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| nickname = Paddy Land, Dakshina Kaashi | | nickname = Paddy Land, Dakshina Kaashi | ||
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'''Nanjangud''', officially known as '''Nanjanagudu''', is a town in the Mysuru district of [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. Nanjangud lies on the banks of the river Kapila (also called [[Kabini]]), 23 km from the city of [[Mysore]]. Nanjangud is famous for the [[Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud|Srikanteshwara Temple]] located here. Nanjangud is also called '''Dakshina Kashi''' (southern [[Varanasi|Kashi]]).<ref name="nanjanagudutown">{{cite web |url=http://www.nanjanagudutown.gov.in/ |title=Nanjangud Town Municipal Council, Karnataka |publisher=Nanjangud Town Municipal Council |access-date=2013-07-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130802015447/http://www.nanjanagudutown.gov.in/ |archive-date=2 August 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> This town is also famous for a type of [[banana]] grown in the region called the ''Nanjanagoodu rasabale''.<ref name=nanjangud_info>{{cite web|title=Nanjangud|url=http://nanjangud.info/|access-date=2012-08-28}}</ref> Nanjangud's local administrative unit was designated as a [[Municipal committee|Municipal Committee]] in 2015 by including Devirammanahalli and Kallahalli village.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gazette Notification|url=http://www.municipaladmn.gov.in/sites/municipaladmn.gov.in/files/pdf/Notifications/Gazette-Notifications/Nanjanguru%20CMC.pdf}}</ref> | |||
'''Nanjangud''', officially known as '''Nanjanagudu''', is a | |||
==Origin of the name== | ==Origin of the name== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Nanjangud has been a major [[Shaiva]] centre for nearly a thousand years. [[Chola]] Kings in the 11th – 12th century are considered to have built this temple with significant additions by the Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara kings.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official Site of Gov of Karnataka|url=http://nanjangudtemple.kar.nic.in/about.html}}</ref> This temple was later renovated by the [[Hoysala]] kings. The [[Wodeyar]] kings of [[Mysore]] made various grants to renovate the temple.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}} | Nanjangud has been a major [[Shaiva]] centre for nearly a thousand years. [[Chola]] Kings in the 11th – 12th century are considered to have built this temple with significant additions by the Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara kings.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official Site of Gov of Karnataka|url=http://nanjangudtemple.kar.nic.in/about.html}}</ref> This temple was later renovated by the [[Hoysala]] kings. The [[Wodeyar]] kings of [[Mysore]] made various grants to renovate the temple.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}} | ||
The state general secretary in Karnataka of [[Hindu Mahasabha]], Dharmendra, threatened to kill Karnataka Chief Minister [[Basavaraj Bommai]] for the temple demolitions, resulting in his and several party officials' arrest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/we-didnt-spare-gandhi-hindu-leader-arrested-over-threat-in-karnataka-2546591|title="We Didn't Spare Gandhi": Hindu Leader Arrested over Threat in Karnataka}}</ref> | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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[[Kabini Bridge Karnataka|The bridge]] across the Kabini river has been declared as the oldest bridge with both a railway line and a road by the [[Government of India]]. It is located at the entrance of temple town here.<ref name="Karnataka Today">{{cite web|url=https://karnatakatoday.com/article/tracking-the-death-of-the-worlds-oldest-railway-bridge-kabini-bridge|title=Karnataka Today|publisher=karnatakatoday.com}}</ref> | [[Kabini Bridge Karnataka|The bridge]] across the Kabini river has been declared as the oldest bridge with both a railway line and a road by the [[Government of India]]. It is located at the entrance of temple town here.<ref name="Karnataka Today">{{cite web|url=https://karnatakatoday.com/article/tracking-the-death-of-the-worlds-oldest-railway-bridge-kabini-bridge|title=Karnataka Today|publisher=karnatakatoday.com}}</ref> | ||
The bridge, built in 1735, is now 283 years old and a Heritage Monument declared by the Government of India.<ref name="ourkarnataka">{{cite web|url=http://www.ourkarnataka.com/Articles/starofmysore/bridge008.htm|title=WebHost4Life | Web Hosting, Unix Hosting, E-Mail, Web Design|publisher=ourkarnataka.com|access-date=2016-05-01}}</ref><ref name="blogspot">{{cite web|url=http://samharshbangalore.blogspot.in/2013/01/the-oldest-railway-bridge.html|title=Samyuktha Harshitha: The oldest Railway bridge|publisher=samharshbangalore.blogspot.in|access-date=2016-05-01}}</ref> | The bridge, built in 1735, is now 283 years old and a Heritage Monument declared by the Government of India.<ref name="ourkarnataka">{{cite web|url=http://www.ourkarnataka.com/Articles/starofmysore/bridge008.htm|title=WebHost4Life | Web Hosting, Unix Hosting, E-Mail, Web Design|publisher=ourkarnataka.com|access-date=2016-05-01}}</ref><ref name="blogspot">{{cite web|url=http://samharshbangalore.blogspot.in/2013/01/the-oldest-railway-bridge.html|title=Samyuktha Harshitha: The oldest Railway bridge|date=19 January 2013|publisher=samharshbangalore.blogspot.in|access-date=2016-05-01}}</ref> | ||
