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'''Gajendragad''' (also called '''Gajendragada''') (Kannada: ಗಜೇಂದ್ರಗಡ)  is a town and a sub-district place in [[Gadag District]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. This place is known for its hill station and hill strip. Highest populated city after [[Gadag district|Gadag]] in the district. It is about 55 kilometers from the district head quarter [[Gadag district|Gadag]],  110 kilometers from [[Hubli|Hubballi]] and 450 kilometers from state capital [[Bengaluru]].
'''Gajendragad''' (also called '''Gajendragada''')  is a Town Municipal Council city in [[Gadag district]], Karnataka, India, with population of 32,359 as of 2011 Census data.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Gajendragarh.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Gajendragad]. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 2011-11-25.</ref> It has an average elevation of 643&nbsp;metres (2109&nbsp;feet). It is about 55 kilometers from the district headquarters [[Gadag district|Gadag]],  110 kilometers from [[Hubli]], 200 kilometers from [[Belgaum]], and 450 kilometers from state capital [[Bangalore]]. The name Gajendragad is a combination of Elephant and a fort. Local people generally call it as ''Gada''.  Gajendragad is a pilgrimage destination due to its ''Kalakaleshwara temple''.


==Introduction==
[[File:Gajendragad Fort photo 2.jpg|thumb|left|200px| Gajendragad Fort]]
[[File:Gajendragad Fort photo 2.jpg|thumb|left|200px| Gajendragad Fort]]
Gajendragad (Gajendra:Elephant;gad:fort), is a historical place in the [[Gadag district|Gadag]] district. The name Gajendragad is a combination of Elephant and a fort. This is because the city looks like [[elephant]] body in the [[bird view]]. Local people generally call it as ''Gada''. It is about 55&nbsp;km from [[Gadag]] and is one of the big towns in the [[Gadag District]]. Gajendragad is a pilgrimage destination due to its ''Kalakaleshwara temple''.
It is known for the long hill strip, hill station, film shooting spots, fort, kalakaleshwara temple, market for Javali / Dress Materials for marriage and festivals, windmills, [[Handloom]], Gajendragad Kubusa Kana.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}


==History==
==History==
[[File:Gajendragad Fort photo 3.jpg|thumb|right|200px| Gajendragad Fort]]
[[File:Gajendragad Fort photo 3.jpg|thumb|right|200px| Gajendragad Fort]]
[[File:Gajendragad Fort side view.JPG|thumb|right|200px| Gajendragad Fort]]
[[File:Gajendragad Fort side view.JPG|thumb|right|200px| Gajendragad Fort]]
Gajendragad is surrounded by the historical places associated with [[Badami Chalukyas]] and [[Western Chalukya]] and the places are [[Badami]], [[Aihole]], [[Pattadakal]], [[Mahakuta]], [[Banashankari]], [[Sudi]], [[Mahadeva Temple, Itagi|Mahadeva Temple at Itagi]] and [[Kudalasangama]]. Rastrakuta Monuments at [[Kuknur]]. Gajendragad Fort was built and renewed by [[Shivaji]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/pdf/gazeetter_reprint/Konkan/history_of_the_bombay_karnatak/haidar_ali_ad_1759.pdf
Gajendragad is surrounded by the historical places associated with [[Badami Chalukyas]] and [[Western Chalukya]] and the places are [[Badami]], [[Aihole]], [[Pattadakal]], [[Mahakuta]], [[Banashankari]], [[Sudi, India|Sudi]], [[Mahadeva Temple, Itagi|Mahadeva Temple at Itagi]] and [[Kudalasangama]]. Rastrakuta Monuments at [[Kuknur]]. The Gajendragad fort and town were built and renewed by [[Shivaji]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/pdf/gazeetter_reprint/Konkan/history_of_the_bombay_karnatak/haidar_ali_ad_1759.pdf
|title=MUSALMA'N AND MARA'THA PERIOD. Bombay Gazetteer, Maráthás and Nizám against Tipu
|title=MUSALMA'N AND MARA'THA PERIOD. Bombay Gazetteer, Maráthás and Nizám against Tipu
|access-date=2008-11-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
|access-date=2008-11-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
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===Ghorpade===
===Ghorpade===


Founder of the [[Ghorpade]] family was Shri Valabhasinh Cholaraj Ghorpade
The founder of the [[Ghorpade]] family was Valabhasinh Cholaraj Ghorpade and then the descended Bahirjirao Ghorpade.
and then the descended Bahirjirao (Hindurao) Ghorpade


