28-459: Gadag-Betageri is a city municipal council in Gadag district in the state of Karnataka , India. It is the administrative headquarters of Gadag District . The original city of Gadag and its sister city Betageri (or Betgeri ) have a combined city administration. The municipality of Gadag-Betageri has a population of 172,813 and an area of 54.0956 km (20.8864 sq mi). Kanaginahal of Gadag
56-574: A number of Hindu temples. The Shri Basaveshwara Temple has an annual festival featuring a procession. Other temples, such as the Parvati Parameshwara temple (Uma Maheshwara Temple), have stone carvings from the Chalukya period. About 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Gadag, the agricultural village is also known for its Someswar and Durgadevi temples. Chamarasa , author of the Prabhulingaleele ,
84-415: A population of 172,813. Males constitute 86,165 of the population and females 86,648. Gadag-Betageri has an average literacy rate of 85.56%. The Sex ratio is about 1006 females per 1000 males to females. 18,419 of the population is under 6 years of age. Kannada is the main and widely spoken language, while English and Hindi are spoken and understood by few people. Shri Aluru Venkataraya from Holealur
112-573: A zoo-anthropomorphic form, with the head of bull and four hands, with antelope , axe, mace, and abhayamudra . In his mount form, Nandi is depicted as a seated bull in all Shiva temples, all over the world. This form has been found even in Southeast Asian countries including Cambodia . The white color of the bull symbolizes purity and justice. Symbolically, the seated Nandi faces the sanctum in Shiva temples and represents an individual jiva (soul) and
140-416: Is a district in the state of Karnataka, India . It was formed in 1997, when it was split from Dharwad district . As of 2011, it had a population of 1064570 (of which 35.21 percent was urban). The overall population increased by 13.14 percent from 1991 to 2001. Gadag district borders Bagalkot district on the north, Koppal district on the east, Vijayanagara district on the southeast, Haveri district on
168-744: Is identified with the Tripur Tirth Kshetra in present-day Nandikeshwar Temple, in Jabalpur , Madhya Pradesh . According to Shaiva Siddhanta , Nandi is considered to be chief among the Siddhars , initiated by Parvati and Shiva . He is regarded to have passed on what he had learned to his eight disciples, namely, the Four Kumaras , Tirumular , Vyagrapada (also known as Pullipani), Patanjali , and Sivayoga Muni. They were sent out in eight different directions to spread his wisdom. His teachings are held by
196-599: Is known for its Hindu & Jain temples and mosques. The Someshwara temple complex has a number of temples to Shiva in its fort-like compound. Chalukya monuments include the Jodi Gopura and twin towered Mallikarjuna temple and large Ganesha and Nandi statues. About 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Gadag, Lakkundi was the residence of the Chalukyan kings. It is known for its 101 stepwells (known as kalyani or pushkarni ) and its Hindu & Jain temples. A sculpture gallery
224-523: Is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India . Dambal is known for its 12th-century Chalukya Doddabasappa Temple . This is the biggest city after Gadag in Gadag district. Gajendragad is known for its hill fort and Kalakaleshwara temple, Nagavi , the famous Yellammadevi temple and a hill-view choultry under construction. It is 55 km from Gadag and is a politically rich village. Harti has
252-613: Is revered as Karnataka Kulapurohita (High priest of the Kannada family) in the Karnataka region for his contribution towards the cause of a separate Karnataka state. He became famous for undertaking a Karnataka Ekikarana movement in support of the formation of a state for the Kannada-speaking population of Mysore, Bombay Presidency and the Nizam's Hyderabad. Gadag district Gadag district
280-416: Is still a sizeable population of Jains in the district, around 6,000, which are the third largest religion. Languages in Gadag district (2011) Kannada is the main language of the district and is spoken by 85.32% of the population. Urdu is the second-largest language and is spoken by 8.37%, mainly in urban areas. Lambadi is spoken by 3.06% of the population. The Magadi Bird Sanctuary , created at
