of Vishnu. ... Udupi Krishna Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna located in the town of Udupi in Karnataka, India. ... This article is about the Hindu deity. ... Temple dedicated to the worship of Vishnu as Venkateswara. ... Shri Madhvacharya,(1238-1317), was the chief propounder of the Dvaita or dualistic school of Hindu philosophy, one of the three influential Vedanta philosophies. ... Seva (Sanskrit: stringe) is: in Hinduism and Sikhism, volunteer work; selfless service; work offered to God, performed without attachment and with the attitude that one is not the doer. ...

During the Paryaya festival, held every two years, the temple management is handed over to the next Matha. Each of the Mathas is headed by a Swami, who will be in charge of the temple during his Paryaya. The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Swami playing the Harmonium Swami is a primarily Hindu honorific, loosely akin to master. It is derived from the Sanskrit language and means owner of oneself, denoting complete mastery over instinctive and lower urges. ...

The Krishna Matha is known throughout the world for its religious customs, traditions, and learning in Dvaita or Tatvavaada philosophy. It is also the centre of Daasa Sahitya, a form of literature that originated in Udupi. Dvaita (Devanagari:द्बैत, Kannada:ದ್ವೈತ) (also known as Tattvavada and Bheda-vada), a school of Vedanta (the most widespread Hindu philosophy) founded by Madhvacharya, stresses a strict distinction between God (Vishnu) and the individual living beings (jivas). ...

These eight Mathas are Pejavara, Puttige, Palimaru, Adamaru, Sodhe, Kaneyur, Shirur and Krishnapura Pejavara is a village located in Mangalore taluk of Dakshina Kannada ( Formerly known as South Canara or South Kanara ) district of Karnataka state,India. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Palimaru is one of the eight monasteries of Udupi. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy one of the guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia on one of the following topics: If you are familiar with the subject matter, please expand the article to establish its notability, citing reliable sources. ... This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Shirur may refer to: Shirur (Maharashtra) - a city in Maharashtra Shirur (Karnataka) - a village in Karnataka This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Krishnapura is small town, 3 km from Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. ...

Demographics

As of the 2001 India census,^[1] Udupi had a population of 113,039. Males constituted 49% of the population and females 51%. The average literacy rate was 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy was 86% and female literacy 81%. Eight percent of the population was under 6 years of age. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...

Billavas, Bunts, Mogaveeras, Konkanis (Gauda Saraswat, Rajapur Saraswat, Kudalkar), Shivalli Brahmins, Koragas and Malekudiyas are some of the prominent communities in Udupi. Mogaveeras is a fishing community in coastal Karnataka, India. ... Konkani is a term used to refer both to a language and to an Indian ethnic group. ... The Sarasvati River is a river that is mentioned in Hindu texts like the Rig Veda and the Mahabharata. ... This article needs to be wikified. ...

Udupi City Municipal Council(UCMC)ಉಡುಪಿ ನಗರಸಭೆ came to existence in 1995 which was previously a Town Municipal Council. Areas around Udupi like Manipal, Malpe and Santhekatte were merged to form the City Municipal Council. The office of UCMC is located in K. M. Marg.

Udupi became the district Headquarters on 25th August 1997 on auspicious day of Krishna Janmasthami. Three taluks Udupi, Kundapura and Karkala were bifurcated from Dakshina Kannada District and Udupi district was formed.

Udupi Urban Development Authority(UUDA)ಉಡುಪಿ ನಗರಾಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರ looks after town planning and other related activities in Udupi and surrounding areas.

Language

Tulu and Kannada are the most widely spoken languages in Udupi. Other significant languages include Konkani, Kundagannada (a dialect of Kannada spoken in Kundapur), and Beary. Tulu is one of the minor languages of India with under 2,000,000 speakers. ... 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. ... Konkani is a term used to refer both to a language and to an Indian ethnic group. ... A beary woman clad in traditional Kuppaya and Tuni The Beary (also known as Byari) (Kannada: ಬ್ಯಾರಿ) is a small, vibrant Muslim community concentrated mostly in coastal South Kanara (Dakshina Kannada) district of Karnataka state in India, having its own unique traditions, and distinct cultural identity. ...

