31-747: Sode is a village near Sirsi in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka in India. Sodhe is a village in the Malenadu region, surrounded by thick forests . It is 22 km from Sirsi and 13 km from Hulekal. Prehistoric Rock art has been found near Sodhe. It comprises engravings and drawings dated to c. the first millennium BCE . In them, double sided squares with intersecting loops are engraved/ drawn. Such drawings have also been found at Hire Benakal, Gavali, Karnataka . They have some resemblance to present day rangoli / rangavalli . Sodhe or Sonda has
62-536: A long, recorded history. Sonda kingdom was established in 1555 by Arasappa Nayaka, a Jain chieftain (1555–1598). Sonda was ruled by Sonda Nayakas for more than two hundred years (1555–1763). Arasappa Nayaka as vassal of Vijayanagara Dynasty till the fall of Vijayanagara to the Adil Shahis in 1565. He continued as the subordinate ruler of Adil Shah till his death in 1598. Arasappa Nayaka established Vadiraj Matha in Sonda which
93-511: A sacred place by both Hindus and Jains . Sonda is known for Shri Vadiraja Matha, Shri Swarnavalli Matha and is about 15 km (9.3 mi) from Sirsi. Manjuguni is one of the popular pilgrim centers located in the Uttara Kannada (North Kanara) district of Karnataka state. This place is located at a distance of 26 km from Sirsi. The temple here is dedicated to Lord Venkataramana and Goddess Padmavathi. Devotees believe that, Manjuguni
124-673: A saint. A Jain Matha exists there, and it has been headed by Bhattaraka Swasti Sri Bhattakalanka. The Sonda Jain Matha is also known as the Swadi Jain Matha. Shree Matha is situated amidst evergreen forests near Hulekal in Sirsi Taluk of Uttara Kannada district. Its history can be traced back to the period of Madhvacharya who professed Dvaita philosophy and established Mathas to propagate it. Ancient Shri Lakshminarayana Temple in Hulekal having
155-604: Is Dabolim Airport , Goa . Yakshagana is a classical dance drama common to the state of Karnataka mainly in the districts of Uttara Kannada , Shivamogga , Udupi , Dakshina Kannada and Kasaragod district of Kerala. There are several Yakshagana artists in and around Sirsi and it is being regularly played in Sirsi. Traditionally, Yakshaganas used to start late in the night and run entire night. Bhagavatha along with background musicians who play Chande and Maddale forms himmela. The actors who wear colorful costumes and enact various roles in
186-578: Is 40.2 °C and minimum temperature recorded is 3.2 °C. The average temperature here is 21.6 °C.Highly influenced by south west monsoon, This region records as one of the wettest place in the world and holds one of the place in UNESCO hottest hot spot " Western Ghats ". The average rainfall here is 5572mm. This village is surrounded by lush and dense forest. This type of forest comes under Tropical Evergreen Forest owned by Karnataka Forest Department, Sirsi Division. The elevation in this region
217-494: Is 7.5 g and average thickness is 16 mm. This unique arecanut has secured a GI tag.' The annual budget of the CMC Sirsi for the year 2021–22 is Rs.128.28 crores, out of which Rs.781.20 lakhs was proposed for capital expenses, Rs.462.45 lakhs towards proposed revenue payment, Rs.232.09 lakhs towards extra ordinary payment, and for development of SC&ST was Rs.9.86 lakhs. Sirsi's Marikamba temple
248-599: Is Hubli, which is the Zonal Headquarters of South Western Railway zone . The nearest airport is in Hubli , and the other is Belagavi , which are about 2.5 hrs and 5 hours drive from Sirsi respectively. Belagavi is connected to Bangalore , while Hubli is connected to Bangalore (direct – four flights daily), Mangalore (1 stop same equipment), Chennai (Direct), Jabalpur (1 stop same equipment) and Mumbai (direct – twice daily) by air. The nearest International Airport
279-615: Is Infant Jesus Church in Agasebagil. St.Paul's Mar Thoma Church is situated near the Zoo Circle. Sampakhanda Sampkhanda or Samphakanda is a Hill station of Western Ghats located in Sirsi Taluk of Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka , India. State Highway 69 passes through this village. It is 18 km (11 mi) away from Devimane Ghat and about 16 km (9.9 mi) from its Taluk Headquarters at Sirsi . Sampakhanda
310-567: Is a famous religious center and includes 16 seemas in the Upperghat and several places in the Lowerghat and many more disciples across India. Havyaka Brahmins , Ramakshatriyas, Sheeligas, Siddhis, Marathis, Goulis, Bhandaris and Kunbis and many more are the traditional disciples of this matha. [2] Sodhe or Sonda or Swadi flourished during the Vijayanagara Empire and is a considered to be