308-822: Is the birthplace of the first co-operative society in Asia. The temples of Veera Narayana and Trikuteshwara are places of religious and historic importance. The Gadag style of Architecture , marked by Ornate pillars with intricate sculpture , originated during the period of the Western Chalukya (or Kalyani Chalukyas) king Someswara I , and it flourished for a period of 150 years (During 1050 CE to 1200 CE ) during which period some 50 temples were built; some examples being: The Trikuteshwara temple complex at Gadag, The Kasivisvesvara temple, Lakkundi , The Doddabasappa Temple at Dambal , The Amriteshwara temple at Annigeri , etc. As of 2011 India census , Gadag-Betageri had
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#1732848760766336-446: Is the bull vahana (mount) of the Hindu god Shiva . He is also the guardian deity of Kailash , the abode of Shiva. Almost all Shiva temples display stone images of a seated Nandi, generally facing the main shrine. The Sanskrit word nandi ( Sanskrit : नन्दि ) means happy, joy, and satisfaction, the properties of divine guardian of Shiva-Nandi. The application of the name Nandi to
364-602: The Nandinatha Sampradaya , a line of gurus who claim descent from Nandi. Many Puranic legends are available about Nandi. One describes his conflict with Ravana , the antagonist of the Ramayana . Nandi cursed Ravana, the rakshasa king of Lanka , that his kingdom would be burnt by a forest-dweller monkey ( vanara ), since he behaved in a restless manner, just like a monkey, while waiting to meet Shiva . Later, Hanuman burned Lanka when he went in search of Sita , who
392-1458: The Magadi reservoir, is 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Gadag on the Gadag-Bangalore Road, 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Shirhatti and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Lakshmeshwar. It is known for migratory species such as the bar-headed goose , which feed on fish and agricultural crops. The first cooperative in India was founded over 100 years ago in Kanaginahal , and K. H. Patil aided in its modernisation. Education Institutions - Gadag Institute Of Medical Sciences , Gadag. - KarnatakaState Rural Development And Panchayat Raj University, Nagavi - Gadag. - Jagaduguru TontadaryaCollege Of Engineering, Gadag. - Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti - Gadag. - Government Engineering College, Nargund. - Karnataka University PG Centre , Gadag. - KLE's J T College, Gadag. - KLE's S A Manvi Law College, Gadag. - KSS College, Gadag. - Govt PU College, Gadag. The district generates wind power at Kappatagudda, Binkadakatti, Hulkoti, Kurtkoti, Beladhadi, Kalasapur, Mallasamudra, Mulgund , Kanaginahal, Harlapur, Halligudi, Abbigeri and Gajendragad . Nandi (bull) Saiddhantika Non - Saiddhantika Nandi ( Sanskrit : नन्दि ), also known as Nandikeshvara or Nandideva ,
420-528: The agricultural village is known for the Shri Jagadguru Budimahaswamigala Sanstan math Antur Bentur – Hosalli. The matha is cared for by both Muslims and Hindus. According to the 2011 census the district has a population of 1,064,570. This ranks it 426th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 229 inhabitants per square kilometre (590/sq mi). Its population growth rate from 2001 to 2011
448-822: The area. Nargund is an over 1000 year old hilltop fort from the times of the Rashtrakuta dynasty . In 1674, Maratha ruler Chatrapati Shivaji built a citadel here. It is also known for its role in the 1857 revolt when Bhaskar Rao Bhave , the ruler of Nargund revolted against the British, and the 1980s' Peasant movement during Gundu Rao's Chief Ministership of Karnataka and also as the birthplace of senior leader of Jana Sangh Jagannathrao Joshi . About 24 kilometres (15 mi) from Gadag, and known for wind power generation About 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Gadag, and known for its Shri Rama Temple and statues of Sri Rama, Lakshmana and Sita About 23 kilometres (14 mi) from Gadag,
476-502: The bull (Sanskrit: Vṛṣabha ) is a development of recent syncretism of different regional beliefs within Shaivism. The name Nandi was widely used instead for an anthropomorphic door-keeper of Kailash, rather than his mount in the oldest Shaivite texts in Sanskrit, Tamil, and other Indian languages. Siddhanta texts distinguish between Nandi and Vṛṣabha . Nandi is described as the son of
504-413: The form of a whale and started to trouble the people. Parvati's father declared that the man who would kill the whale would marry his daughter. Later, Shiva took the form of a fisherman and killed the whale, and received Parvati in her previous form. The Cham Hindus of Vietnam believe that when they die, Nandi takes their soul to the holy land of India from Vietnam. The Agamas describe Nandi in