The Royal families of Kapsi and Gajendragad<ref>{{cite web
The Royal families of Kapsi and Gajendragad<ref>{{cite web
|url= http://www.rajaofmudhol.com/history/Bird's%20eyeview.htm
|url= http://www.rajaofmudhol.com/history/Bird's%20eyeview.htm
|title=Raja of Mudhol, A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW
|title=Raja of Mudhol, A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW
|access-date=2008-11-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
|access-date=2008-11-14}}</ref> owe their origin to Vallabhasinha and the Chiefs of Sondur are descended from the third son of Cholraj.
|url= http://www.uq.net.au/~zzhsoszy/ips/g/gajendragad.htmloption=com_content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=1|title=GAJENDRAGAD (Jagir)
|access-date=2008-11-14}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> owe their origin to Vallabhasinha and the Chiefs of Sondur are descended from the third son of Cholraj.


===Treaty of Gajendragad===
===Treaty of Gajendragad===
{{see also|Maratha-Mysore War|Battle of Gajendragad}}
{{see also|Maratha-Mysore War}}
After the 2nd ''[[Mysore]] War'', [[Tippu Sultan]] had to engage in an armed conflict (during 1786–87) with the [[Marathas]] and the [[Nizam]]. The war concluded
After the Second Mysore War, [[Tippu Sultan]] had to engage in an armed conflict (during 1786–87) with the [[Marathas]] and the [[Nizam]]. The war concluded
with the treaty of Gajendragad.<ref>{{cite web
with the treaty of Gajendragad. Tipu Sultan ceded Badami to the Marathas.{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}
|url= http://mandya.nic.in/history.htm
|title=Tipu Sultan (1782–1799)
|access-date=2009-03-16}}</ref> Tipu Sultan ceded Badami to the Marathas.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=3aFmtr4MdLQC&pg=PT238&lpg=PT238&dq=battle+of+gajendragarh&source=bl&ots=xnjrxVq0fb&sig=kzO6iuO_y4lSk8QGxAkHnd2bYeE&hl=en&sa=X&ei=jKhqVbWdAcyJuATZvoHQBg&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=battle%20of%20gajendragarh&f=false SPLENDOURS OF ROYAL MYSORE]</ref>


The fort and Taluka of Gajendragad which was taken by ''Fate Alikhan'' was retaken by Maratha Government. Half the province was surrendered to the Nawab ([[Nizam]] A. D. 1786–87) according to ''Treaty of Gajendragad''.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} Remaining was made over to ''Dawalatrao Ghorpade'' (''Rs, 50,001'' was taken from him).<ref>{{cite web
Tippu Sultan would release Kalopant and return Adoni, Kittur, and Nargund to their previous rulers. Badami would be ceded to the Marathas. Tippu Sultan would also pay an annual tribute of 12 lakhs per year to the Marathas. In return, Tippu Sultan would get all the places that they had captured in the war, including Gajendragarh and Dharwar. Tipu would also be addressed by the Marathas by an honorary title of "Nabob Tipu Sultan Futteh Ally Khan".<ref>{{Cite book|last=Hasan|first=Mohibbul|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hkbJ6xA1_jEC&pg=PA105|title=History of Tipu Sultan|date=2005|publisher=Aakar Books|isbn=978-81-87879-57-2|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=Sen|first=Sailendra Nath|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Y-kanqrtVhYC&pg=PA59|title=Anglo-Maratha Relations, 1785-96|date=1994|publisher=Popular Prakashan|isbn=978-81-7154-789-0|language=en}}</ref>
|url= https://archive.org/stream/sawmaimadhavravp025417mbp/sawmaimadhavravp025417mbp_djvu.txt
|title=Treaty of Gajendragad
|access-date=2009-03-17}}</ref>


==Tourism==
==Tourism==
[[File:Gajendragad Fort Entrance.JPG|thumb|right|200px| Gajendragad Fort]]
[[File:Gajendragad Fort Entrance.JPG|thumb|right|200px| Gajendragad Fort]]


=== Kalakaleshwara temple ===
;Kalakaleshwara temple:
The pilgrim Kalakaleshwara temple, is a huge mountain with the temple carved into it. This is a weekend destination which could be wound up in a day's time. One can see many windmills lined on the hill opposite the hill on which the temple is located.
The pilgrim Kalakaleshwara temple, is a huge mountain with the temple carved into it. This is a weekend destination which could be wound up in a day's time. One can see many windmills lined on the hill opposite the hill on which the temple is located.


