Thursday, August 12, 2010

High Court Bench of Dharwad

Hospitals in Dharwad

Dr. Irkal Surgical Hospital , Multispecialty
Dharwad, Karnataka

Galagli Nursing Home , Multispecialty

Dharwad, Karnataka

Kamalapur Nursing Home , Multispecialty

Dharwad, Karnataka


Dharwad, Karnataka

Pavate Nursing Home , Multispecialty

Dharwad, Karnataka

Prasanth Nursing Home , Multispecialty

Dharwad, Karnataka

Ramana Gowda Nursing Home , Multispecialty

Dharwad, Karnataka

Seethrama Memorial Hospital , Multispecialty

Dharwad, Karnataka

Shiva Ganga Nursing Home , Multispecialty

Dharwad, Karnataka

Sushruta Nursing Home , Multispecialty

Dharwad, Karnataka

Vital Clinic & Nursing Home , Multispecialty

Dharwad, Karnataka

Important educational institution in dharwad

Dharwad Law Colleges
Dharwad Homoeopathic Medical Colleges
Dharwad Nursing Colleges
CSI KND BMHECs CSI College of Commerce, Dharwad
Karnatak University
Karnatak University Directorate of Distance Education
University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Karnataka Institute Of Medical Sciences
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara
Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya
Mahaganapathy Ayurvedic Medical College
Moulana Azad Homoeopathic Medical
Lea Homoeopathic Medical College
B. D. Jatti Homoeopathic Medical College
Madeena Pre University College
Sri SDM College of Dental Science and Hospital
Sdm College Of Physiotherapy
K. L. E. College Of Pharmacy
BV Boomareddy College of Engineering
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Colleg
R. N. Shetty College Of Hotel Management
Anjuman T. T. I
Anjuman Teacher Training Institute
Basel Mission T T I
Dist Institute Of Education & Training
Govt T T I For Women
Hamdard Asharfi Welfare T T I
J. G. T T I
Mahila Vidyapeeth T T I
K L E Society S Jg T T I & Mgt
Kle College Of Education
Rajiv Gandhi B Ed College
Vijayanagar College Of Education
J S S Sakthi Law College
K L E Society Gurusiddappa Kodhambari
Women S Polytechnic
Jss S Khk Instt Of Technology
Rtes Rural Polytechnic
Anjuman-e-islam Polytechnic
Kles S Polytechnic
Hsges Rural Polytechnic
Nalanda Foundation S Polytechnic
St John S Polytechnic
Shri Gurumalleshwara Polytechnic
Nttf Technical Training Centre
S J M V Institute Iti
Karnataka Huli Patila Iti
Mahila Vidya Peeta Iti
Prof K S Sharma Iti
Karnataka Arts & Science College
J S S College (formerly Ke Board S College)
Kittle College
Anjuman Arts, Science And Commerce Coll
Vidyaranya Science And Commerce College
Csi College Of Commerce
Sanskrit Pathashala
Agricultural College
College Of Postgraduate Studies
Rural Home Science College
Karnataka Science College
Jssb A & C Sk Gubbi Sc College
Pc Jabin Sc College
Jg College Of Commerce
Channabasaveshwar Pu College
Railway Comp Pu College
Sk Arts & Hsk Science Inst
Sjmvs A & C Womens College
Basel Mission Pu College
Rls Comp Pu College
Sri Shankar A & C College
Nehru Arts Sc Com College
H. B. Comp Pu College,kundgol
S. G. E. Rural Engineering College
Kless J. G. College Of Commerce
Ashrafee TTI
R. N. Shetty College Of Hotel Management
BVB College of Engineering & Technology
Karnataka Homoeopathic Medical College
S. E. T. College Of Pharmacy
Kousali Institute Of Mangagement Studies
Karnataka University College Of Edu
Kumareshwara College Of Education
Gurusiddappa Kotambri Law College
Sges Rural Polytechnic
Soniyas College Of Pharmacy
J.S.S College of Arts, Commerce and S.Gubbi College of Science
Vidyagiri - Dharwad 

Karnatak Science College
Dharwad 


K. H. Kabbur Institute of Engineering
Dharwar 

S.D.M. College of Engineering and Technology
Dharwad

Working of Hubli-Dharwad Mahanagara Palike

CITIZEN COMMITTEE CC Flash
Citizen committee is a citizen representation forum established at every polling booth across the city.
 