Cuisine

The term Udupi (also Udipi) is also synonymous with delicious vegetarian food now found all over world (see Udupi cuisine). The origin of this cuisine is linked to Krishna Matha (Mutt). Lord Krishna is offered food of different varieties every day, and there are certain restrictions on ingredients during Chaturmasa (a four-month period during the monsoon season). These restrictions coupled with the requirement of variety led to innovation, especially in dishes incorporating seasonal and locally available materials. This cuisine was developed by Shivalli Madhwa Brahmins who cooked food for Lord Krishna, and at Krishna Matha in Udupi, the food is provided free. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... Madhva can refer to: Shri Madhvacharya, Vaishnavite saint and founder of Dvaita school of thought, at Pajaka, Udupi a person belonging to the Dvaita school of thought This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Transportation

National Highway 17 passes through Udupi. Other significant roads include the State Highways to Karkala and Dharmastala and to Shimoga and Sringeri. The NH 17 provides a link to Mangalore and Karwar. Private as well as government buses connect Udupi to various parts of Karnataka. Udupi has a railway station on the Konkan Railway. The nearest airport to Udupi is Mangalore (Bajpe) Airport, which is 50 km away. National Highway 17 otherwise known as NH 17 is a highway connecting Mumbai to Ernakulam. ... , Karkala is a town and also the headquarters of Karkala Taluk in Udupi district of Karnataka, India, and is located about 38 km from Udupi and about 480 km from Bangalore. ... Dharmasthala is perhaps the most highly revered and best known Temple town in Karnataka. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... 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. ... , Mangalore (Kannada: ಮಂಗಳೂರು, Mangalooru; Tulu: ಕುಡ್ಲ, Kudla; Konkani: ಕೊಡಿಯಾಲ್, Kodial; Beary: ಮೈಕಾಲ, Maikala)   is the chief port city of the state of Karnataka, India. ... Rabindranath Tagore Beach, Karwar Karwar Evening Karwar (Kannada: ಕಾರವಾರ)is a small seaside town situated on the west coast of the Indian subcontinent. ... , Karnātakā   (Kannada: ಕನಾ೯ಟಕ) (IPA: ) is one of the four southern states of India. ... The Konkan Railway (Railway Symbol:KR) is a company of the Indian Railways which operates along the Konkan coast of India. ... Mangalore International Airport (IATA: IXE, ICAO: VOML) (formerly Bajpe Airport) is the domestic and international airport serving coastal city Mangalore, India. ...

You can travel within Udupi in city and suburban buses. These buses start from a separate suburban bus stand (City Bus Stand). There are different route numbers. Minimum charge in a city/suburban bus is Rs. 4/- at present.

Economy and industry

Udupi is becoming a major city of Karnataka. People here are having third highest average percapita income according to a recent survey by a private firm after Mangalore and Bangalore being in first and second place respectively.

Udupi's economy depends mainly on agriculture and fishing. Small-scale industries like the cashew industry, other food industries and milk cooperatives are the most prominent. There is no large-scale industry in Udupi. The Karnataka Government had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Cogentrix Light and Power Industry to set up a thermal power plant in the district at Nandikur. However, because of stiff opposition from citizens and environmentalist groups, the project has been temporarily suspended. An attempt by the Nagarjuna Power Corporation to set up a similar plant at nearby Padubidri also met strong opposition. Binomial name L. The Cashew (Anacardium occidentale; syn. ... , Karnātakā   (Kannada: ಕನಾ೯ಟಕ) (IPA: ) is one of the four southern states of India. ... A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a legal document describing a bilateral agreement between parties. ... Nandikur (Nandikoor) is a village in Udupi district of Karnataka state in India. ... Padubidri or Padubidre is a small town in coastal district Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka state, India. ...

Udupi is also home to a well-known software company Robosoft Technologies, which is into product development for Mac OS and Windows platform. The company has brought Udupi a significant place in the global IT scenario. It is moving towards transforming this region into the 'Silicon Beach of India'. Robosoft Technologies is an Indian information technology company which provides software product development services. ...

Art and culture

Bhuta Kola, Aati Kalanja, Karangolu, and Nagaradhane are some of the cultural traditions of Udupi. The residents celebrate festivals such as Diwali, Dusshera, Ramzan, and Christmas. Folk arts like Yakshagana are also popular. Bhuta Kola or spirit worship is an ancient form of worship prevalent among the Tulu-speaking community in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada districts in Karnataka and Kasargod district in Kerala. ... Nagaradhane or snake worship, along with Bhuta Kola is one of the unique traditions, prevalent in coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi in Karnataka. ... This article is about the Religious festival. ... Ramadan or Ramadhan (Arabic: رمضان ) is the ninth month of the Islamic year. ... For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ... A Yakshagana artist wearing pagaDe, one type of head-wear. ...

Rathabeedhi Geleyaru, a local non-profit organisation, was founded to encourage creative pursuits, especially those that keep alive the traditions of the region. Its primary focus has been drama.

