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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 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

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

=== Kalakaleshwara temple ===

===Sudi===

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

===Itagi Bhimambika===

===Banashankari===

===Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal and Mahakuta===

===Kuknur===

===Kudalasangama===

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.

== Environmental issues ==

* [[Sudi]]