Composition of Citizen Committee:  It shall consist of 9 members who shall be registered voters.
  • The nine members shall be in the following age group
    • 18-22yrs : 1member
    • 22-28 yrs: 1member
    • 28-35yrs : 1member
    • 35-45yrs : 1member
    • 45-60yrs : 1member
    • 61yrs and above: 4members
  • I/3rd representation shall be from women
  • I/3rd representation shall at least be PUC qualified
  • There shall not be more than one member from the same family
One of these nine members shall be selected among themselves as the REPRESENTATIVE who shall represent in the Zonal Committee


Essential Qualifications to be a Citizen Committee Member: Any Citizen of the Twin Cities can be a member of Citizen Committee provided he / she
  • Is a registered voter in the respective polling booth
  • Has a strong will to serve the society as a volunteer
  • Can devote quality time for social service
  • Has not been declared legally disabled
Roles and responsibilities of Citizen Committee: Currently, the Citizen Committee is required to discuss the proposed strategies in the CDS report and prioritize the strategies for implementation.
Term of function: 120 days from the formation of Citizen Committees shall be the term of function for every Citizen Committee
Meeting of the Citizen Committee:   The Citizen Committee shall meet every fortnight.The date and venue for the meeting can be decided by the individual committees depending on their convenience. The meetings shall be chaired by the REPRESENTATIVE in the normal course and in his absence by any member authorized by him.
Quorum:  4 persons present in person shall be a quorum of the Citizen Committee for regular meetings.
Decisions / Resolutions:  All decisions of the Citizen Committee shall be taken by a simple majority of votes of the members present at the meeting. In case of equality of votes the chairman shall have the casting vote.
Withdrawal of Membership: Any member who fails to attend 3 consecutive meetings shall seize the membership.
Minutes of the meeting: The minutes of every meeting of the committee shall be recorded and read at the next meeting thereof and shall be confirmed either with or without amendment.
The incidental expenses towards conducting the first three meetings will be borne by HDMC which shall not exceed

ZONAL COMMITTEE
A Zonal Committee is a Committee formed at every Zone with in the Twin cities consisting of representatives of the various Citizen Committees in the respective Zones. It is headed by the Chief Zonal Officer from HDMC, of the respective Zones. There shall be 12 such committees formed in the 12 zones of the twin cities.

 

Roles and responsibilities of Zonal Committee:  To assist the Zonal offices of HDMC in Planning, implementation and monitoring of developmental activities in their respective zones.
Term of function:  Three years shall be the term of function for every Zonal Committee
Meeting of the Zonal Committee:  The Zonal Committees shall meet every month. The meetings shall be chaired by the Chief Zonal Officer of the respective Zone in the normal course and in his absence by any member authorized by him.
Quorum:  1/3 the strength of the committee present in person shall be a quorum of the Zonal Committee
Decisions / Resolutions:  All decisions of the Zonal Committee shall be taken by a simple majority of votes of the members present at the meeting. In case of equality of votes the chairman shall have the casting vote.
Minutes of the meeting: The minutes of every meeting of the committee shall be recorded and read at the next meeting thereof and shall be confirmed either with or without amendment.


CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Composition of the Citizen Advisory Committee The Advisory committee will comprise of nine members having representatives from different backgrounds like academicians, laureates, Professionals, Social Workers, Government Officials and NGO members.
Roles and responsibilities of Citizen Advisory Committee
  • To supervise the formation and functioning of Citizen Committees and Zonal Committees
  • To identify the activities of HDMC where Citizen participation is essential and also define the outline of participation
  • To provide the necessary guidance to the Working Group and the Citizen Committees in implementing the Action plan
  • To device a mechanism to monitor the performance of the Working Group and Citizen Committees based on the project.
  • To monitor the performance of the Working Group and the Citizen Committees regularly
  • Where ever it is found that the Citizen Committee is not functioning effectively the Advisory committee shall think of alternatives.
Meeting of the Citizen Advisory Committee: The Citizen Advisory Committee shall meet at least once in a month on the first Tuesday of every month. The meeting shall be chaired by the Chairman in the normal course and in his absence the Co-Chairman is authorized to chair the meeting.
Quorum:  5 persons present in person shall be a quorum of the Citizen Advisory Committee
Decisions / Resolutions:   All decisions of the Citizen Advisory Committee shall be taken by a simple majority of votes of the members present at the meeting. In case of equality of votes the chairman shall have the casting vote.
Minutes of the meeting:  The minutes of every meeting of the committee shall be recorded and read at the next meeting thereof and shall be confirmed either with or without amendment.