Shopping

Large number of supermarkets are present in Udupi. Sampoorna in carstreet, Little Pai near Gitanjali cinema, Diana Stores in K. M. Marg and Court Road Junction to name a few.

Pantaloon Retail India Limited has opened its hypermarket format Big Bazaar in the heart of Udupi city near Taluk Office. The store area is 40,000 sq. ft. and is equipped with escalators. It consists of Food Bazaar, Depot, Footwear Bazaar, Cafe Bollywood, Farm Fresh, Srishti, Farm Fresh, DJ&C, Head to Toe sections to name some. This hypermarket has brought a new dimension to shopping for citizens of Udupi. A type of pants worn by women, popularized in the early 1800s by their innovator, Mrs. ... Big Bazaar is a chain of department stores in India, currently with 66 outlets. ...

In addition Udupi is famous for jewellery. The designs of jewellery available here are world famous. People rush to jewellers during auspicious day of Akshaya Thritiya which comes in month of May. Abharan and Swarna are renowned jewellers in Udupi.

References

1. http://www.udupipages.com/home/culture/culture.html
2. http://www.udupipages.com/home/travel/beach.html

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See also

• Udupi district
• Udupi cuisine
• Madhva
• Purandara Dasa
• Kanaka Dasa
• Vadirajatirtha
• Karkala
• Kollur
• Kallianpur
• krishnapura matha

Udupi District in Karnataka was created in August 1997. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Madhva can refer to: Shri Madhvacharya, Vaishnavite saint and founder of Dvaita school of thought, at Pajaka, Udupi a person belonging to the Dvaita school of thought This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Purandara Dasa Purandara Dasa (1484-1564)(ಪುರಂದರ ದಾಸ) is one of the most prominient composer in carnatic music. ... Kanaka Dasa was one of the devotees of Krishna and an influential person in the Vaishnava bhakti movement in Karnataka. ... Sri Vadirajatirtha 1480 - 1600,a haridasa is considered as the second highest saint in the Madhva hierarchy, next only to Srimad Ananda Tîrtha, even though his guru was Sri Vyasatirtha. ... , Karkala is a town and also the headquarters of Karkala Taluk in Udupi district of Karnataka, India, and is located about 38 km from Udupi and about 480 km from Bangalore. ... Kollur is a tiny hamlet situated at Kundapur, about 140 Kms away from Mangalore. ... Kallianpur, a hamlet of Tonse-East village about six kms from Udupi, is situated on the southern bank of river Swarna (Kallianpur) and is about four kms east of the Arabian sea coast. ... The Krishnapura Matha belongs to the Madhwa sect of Vaishnavism. ...

External links

• Comprehensive information on Udupi
• Blog for the Konkani Catholic Christians of Udupi, Mangalore, Karwar and Goa
• "Karnataka Spiritual Centers Threatened by Development: Three 700-Year-Old Monasteries in Udupi and Scores of Temples to be Displaced by Reckless Industrial Projects", Hinduism Today, 1996-08-11. 
• "Conquer Vices To Sublimate The Mind", The Hindu, 1996-01-29. 
• Ashtha Muth and Paryaya. Udupi temples. Retrieved on 2005-12-12.
• Neria Harish Hebbar. The Eight Tulu Monasteries of Udupi. Retrieved on 2005-12-12.
• See South Canara gazetteer 1894,1938,1973
• Places around Manipal
• Udupi City Municipality Official Website

