49-794: Keladi ( Kannada: [keɭɐd̪i] ) is a temple town in Sagara Taluk of the state of Karnataka in India . Keladi is located about 8 km from the town of Sagara . It is the place whence the Ikkeri chiefs derived their origin, which is thus related: Two brothers named Chavuda Gowda and Bhadra Gowda, living in the village of Hale-bayal, in the Keladi taluk of the Chandragutti paragana , had two servants or slaves, named Yadava and Murari, who cultivated their masters' fields. A cow they had
98-539: A Gandaberunda , the mythical two-headed bird of Karnataka, is found in Keladi. Also, in the Rameshwara temple, a pillar sculpture shows Maratha Rajaram with Keladi Chennamma (history has it that Rajaram was protected by the queen when he was on the run from the Mughals). The Keladi Nayakas were Veerashaivas , patronized the religion, constructed numerous mutts and were responsible for the spread of Veerashaivism to
147-552: A diversion from B. H. Road towards Ikkeri Road to get there. The Sharavati backwaters of Linganamakki dam has submerged acres of land. It is in Kolur Grama Panchayat limits. One has to take a flatboat to get across the backwaters to reach the other side where Sigandooru is. Sharavati Wildlife Sanctuary is in Sagar Taluk, Karnataka. It is 350 km from Bangalore. Located near Jog Falls, the sanctuary covers
196-487: A lake in between Keladi and Ikkeri . Sadashiva Sagara is now called Ganapathi Kere ( Ganapathi Lake). It is a subdivisional headquarters headed by a subdivisional magistrate and Fifth additional District Magistrate. The economy of Sagara is mainly driven by areca nut (betel nut), paddy , spice and forest products trade. Betel nut is the major cash crop grown in the area. Along with areca nut, spices like pepper, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cocoa are grown. The economy of
245-433: A protector against theft and robbery. Coupons for entry will be distributed on first-come, first-served basis. Varadahalli , also known as Vaddalli is place is 6 km from the city where one has to take a diversion from Jog Road soon after the end of the city limits. It is known for the samadhi of Sri Sridhara Swami , who is one of the prominent 20th century saints of the region. Kalase or Nadakalasi or Nadakalase
294-525: A rural passenger train between Shivamogga to Talaguppa passing through Sagara. The nearest airport is Shivamogga Airport , which is about 78 km from Sagara and the nearest international airport is Mangalore Airport . Sagara has a number of government and private institutions which offer many courses in post metric, bachelor's degree and post graduation. Sagara has an LPT-49 TV relay station airing Doordarshan national channel. Cable TV and direct to home services are widely used and these have replaced
343-609: A vassal of the famous Vijayanagar Empire . After the fall of the empire in 1565, they gained independence and ruled significant parts of Malnad region of the Western Ghats in present-day Karnataka, most areas in the coastal regions of Karnataka and the central plains along the Tungabhadra river. In 1763 AD, with their defeat to Hyder Ali , they were absorbed into the Kingdom of Mysore . They played an important part in
392-580: Is a small village about 8 kilometers away from Sagara in Shivamogga district of Karnataka. One has to travel along Sorab Road for 6 km and take a diversion. Hidden in its densely populated flora and fauna is a temple complex from the Hoysala times. Baleyanna Vergade (Heggade), a local ruler who had accepted the mighty Hoysalas as the overseeing authority of his regions during that time, has constructed two temples next to each other in 1218 AD, during
441-710: Is a unique feature of the scenic beauty of Sagara. It is situated beside the Ganapathi lake, where temple and mosque are together side by side. This symbolises social harmony among people of sagara. Handigodu joint disease (HJD) is a familial skeletal disorder. Handigodu, near Sagara is one of only two places in the world where this disorder is to be found – the other being northern Zululand, South Africa. Severe precocious, progressive degenerative osteoarthropathy causes marked physical handicap by adulthood. The clinical and radiological manifestations are very similar to MJD (Mseleni joint disease) and they are sometimes believed to be