341-528: Is also known for spices such as cardamom , pepper , betel leaves , and vanilla . The major food crop is paddy. The name Sirsi is derived from the tree Siris , the earliest mention of name is in inscription on hero-stone at Tamadi Kallala (Siddapura taluk) of 1150AD, it mentions this place as "Sirise" Sirsi is located at 14°37′N 74°51′E / 14.62°N 74.85°E / 14.62; 74.85 (Grid Square MK74). It has an elevation ranging between 1860 feet to 2600 feet above sea level, and
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#1733085661707372-507: Is at Talguppa and Kumta . Talguppa is 54 km (34 mi) from Sirsi. Kumta is 62 km (39 mi) from Sirsi. Haveri Railway Station is about 76 km (47 mi) from Sirsi and it has rail network to some major cities like Hubli , Davangere , Bangalore , Mumbai , Pune , Salem , Madurai , Tirunelveli . Talguppa railway connects Bengaluru city via Sagar, Karnataka . Kumta railway connects Kochi and Mumbai via Mangaluru and Karwar , respectively. The major railhead
403-520: Is called as "Tirupati of karnataka". The temple is situated in western ghat belt, popularly known as Sahyadri hills. During winter, this place is covered by thick fog (in Kannada: Manju) and hence it is called by the name 'Manjuguni'. The temple of Lord Venkatramana is a huge complex built in Vijayanagara Style. According to "Sri Venkatesha Mahatmya" the founder of this temple is 'Tirumala Yogi',
434-596: Is commonly found in the forests of this region. Owing to the rich flora and fauna, deforestation and poaching have been causes for concern in recent years. Sirsi receives about 2500mm to 3500mm of rainfall annually. The climate of Sirsi is moderate and pleasant throughout the year with high humidity and day temperature usually stays warm. Annually, Sirsi's day temperature averages about 25 days of hot days with temperature more than 35 °C (95 °F) and 124 days of warm days ranging 30 °C (86 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) and remains below 30 °C (86 °F) rest of
465-618: Is considered one of the coldest places in Karnataka during summer season. Sampakhanda experiences Tropical Highland rainforest climate with plenty of rainfall and humid feel. The temperature often drops below 15 °C even in summer making one of the coldest place in Karnataka. In spite of average high elevation, relative humidity affects the climate because of ocean proximity. So, day time becomes hotter and nights becomes colder than usual weather at this elevation. The maximum temperature recorded
496-506: Is situated in the heart of the Western Ghats . Sirsi is about 399 kilometres (248 mi) from Bangalore , 144 km from Shimoga , 72 km from Sagara, Karnataka . The nearest airport is located in Hubballi , about 104 km (65 mi) and Belagavi Airport , about 190 km (120 mi) from Sirsi. River Aghanashini begins at a place near Sirsi called "shankara honda" and flows towards
527-579: Is still in existence. Shivaji , the Maratha Emperor conquered Sonda during 1674 and gave it back to Sonda ruler, Sadashiva Nayaka. Hyder Ali , the Sultan of Mysore attacked Sonda in 1763 and totally destroyed it. The last chief of Sonda, Immodi Sadashivaraya escaped to Portuguese Goa. The ruins of the fort which was protecting Sonda is covered with overgrowth of shrubs. According to Imperial Gazetteer of India, five carved pillars, approximately 3 feet high are
558-469: The 5th century. the supreme God in Shaivism , a major branch of Hinduism . Banavasi contains some of the oldest architectural monuments in southern India . Shree Matha is situated amidst evergreen forests near Shalmala river in Sirsi Taluk of Uttara Kannada district. Its history can be traced back to the period of Adi Shankaracharya who professed Advaita philosophy and established Mathas to propagate it. It
589-476: The Arabian Sea in the west. The river also creates many waterfalls along its path. Sirsi is classified as having a tropical monsoon climate ( Am ). Sirsi experiences very warm to hot afternoons and pleasant to warm mornings all through the year. The annual average temperature in Sirsi is 23.9 °C (75.0 °F). This town experiences about 25 days of hot days in a year. The hottest days are usually recorded in
620-597: The Ministry of Transport, Government of India passing through Sirsi namely Yellapur-Sirsi-Talguppa and Kumta-Sirsi-Haveri which will be developed and maintained by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Sirsi is linked to neighboring district headquarters of Dharwad , Mangalore , Udupi , Haveri , Belgaum and Shimoga . The state corporation has a network of buses to all major cities and towns in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa. VRL, SRS, Seabird, Shreekumar Travels, Durgamba Travels, Sri Durgamba Travels and Sugama Transport are