===Sudi===
;Sudi:
Mallikarjuna Temple, Twin Towered Temple, Ishwara in a stone made shelter and Naga Kunda are prime attractions of [[Sudi]].
Mallikarjuna Temple, Twin Towered Temple, Ishwara in a stone made shelter and Naga Kunda are prime attractions of [[Sudi, India|Sudi]].


===Itagi Bhimambika===
;Itagi Bhimambika:
The temple of [[Itagi Bhimambika|Bhimambika]], about 13&nbsp;km from Gajendragad
The temple of [[Itagi Bhimambika|Bhimambika]], about 13&nbsp;km from Gajendragad


===Banashankari===
;Banashankari:
It is known for temple of [[Banashankari Amma Temple|Banashankari]], and Annual car festival.
It is known for temple of [[Banashankari Amma Temple|Banashankari]], and Annual car festival.


===Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal and Mahakuta===
;Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal and Mahakuta:
* [[Badami]]
* [[Badami]]
* [[Aihole]]
* [[Aihole]]
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[[Mahakuta]] is the source of an important [[Badami]] [[Chalukya]] inscription called [[Mahakuta Pillar]] inscription.
[[Mahakuta]] is the source of an important [[Badami]] [[Chalukya]] inscription called [[Mahakuta Pillar]] inscription.


===Kuknur===
;Kuknur:
MahaMaya temple, Navalinga Temples at [[Kuknur]].
MahaMaya temple, Navalinga Temples at [[Kuknur]].


===Kudalasangama===
;Kudalasangama:
At [[Kudalasangama]] the rivers Krishna and Malaprabha merge (sangama) here, This place is closely associated with the 12th-century poet and social reformer [[Basavanna]]. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Sangameswara, worshipped in the form of a linga. The temple is an ancient monument built in the [[Chalukya]] style architecture. This place is well developed as one of the great tourism place.
At [[Kudalasangama]] the rivers Krishna and Malaprabha merge (sangama) here, This place is closely associated with the 12th-century poet and social reformer [[Basavanna]]. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Sangameswara, worshipped in the form of a linga. The temple is an ancient monument built in the [[Chalukya]] style architecture. This place is well developed as one of the great tourism place.


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[[File:Gajendragad Kalkaleshwara infront of temple nature 1.jpg|thumb|left|200px| Nature in front of Kalkaleshwara Temple, Gajendragad, [[Karnataka]]]]
[[File:Gajendragad Kalkaleshwara infront of temple nature 1.jpg|thumb|left|200px| Nature in front of Kalkaleshwara Temple, Gajendragad, [[Karnataka]]]]


A little known pilgrim of [[North Karnataka]]. Gajendragad is a small town lying amidst hills, in one of which is encapsulated Kalakaleshwara temple of Lord Shiva (known as Dakshina Kashi), who is worshipped in the form of Kalakaleshwara. There are some large steps that lead you up to the temple. It is a traditional temple with Udbhava Linga. There we can find God Veerabhadra temple also in the same premises. But one would definitely be amazed at the story in which the significance of the destination lies. Just outside the temple exit is a small square water reservoir called AtharaGange. It is an evergreen water resource that constantly falls along the roots of Peepal tree into the pond all throughout the year. It is said to be flowing even in the peaks of summer season and has an unknown root.
A little known pilgrim of [[North Karnataka]]. Gajendragad is a Town Municipal Council lying amidst hills, in one of which is encapsulated Kalakaleshwara temple of Lord Shiva (known as Dakshina Kashi), who is worshipped in the form of Kalakaleshwara. There are some large steps that lead you up to the temple. It is a traditional temple with Udbhava Linga. There we can find God Veerabhadra temple also in the same premises. But one would definitely be amazed at the story in which the significance of the destination lies. Just outside the temple exit is a small square water reservoir called AntharaGange. It is an evergreen water resource that constantly falls along the roots of Peepal tree into the pond all throughout the year. It is said to be flowing even in the peaks of summer season and has an unknown root.


===Mythology===
===Mythology===
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|access-date=2011-06-09}}</ref> The plant generate a total capacity of 15 MW of power, with 25 wind energy generators, can each generate 600 KV.
|access-date=2011-06-09}}</ref> The plant generate a total capacity of 15 MW of power, with 25 wind energy generators, can each generate 600 KV.