532-473: The message that the jiva should always be focused on the Parameshvara . From the yogic perspective, Nandi is the mind dedicated to Shiva, the absolute. In other words, to understand and absorb light, the experience, and the wisdom is Nandi, who is the guru within. Nandi flag or Vrshabha flag, a flag with the emblem of seated bull is recognized as the flag of Shaivism, particularly among Tamil community all over
560-545: The request and guidance of S. Danapala, a Sri Lankan Shaiva personage, in the 1990s. The first Nandi flag was hoisted in 1998, at Colombo Hindu College at Ratmalana , Sri Lanka. Following years, it was declared as the official Shaiva flag in fourth International Saiva Siddhanta Conference, held in Zurich in 2008. Nowadays, Tamil Shaivas, especially in Sri Lanka , Canada , Australia , UK , South Africa , and Switzerland , hoist
588-426: The sage Shilada. Shilada underwent severe penance to have a boon– a child with immortality and blessings of Shiva, and received Nandi as his son. Shiva Purana says that Nandi was born from a yajna performed by Shilada. Nandi grew up as an ardent devotee of Shiva and he performed severe penance to become his gate-keeper, as well as his mount, on the banks of river Narmada . According to regional legend , this site
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#1732848760766616-586: The southwest, Dharwad district on the west and Belgaum District on the northwest. It is famous for the many monuments (primarily Jain and Hindu temples) from the Western Chalukya Empire . It has seven talukas: Gadag , Gajendragad , Ron , Shirhatti , Nargund , Lakshmeshwar and Mundargi . The town has 11th- and 12th-century monuments. The temple of Veera Narayana and the Trikuteshwara complex are sites of religious and historic importance. One of
644-527: The two main Jain temples is dedicated to Mahavira . Trikuteshwara temple complex : The Trikuteshwara temple was built by the early Chalukyas between the sixth and the eighth centuries, exemplifying Chalukya architecture. The temple is dedicated to Saraswati . Veeranarayana Temple : The temple, believed to have been built during the 11th century, attracts many devotees. Lakshmeshwara is in Shirahatti taluka and
672-530: The world. Nandi was the emblem of historical Tamil Shaiva monarchs, such as Pallava dynasty and Jaffna Kingdom . Several campaigns to aware the Shaivas about their Nandi flag is carried out continuously during the Shivaratri session, particularly among Tamil community of Sri Lanka , Tamil Nadu , and diaspora . The Nandi flag used nowadays was designed by Ravindra Sastri of Madurai , Tamil Nadu , according to
700-399: Was 9.61 percent. The district has a sex ratio of 978 females for every 1000 males and a literacy rate of 75.18 percent. 35.63% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 16.36% and 5.79% of the population respectively. Hindus are in majority in the district with 85.27% of the population. Muslims are second with 13.50% of the population. There
728-486: Was born nearby. Home to the largest Jain temple built by the Rastrakuta dynasty About 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Gadag, the village is known for old temples. Belavanaki is about 33 km from Gadag. The village is known for the statue of Veerabhadra which is considered to be best sculpture of its kind in recent times. Earlier, the village was part of Belavalanaadu-300 or Belvola-300 therefore from that its name
756-720: Was derived. It is also the Birthplace of well known social activist S. R. Hiremath . Ron's historic monuments include Anantsayee Gudi, Isvara Gudi, Isvara Temple, Kala Gudi, Lokanatha Temple, Mallikarjuna Gudi, Parsvanath Jain temple and the Somlingesvara temple. About 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Gadag, the agricultural village is known for the Shri Ugra Narsimha, Dattatreya, Virupakhshalinga and Rama temples. Statues of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita were installed by Brahma Chaitanya . Writer and critic Kirtinath Kurtakoti hailed from
784-541: Was imprisoned by Ravana in the grove called the Ashoka Vatika . The ancient Tamil text Tiruvilaiyadal Puranam mentions another story in which Nandi is incarnated as a whale. According to this legend, Parvati lost her concentration while Shiva was explaining the meaning of the Vedas to her. Parvati, then incarnated as a fisher-woman to atone for her lack of concentration. To unite his master and his beloved-wife, Nandi took
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