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Hubballi-Dharwad ಹುಬ್ಬಳ್ಳಿ-ಧಾರವಾಡ, formerly
'Hubli-Dharwad' are twin cities in the state of Karnataka in
India . It is
the second-largest conurbation in Karnataka, after Bangalore.
Dharwad is
the administrative headquarters of Dharwad
District
Hubballi
Hubballi City, situated about 20 km south-east of Dharwad, is the commercial centre and business hub of North Karnataka. Cotton and peanuts (called groundnuts locally) are grown aplenty in the surrounding rural areas, and Hubballi is a major trading center for both commodities. Sea food from Karwar, a coastal town 165 km away, is packed and shipped from Hubli. It is also an important city for the Indian Railways, being the headquarters for South Western Railway Zone and the Hubballi Division. It also has a century-old wagon workshop.Hubli is an important industrial centre, with
more than 1000 allied small and medium industries already
established. There are machine tools industries, electrical, steel
furnitures, food products, rubber and leather industries and
tanning industries. With the establishment of K.E.C, Bhoruka
textile Mill, Universal Group of
Industries, Microfinish Group, N.G.E.F,
K.M.F, BDK
Group of Industries and Murudeshwar Ceramics. It has gathered
momentum in industrial development. Popular group of hotels, Kamat
Group, started off in this very city. IT Park Hubli - situated in
the heart of the City and is promoted by the Government of
Karnataka IT Department and KEONICS acts as the modalagency for
maintaining and marketing of IT Park Hubli. Sankalp
Semiconductor are well known companies in
the field of software & semiconductor and chip design currently
operational in BVB Engineering College campus. STPI-HubliSoftware Technology Parks of
India(Organization under the Dept of IT,Govt of India)has been
operational from May 2001 and it is located in the 4th Floor of IT
Park, to provide the Data communication, Industry promotion and
Incubation services to IT/ITES industry.
Kundgol, den for
renowned Hindustani
classical music singers, is a town situated about 20 km
south-east of Hubballi. Panchakshri
Gavai, Pandit
Putturaj Gawai, Pandit
Sawai Gandharva, Pandit
Mallikarjun Mansoor, Pandit
Basavaraj Rajguru, Pandit
Kumar Gandharva, Gangubai
Hangal and Pandit
Bhimsen Joshi are some of those exponents from this part of the
region who have enriched the Hindustani music with their
contributions. To continue the tradition of Guru-Shishya parampara,
endorsed by such legendaries, the government will set up a Rs
5-crore centre for excellence in the field of Hindustani music —
Centre for Hindustani Music — on a sprawling five-acre serene land
near Unkal Lake. A pictorial water spot with a magnificent sunset
view, this perfect picnic spot has green garden, recreational
facilities for the children, boating facilities, etc. The lake is 3
km away from Hubli.
Glass House
As the name suggests, this is a palace of glass,
inaugurated by the former Indian Prime Minister, Smt. Indira
Gandhi.
Places around Hubli
Navilteerth
A beautiful nature gifted spot on the way to
Ramadurga, 53 km away from Hubli.
Sathodi & Mathodi Falls
A place for Trekking & to enjoy the nature
gifted falls, 85 km on Hubli - Karwar Highway.
Sykes Point
Situated 84 km from Hubli. A place to watch
beauty of nature and sun set - a picnic spot.
Ulavi
It is a holy place where Shri Chennabasaveshwar
Temple is situated. Located near Dandeli, 98 km from Hubli.
Tourist attractions of this region
Hubli-Dharwad is like tourism hub of North
Karnataka. Stay at Hubli and you can visit Lakkundi, Badami,
Aihole, Pattadakal, Gadag and many more...
Badami
Badami (Kannada: ಬದಾಮಿ), formerly known as
Vatapi, is a panchayat town in the Bagalkot District of Karnataka,
India. It was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from 540 to
757 AD. It is famous for rock cut and other structural temples. It
is located in a ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone
outcrop that surrounds Agastya lake.
Pattadakal
Pattadakal is 22 km from Badami, the capital of
the Chalukya dynasty of Southern India, who built the temples in
the seventh and eighth centuries. There are ten temples including a
Jain sanctuary sourrounded by numerous small shrines and plinths.
Four temples were built in Dravidian style, four in nagara style of
Northern India and the Papanatha temple in mixed style.