490-664: Is accessible by road through Agumbe Ghat or Hulikal Ghat roads. Bus service is provided by KSRTC and several private bus operators. Sagara is well connected by road with major cities and towns of Coastal Karnataka , and most parts of interior Karnataka, except for the Northeast. It is an important bus junction. From November 2013, KSRTC introduced city buses in Sagara city. Sagara has its own railway station, known as Sagara Jambagaru (station code: SRF). There are express passenger trains that connect Sagara with Bengaluru and Mysuru and
539-662: Is also known to have defeated the Adilshahis of Bijapur in Hanagal. Though a Virashaiva by faith, he built many temples for Vaishnavas and Jains and a mosque for Muslims. He defeated the Portuguese in 1618 and 1619. Virabhadra Nayaka (1629–1645) faced many troubles from the start, including competition from rival Jain chieftains of Malenad for the throne of Ikkeri and invasion by the Sultanate armies of Bijapur. Ikkeri
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#1732772123294588-444: Is considered by scholars as ablest monarch of the clan. He completely freed himself from the overlordship of the relocated Vijayanagar rulers of Penugonda. Italian traveller Pietro Della Valle , who visited his kingdom in 1623, called him an able soldier and administrator. In his reign the kingdom expanded so that it covered coastal regions, Malnad regions, and some regions to the east of the western Ghats of present-day Karnataka. He
637-507: Is located 30 km from Sagara and 100 km from Shivamogga . It is also known as Gerusoppa Falls or Jogada Gundi in Kannada . It is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India. The drive from Shimoga to Jog falls is scenic and lush with greenery all around, clouds and mist floating among the green hills is a typical sight. July–August is the best time to visit Jog falls. Honnemaradu
686-456: Is located near Hosagadde in Sagar taluk. On the road from Sagara to Bhatkal , Hosagadde lies about 20 km from the town of Kargal . From Hosagadde a walk of 6–8 km into the forest leads to Dabbe Falls. Sigandooru is a holy place of Goddess Shree Chaudeshwari. A large temple of Goddess Chaudeshwari is here. This Goddess is a highly believed deity in Sagar and the surrounding taluks as
735-503: Is one of the 74 Karnataka Municipal Reforms Project (KMRP) City in Karnataka. Sagara ULB was started in 1931 and became a City Municipal Council (CMC) grade two in the year 2007. The ULB consist of 31 wards with the respective number of councillors. The population of the city was 54,550 at the 2011 census and total area is 19.71 sq. km. Sagara derives its name from Sadashiva Sagara . Sadashiva Nayaka, ruler of Keladi dynasty built
784-476: Is popularly known as Temunday Family due to the ownership of lands in Tenginagundi. Many Nawayath Muslims were appointed in the administrative positions. The families of these nobles Nawayath still use their surnames as Ikkeri and are mainly settled in and around Bhatkal . The Golden Kalasa on the dome of Bhatkal Jamia Masjid popularly known as 'Chinnada Palli' meaning 'Golden Mosque' is believed to be
833-608: Is situated on the banks of the backwaters of the Sharavati river. A big water mass extends up to the Chakra dam. It is about 35 km from Sagara city towards Jog and 10 km from Talaguppa. Indian Institute For Adventure Applications is a training school situated here which uses adventure as a platform for learning. Holebaagilu is situated on the banks of the Sharavati River about 30 km from Sagar. One has to take
882-550: The Malenadu and Coastal Karnataka . There were sixty four mutts in the district of Dakshina Kannada alone. Nevertheless, they were tolerant towards followers of other religions and other Hindu denominations. The Keladi Nayakas invited Kazi Mahmoud who was a grandson of chief kazi of Adil Shahi kingdom of Bijapur to settle in Bhatkal . The revenue of Tenginagundi village was given to Kazi Mahmoud. The kazi family of Bhatkal
931-419: The 2011 census its population exceeded 54,550. From the state capital Bengaluru , Sagara can be reached by travelling on NH-48 upto Tumkur , NH-73 upto Banavara and then on NH-69 . KSRTC , the state government transport, runs several buses from Bangalore, including premium Airavat class and night services. Sagara is around 360 km (224 mi) by road from Bengaluru. From the coastal side, Sagara