651-495: The actual festival day. The festival is celebrated every alternate year in the town which attracts a large crowd on all the five days from different parts of the India. Dollu Kunitha is also another folk dance of Sirsi performed during Bedara Vesha and Marikamba Fair. Arecanut is extensively grown in this region. The arecanut grown in Sirsi has unique features like a round and flattened coin shape, particular texture, size, cross-sectional views, taste, etc. Its average dry weight
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#1733085661707682-407: The first Mrittika vrindavana of Sri Vyasarajaru and The moola vrindavana of Sri Lakshmi Nivasa Teertharu. Ganiga and many more are the traditional disciples of this matha. St. Anthony's church is in Sirsi and is situated in the center of the town, and is the main church for the minority Christian population in the region. Another church is St. John Bosco Church situated on Hubli Road. Another church
713-746: The major private bus operators. Premium Volvo and Corona bus services are also available. There are 3 mountain roads otherwise known as Ghat section are available to access Sirsi, 1. Devimane Ghat Road from Kumta via Katgal, Devimane, Amminali, Total Number of Hairpin turn : 15 2. Vaddi Ghat Road from Ankola via Achave, Yana Rock Mountain, Devanahalli, Total Number of Hairpin turn : 21 3. Doddamane Ghat Road from Kumta via Mavingundi, Siddapura, Kansoor, Total Number of Hairpin turn : 15 Some roads might be dangerous to access during monsoon seasons because of slippery conditions. But these are scenic routes during June, July, August, September, October months because of monsoon. The nearest railhead
744-435: The months of March and April, which is the summer season in this region. The climate in Sirsi is strongly influenced by the monsoons, and the climate is tropical, moderated by proximity to the sea. During monsoons, the region receives one of the heaviest rainfall in Uttara Kannada district. As a result, the region also has a large variety of wildlife. The vegetation in the region is mainly moist deciduous, and valuable timber wood
775-471: The population and females 49%. Sirsi had an average literacy rate of 92.82%, which was much higher than the national average of 74.05%. Male literacy was 95.26%, and female literacy 90.43%. About 12% of the population was under 6 years of age. In Sirsi City Municipal Council, the female sex ratio was 1014, whereas the state average in Karnataka was 973. Sirsi is linked to other parts of the state many state highways. A couple of National Highways are sanctioned by
806-538: The remains of the Sonda palace. Jain monasteries , (Swadhi Jain matha) and Digambar Jain temples are also situated at Sodhe. This village is special because it is the headquarters of the Sode Matha also known as Sri Sode Vadiraja Matha . The Sode Matha is part of the Ashta Mathas set up by Sri Madhvacharya. Sirsi, Karnataka Sirsi is a city in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state in India. It
837-468: The story forms Mummela. Yakshagana is sometimes simply called as Aataā in both Konkani and Kannada (meaning play). Yaksha-gana literally means the song ( gana ) of a Yaksha . Yakshas were an exotic tribe mentioned in the Sanskrit literature of ancient India. In Sirsi, Holi is celebrated with a unique Carnival . Folk dance called " Bedara Vesha " is performed during the nights beginning five days before
868-401: The temperature would drop below 20 °C (68 °F) often during winter season and often drops below 25 °C (77 °F) even in summer season, and it had been recorded coldest not only in Uttara Kannada district but also as the coldest place among Karnataka especially during summer season. As of 2011 , the population of Sirsi within town limits was 62,335. Males constituted 51% of
899-499: The year (about 215 days). Maximum day temperature is lowest in July or August with an average of 24.03 °C (75.25 °F) and highest in March with an average of 35.35 °C (95.63 °F) with winter temperatures dropping below 12 °C (54 °F) rarely. Sampakhanda , Kakkali , Devimane Ghat , Bandla, Hebre are nearby and under Sirsi Taluk. Sampakhanda is the coldest place where
930-501: Was also known as "Kalyana Pattana" during the Sonda Dynasty . It is a tourist destination with evergreen forest and waterfalls and is also a commercial centre. The main businesses around the city are mostly subsistence and agriculture-based. Areca nut or betel nut , locally known as Adike (also known as supari ), is the primary crop grown in the nearby villages, making it one of the major trading centres for areca nut. The region
961-554: Was built in 1688 and renovated at periodic intervals. The 'Marikamba Jaathre', commemorating the goddess Marikamba, is held by the temple authorities every alternate year. Nearly 100,000 Hindu devotees from all parts of the country attend the fair, making it one of the biggest festivals in South India. Banavasi is the oldest town in the Karnataka state. It has grown around the Madhukeshwara Temple dedicated to Shiva , built in