WORKING GROUP

1. Composition of the Working Group:   The Working group shall comprise of 12 members headed by the Commissioner, HDMC. The Working Group shall have 3 sub groups; one for each division of the Twin City. Each Sub group shall be headed by the concerned Executive Engineer and have 3 NGO members.
 


2. Roles and responsibilities of Working Group
  • To assist the Citizen Advisory Committee and the Capacity building agency in formation and running of Citizen Committees.
  • To assist the Citizen Advisory Committee in identification of activities of HDMC where Citizen Participation is essential
  • To prepare an Action plan defining the roles and responsibilities of the Citizen Committees for the identified activities.
  • To provide the necessary technical assistance to the Citizen Committees in implementing the Action plan
  • To assist the Advisory Committee in monitoring the performance of the Citizen Committees.
  • To rank the Zonal offices for their performance based on the inputs from the Zonal Committees.
 
3. Meeting of the Working Group:   The Working Group shall meet at least once in a month. The meetings will be chaired by the Chairman in the normal course and in his absence any one of the three Executive engineers authorized by the Chairman.

4. Minutes of the meeting:   The minutes of every meeting of the committee shall be recorded and read at the next meeting thereof and shall be confirmed either with or without amendment.







CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS (2007 - 2010)
Sl.No.
Name
Contact No
Address
1.
Dr. M.I.Savadatti, Ex Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University, Dharwad 9845511301
2791396
‘Veerabhadra’ Navodaya Nagar, Dharwad
2.
Dr K V Trilokchandra (IAS) Commissionner, HDMC 9448383142 Lamington Road, HDMC, Hubli-580020
3.
Dr. D.C.Patil, Professor (Rtd), Dharwad   9901133250
2448037
Kamalapur Hospital, Near Kotyal Shop, Near Ramdevar Temple, Malmaddi, Dharwad
4.
Dr. Anand Pandurangi, Psychiatrist, Dharwad 9448141878
(R) 2773878
2776158
Michigan Compound, Saptapur, Dharwad
5.
Shri. Bharat.B.Khimji, Managing Director, BDK Group of Companies, Hubli 2333400/2330599
2331499
BDK Group of Companies, Gokul Road, Hubli
bdkho@bdkindia.com
6.
Shri. K.B.Desai, Lok Shikshana Trustee, Hubli 9448775059
(R)2351489/2372589
Shri Krishna Kalayan Mantap, Deshpande Nagar, Hubli
7.
Shri. S.S.Hasabi, S.P (Rtd), Hubli 9449048336
2350336
H.No.32, Near KEB office, Vishweshwar Nagar, Hubli
8.
Shri. Mohan.Nagammanavar, Secretary, Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Dharwad 9448746951
(R) 2446263
Navodaya Nagar, Near KUD Circle, Dharwad
9.
Smt. Savithri.Mahishi, NGO, Mahishi Charitable trust,  Dharwad (R) 2742300
(O) 2775593
(M) 9448325595
Ramnagar II Main, Near NTTF, Dharwad
10.
Smt.S J.Basame, Principal Basel Mission School, Hubli ( R) 4250460
(O) 2362270
Dinabandu Colony,Karwar Road,Hubli
11
Shri.Anwar Baig, Principal Nehru Collage Hubli. ( M)9900428667
(O)2354111
Nehru College, Hubli
12
Smt.Rukasana Kittur, Secretary Inner wheel, Rotary Club, North Karnatka and Goa  (M)9880958999
(O) 4250460
H No-266,Arvind Nagar,Hubli