== Environmental issues ==
=== Environmental issues ===


[[File:Gajendragad nature 1.jpg|thumb|right|200px| Windmills in front of Kalkaleshwara Temple, Gajendragad, [[Karnataka]]]]
[[File:Gajendragad nature 1.jpg|thumb|right|200px| Windmills in front of Kalkaleshwara Temple, Gajendragad, [[Karnataka]]]]


Windmills set up to generate wind energy, are posing a threat to the very existence of rare hyenas and wolves at Gajendragad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildlifewatch.in/news/219|title=Windmills blowing away wolves and hyenas|access-date=2008-11-14|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080329095216/http://www.wildlifewatch.in/news/219|archive-date=2008-03-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wolfsongalaska.org/Wolves_South_Asia_disappearing.html|title=Endangered hyenas and wolves rapidly disappearing from Gajendragad|access-date=2008-11-14|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080511234646/http://www.wolfsongalaska.org/Wolves_South_Asia_disappearing.html|archive-date=2008-05-11}}</ref> Earlier Gajendragad was recognised as a safe haven for highly endangered species like the Indian ''grey [[wolf]]'' and striped ''[[hyenas]]'', but wind farming and windmills with huge noisy fans and human traffic to maintain these machines have driven away these species from their habitat.
Windmills set up to generate wind energy, are posing a threat to the very existence of rare hyenas and wolves at Gajendragad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildlifewatch.in/news/219|title=Windmills blowing away wolves and hyenas|access-date=2008-11-14|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080329095216/http://www.wildlifewatch.in/news/219|archive-date=2008-03-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wolfsongalaska.org/Wolves_South_Asia_disappearing.html|title=Endangered hyenas and wolves rapidly disappearing from Gajendragad|access-date=2008-11-14|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080511234646/http://www.wolfsongalaska.org/Wolves_South_Asia_disappearing.html|archive-date=2008-05-11}}</ref> Earlier Gajendragad was recognized as a safe haven for highly endangered species like the Indian ''grey [[wolf]]'' and striped ''[[hyenas]]'', but wind farming and windmills with huge noisy fans and human traffic to maintain these machines have driven away these species from their habitat.


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
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* [[P. B. Gajendragadkar|Prahlad Balacharya Gajendragadkar]] - served as the [[Chief Justice of India]] from 1964 to 1966, was native to Gajendragada.
* [[P. B. Gajendragadkar|Prahlad Balacharya Gajendragadkar]] - served as the [[Chief Justice of India]] from 1964 to 1966, was native to Gajendragada.


==Geography==
==Demographics==
Gajendragarh is located at {{Coord|15.73|N|75.98|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Gajendragarh.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Gajendragarh]. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 2011-11-25.</ref> It has an average elevation of 643&nbsp;metres (2109&nbsp;feet).
As of 2011 India [[census]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/803076-gajendragarh-karnataka.html |title=Population Census}}</ref> Gajendragad is a Town Municipal Council city in district of Gadag, Karnataka. The Gajendragad city is divided into 23 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Gajendragad Town Municipal Council has population of 32,359 of which 16,198 are males while 16,161 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.
 
The population of children aged 0–6 is 4418 which is 13.65% of total population of Gajendragad (TMC). In Gajendragad Town Municipal Council, the female sex ratio is 998 against state average of 973. Moreover, the child sex ratio in Gajendragad is around 921 compared to Karnataka state average of 948. The literacy rate of Gajendragad city is 79.49% higher than the state average of 75.36%. In Gajendragad, male literacy is around 89.33% while the female literacy rate is 69.74%.


==Demographics==
Gajendragad Town Municipal Council has total administration over 6,235 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Town Municipal Council limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Gajendragarh had a population of 28,227. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Gajendragarh has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 51%. In Gajendragarh, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
 
==Gajendragad 2022 - 2023 Population==
Current estimated population of Gajendragad Town Municipal Council in 2023 is approximately 44,000. The schedule census of 2021 for Gajendragad city is postponed due to covid. We believe new population census for Gajendragad city will be conducted in 2023 and same will be updated once its done. The current data for Gajendragad town are estimated only but all 2011 figures are accurate.


