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Mulbagal
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Mulabaagilu | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname: Eastern Door of Mysore State | |
  Mulabaagilu Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 13°10′00″N 78°24′00″E / 13.1667°N 78.4°ECoordinates: 13°10′00″N 78°24′00″E / 13.1667°N 78.4°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Kolar district |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.5 km2 (3.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 826 m (2,710 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 57,276 |
| • Density | 5,180.35/km2 (13,417.0/sq mi) |
| Languages: | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 563 131 |
| Telephone code | 08159 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-07 |
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 as the easternmost town of the state and a hill landmark.
Etymology[edit]
"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]
History[edit]
One legend[which?] 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 idols of the main deity Srinivasa, Padmavati and Rama-Sita-Lakshmana.
The history of Mulabagilu was compiled by Benjamin Lewis Rice, in his book "The Gazetteer of Mysore" (1887).[2][3]
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]
Geography[edit]
Mulabagilu is located at 13°10′N 78°24′E / 13.17°N 78.4°E.[4] It has an average elevation of 827 metres (2,713 feet).
Economy[edit]
The major sources of employment are in the agriculture, dairy, sericulture, floriculture and tourism-related industries. Farmers in Mulabagilu are completely dependent upon borewell water for irrigation and drinking. Mulabagilu is home to several famous temples, 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 potatoes, tomatoes (in Vadahalli), brinjal, beans, beetroot, carrots, 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 beedis. Many brands of beedis are produced and distributed to Karanataka and Andhra Pradesh. The Muslim community is largely engaged in this business.
Infrastructure[edit]
Mulabagilu is on 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.[5]
A pool of human resources is available as many polytechnic, 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] Adequate natural resources include granite and other types of rocks. The cost of living is less, and salary and wages are flexible.[6]
Tourist attractions[edit]
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There are many hills for trekking.[7][8]
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]
Sripadarajamutt and Narasimha Thirtha
The Narasimha tirtha is about 2 km from the town of Mulabagilu towards the east on 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 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
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 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[9] 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 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 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[edit]
As of 2001[update] India census,[10] 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- Soorakunte, Uttanuru, Achampally, Byrakur, Nangali, Kurudumale, Dodda Athihalli located in Mulabagilu Taluk, Kolar District.
- Devarayasamudram, Avani, Kolar located in Mulabagilu Taluk, Kolar District.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ↑ Rice, Benjamin Lewis (2001). Mysore : a gazetteer compiled for government. 1, Mysore in general. Vol. 1. New Delhi: Asian Educational Services. p. 142. ISBN 81-206-0977-8. OCLC 812250145.
- ↑ Charya, S V Upendra (30 July 2013). "Treasure trove of heritage". No. Bangalore. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Mulbagal, India". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ↑ "Not Found". www.karnatakaindustry.gov.in. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Welcome to the Official Website of City Muncipal Council Mulbagal". www.mulbagaltown.gov.in. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ↑ "Welcome to www.mulbagal.com". www.mulbagal.com. Archived from the original on 1 August 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ↑ "Temples in and near Mulabagilu". www.mulbagal.com. Archived from the original on 9 September 2011. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ↑ "Kolar District - Tourism". kolar.nic.in. Archived from the original on 4 January 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.