13
Smt. Latha Jamakandi, Ex-Chairman, Inner wheel, Rotary Club, North Karnataka & Goa (M)9448360399
(R) 2331104
HNo.81, Basveshwar Nagar,Gokul Road, Hubli
14
Shri. D B. Kunthe, Senior Town Planner, T.C.P.O,GOI, Dhrawad (M)9448831277
(R) 2772433
HNo-24,Sadshiva Nagar,Saptapur, Dharwad
15
Shri.G C.Tallur,Former Secreatry,PWD GOK, Bangalores (M)9845254002
(R)080-56950216
H No-97,Charles Campbell Road, Cox Town,Bangalore-05
( pal bulding  near water tank Bharati nagar, Dharwad.
16
Shri.A.Sajjan,Voice President, Chamber Of Commerce, Hubli (M)9845137654 Dakappa Circle Hubli.
17
Shri. B L Desai, Chairman Indian Instiute Of Engineers, Dharwad (M) 9844040613 E&C De[art,emt BVB College, Hubli.
18
Dr.Shrinath .Mugali, Prsident IMA,Hubli (M) 9343401961 Sneh Children Hospital Pinoto Road Opp: CTO
19
Sri. G.K. Karnath ,
Director CMDR,Dhrwad
(O)2460469
(R)2743748
(M)9480027284
Plot No: 82 Dr: B.R. Ambedkar Nagar Yallkkishettar Colony
Lakkamanhalli, Dwarwad-4
20
Shri.Ravi Gaithonde,
Prsident Of Hotel -Assosiation, Hubli
(M) 9242851419
(O) 2365125
Hotel Kalabhavan Opp: kaswapet Police Station old Hubli.
21
Shri.Suresh M. Kiresur
Assosiation of Consulting Civil Engineers,Hubli(R)
(M)94481-32754
(O)0836-2353129
0836-2352754
D-14 1st floor Laxmi coplex clu b Road -29
Renuka Nilaya No;5 mayuri layout Near Venkaleshwar Temple Devangpet road vijay nagar , Hubli.-23
22
Shri.Ashok Sureban
Assosiation of Contractor Assosiation,Hubli(R)
(M)9448384751
(R)2240908
(O)2369959
Yallappur Oni Patil Gallgi Bankapur chowk Hubli.
23
Shri. Gururaj Jamakandi
Senior Journalist,
Times of India, Dharwad
(M)9448118478 Jamkhandis Bangalow opp: IB beside presentation school Belgaum Road
Dharwad.
24
Shri. Gopal Hegde,
Senior Journalist,
Praja Vani, Hubli
(M)9448470171 Prajavani Delly News paper
Hubli.
25
Shri. Manoj Patil,
Senior Jouranlist,
Samukta Karnataka, Hubli
(M)9980355366 Shri Mahalaxmi
Sanmati marge opp: Sanmati Hostel
Dharwad -580001.


WORKING GROUPS MEMBERS (2007 - 2010)


Hubli, North Division
Sl. No Members
1. Sri Patil E.E, Executive Engineer, North
2. Dr. P.B.Sattur, Former Scientist, Hubli
3. Shri. Murali Karjagi, Secretary, Hubli North East Residential Association Federation, Hubli
4. Shri. Umesh Tambad, Civic Eng, Indian Concrete Association, Hubli
Hubli, South Division
Sl. No Members
1. Sri B.C. Karisaiyappanaver, Executive Engineer, South
2. Shri. Bhaskar.Jithuri, Social Worker, Geleyara Belaga Sangha, Hubli
3. Dr. Kamalakshi, KIMS, Social Worker, Beggars Improvement Project, Hubli
4. Shri. D.K.Kulkarni, (Rtd) Principal, SDM College, Hubli
Dharwad Division
Sl. No Members
1. Sri. J.D.Joshi, Executive Engineer, Dharwad
2. Smt. Madhuri Chikkodi, Bhageerath, Dharwad
3. Shri. B.K.Kale, Smashana Abhivrudhi Sangha, Dharwad
4. Shri. M.K.Deshpande, (Rtd) LIC Officer, Dharwad
List of Special Invitees

  1. Shri. Murali Karjagi, Secretary, Hubli North East Residential Association Federation, Hubli
  2. Shri. D.M.Shanbag, President, Nagarika Vedhike, Moorsaviramath, Hubli
  3. Dr. K.G.Nadagouda, Jayapriya Medical Hospital, Hubli
  4. Capt. D.R.Kobre (Rotarian), Hubli
  5. Shri. M.P.Angadi, Association of Senior Citizens, Hubli