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Kuknur]]
* [[Kuknur]]
* [[Mahadeva Temple (Itagi)]]
* [[Mahadeva Temple (Itagi)]]
* [[Sudi]]
* [[Sudi, India|Sudi]]
* [[Gadag District]]
* [[Gadag District]]
* [[Mudhol Hound]]
* [[Mudhol Hound]]
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Gajendragada
Gajendragad
Town and Taluk
Gajendragada
Kalakaleshwara Temple at Gajendragad.
Kalakaleshwara Temple at Gajendragad.
Nickname: 
Gada
Gajendragada is located in Karnataka
Gajendragada
Gajendragada
Location in Karnataka, India
Gajendragada is located in India
Gajendragada
Gajendragada
Gajendragada (India)
Coordinates: 15°44′N 75°59′E / 15.73°N 75.98°E / 15.73; 75.98
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictGadag
TalukGajendragad
Lok Sabha ConstituencyHaveri
Named forHill Station
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyGajendragad Town Municipal Council
Elevation
643 m (2,110 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total32,359
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationKA 26
Websitegajendragadatown.mrc.gov.in

Gajendragad (also called Gajendragada) is a Town Municipal Council city in Gadag district, Karnataka, India, with population of 32,359 as of 2011 Census data.[1] It has an average elevation of 643 metres (2109 feet). It is about 55 kilometers from the district headquarters Gadag, 110 kilometers from Hubli, 200 kilometers from Belgaum, and 450 kilometers from state capital Bangalore. The name Gajendragad is a combination of Elephant and a fort. Local people generally call it as Gada. Gajendragad is a pilgrimage destination due to its Kalakaleshwara temple.

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Gajendragad Fort

History[edit | edit source]

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Gajendragad Fort
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Gajendragad Fort

Gajendragad is surrounded by the historical places associated with Badami Chalukyas and Western Chalukya and the places are Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Mahakuta, Banashankari, Sudi, Mahadeva Temple at Itagi and Kudalasangama. Rastrakuta Monuments at Kuknur. The Gajendragad fort and town were built and renewed by Shivaji.[2][3]

Ghorpade[edit | edit source]

The founder of the Ghorpade family was Valabhasinh Cholaraj Ghorpade and then the descended Bahirjirao Ghorpade.

The Royal families of Kapsi and Gajendragad[4] owe their origin to Vallabhasinha and the Chiefs of Sondur are descended from the third son of Cholraj.

Treaty of Gajendragad[edit | edit source]

See also: Maratha-Mysore War

After the Second Mysore War, Tippu Sultan had to engage in an armed conflict (during 1786–87) with the Marathas and the Nizam. The war concluded with the treaty of Gajendragad. Tipu Sultan ceded Badami to the Marathas.[citation needed]

Tippu Sultan would release Kalopant and return Adoni, Kittur, and Nargund to their previous rulers. Badami would be ceded to the Marathas. Tippu Sultan would also pay an annual tribute of 12 lakhs per year to the Marathas. In return, Tippu Sultan would get all the places that they had captured in the war, including Gajendragarh and Dharwar. Tipu would also be addressed by the Marathas by an honorary title of "Nabob Tipu Sultan Futteh Ally Khan".[5][6]

Tourism[edit | edit source]

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Gajendragad Fort
Kalakaleshwara temple

The pilgrim Kalakaleshwara temple, is a huge mountain with the temple carved into it. This is a weekend destination which could be wound up in a day's time. One can see many windmills lined on the hill opposite the hill on which the temple is located.

Sudi

Mallikarjuna Temple, Twin Towered Temple, Ishwara in a stone made shelter and Naga Kunda are prime attractions of Sudi.

Itagi Bhimambika

The temple of Bhimambika, about 13 km from Gajendragad

Banashankari

It is known for temple of Banashankari, and Annual car festival.

Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal and Mahakuta

Mahakuta is the source of an important Badami Chalukya inscription called Mahakuta Pillar inscription.

Kuknur

MahaMaya temple, Navalinga Temples at Kuknur.

Kudalasangama

At Kudalasangama the rivers Krishna and Malaprabha merge (sangama) here, This place is closely associated with the 12th-century poet and social reformer Basavanna. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Sangameswara, worshipped in the form of a linga. The temple is an ancient monument built in the Chalukya style architecture. This place is well developed as one of the great tourism place.

