Mulbagal

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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Mulabaagilu
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| nickname = Eastern Door of Mysore State
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Karnataka]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Kolar district]]
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| area_total_km2 = 8.5
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| elevation_m = 826
| population_total = 57,276
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| population_density_km2 = 5180.35
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| postal_code = 563 131
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'''Mulabaagilu''' is a town and [[taluk]] headquarters of Mulabaagilu taluk in the [[Kolar]] district in the state of [[Karnataka]], India. It lies just off the [[National Highway 75 (India)|National Highway 75]] as the easternmost town of the state and a hill landmark.

==Etymology==
"Mulabagilu" (ಮುಳಬಾಗಿಲು) comes from the word ''mudalabagilu,'' which means the "eastern door" in the native [[Kannada]] language. Mulabagilu was supposedly the easternmost [[frontier]] of (and thereby the entrance to) the state of [[Mysuru]].{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}

==History==
One legend{{which|date=March 2021}} describes how the [[Hanuman]] temple here was installed by [[Arjuna]], one of the [[Pandavas]], after the [[Mahabharata]] war. Sage [[Vasishta]] is believed to have installed the [[idolatry|idols]] of the main [[deity]] [[Srinivasa]], [[Alamelu|Padmavati]] and [[Rama]]-[[Sita]]-[[Lakshmana]].

The history of Mulabagilu was compiled by [[Benjamin Lewis Rice]], in his book "The Gazetteer of Mysore" (1887).<ref name="Rice">{{Cite book|last=Rice|first=Benjamin Lewis|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=p0wSoEIub1YC&q=tamil+inscriptions+in+bangalore&pg=PA70|title=Mysore : a gazetteer compiled for government. 1, Mysore in general|date=2001|publisher=Asian Educational Services|isbn=81-206-0977-8|volume=1|location=New Delhi|pages=142|oclc=812250145}}</ref><ref name=Charya-DH>{{cite news|last1=Charya|first1=S V Upendra|title=Treasure trove of heritage|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/347805/treasure-trove-heritage.html|accessdate=2 February 2015|issue=Bangalore|publisher=Deccan Herald|date=30 July 2013}}</ref>

In modern history, Mulabagilu is mentioned as the site of the Battle of Mulabagilu on 4 October 1768, during the [[First Anglo-Mysore War]].{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}

==Geography==
Mulabagilu is located at {{coord|13.17|N|78.4|E|}}.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Mulbagal, India|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Mulbagal.html|access-date=2021-06-22|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 827 metres (2,713 feet).

==Economy==
The major sources of employment are in the [[agriculture]], [[dairy]], [[sericulture]], [[floriculture]] and [[tourism]]-related industries. [[Farmer]]s in Mulabagilu are completely dependent upon [[Borehole|borewell]] water for [[irrigation]] and drinking.
Mulabagilu is home to several famous [[temple]]s, and is popularly known as the land of "Temple Places." Many [[transport]] and travel businesses set up their base here. Mulabagilu has many sericuluture and [[vegetable]] trading markets, including [[potato]]es, [[tomato]]es (in Vadahalli), [[eggplant|brinjal]], [[bean]]s, [[beetroot]], [[carrot]]s, [[Chow-chow (food)|chow-chow]] and [[cabbage]]. The state government of Karnataka acquired non-agriculture land for [[industrial development]] activities as part of an initial step the government proposed for a [[granite]] industries hub at Mulabagilu Taluk. Mulabagilu is known for tobacco [[beedi]]s. Many brands of beedis are produced and distributed to Karanataka and Andhra Pradesh. The [[Muslim]] community is largely engaged in this business.