The group of mounuments in Pattadakal was
designated a World Heritage Site in 1987. The victory of the
Chalukyan kings are carved in the 'VEERGALLU' stones. Pattadkal was
a celebratory city of of Chalukyas. The Chalukyan kings celebrated
their Throning ceremony 'PATTAABHISHEKHA' (Crowning -ceremony) at
this place (The 'PATTA' is throne in Kannada or singhasan in
Hindi).Hence all the crowning and victory landmarks included in
kannada became 'PATTADA-KALLU'. Hence in memory of these facts
every year Pattadakal Festival is celebarated by Karnataka
Government at this place.
Aihole
Aihole was the first capital of the early
Chalukyas. Here they built over 125 temples in various styles and
is said to be a laboratory of experiments in rock cut architecture.
Aihole is to the east of Pattadakal, along the Malaprabha River,
while Badami is to the west of both. Pulakesi I, one of the
greatest rulers of this dynasty, moved the capital to Badami
nearby. Badami was then known as Vatapi. It is from these temples
that the Chalukyas gained their experience and went on to build the
great temples of Pattadakal. The first phase of temple building in
Aihole dates back to the 6th century CE, the second phase up to the
12th century CE. Some temples were even built as early as the 5th
century CE.As Nalada in North the Aihole was also an educational
Center in south. On the banks of River Malaprabha a shiva temple is
located. In mythology ,Parushuram [One of Vishnu's Dashavatars
(incarnations)] worshipped Lord Shiva here and hence the temple is
called Ramalingeshwara temple. Parushuram after killing several
kshatriyas washed his parashu (axe) in the river Malaprabha. The
water turned to bloody . The women who came to river exclaimed as
'AIHOLE' ( shee.....t HOLE -River) Thence forth this place was
called as 'AIHOLE'.
Lakkundi
Lakkundi in Gadag District of Karnataka is a
place of antiquarian interest with as many as 50 temples, 101
stepped wells (called Kalyani or Pushkarni) and 29 inscriptions,
spread over the period of the later Chalukyas, Kalachuris, Seuna
and the Hoysalas. A great center of Kalyani Chalukyan art, there
are several temples of note here. Among them Kasi Vishwanatha is
the most ornate and elaborately furnished. There is also a Jain
Temple dedicated to Mahavira, the largest & oldest shrines at
Lakkundi. Lakkundi is also noted for its step wells, artistically
built with small canopied niches inside the walls of the wells
enshrining lingas. There is sculpture gallery maintained by the
Archaeological Survey of India. The architecture of the Chalukyas
of Kalyana are said to be a link between those of the early
Chalukyas of Badami and the Hoysalas who succeeded them.
Gadag
It is a twin city muncipality and it is 80 km
from Dharward. It is a great centre of Kalyana Chalukya art with
the largeTrikuteshwara temple. It was latter expanded by kalyana
Chalukyas into a vast complex.The complex has triple shrines once
housing Shiva,Brahma and Surya. The saraswathi temple has the
finest shining decorative pillars,and the saraswathi image, and it
is one of the largest example of Chalukyan art. The place has
Someshwara and Rameshwara temples of Chalukyan style. It has
Veeranarayana temple of Chalukyan times. The great Kannada poet
Kumaravyasa composed his famous kannada Bharatha in this
temple.Gadag has a mosque of Adilshahi times and church
too.Betageri has many artistic herostones from 9th and 10th
centuries.
Annigeri
Annigeri Amrtesvara Temple in Annigeri was built
in the Dharwad district in 1050 CE with dravida articulation. This
was the first temple made of soapstone
Haveri
Monuments notable for their craftsmanship include
the Siddhesvara Temple at Haveri in the Haveri district, the
Amrtesvara Temple at Annigeri in the Dharwad district, the
Sarasvati Temple in Gadag, and the Dodda Basappa Temple at Dambal,
both in the Gadag district.
Soapstone is found in abundance in the regions of
Haveri, Savanur, Byadgi, Motebennur and Hangal. The great archaic
sandstone building blocks used by the Badami Chalukyas were
superseded with smaller blocks of soapstone and with smaller
masonry.
Reference : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Chalukya
Kamala Narayana Temple Degaon
Degaon 24 km from Bailhongal and five km from
Kittur is a place with rich antiquity. The place name might have
originated from its temple complex Devagrama meaning a village of
God. The striking monument here is the magnificient Kamala Narayana
Temple, built by the Goa Kadamba queen, Kamaladevi in the 12th
century. The sculptures are breathtakingly beautiful. Lions and
floral motifs vie with dancing girls for attention.