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Geography	Cities and towns · Districts · Rivers · Taluks · Villages The table below lists all the Taluks in Karnataka state of India, district wise. ...
Culture	Bharatanatya · Bidriware · Channapatna toys · Chitrakala Parishat · Gaarudi Gombe · Ilkal saree · Kamsale · Kannada · Karnatik music · Kasuti · Khedda · Mysore Dasara · Togalu Gombeyaata · Udupi cuisine · Veeragase · Yakshagana · Mysore musicians ... Bidriware is a metal handicraft that originated in Bidar during the rule of the Bahamani Sultans. ... An assortment of Channapatna toys and dolls Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys (and dolls) that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Bangalore Rural district of Karnataka state, India. ... Chitrakala Parishat (Kannada: ) is an art institution and cultural organisation located in the city of Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka, India. ... Dolls used in Gaarudi Gombe Gaarudi Gombe is a folk dance prevalent in the state of Karnataka, India. ... Ilkal saree (Kannada: ) is a traditional form of saree which is a common feminine wear in India. ... Kamsale is a unique folk art performed by the devotees of God Mahadeshwara. ... 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. ... Carnatic music, also known as is one of the two styles of Indian classical music, the other being Hindustani music. ... Kasuti work on silk, © Kamats Potpourri Kasuti (Kannada: ) is a traditional form of embroidery practiced in the state of Karnataka, India. ... The Khedda system was a technique used in southern India mainly Karnataka to capture and tame wild elephants for domestic and public (like in temples, in military) use. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Dasara. ... Leather puppet depicting Mahatma Gandhi, used in Togalu Gombeyaata, © Kamats Potpourri Togalu Gombeyaata is a puppet show unique to the state of Karnataka, India. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A Veeragase dancer, © Kamats Potpourri Veeragase is a dance form prevalent in the state of Karnataka, India. ... A Yakshagana artist wearing pagaDe, one type of head-wear. ... The last Maharaja - Jaya Chama Raja Wodeyar (1940-1947) The Mysore Kingdom (1399-1947) was founded by Yaduraya in 1399 as a feudatory of the Vijayanagara Empire and became an independent kingdom in early 17th century, after the decline of the Vijayanagara empire. ...
Literature	Haridasa · Hoysala · Kannada literature · Medieval literature · Kannada poetry · Kannada Sahitya Parishat · Kannada Sahitya Sammelana · Karnataka · Rashtrakuta · Vachana · Vijayanagara Empire · Western Chalukya · Western Ganga · Mysore Kingdom Haridasa (haridasaru in Kannada) movement is considered as one of the turning points in Indian history. ... Kirti Mukha, demon faces Amrithapura Hoysala literature during the era of Hoysala Empire (1000-1343) (Kannada: ಹೊಯ್ಸಳ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ) was dominated by the ascent of famous Kannada and Sanskrit poets. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Medieval Kannada literature covered a wide range of subjects and genres which can broadly be classified under the Jain, Virashaiva, Vaishnava and secular traditions. ... Kannada poetry is poetry written in the Kannada language spoken in Karnataka state of India. ... Kannada Saahithya Parishath (Kannada: ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಪರಿಷತ್ತು, literally Kannada literature organisation) is an Indian non-profit organisation that promotes the Kannada language. ... Kannada Sahitya Sammelana (Kannada Literature Conference) is the premier gathering of writers, poets and kannadigas. ... Karnataka Literature denotes to the wealth of literature created in the region of Karnataka in South India roughly corresponding to the modern state of Karnataka. ... Rashtrakuta literature is the body of work created during the rule of the Rastrakutas of Manyakheta (Sanskrit:राष्ट्रकूट, Kannada: ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಕೂಟ), a dynasty that ruled the southern and central parts of the Deccan, India between the 8th and 10th centuries. ... Vachana sahitya (Kannada:ವಚನ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ) is a form of Kannada poetry, which evolved in the 12th Century C.E., as a part of the Veerashaiva movement. ... Chalukya pillars and dravida vimana, Hampi The rule of Vijayanagara Empire was a golden age of literature in South India, in general. ... In the history of Kannada literature, the rule of the Western Chalukyas holds a pre-eminent place. ... Rock carvings of Jainas at Shravanabelagola Western Ganga literature refers to a body of writings created during the rule of the Western Ganga Dynasty, a dynasty that ruled Gangavadi, a large part of modern Southern Karnataka, India between the 4th and 11th centuries. ... Mysore palace The Mysore Kingdom (1399-1947) was founded by Yaduraya in 1399 as a feudatory of the Vijayanagara Empire and became an independent kingdom in early 17th century, after the decline of the Vijayanagara empire. ...