980-514: The Indian state of Karnataka. It features the image of the goddess shree Marikamba, a form of Durga or Parvati. The temple was built in the center of the city during the reign of Venkatappa Nayak who ruled over Keladi and Ikkeri kingdom during the 16th century. Marikamba was the family deity of the Nayaka dynasty. Keladi has a shree Rameshwara temple of historical importance is located 6 km from
1029-649: The Maratha Shivaji and later his son Sambhaji to defeat all rival claimants to the throne. She gave shelter to Chhatrapathi Rajaram when he fled from the Mughal army. Chennamma of Keladi is well remembered by local people through tales of her bravery. Basavappa Nayaka (1697–1714) He was a brave ruler and was adopted by Rani Chennammaji from their relative Markappa Shetty of Bedanur Somashekara Nayaka II (1714–1739) Kiriya Basavappa Nayaka (1739–1754) Chenna Basappa Nayaka (1754–1757) Queen Virammaji (1757–1763)
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#17327721232941078-558: The Nayakas' art. Vijayanagar-style pillars with hippogryphs are common; called yali columns (depiction of horses and lions as seen in Hampi ) is found here. These are pillars with lions, either with their forepaws raised or simply in a sitting position, and pillars with a mythical horse-like animal with front legs raised, balancing on its rear legs, and with an armed rider on its back which are worth seeing at Ikkeri. A roof sculpture depicting
1127-446: The Portuguese, and other Nayakas of the neighbouring territories east of the western ghats helped expand the kingdom to its greatest extent, covering large areas of present-day Karnataka. He gave importance to agriculture and developed new schemes for collection of taxes and revenues which earned him much praise from later British officials. A statue of him and the palace built by him containing many artifacts of his times are reminders of
1176-695: The Sharavati Valley Region, near the western border of Karnataka. It is spread over an area of 431 km. The sanctuary is nourished by the Sharavati River. Linganamakki reservoir spread over an area of 128.7 km is a part of this sanctuary. Linganamakki dam is built across the Sharavathi river and is 6 km from Jog Falls in Sagara taluk. It is the main feeder reservoir for the Mahatma Gandhi hydro-electric project. It has two power generating units of 27.5 MW Dabbe Falls
1225-628: The battle of Kalyani. The coastal provinces of Karnataka came under his direct rule. He moved the capital to Ikkeri some 20 km. from Keladi . Sankanna Nayaka (1566–1570), succeeded Sadashiva Nayaka. Chikka Sankanna Nayaka (1570–1580) was an opportunistic ruler who took advantage of the confusion in the Vijayanagar Empire following its defeat at Tallikota and grabbed a few provinces in Uttara Kannada district. Rama Raja Nayaka (1580–1586) Hiriya Venkatappa Nayaka (1586–1629)
1274-438: The city is highly volatile and is dependent on the variation in the pricing of these agriculture products. Sagara APMC is one of the main market for areca nut in Karnataka. Sagara has a relatively high number of Gudigars – families that for generations have been engaged in sandalwood and ivory carving. The Gudigar men make idols, figurines and knickknacks like penholders, agarbathi stands, cuff links, photo frames and paper clips;
1323-440: The city. One has to take a diversion at Sorab Road. There is a museum containing old manuscripts written during the Keladi dynasty. Ikkeri is a place is of historic importance due to the presence of a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Which was once invaded by Jihadi islaamic troop, and they destroyed the 16 shouldered (Baahus) ancient Shree Aghoreshwara idol and some other idols. After that also not satisfied those terrorists looted
1372-472: The conventional VHF/UHF TV antennas and satellite dish antennas. Digital cable is also available with Shikhara TV, which provides essential day to day information to the people of Sagara. Sagara has an FM radio station airing FM Rainbow (100.1 MHz) Tourist sites are indicated by milestones and hoardings which are usually in Kannada and English. The Marikamba Temple is located in Sagara City, in
1421-668: The entrance to Keladi are pointed out as the scene of the human sacrifices. The principal building in the place is the double temple of Rameshwara and Virabhadra , a large and plain structure built in the Hoysala - Dravida style. After the disintegration of Vijayanagar Empire in the Battle of Talikota , the Keladi Nayakas created an independent kingdom and it remained so until it was annexed to Mysore Kingdom by Hyder Ali . Shivappa Nayaka , Chennamma and Basava Raja were