Scope of Work for the Capacity Building Agency & Tentative time lines
  • Work closely with the Working Groups during the entire activity.
  • Orientation to Citizen Committees & Zonal Committees on CDS and Obtain feedback / opinion on prioritization of strategies in CDS report.
  • Conduct training & Capacity building for all Citizen Committee & Zonal Committee members (each batch not exceeding 50 participants)
  • Conduct at least three meetings of Citizen Committee and two meetings of Zonal Committees successfully.
Note
  • Training kits (Kan and Eng), resource persons, venue, refreshments etc should be arranged by the agencies.
  • Should work under the supervision and guidance of Citizen Advisory Committee and Working Groups
  • Training programme of the members to include Orientation on CDS, team work, effective communication, positive attitude, roles and responsibilities of the CC & ZC members, conducting meetings, keeping minutes of the meetings & coordination between CC & ZC apart from other important and relevant modules as suggested by the agency and approved by the advisory committee.
  • Weekly report clearly mentioning the progress of activities against the set timelines and the outputs obtained should be submitted to the respective working groups
  • The working Group will work as technical support team and also supervise the over all activities. All ground work needs to be undertaken by the agency and its team.
  • The Total project period is 120 days from the start date & the timeline for obtaining the feedback on CDS is 10th March, 07.
  • The Citizens' Committees and Zonal Committees will be formed by 18th Feb, 07, the orientation and training for CC & ZC members shall start immediately.
  • To maintain continuous contact an office to be opened in Hubli Dharwad & must operate till the successful completion of the project.

IT Park of Dharwad

Bus stand of Dharwad

Photo of Hotel Naveen

Photos(Karnataka University)

Hotels in Dharwad

The district headquarters of Dharwad is 75 kilometers from Belgaum. Serene and picturesque the town even today keeps its old world charm. Many picturesque temples and churches adorn the town. Basel Mission Church, All Saints Church and the Roman Catholic Church are some of the prominent churches worth making an entry to. However, there are many temples that are breathtaking include Dattatreya, Dyamavva, Durgadevi, Hanuman, and Panduranga. The town is also a famous educational center. The Karnataka University and the University of Agricultural Sciences are the two highly acclaimed universities. Lakkundi, once a famous point of religious training, is a few kilometers from Dharwad. Dharwas has also temples built in Kalyani and Chalukyan Style.

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Prime Attractions

Dambala
75 kilometers from Dharwad lies the Dambala famous for grape and guavas. Dambala flaunts of many temples, Dodda Basappa Temple being the best of them all. The Kalyani Chalukya period Basappa temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is famed for its multizonal stellar shape. It has one of the most comely festooned doorsteps that is prevalent in any temple in western India. There was also a Buddhist shrine there in Dambala.

Annigeri
Annigeri is a prominent culturala and political center of ancient times. Several kings like Yadavas, Chalukyas and Hoysalas took over Annigeri. Annigeri was part of Kalachuris kingdom. Amruteshwar temple is there in Annigeri built in Kalyani Chalukya style. The temple has a roof supported by 76 pillars and curvings of mythological figures. This temple remains the venue for a festival during the month of December to January.

Gudda Guddappara
This tiny village is famous for a big fair of November in honor of Malhari, an incarnation of shiva who killed the demon.

Bankapura
Twenty kilometers from the railhead of Yalavigi on Poona-Bangalore line and 30 kms from Hubli, Bankapura has a fort. The Ranganatha Nagareshwara Temple has 60 pillars engraved of Grey sandstone. The splendid temple has an elegantly carved ceiling. Another notable temple here is the Sidheshwara Temple.

Gadag
Gadag situates 75 kms from Dharwad and houses the well-known temples of Vira Narayan, Trikuteshwara, and Someshwara. The large Trikuteshwara Temple has a principal place of worship that comprises of three lingas built up on the same stone. One can see fine-looking stone screens inside the temple. The Vira Narayan temple has a massive 'gopuram' built in the Vijayanagara style.

How to get there

By Air: The nearest Airport is Belgaum (100 kms)

By Rail: Hubli is the nearest railway junction.

