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Chitradurga gets its name from Chitrakaldurga [meaning picturesque fort, in turn "Chitra" (Picture), "Kala" (Art) and "Durga" ], an umbrella-shaped lofty hill found here. Chitradurga was also known by the names Chitradurg, Chitrakaladurga, and Chittaldurg. Chittaldrug (or Chitaldrug [4] or Chittledroog) was the official name used during the period of British rule. [6]
Chitradurga is one of the 30 districts of Karnataka and a place with historical significance which is located to the North West 200 kms away from Bengaluru. Chitradurga is very distinctive with its curious myths, human dwellings dating back to Stone age, enriched with the sites of ancient, historical, cultural and religious significance has ...
i visited chitradurga on 21st to 23rd october 2023. on 21st reached chitradurga and visited muruga muatt and dassara celebration was nice. had dinner at mutt and they serve rice, sambar, rasam, payasam and pallya. on 22nd visited chitradurga fort, here if you go early you have to buy ticket online by scanning qr code at entrance and ticket counter opens at 10 am. this is slightly not friendly since all will not have access to online ticket buying.
Chitradurga has produced writers like Madhava who penned Madhavalankara, Rangakavi of Virupaksha Shathaka, Babburu Ranga. The pioneers of modern Kannada literature like T. S. Venkanaiah, Ta. Su. Shyamaraya, novelist TaRaSu, Sitarama Sastry, Belagere Chandrashekar Shastry, Belagere Krishnashastry, Belagere Janakamma and so on have contributed to the Kannada literature through their works. A theatre for performing arts is located in the heart of the city named after the well-known novelist ...
Chitradurga Fort, or as the British called it Chitaldoorg, [1] is a fortification that straddles several hills and a peak overlooking a flat valley in the Chitradurga District, Karnataka, India. The fort's name Chitrakaldurga, which means 'picturesque fort' in Kannada, is the namesake of the town Chitradurga and its administrative district. [2] [3] [4]
Chitradurga, located about 200 km from Bangalore, is a historical town famous for its majestic Chitradurga Fort, which is also known as the "Kallina Kote" or "Stone Fortress." The fort, with its massive stone walls, bastions, and ancient temples, offers a glimpse into the rich history of the region, particularly from the times of the Nayakas and the Vijayanagara Empire.
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Chitradurga district is an administrative district of Karnataka state in southern India. [2] The city of Chitradurga is the district headquarters. Chitradurga gets its name from Chitrakaldurga, an umbrella-shaped lofty hill found there. Tradition dates Chitradurga District to the period of the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The whole district lies in the valley of the Vedavati River, with the Tungabhadra River flowing in the northwest.
Oct 29, 2024 · CHITRADURGA Located at a distance of 202 kms Northwest of Bangalore, in the heart of the Deccan Plateau, Chitradurga is recognized as the land of valour and chivalry. The district headquarters town, Chitradurga owes its name to “Chitrakaladurga,” or “Picturesque castle”. This is a massive fortress on top of granite hills that rises dramatically from the ground. Archaeological remains found in the area, trace its history to the 3rd millennium B.C.
Aug 22, 2016 · The Chitradurga Fort built during the 17 th and 18 th century have gone through the hands of several rulers and undergone the transformation. But the fort was expanded during the rule of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. Within the fort are temples, masjid, storage for oil and grain and a citadel. Being a place of Historical importance this fort is quite popular among tourists.