==Infrastructure==
Mulabagilu is on [[National Highway 4 (India, old numbering)|NH-4]], a newly-laid four-lane road from [[Bengaluru]] to Mulbagal-[[Nangali]] Karnataka border [[Kolar district]], with a total length of around 110 km. Approximately 354 km of major roads connect other locations to this area.
[[Indian Railways]] connectivity: Now mulabagal is getting a railway line and station under the project of Kadapa - Bangalore (Till Kolar) new railway line.<ref name="Mulbagal Industry">{{Cite web|title=Not Found|url=http://www.karnatakaindustry.gov.in/content/.../Mulbagal%20Brief.doc|url-status=dead|access-date=June 22, 2021|website=www.karnatakaindustry.gov.in}}</ref>

A pool of human resources is available as many polytechnic, [[Vocational education|vocational training]] (ITI), teacher training intuitions, and graduation (science, agriculture, commerce and arts) colleges are located near Mulabagilu. Many IT and technical people who work in Bengaluru travel daily from Mulabagilu to Bengaluru{{citation needed|date=November 2012}} Adequate natural resources include [[granite]] and other types of rocks. The cost of living is less, and salary and wages are flexible.<ref name="MulabagiluGov">{{Cite web|title=Welcome to the Official Website of City Muncipal Council Mulbagal|url=http://www.mulbagaltown.gov.in/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312025527/http://mulbagaltown.gov.in/|archive-date=March 12, 2016|access-date=June 22, 2021|website=www.mulbagaltown.gov.in}}</ref>

== Tourist attractions ==
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There are many hills for [[trekking]].<ref name="MulabagiluCom">{{Cite web|title=Welcome to www.mulbagal.com|url=http://www.mulbagal.com/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801181903/http://mulbagal.com/|archive-date=August 1, 2015|access-date=June 22, 2021|website=www.mulbagal.com}}</ref><ref name="Mulabagilu History">{{Cite web|title=Temples in and near Mulabagilu|url=http://www.mulbagal.com/historical.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110909044214/http://www.mulbagal.com/historical.html|archive-date=September 9, 2011|access-date=June 22, 2021|website=www.mulbagal.com}}</ref>

''Kshetra Palaka Sri [[Anjaneya]] Temple''

Anjaneya Swamy Temple is located in Mulabagilu. Tired after epic war, Arjuna went on a pilgrimage and brought his flag used during war consisting of an image of [[Vayu]] Putra. He established this temple in Mulabagilu, which was then called Shathaka Vatipuri.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}

''Sripadarajamutt and Narasimha Thirtha''

The [[Narasimha]] [[Tirtha and Kshetra|tirtha]] is about 2 km from the town of Mulabagilu towards the east on [[National Highway 4 (India, old numbering)|NH-4]]. It is the sacred place where Sri Sreepadaraaja Swamiji, or simply [[Sripadaraja]] a disciple of Saint [[Madhwacharya]] lived and had his ''[[vrindavan]]'' (sacred resting place for [[Hindu]] [[Rishi|sages]]) made. It is now the headquarters of the Sripadarajamutt that he founded. There is a Swayamvyakta Yoga Narasimha temple near the ''vrindavan''.

''Someshwara Temple''

[[File:Someshvara Temple at Mulbagal.JPG|thumb|Someshvara temple, Mulabagilu]]
[[File:Sculpture in Someshvara temple at Mulbagal.JPG|thumb|A sculpture on display at the Someshvara temple, Mulabagilu]]

Apart from the famous Hanuman 9Temple, this town has a Poorna Prasidda Someshwara Temple dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]]. The childless couples pray here for a child by making pradhakshinas.

''Baba Hyder Vali of Mulabagilu''

Mulbagal is also sacred for Muslims as the [[dargah]] or [[mausoleum]] of Sufi Saint [[Baba Hyder Vali of Mulbagal]]. Baba Hyder Vali of Mulbagal or Syed Shah Baba Hyder Auliya Hussaini Suharwardi was a 12th-century [[Sufism|Sufi]] saint of Suharwardi order. He was the disciple of Tabr-e-Aalam Baadshah Nathar Vali, of Tirchy. Both Muslims and Hindus worship at the dargah. Urs of Baba Hyder-e-Safdar is celebrated every year on 11th of [[Rajab]] (according to the [[lunar calendar]]).

