Devanahalli
Devanahalli
Devanadoddi | |
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Town | |
UTC+5:30 (IST) | |
PIN | 562110 |
Vehicle registration | KA-43 |
Website | http://www.devanahallitown.mrc.gov.in |
Devanahalli, also called "Devandahalli", "Dyaavandalli", Devanadoddi, and Devanapura, is a town and
Total infrastructure development in the area is estimated to be well over ₹20,450 billion (US$260 billion) over the next two years. With significant commercial and residential development in the area, real estate is in high demand in the region.[5] Devanahalli was the birthplace of Tipu Sultan, popularly known as the "Tiger of Mysore".[6]
Devanahalli is considered the de-facto capital of Bengaluru Rural district. Deputy Commissioner's Office is located on National Highway 648 (India), midway between Doddaballapura (11 km) and Devanahalli (12 km), in a village called Vishwanathapura.
History
Devanahalli was part of
The recent history of Devanahalli dates back to 15th-century, when a family of refugees fleeing from
In 1747, the fort passed onto the hands of
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[8] Devanahalli had a population of 23,190. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. Devanahalli had an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 73% and female literacy was 58%. In Devanahalli, 12% of the population was under 6 years of age.
Tourism
Devanahalli is just an hour's drive from Bangalore. There has been a growth of tourist traffic recently due to the impetus provided by the Bangalore International Airport.
Devanahalli Fort
Devanahalli fort, spread over an area of 20 acres that includes twelve bastions is a magnificent reminder of the power that the ruling dynasties held since the 15th century.[9]
Kote Venugopaslaswamy Temple
There are numerous temples within the fort with impeccable architecture. Of all the temples, the Venugopala Swami Temple is the most visited and the oldest. The courtyard is spacious. The walls of the temple depict various scenes from Ramayana and the pillars have beautiful statues carved on them. The temple is a protected monument under Archaeological Survey of India.
Other temples
Nearby Siddhalingeshwara swami temple is equally popular. Chandramouleshwara temple, Nanjundeshwara temple, Veerabhadraswami temple, Ranganathaswamy temple, Kalamma temple, Raghavendraswamy matha, Mahantha Matha, Balagopala (old), Nagareshwara and Basaveshwara are other places of worship.[9][10]
There is a large pond known as Sarovara said to have been built by Deewan Purnaiah of Mysore kingdom and the Anjaneya in the Shrine near to it is called Sarovaranjaneya.[2]
Birth place of Tipu Sultan
Within the fort, there is the house in which Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan called home, where Tipu was born. There is a memorial now at the birthplace of Tipu Sultan little outside the fort.[11] It is about six feet tall with a pillared enclosure and square top and bears a stone tablet. It has an enclosure. The area called Khas Bagh, now contains many tamarind trees, a few mango trees, and a small dried pond. It was once an enchanting spot, being Tipu's private park.
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Details of Pillars of the Someshwara Temple, Gangavaram, Chowdappanahalli, Devanahalli, Bangalore Rural District[12]
Kempegowda International Airport
References
- ^ "Census Data Handbook 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Office of the Deputy Commissioner Bangaluru Rural District". Archived from the original on 19 June 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Karnataka approves Rs 943bn investment projects". iGovernment.in. 30 March 2010. Archived from the original on 28 February 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- ^ "Karnataka / Bangalore News : State Cabinet approves IT park near Devanahalli airport". The Hindu. 29 January 2010. Archived from the original on 1 February 2010. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- ^ "Devanahalli aerospace park & SEZ gathering steam". Deccanherald.com. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- ^ ISBN 81-87879-57-2. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ^ a b Gazetteer of Bangalore (1875). 1875. p. 57–58. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Devanahalli Fort & Venugopala Swamy Temple, Bangalore Rural, Karnataka".
- ^ Indrani (23 May 2008). "i Share: Temples in Devanahalli". Isharethese.com. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- ^ "Devanahalli Fort – A Fort Guarding Yesteryear's Grandeur". 15 January 2014.
- ^ Rice, Benjamin Lewis (1894). Epigraphia Carnatica: Volume IX: Inscriptions in the Bangalore District. Mysore State, British India: Mysore Department of Archaeology. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ "AirAsia_India_Statement.pdf" (PDF). AirAsia India. 31 October 2016.
Registered and Corporate Office Ground Floor, Alpha 3 Kempegowda International Airport Devanahalli, Bengaluru – 560300 Karnataka, India
External links
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