Society	Beary · Bunt · Havyaka · Hebbar Iyengar · Hoysala Karnataka · Kannadiga · Kodava · Konkani · Kota · Lingayat · Mogaveera · Sankethi · Tuluva · Vokkaliga A beary woman clad in traditional Kuppaya and Tuni The Beary (also known as Byari) (Kannada: ಬ್ಯಾರಿ) is a small, vibrant Muslim community concentrated mostly in coastal South Kanara (Dakshina Kannada) district of Karnataka state in India, having its own unique traditions, and distinct cultural identity. ... Bunt is a Tulu speaking Hindu community found mainly in Southern coastal Karnataka and Kerala. ... Havyaka Brahmins are a Brahmin subsect primarily from the Indian state of Karnataka and Northern Kerala. ... Hebbar Iyengars are followers of Ramanujas philosophy preaching Vishishtadvaita. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Kannadiga is the term for a native speaker of Kannada. ... Languages Kodava Takk Religions Hinduism, Christianity Related ethnic groups Dravidian people Brahuis Kannadigas Malayalis Tamils Telugus Tuluvas The Kodava (written ಕೊಡವ in Kannada script) are a people of southern India, originating in the western region of Kodagu. ... The Konkani people are a group of people who speak Konkani. ... Kota Brahmins hail from the Kundapur and surrounding areas of Udupi district in Karnataka. ... Virasaivism is a religious movement of Hinduism in India. ... [Mogaveeras] are the major fishing community in coastal Karnataka, India. ... The Sankethis are Smartha brahmins residing in Karnataka. ... The Tuluvas (Tulu: ತುಳುವ) are speakers of the Tulu language. ... The Vokkaligas are an Indian caste or social group found mainly in the Old Mysore Region of southern Karnataka state. ...
People	Akka Mahadevi · Aluru Venkata Rao · U. R. Ananthamurthy · Anil Kumble · Basavanna · Bhimsen Joshi · K. M. Cariappa · H. D. Devegowda · Kuvempu · H. Narasimhaiah · N. R. Narayana Murthy · S. Nijalingappa · Purandara Dasa · Rajkumar · Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamiji · Sir M Vishweshwariah Akka Mahadevi (ಅಕ್ಕ ಮಹಾದೇವಿ) was a prominent figure of the Veerashaiva Bhakti movement in the 12th Century Karnataka. ... Aluru Venkata Rao(12th July 1880 - 25th Feb 1964) was one of the most eminent leaders of the the Karnataka Ekikarana movement. ... Udupi Rajagopalacharya Ananthamurthy (Kannada: ಯು. ಆರ್. ಅನಂತಮೂರ್ತಿ; born december 21, 1932), is a leading contemporary writer, critic and philosopher in Kannada language. ... Anil Radhakrishna Kumble (Kannada:ಅನಿಲ್‌ ರಾಧಾಕೃಷ್ಣ ಕುಂಬ್ಳೆ)   (born 17 October 1970 in Bangalore, Karnataka) is an Indian cricketer and currently the highest wicket-taker for India in both One-Day International and Test matches. ... Basaveshvara Shree Basava (also known as Basaveshwara or Basavanna) is known as the reviver of the Veerashaiva (Lingayats) religion in India. ... Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi (Born February 04, 1922) is a renowned vocalist in India, . A descendant of the Kirana Gharana (stream) of Hindustani classical music tradition, he is particularly renowned for Khayal form singing. ... Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa (28 January 1899 - 15 May 1993) was the first Indian Chief of Staff and led the Indian forces on the Western Front during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1947. ... Haradanahalli Dodde Deve Gowda (born 18 May 1933) was the eleventh Prime Minister of the Republic of India (1996–1997) and the 14th chief minister of the state of Karnataka (1994–1996). ... Kuvempu - (ಕುವೆಂಪು) is the pen name of a well-known Kannada writer/poet of the 20th century, Kuppalli Venkatappa Puttappa (29 December 1904 - 1994). ... Dr. H. Narasimhaiah Dr. H. Narasimhaiah (6 June 1920 — 31 January 2005) was a physicist, eminent educator, freedom fighter and rationalist from Bangalore. ... N.R. Narayana Murthy (Kannada: ) is an Indian industrialist, software engineer and one of the 7 founders of Infosys Technologies, a global consulting and IT services company based in India. ... Siddavanahalli Nijalingappa (December 10, 1902 - August, 2000 was a senior Congress politician and the Chief Minister of Karnataka between 1956 and 1958 and once again between 1962 and 1968. ... Purandara Dasa Purandara Dasa (1484-1564)(ಪುರಂದರ ದಾಸ) is one of the most prominient composer in carnatic music. ... Dr. Rajkumar (Kannada:ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್‌ಕುಮಾರ್‌, Real Name: Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju Kannada:ಸಿಂಗನಲ್ಲೂರು ಪುಟ್ಟಸ್ವಾಮಯ್ಯ ಮುತ್ತುರಾಜು, April 24, 1929—April 12, 2006) was the most popular actor in Kannada film industry. ... Sree Shivakumara Swamiji along with the president of India Dr.Abdul Kalaam Dr Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamiji (b. ... Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya (Kannada: ಶ್ರೀ ಮೋಕ್ಷಗುಂಡಂ ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ) (other spellings include Visvesvaraya, Visweswaraiah, Vishweshwariah and Vishweshwarayya; popularly known as Sir M. V.) (September 15, 1860–April 12, 1962), was an eminent Indian engineer and statesman. ...
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