Arsikere

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name= Arasikere
locator_position=right
latd=13 |latm=18 |lats=50|longd=76 |longm=15 |longs=22
state_name=Karnataka
district=Hassan District
altitude= 806
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area_telephone= 91 8174
postal_code= 573 103
vehicle_code_range= KA-13
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Arsikere is a town in Hassan district in the state of Karnataka, India. Arsikere is a major railway junction. It is a central place for visit to places of tourist interest, like Belur (40 km), Halebidu (25 km) and Shravanabelagola (80 km).

History

It was an important town during Hoysala rule and the name Arsikere comes from one of the princesses of the Hoysala dynasty, who built a big pond ("kere" in Kannada). "Arasi" means queen in Kannada. Therefore, it is 'Arasiya+kere' which means 'princess-pond'.

Geography

Arsikere is located at coord|13.31|N|76.26|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Arsikere.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Arsikere] ] . It has an average elevation of 807 metres (2647 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Arsikere had a population of 43,125. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Arsikere has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 53% of the males and 47% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Culture

The Malekallu Tirupathi hill has 1250 steps and it is believed that Lord Rama had visited this place. It is the only place where one can see a standing Venkateshwara idol, other than the famous Tirumala Venkateswara Temple of Andhra Pradesh.

There is an old temple built by Hoysala rulers by name Shivalaya built by Jakanachari.

The Ganesha festival is celebrated nearly for two and half to three months.Since 1941.

Other famous temple in Arasikere tq..Old temples of Sri Channakeshwara & Sri Someshawara in Haranalli village 8 km from Arasikere.

Laxmi Narasimha temple in Javagal 35 km from Arasikere

Hirikall siddheshwara temple situated hill coverd by forest. 20 km from Arasikere. [Huliyar road]

Famous Madalu Gowramma. nine days celebration placed in Madalu village nearly 30 km from Arasikere. [Huliyar road]

Shankar Lingeshwara temple in Nagapuri betta 5 km from Arasikere

Jenukal Siddheshwara swamy in Yadhapura 8 km from Arasikere.

Mallikarjuna swamy in Chellapura 8 km from Arasikere.

Ranganatha swamy temple in chikkahalkur village near j.C.Pura, 22 km frm Arasikere

Kejigeamma temple in Thumbapura, near j.C.Pura,20 km from Arasikere.

Mukkanneshwari temple in Holalakere. Near Metikurke, 25 km from Arasikere.

Personalities

* Javagal Srinath, Nagathihalli Chandrashekar, film actor Balakrishna.

Railways

Arasikere is an important junction of South Western Railway. There are three tracks joining here. One is from Mangalore another from Hubli and third from Bangalore.

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