By Road: Dharwad is connected by road to: Bangalore (427 kms.), Goa (140 kms.), Belgaum (140 kms.)

Temples of Dharwad

SOMESHWARATEMPLE Someshwara Temple: is one of the oldest temples just outskirts of Dharwad built in 12th century by Chalukyas, near SDM college.The temple has statues of MahishaMardini , Chaturbhuja Ganapati .Da Ra Bendre in one of poems said "Banthanna sanna somavara kanabekanna Someshwara ". River Shalmala takes birth near by but she flows under ground. Someshwara is a beautiful place with surrounding hills and trees and pond.
MURUGHA MATH
Murugha Math:
This is situated on Savadatti Road. The great Sant Mrityunjaya who was the head the math, fed hundreds of students who came from villages to study @ schools and colleges of Dharwad. Lord Mahantappa passed away in 1994 and now lord Shivayogiappa has taken over the deeksha of the math.
Every Monday there will be lectures / music conducted in the premises of the math.

SHANKARA-MATHA Shankara Matha: is located near JSS college off of NH4. Its architecture is new comprising tiles and ceramic statues, grass lawns. It has big peaceful meditation hall ,between the two "gopuras" as you can see in the picture.
DATTATREYA TEMPLE Dattatreya Temple:
The God with four heads representing 4 vedas.Usually called as Dattana Gidu,Situated in Gandhi Chawk.

The Vittal Mandir : Also known as 'Vithoba devara gudi'. Constructed in 1796 by the Maratha rulers. Vanavasi Rama Mandira: It is Temple of famous God Sri Rama Along with Sita,Laxmana & Hanuman, Situatated in Malamaddi.
Temple of Milaralinga: This temple is situated behind J.S.S College. It is one of famous temple in Dharwad built in 12th century. The building was built in style of Chalukya's architecture. However its been renovated. There is a saying that long ago Adilshahi's converted it as a mosque and again Pashwe's reconverted as Temple (The Persian stone writing, which said so is missing now). Is also called as "Milaralinga Gudda" because it's up on Hill. Out side of this temple there is a damaged Chlukya's "Shivalinga". Inside the temple there are beautifully carved stone pillars and 'garbha gudi' has idol of Chaturbhuja (having four arms) Milara holding Dhamaru, Trishul, Khadga and Kapala. Besides this idol there are sculptures of dog,
Horse etc. AT the center of four pillars, there is statue of Nandi and roof has beautiful design of lotus ( Kamala).The statue of temple is so situated that first sunrays touch the statue , before daylight breaks over rest of Dharwad.

There are Dargas right infront of temple, Peer Anwarsha and Moonawarsha ,and every year in the month of Rajjab , Uruus takes place.
Ulavi Basappana temple :Chennabasavanna and his team (desciples of Lord Basaveshwara) fled from the hostile Kalyana. On their way to the forests of ulavi they rested here. It is a big stone temple with 63 mantaps constructed by the saints of Shaiva cult. A Mela (Jatri) in August every year (Shravana Masa) celebrates the occasion. A group of people wearing colorful dresses dance in the streets of Dharwad every Monday during 'Shravana Masa'
Sri Raghavendra swami Matha
Nuggikari hanumata devara Gudi
Ganapati Temple: A small temple of Ganapati or vighneshwara situated in KCD circle
Durgadevi Temple :
A temple of the Goddess Durga. Situated near the Corporation building.There is a heavy round stone in the temple. A belief among young svhool going kids "if you lift the stone and place it back without making sound, you will pass in the exam". Its true , it worked for me
Laxmi-Narayana Temple:
Situated in Javali Peth in the center of Dharwad. Two beautiful marbal idols of Laxmi and Narayana are decorated everyday and even more specially during the month of the Dasera festival for 10 days. These idols are dressed according to the various mythological stories. A big mela for 10 days.

kumar2.jpg (24764 bytes) Shri Shri Kumar Swami Tapovan:
This is the temple near University. A great learned Saint callled Kumaraswami established it. People from all over the country came here to listen to his lectures. Since his death last year his follwers are maintaining it. Formarly this math was called Navakalyana math in the city and then it got shifted to Tapovan.
The Photographs are provided by Josip-Akshay Valcicak -from Croatia.