1470-476: The fact that the stones used don't appear to be the best quality soap stones that we witness at Belur or Belavadi. The main shikhara is of Kadamba Nagara style. The Rameshwara Temple at Nadakalasi is less extravagant, but equally well decorated, and has, to its credit, a Sala slaying the lion statue next to its Shikhara. The main deity is the Rameshwara Linga, but it has been referred to as Sadashiva in
1519-458: The form of a serpent and killed it. On this, Chavuda Gowda took it and, carefully cleaning it, kept in his house, giving it the name of Nagaramuri . At another time, the ploughshare struck against the ring of a cauldron, which contained treasure. Afraid to disturb it, Chavuda Gowda covered it up again, but that night had a dream, in which he was directed to offer a human sacrifice and take the treasure. On hearing this, his two slaves volunteered to be
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1568-556: The history of Karnataka, during a time of confusion and fragmentation that generally prevailed in South India after the fall of the Vijayanagar Empire. The Keladi rulers were of the Vokkaliga and Banajiga castes and were Veerashaivas by faith. The Haleri Kingdom that ruled over Coorg between 1600 A.D and 1834 A.D. was founded by a member of the Keladi family. Chaudappa Nayaka, originally Chauda Gowda , (1499–1530),
1617-459: The king, and there put into custody. Hearing that a Palegar near Balihalu was rebellious, they made an offer through the court musicians to punish him if allowed to do so. Permission being given, they went with a force and killed the Palegar, on which they were released and confirmed in the possession of the places they had captured, receiving from the king a seal (sikha moharu) . The town of Keladi
1666-688: The kingdom controlled the coastal and malnad regions of present-day Karnataka and fostered a rich tradition of trade with the English, the Portuguese, and the Dutch. However, in the period of gloom brought about by the fall of the great Hindu empire, the Vijayanagar empire, constant wars—campaigns against local chieftains and the Mysore Kingdom and the harassment of the Marathas finally drained
1715-416: The past. Nadakalasi's closeness to Sagara hasn't still ensured its visibility on the tourist map, although, equally closer towns of Keladi and Ikkeri enjoy better recall among visitors. Varadamoola is 6 km from Sagara City. River Varada originates at this place. Varada flows through the town of Banavasi before joining Tungabhadra. This place has a Shani temple and Laxminarayana Temple. This temple
1764-485: The respect he has earned even from the present generation of people of the region. He destroyed the Portuguese political power in the Kanara region by capturing all the Portuguese forts of the coastal region. Chikka Venkatappa Nayaka (1660–1662), ruled for a short span of time after Shivappa Nayaka. Bhadrappa Nayaka (1662–1664), succeeded Chikka Venkatappa Nayaka. During his reign the rule of Vokkaligas came to an end and
1813-564: The rule of Veera Ballala II. The temples are a mix of Hoysala and Dravidian temple architectures, but the Hoysala influences are there to be seen in abundance. The larger of the two temples is the Mallikarjuna Temple dedicated to the Mallikarjuna Shiva Linga in its only sanctum sanctorum. A highlight of this temple are the smooth looking lathe turned pillars inside. They seem to have such a fine finish despite
1862-581: The rulers of this kingdom. Sagara, Karnataka Sagara is a city located in the Indian state of Karnataka . It is also a sub divisional and a taluk headquarters. Located in the Sahyadri Mountain range on the banks of river Varada , it is known for its proximity to Jog Falls and to the historical places of Ikkeri , Keladi and Varadamoola. The river Varada originates near Varada-moola. Sagara subdivision consists of Sagara , Soraba , Hosanagara and Shikaripur taluks. Sagara city
1911-862: The same entity. Kyasanur Forest disease , also known as Monkey Disease is a rare endemic tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever which was first noticed in the Kattinakere village, near Sorab which is in the Kyasanur forest range. Nayakas of Keladi Nayakas of Keladi ( Kannada: [keɭɐd̪i naːjɐkɐru] ) (1499–1763), also known as Nayakas of Bednore ( Kannada: [bid̪ɐnuːru naːjɐkɐru] ) and Ikkeri Nayakas ( Kannada: [ikːeːri naːjɐkɐru] ), were an Indian dynasty based in Keladi in present-day Shimoga district of Karnataka , India . They were an important ruling dynasty in post-medieval Karnataka . They initially ruled as