=== Guru Dataatreya Swamy Temple === | === Guru Dataatreya Swamy Temple === | ||
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=== Hemmaragala Santhana Gopala Swamy Temple === | === Hemmaragala Santhana Gopala Swamy Temple === | ||
This temple is also known as Hemmaragala '''Huchu''' Gopala Santhana Venugopala Swamy or Koundinya Maharshi Kshetra.<ref>{{Citation|title=Hemmaragala Huchu Gopala Santhana Venugopal Swamy Nanjangud Karnataka tourism|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9a8FZEcYWU|language=en|access-date=2019-11-22}}</ref> It is located 13.3 km from the main Nanjangud Srikanteshwara temple. The main idol is called Tribhangi Kolalu Gopala. It is believed to be around 1800 years old and believed to grant children to childless couples. In the temple there are columns and pillars depicting the architecture of [[Vijayanagara Empire|Vijayanagara era]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://templesofkarnataka.com/navigation/details.php?id=106|title=Temples of Karnataka - Hemmaragala - Sri.Venugopala Temple|website=templesofkarnataka.com|access-date=2019-11-22}}</ref> | This temple is also known as Hemmaragala '''Huchu''' Gopala Santhana Venugopala Swamy or Koundinya Maharshi Kshetra.<ref>{{Citation|title=Hemmaragala Huchu Gopala Santhana Venugopal Swamy Nanjangud Karnataka tourism|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9a8FZEcYWU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/_9a8FZEcYWU |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|language=en|access-date=2019-11-22}}{{cbignore}}</ref> It is located 13.3 km from the main Nanjangud Srikanteshwara temple. The main idol is called Tribhangi Kolalu Gopala. It is believed to be around 1800 years old and believed to grant children to childless couples. In the temple there are columns and pillars depicting the architecture of [[Vijayanagara Empire|Vijayanagara era]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://templesofkarnataka.com/navigation/details.php?id=106|title=Temples of Karnataka - Hemmaragala - Sri.Venugopala Temple|website=templesofkarnataka.com|access-date=2019-11-22}}</ref> | ||
==Other attractions== | ==Other attractions== | ||
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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
Nanjangud is home to many industries which are mainly located in the Nanjangud Industrial Area which is spread across {{convert|534|acre|km2}}. It all started with the now closed Sujatha Textile Mills (STM) which at its peak used to employ about 3000 people. Since then, STM has closed down. However, there are other industries which thrived. There are 36 major industries, 12 medium industries and 35 small-scale units at Nanjangud. According to NIA, Nanjangud is the second highest tax-paying (sales tax of over Rs 400 crore a year) taluk in the State after Bangalore.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}} | Nanjangud is home to many industries which are mainly located in the Nanjangud Industrial Area which is spread across {{convert|534|acre|km2}}. It all started with the now closed Sujatha Textile Mills (STM) which at its peak used to employ about 3000 people. Since then, STM has closed down. However, there are other industries which thrived. There are 36 major industries, 12 medium industries and 35 small-scale units at Nanjangud. According to NIA, Nanjangud is the second highest tax-paying (sales tax of over Rs 400 crore a year) taluk in the State after Bangalore.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}} | ||
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==Nanjanagudu Banana== | ==Nanjanagudu Banana== | ||
[[File:Rasa BaLe HaNNu.JPG|thumb|upright|Nanjangudu Rasabaale|220px]] | [[File:Rasa BaLe HaNNu.JPG|thumb|upright|Nanjangudu Rasabaale|220px]] | ||
Nanjangud Rasabaale is a popular variety of the banana fruit, originating from the Devarasanahalli Village. The Nanjanagudu banana has been accorded [[Geographical indication|Geographical Indication]] tag(GI), number 29.<ref name="business-standard">{{cite | Nanjangud Rasabaale is a popular variety of the banana fruit, originating from the Devarasanahalli Village. The Nanjanagudu banana has been accorded [[Geographical indication|Geographical Indication]] tag(GI), number 29.<ref name="business-standard">{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/k%60taka-gets-highest-numbergi-tags/319698/|title=K'taka gets highest number of GI tags | Business Standard News|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=11 April 2008|publisher=business-standard.com|access-date=2016-05-01|last1=Prakash|first1=Rakesh}}</ref><ref>[[List of Geographical Indications in India]]</ref> [[Kayyar Kinhanna Rai]] has authored a famous Kannada poem on the banana titled "Hannu Maruvavana Haadu".<ref name="nanjangud_info" /> | ||
==Image gallery== | ==Image gallery== | ||
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File:Nanjangud town.jpg|Nanjangud Ground | File:Nanjangud town.jpg|Nanjangud Ground | ||
File:Post office Nanjangud.jpg|Court | File:Post office Nanjangud.jpg|Court | ||
File:Sathyanaratana Temple, Nanjangud.jpg|thumb|Sri Sathyanarayana Temple | |||
File:Paddy fields at Nanjangud.jpg|thumb|Paddy fields at Nanjangud | |||
File:Nanjangud Shiva statue.jpg|Statue of Lord Shiva, near [[Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud|Srikanteshwara Temple]] | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||