renukamother.jpg (12258 bytes) Renuka (Yellamma) Devi-Temple This is a well-known temple in North Karnataka visited by pilgrims mainly from Karnataka, Maharashtra & AndhraPradesh. Yellamma temple is situated atop hill, near Soundatti in Belgaum district. The number of devotees visiting the temple is estimated to be around 30 lakhs, their number is the highest on Bharat Hunnime day. Several other famous temples situated at this holy place include Sri Jamadhagnishwar Temple, Sri Parashuram Temple, Yekhanath Joghinath temple, Ganesh temple & Sri Aanjaneya temple

Poets of Dharwad

Dharwad is famous for its natural scenic beauty and has inspired many a poet and writers of national and international renown. The Jnanapeeth award- the highest award in literature, was conferred to two giants of literature , DR D R Bendre and Dr V K Gokak. Both the writers lived and wrote some of their finest works in Dharwad.
Dr Bendre (1896-1981)* wrote with pen name of Ambikatanayadatta, was a great poet , dramatist , critic and orator. Published thirty five collections of poetry, four dramas and number of critical books. He has contributed a great deal to Kannada literature. A kannada artilce on Dr Bendre, in Nimmaputa.
Dr V K Gokak a scholar and critic , Professor Of English and recipient of prestigious Jnyanapeeth Award for his epic " Bharatha Sindhu Rashmi" in Kannada.
Chennaveera Kanvi: Poet of nature. 14 poetry Collections , known for his excellent poetic style.
Betageri Krishna Sharma ( 1900 - 1952) AnandaKanda ,He wrote seven poetry collections and 3 novels. He was editor of Kannada monthly magazine "Jayanti" for a long time

Musicians of Dharwad

The Dharwad district of northern Karnataka boasts a formidable tradition in Hindustani music and adduces the following list in support of its claim:
Bhimsen Joshi
Gangubai Hangal
Mallikarjun Mansur
Kumar Gandharva
Basavraj Rajguru
Madhav Gudi
Vasant Kanakapur
Sangeeta Katti
JAYATEERTH VASANTRAO MEVUNDI
Geeta Javadekar
Ganpati Bhat Hasanagi

All Saints Chruch

Hebich Memorial Chruch,Dharwad

R.N.Shetty Stadium,Dharwad

History of Dharwad

Dharwad is a beautiful town of almost 200000 residents in the north west part of Karnataka, India. The history of Dharwad can be traced back to 12th century. It is just east of magnificent "Western Ghats". Dharwad is surrounded of hills and there are numerous lakes and other smaller water bodies
The District of Dharwad is strategically located in Northern Karnataka, with industrial city of Hubli. Dharwad was recently divided into two more districts, Gadag and Haveri. This signifies, how well the district  has progressed financially and politically, that necessitated creation of more administrative divisions.
Dharwad is quiet and peaceful city amidst lot of vegetation . It has made many people's dreams come true through its educational institutions and generous people, who have always supported poorer students. Students come here from all over North Karnataka.
This site is dedicated to all proud Dharwaadis, and aims to provide all possible information about Dharwad.
Geographical Details , Numbers
Latitude 15.19 to 15.41 North
Longitude 74.43 to 75.15 East
Total Land 10,325 Square Kilometer
Height from sea level 2580 feet
Annual rains fall 32 to 38 inches ( Rainy Season June - Sep)
Temperature April-May 39 degrees C (Max) Dec - Jan 12 Degrees C (Min)
On the western Side Mountains of Saiyhadri a river called Shalmala originated in Dharwad but she flows underground. Western part of Dharwad is called Malenadu full of forestry of red soil. Eastern part of Dharwad is called BelawalNadu Flat land of black soil. Central Part of Dharwad is Gadinadu -Mixture of both.
Weather throughout out the year is  pleasant. Especially summer evenings are  cool. Geologically Major part of the city has schist layers
The town is spread between  seven hills -namely
Ettina gudda
Malamaddi or Ulavibasaveshwer hill
Mailaralinga hill
Rajatgiri hill
Madarmaddi hill
Tejaswinagar hill
Saraswatpur hill
There were nine lakes , but only two exist today namely
Kelgeri
Sadankeri