''Virupakshi Swamy Temple''

Sri Virupakshi Swamy Temple<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kolar District - Tourism|url=http://kolar.nic.in/tourism.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130104130556/http://kolar.nic.in:80/tourism.htm|archive-date=January 4, 2013|access-date=June 22, 2021|website=kolar.nic.in}}</ref> is in Virupakshi village about 4 km from Mulabagilu. This temple was built in the 13th century by [[Vijayanagara]] rulers and resembles the Virupaksheshwara Temple in [[Hampi]]. One family has been doing the pooja here since the temple was constructed, and dates back about eight generations.
The mythology tells that the Virupaskha ling was installed by great sage Atri Maharshi, father of Shriguru Dattatreya.
The linga changes its color in 3 ways from sunrise to sunset.

The temple complex also has goddess Bagulamukhi or Bagalamukhi devi temple. As per tantra, Bagulamukhi is one of the devi's of Dashamahavidya. She is keeper of Brahmaastra. One of the most powerful goddesses and its rare to find temple of such. It is believed that King Vikramaaditya built the Bagulamukhi temple at Virupakshi.

''Venugopala swamy temple, Gujjanahalli''

Located 14 km far from mulabagal, it is on the way to Srinivasapura. There is an ancient temple of ''venugopala swamy''' built in Chola style temple. Pilgrims can visit this temple.

''Garuda Temple and Sri Prasanna Chowdeshwari Temple, Koladevi''

[[Garuda]] Temple is one of the ancient epic [[Ramayana]]-related temples located at Koladevi 18 km from Mulabagilu national highway, 19 km from Srinivaspur and 4 km from Mudianur. It was built under the supervision of [[Ramanuja|Sri Ramanujacharya]], but only came to light recently. Sri Prasanna Chowdeshwari Temple is 300 years old.

''[[Kurudumale]], Maha [[Ganapathi]] Temple and Someshwara Temple''

[[Kurudumale]], 8 km northwest from Mulabagilu, is famous for Lord [[Ganesha|Ganapati]] Temple. The idol of Ganapati is made of a single "[[Shaligram]] rock" and is about 21 feet from ground level. The idol and temple are estimated to be 5,000 years old.

''Sri Varadaraja Swamy Temple,'' ''[[Uttanur]]''

The great Saint Brugu Maharshi have built a Sri Varadaraja Swamy temple in Uttanur or Uthanur. The Uttanur is a called as a Uttama Kanchi. Every year in the day of Bharatha Hunime the Rathothsava will happening. It is importanat place for Saints for doing Japa Thapas. The
Gangas build the ''Sri Uttameshwara Temple'' in Uttanur.

''Chowdeswaramma Temple, Mandikal''

Mandikal Chowdeswaramma temple is at least 1000 years old and popular for miracles, situated at a distance of 8 miles. Recently this temple has been renovated by devotees of nearing villages like, Mandikal, Koladevi, Gollahalli Harapanakana halli.

''Avani''

Known as the Gaya of the south, [[Avani]] has a cluster of Ramalingeshwara temple all within one courtyard dedicated to Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrugna as well as a Shankar Math built by the Nolamba dynasty. Legend has it, that the hill above was home to Valmiki's ashram, where Lava & Kusha were born and raised.
GUNIGANTIPALYA.
Ranaberamma temple gunugantipalya, Gangamma temple gunigantipalya circle. Koladevi Garuda Temple is one of the famous temple.

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Mulabagilu had a population of 44,031. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mulabagilu has an average [[literacy]] rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 54%. In Mulabagilu, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

==Notable people==
* [[D. V. Gundappa]], popularly known as DVG, was a prominent Kannada writer and a [[philosopher]].
* [[N. Venkatachala]], is a retired [[judge]] of the [[Supreme court of India]] and former [[Lokayukta]] of the state of [[Karnataka]].
* [[Soundarya]], a film actress and producer, was born in Ganjigunte village of Mulbagal taluk.

== See also ==
* [[Soorakunte]], [[Uttanuru]], [[Achampally]], [[Byrakur]], [[Nangali]], [[Kurudumale]], [[Dodda Athihalli]] located in Mulabagilu Taluk, [[Kolar District]].
* [[Devarayasamudram]], [[Avani, Kolar]] located in Mulabagilu Taluk, [[Kolar District]].

==References==
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==External links==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Kolar district]]
[[Category:Taluks of Karnataka]]

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