19-538: Chaudayyadanapur is a small village in Ranebennur taluk of Haveri District in Karnataka state of India. All facets of Indian civilisation (religion, art and poetry) are exemplified in an exquisite Mukteshwara temple, with the highest degree of refinement. Shivapur, the old name of Chaudadanapur (Chaudayyadanapur) saint, a 12th-century social reformer Basaveshwar , donated this village to Ambigara Chaudayya (a boatman). So
38-471: A Lakulasaiva saint, and Shivadeva, a Virashaiva saint, who entered the place on 19 August 1225 and led there a long life of renunciation, asceticism and spiritual elevation. The legacy of this age of intense Shaivism is a jewel of architecture and sculpture. There is a need of immediate conservation and restoration for the Narasimha temple Narasapur. Ranebennur Ranibennur [Ranebennur] (AMRUT city)
57-469: A constant increase since the establishment of the sanctuary. The great Indian bustard , a large cursorial bird, which was quite common in the short grass plains and semi-arid areas of the Indian subcontinent 100 years ago, was indiscriminately hunted, and its habitat destroyed, resulting in a drastic decline in its population, until it came under stringent protection in the 1970s. The highest estimate of bustard in
76-455: A count of more than 6000 in the 2005 census. The blackbuck can be sighted between October and March, while the bustard is sighted from February to June. Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary was declared a wildlife sanctuary on 17 June 1974 to protect Blackbucks. This Sanctuary is situated approximately 118 km from Hubli and 302 km from Bangalore in Haveri district . It is 8 km from Ranebennur town. It
95-429: A lotus bud with its base. The history of Mukteshwar Temple at Chaudayyadanapur is known through seven inscriptions in medieval Kannada , engraved on large steles. They provide information on the local rulers, kings of Guttala ( Gupta ascendancy), on some constructions in the temple complex, on diverse donations to the deity. They provide the details on a prominent religious leaders. Inscriptions introduce Muktajiyar,
114-427: A seed multiplication industry. Several seed companies are located and operating in the city. Ranebennur is also known for its wholesale cloth market and all type of wholesale business. Sarees are also a very vast market. Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary (119 km ) was declared as a sanctuary mainly to protect blackbucks . It comprises two unconnected portions, an eastern and
133-473: A western bit. The sanctuary has a core zone of 14.87 km and a buffer-cum tourism zone of 104.13 km . The area is covered mainly by scrub forest and Eucalyptus plantations. Agricultural fields surround the sanctuary. The sanctuary is also inhabited by the highly endangered great Indian bustard and the wolf . However, the great Indian bustard has not been sighted in the sanctuary since around 2002 and may be locally extinct. Blackbuck are plentiful with
152-407: Is Famous for its Biranji Rice, Mirchi-Mandaki & Hesaru vade specially maded Egg Rice & Delicious Ranebennur famous Mutton Enne khara food Ranebennuru is at the geographical center of Karnataka. 14°37′N 75°37′E / 14.62°N 75.62°E / 14.62; 75.62 . It has an average elevation of 605 metres (1,985 ft). One of Karnataka's most important rivers –
171-697: Is a Biggest Commercial city in Haveri district and in Central Karnataka , India .It is situated 300 kilometres (190 mi) northwest of Bengaluru , the capital of Karnataka. Other nearby cities include Hubballi (108 km) and Mangaluru (271 km). It is also the largest city in Haveri district , both in terms of Area of ULB and Population.And also main Education centre with Engineering college & several degree colleges & most Number of ICSE & CBSE Schools situated in Ranebennur city. Ranebennur
190-440: Is connected with most of the metros like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai through regular trains. Being situated on National Highway NH4, the city enjoys good bus services. It is a 1.5 hour drive from Hubli (105 km) and 5 hour drive from Bengaluru (300 km). Most buses travelling between North Karnataka and South Karnataka pass through Ranebennur. Ranebennuru is home to a wildlife sanctuary. Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary
209-451: Is divided into three blocks viz; Hulathi, Hunasikatti and Alageri for administrative purposes. It has a core area of 14.87 km and a buffer zone of 104.13 km wherein tourists are allowed. There is a forest rest house on the sanctuary boundary at Gangajala. [1] The original vegetation until 1956 consisted mainly of Acacia , catechu , Prosopis juliflora , Dodonaea viscosa and Cassia auriculata. In an attempt to increase vegetation cover in
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#1733086307699228-424: Is home to blackbuck , Great Indian Bustard and wolves. Great Indian Bustard was last spotted in 2005 and maybe locally extinct. As of 2011 India census , Ranebennur has a population of 106,365. Males constitute 50.7% of the population and females 49.3%. Ranebennur has a literacy rate of 60.98%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 60.16% and female literacy is 61.8%. In Ranebennur, 10.8% of
247-697: The Tungabhadra – flows along the southern border of Ranebennur taluk . Another river, the Kumadvathi, which originates from Madagh Masur Lake flows from Hirekerur taluk, enters Ranebennur taluk, and joins the Tungabhadra river. The nearest airport is at Hubballi , 108 km from Ranebennur. From there one can reach Bengaluru and Mumbai by flight. The nearest international airports are 271 km and 300 km away, in Mangaluru and Bengaluru respectively. Ranebennur
266-552: The Upper Tunga project, if completed, will be a boon for the farmers in this region. Sericulture (rearing of silkworms ) is growing in popularity among the farmers. Mulberry plants are grown and silkworm larvae are fed cut-up mulberry leaves. This is a labour-intensive activity and hence well suited to this region. Ranebennur is home to a rich commodity market. Commodities like cotton yarn, cottonseed , oilseeds , red chilli, betel nut , and betel leaf are traded. Ranebennur has
285-604: The 11th–12th centuries. It was built during the heyday of the kingdom ruled by the Kalyani Chalukyas and the Seunas of Devagiri. It is dedicated to an Udbhava (spontaneously born) Lingam named Mukteshwar. The dome of the temple is hollow and is closed by the slabs of the stupi. Shikhara of the Mukteshwara temple is 2.2 m in its axis at the base. The stupi is made of three beautiful lotiform mouldings diminishing in size and
304-516: The area, it was planted with eucalyptus and some indigenous species. Today, the top canopy is made up almost only of eucalyptus , along with some Hardwickia , binata and Albizia amara . The middle and lower storeys consist of Acacia, catechu, Prosopis juliflora, Dodonaea viscosa, Acaxia sundra, Zizyphus mauritiana , Lantana camara , Randia sp. sacred Tree and Cassia auriculata . The western portion has more open scrubland. Subabul ( leucaena leucocephala ) has been planted in patches in some parts of
323-516: The name is Chaudayyadanapur or Chaudadanapur. The temple of Mukteshwar at Chaudayyadanapur in Ranebennur Taluk is a beautiful representative of the style and the high culture of that time. The Mukteshwar Temple is a single cella temple in Jakkanachari style. Similar temples were built under the patronage of Kalachuris of Kalyani or Seuna dynasties. This temple is a jewel of architecture of
342-425: The population is under 6 years of age. The bulk of the population is engaged in agriculture and related activities. Cotton and jowar ( sorghum ) are very well suited to the semi-arid climate. Coconut, brinjal , maize, betel leaves, and tomatoes are the other crops grown here both as produce and for their seeds. Much of the agricultural output is dependent on the southwest monsoon and hence gets challenging at times.
361-415: The sanctuary. Cassia fistula , neem ( Azadirachta indica ), Holoptelia integrifolia, Madhuca indica , Ficus sp. and bamboo have been planted along the sanctuary's roads. The sanctuary is known for its blackbuck and wolf populations. Other mammals include wild boar , fox , jackal , langur , porcupine , common mongoose , Bengal monitor hare and pangolin . The population of blackbuck has seen
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