Kalakaleshwara temple[edit | edit source]

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Nature in front of Kalkaleshwara Temple, Gajendragad, Karnataka

A little known pilgrim of North Karnataka. Gajendragad is a Town Municipal Council lying amidst hills, in one of which is encapsulated Kalakaleshwara temple of Lord Shiva (known as Dakshina Kashi), who is worshipped in the form of Kalakaleshwara. There are some large steps that lead you up to the temple. It is a traditional temple with Udbhava Linga. There we can find God Veerabhadra temple also in the same premises. But one would definitely be amazed at the story in which the significance of the destination lies. Just outside the temple exit is a small square water reservoir called AntharaGange. It is an evergreen water resource that constantly falls along the roots of Peepal tree into the pond all throughout the year. It is said to be flowing even in the peaks of summer season and has an unknown root.

Mythology[edit | edit source]

More amazing is the story attached to this destination that has taken a few lives too. These were the daring people who wanted to try to learn more about a miracle that happens on the previous night of Ugadi, New Year of Kannadigas. The pandit/pujari of the temple prepares a solution of limestone, and keeps it ready for application along with a brush, inside the temple. The next morning, the jobs done. But the temple is painted on its own and this happens without fail every year. A hookah that is also kept along with it seems to be used when seen the next morning.

MMTC's wind farm[edit | edit source]

Minerals & Metals Trading Corporation (MMTC) Limited under the ministry of commerce and industry. MMTC's Gajendragad plant started in 2007, the plant has delivered electricity power of over 102 million units to Hubli Electricity Supply Company (HESCOM) Limited.[7] The plant generate a total capacity of 15 MW of power, with 25 wind energy generators, can each generate 600 KV.

Environmental issues[edit | edit source]

Windmills in front of Kalkaleshwara Temple, Gajendragad, Karnataka

Windmills set up to generate wind energy, are posing a threat to the very existence of rare hyenas and wolves at Gajendragad.[8][9] Earlier Gajendragad was recognized as a safe haven for highly endangered species like the Indian grey wolf and striped hyenas, but wind farming and windmills with huge noisy fans and human traffic to maintain these machines have driven away these species from their habitat.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 India census[11] Gajendragad is a Town Municipal Council city in district of Gadag, Karnataka. The Gajendragad city is divided into 23 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Gajendragad Town Municipal Council has population of 32,359 of which 16,198 are males while 16,161 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.

The population of children aged 0–6 is 4418 which is 13.65% of total population of Gajendragad (TMC). In Gajendragad Town Municipal Council, the female sex ratio is 998 against state average of 973. Moreover, the child sex ratio in Gajendragad is around 921 compared to Karnataka state average of 948. The literacy rate of Gajendragad city is 79.49% higher than the state average of 75.36%. In Gajendragad, male literacy is around 89.33% while the female literacy rate is 69.74%.

Gajendragad Town Municipal Council has total administration over 6,235 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Town Municipal Council limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.

Gajendragad 2022 - 2023 Population[edit | edit source]

Current estimated population of Gajendragad Town Municipal Council in 2023 is approximately 44,000. The schedule census of 2021 for Gajendragad city is postponed due to covid. We believe new population census for Gajendragad city will be conducted in 2023 and same will be updated once its done. The current data for Gajendragad town are estimated only but all 2011 figures are accurate.

See also[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]


References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Gajendragad. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 2011-11-25.
  2. ↑ "MUSALMA'N AND MARA'THA PERIOD. Bombay Gazetteer, Maráthás and Nizám against Tipu" (PDF). Retrieved 14 November 2008.
  3. ↑ "Crown Representative's Records – Indian States Residencies". Retrieved 14 November 2008.
  4. ↑ "Raja of Mudhol, A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW". Retrieved 14 November 2008.
  5. ↑ Hasan, Mohibbul (2005). History of Tipu Sultan. Aakar Books. ISBN 978-81-87879-57-2.
  6. ↑ Sen, Sailendra Nath (1994). Anglo-Maratha Relations, 1785-96. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7154-789-0.
  7. ↑ "MMTC to expand wind energy project in Karnataka". Hemanth CS Bangalore DNA. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
  8. ↑ "Windmills blowing away wolves and hyenas". Archived from the original on 29 March 2008. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
  9. ↑ "Endangered hyenas and wolves rapidly disappearing from Gajendragad". Archived from the original on 11 May 2008. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
  10. ↑ "Gajendra-Gad-Kar School, Raghavendra Acharya". Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  11. ↑ "Population Census".

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