Kadalbal

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
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state_name=Karnataka
district=Davangere District
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area_telephone= 91 8192
postal_code= 577011
vehicle_code_range= KA-17
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Kadalbal (also known as KadalbaLa)(Kannada :ಕಡಲಬಾಳ) is a historic town in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is very close to the district headquarters, Davangere. The name is derived from two words, kadalu means sea in kannada and baLa means son in kannada. The entire meaning of the name stands for 'son of sea' in Kannada.

History

This town was ruled by the Palayagara Nayakas_of_Chitradurga under the empire of Vijaynagar empire. Kannada is the widely spoken language here.

Attractions

Anjaneya devasthana is the famous temple where all the avatars of vaayu, wind god, are incarnated. It is believed that all the three avatars, Hanuma, Bheema and Madhwa, have re-incarnated in a single stone. The historic temple was built around this sacred re-incarnated stone by the Timmanna Nayaka of Nayakas_of_Chitradurga. This incarnation is worshiped by thousands of people in Karnataka. Accompanying this beautiful temple is a pond that provides calm and serene atmosphere for the devotees.

Events

Kadalbal is a culturally active town. The most popular annual event, Madhwanavami - birth day of Madhwacharya , attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the fair. The highlight of the event is Hanuma Rathothsava where the "Hanuma utsava moorthi" is taken in a procession around the town. Songs, Dances, Dramas and puppet shows of various historic plays are enacted. Puppet shows are a specialty at Kadalbal. Puppet shows of "Babruvahana", "Rama-Anjaneya Kaalaga", and "Krishnavatara" draws lot of attention and hoots from public.

Nearby cities

#Davangere, 6.5 km
#Chitradurga, 44 km
#Bellary, 64 km