Reference :
www.kar.nic.in/zpbelgaum/kamalanarayantemp.html
Taste of North Karnataka Cuisine at Hubballi-Dharawada
The North Karnataka Cuisine can be primarily
found in the northern districts of Karnataka, including Bidar,
Kalburgi,
Vijapura,
Bagalakote,Belagaavi,
Raayachooru,
Dharwad,
Gadag,
Haveri,
Koppala,
and parts of Ballari.
The following are typical items in a typical
vegetarian Northern Karnataka meal :
- rotti or bhakri, Rice, Saaru, Happala, kosambari
- Badane kaayi gojju/enne-gai/tumbu-gai - Stuffed and/or sauteed
- Shenga/Ellu dry chutney in powder form - sometimes called hindi (not hindi language). kempu khaara - hot chutney paste made with/of red chillis, consumed as a condiment
- Bele palya - cooked split or whole beLe, chana, moong with greens such as methi and spinach, or spring onion
- mosaru bajji or raitha - salad involving yogurt, Mosaru and majjige, beNNEe or tuppa. Raw Salads - of spring onion, onion, green chili, methi leaves, sometimes with oggaraNe of sasive and/or jeerige
Hubli-Dharwad is famous for its Dharwad
pedha - a milk-based sweetmeat.
Rich Folk Heritage
- Dollu Kunitha
It is a popular drum dance. The large drums are
decorated with coloured cloth, and are slung around the necks of
men. The dances are at times accompanied with songs relating to
religious praise or wars.
- Veeragase
Veeragase is popular folk dance. It is a symbolic
presentation of the heroism and valour of God Veerabahadhra. Its
exponents are called Lingadevaru and they perform the dance with
religious fervour at festival time especially during the months of
Shravana and Kartika.
- Nandikolu kunitha
This art form is the domain of male devotees of
Lord Siva. The Nandi pole is about 18 cubits in length, each cubit
representing a 'dharma'. The length of the pole is fitted with
brass pots and plates, and ornate silver or brass umbrella at the
top with a silk tassel, which is the flag. The performer on a sling
balances the pole; this requires skill as well as strength. The
sight of the devotee's inspired dance, to the background beat and
the resulting symphony of sounds, from the pots and plates on the
pole, is truly breathtaking.
- Jodu halige
Halige meaning two percussion instruments used by
two artists to produce rhythmic notes of astounding energy and
power. Their movements along the stage expressive of their physical
energy harmonizes with the notes produced by the instrument. The
Haligi (wood) circular in shape is made of buffalo hide. A short
stick is used on it. The notes combined with the bodily movement
pervade the stage and overflow to the audience.
- Lambani nruthya
Lambani women dressed colourfully and move
circularly with clapping and singing. This dance is out of the
common. In dress, mode of living and dwelling, they dance on
important festivities in a free manner.
- Veerabhadra kunitha
The dance form depicts the story of Veerabhadra,
the legendary minor god created by Lord Siva to teach a lesson to
his father-in-law Daksha. Veerabhadra to go to the place of the
yaga and destroy the ceremony.
The folk art forms of Karnataka need to be
revived at the earliest, failing which they will disappear without
a trace. Now a days there is no attempt to perform or encourage in
North Karnataka, especially with regard to Doddata, Sannata and
Gombeyata.
See also
Demographics
The population of the twin cities is 786,000, as per 2001 census and it is estimated more than 900,000 now. Hubli-Dharwad's population increased 22.99% between 1981 and 1991, from 527,108 to 648,298, and by 21.2% between 1991 and 2001. The municipality covers 191 km². Hubli-Dharwad is located 425 km northwest of Bangalore, on the National Highway 4 between Bangalore and Pune in Maharashtra. The City is governed by the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation , having an elected council.Climate
The climate of the city is extremely good throughout the year and especially Dharwad is known for its salubrious climate.The M.S.L. of Hubli is 626.97 meters and that of
Dharwad is 696.97 meters. The average yearly rainfall is
838mm.
hubli in Bengali: হুবলি-ধারওয়াদ
hubli in Bishnupriya: হুবলি-ধারৱাদ
hubli in Marathi: हुबळी
hubli in Newari: हुब्ली-धारवाद
hubli in Polish: Hubli-Dharwar
hubli in Portuguese: Hubli
hubli in Swedish: Hubli
hubli in Vietnamese:
Hubli-Dharwad