1960-461: The treasury and resulted in the end of the kingdom. The Keladi Nayakas built some fine temples in Ikkeri and Keladi using a combination of late Kadamba , Hoysala , Vijayanagar , and Dravida styles. The use of granite for their construction shows they simply followed the Vijayanagar model of architecture. The Aghoreshwara temple at Ikkeri and the Rameshwara temple at Keladi are the best examples of
2009-460: The victims on condition that their memory was preserved. All the preparations being made, the place was dug up at night and the slaves, after ablutions, prostrated themselves to the cauldron and were beheaded with the sword Nagaramuri. With this accession of wealth, the Gowdas raised a small force and began to subdue the neighbouring villages. But they were seized and sent to Vijayanagar by order from
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2058-535: The wealth of the temple and forcibly brought the many tonnes weighted golden kalasa also to the mosque of Bhatkal (chinnada palli) after that the mosque of Bhatkal was called as chinnada palli as came to known in history. One has to take a diversion at B. H. Road and travel 6 km. Jog Falls is in Sagar taluk and is created by the Sharavathi River. It is approximately 30 km by National Highway 69 ( NH-206 as per old NH numbering system). Jog falls
2107-407: The women are adept at making garlands and wreaths out of thin layers of scraped sandalwood. At the 2001 census, Sagara had a population of 50,115. Males constituted 50% of the population and females 50%. Sagara had an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 82%, and female literacy was 75%. In Sagar, 11% of the population was under 6 years of age. At
2156-559: Was defeated by Hyder Ali who merged the Keladi kingdom with the Kingdom of Mysore . The queen was captured by Hyder Ali and was kept in confinement along with her son in the fort of Madugiri. They were however rescued in 1767 when Madhavrao I of the Maratha Empire defeated Hyder Ali in the battle of Madugiri. Later, they were sent to Pune the capital of the Maratha Empire for protection. For more than two hundred years
2205-403: Was discovered to shed her milk over a certain ant-hill, which, on digging into, Chavuda Gowda found, contained a linga , over which, therefore, he built a small temple. A little time after, the servants, when ploughing, turned up an old sword, which they put into the thatch of the house, intending to make a scythe of it. But they discovered that if a crow perched on the shed the sword leaped out in
2254-462: Was from a village called Pallibailu near Keladi . He was the son of couple Basavappa and Basavamambe , who were into farming. He was the earliest chieftain to rule the area surrounding Shimoga , rose through self capability and acumen and was a feudatory of Vijayanagara Empire . Sadashiva Nayaka (1530–1566) was an important chieftain in the Vijayanagar Empire and earned the title Kotekolahala from emperor Aliya Rama Raya for his heroics in
2303-513: Was plundered by the Bijapur army during his time. Shivappa Nayaka (1645–1660) is widely considered as the ablest and greatest of the Keladi rulers. He was the uncle of Virabhadra Nayaka. Shivappa deposed his nephew to gain the throne of Keladi. He was not only an able administrator; he also patronised literature and fine arts. His successful campaigns against the Bijapur sultans, the Mysore kings,
2352-401: Was replaced by the rule of Banajigas. Somashekara Nayaka I (1664–1672) The King who was once a good administrator, gave up his interest in administration after his association with a dancer named Kalavati. Bharame Mavuta, a relative of Kalavati slow poisoned the king which eventually led to his death. Keladi Chennamma (1672–1697) She was an able ruler who some scholars claim was allied with
2401-464: Was then founded, together with the temple of Rameshwara. One day while the Gauda was hunting, a hare turned upon his hounds, indicating heroic virtue in the soil of the place in which this occurred. He therefore removed his town to the spot, calling Ikkeri . His son and successor, with the sanction of Sadasiva Raya, the Vijayanagar sovereign, took the name of Sadasiva-Nayak. Two mounds, called Kalte, at
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