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Chamarajapuram
Chamarajapuram is one of the earliest settlements and localities in Mysore, Karnataka, India, located in the centre of Mysore city. Initially an agraharam inhabited by the Mysore nobility, parts of it were later allotted other local dwellers as well. History The City Planning Commission of Mysore laid out an urban city planning in as early as 1733 by Maharaja Chamaraja Wadiyar VII, just close to the near-extinction of the Dutch East India Company, when the French Company was at its peak in South India, and the British Company had just entered the South. However, execution of the plan began in around the 1780s by Diwan Purnaiah when under the Sultan of Mysore Tipu. At the time of its completion, Maharaja Chamarajendra Wodeyar IX was reigning, after whom Chamarajapuram is named. Constituency Chamarajapuram falls under the Mysore Constituency in the Lok Sabha (national election) maps. In Vidhana Sabha (state election) maps, Chamarajapuram falls under Krishnaraja Constitu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chamarajapuram Railway Station
Chamarajapuram is a railway station on Mysore–Chamarajanagar branch line. The station is located in Chamarajapuram, Mysore district, Karnataka Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ... state, India. Location Chamarajapuram railway station is located near Ballal Circle in K. G. Koppal, Mysore. History The gauge-conversion work of the stretch was completed at a cost of . There are six trains running forward and backward in this route. Five of them are slow-moving passenger trains. References Railway stations in Mysore district Mysore South {{Karnataka-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mysore
Mysore (), officially Mysuru (), is a city in the southern part of the state of Karnataka, India. Mysore city is geographically located between 12° 18′ 26″ north latitude and 76° 38′ 59″ east longitude. It is located at an altitude of above mean sea level. Mysore is situated at the foothills of Chamundi Hills about towards the southwest of Bangalore and spread across an area of . Mysore City Corporation is responsible for the civic administration of the city, which is also the headquarters of Mysore district and Mysore division. It served as the capital city of the Kingdom of Mysore for nearly six centuries from 1399 until 1956. The Kingdom was ruled by the Wadiyar dynasty, with a brief period of interregnum in the late 18th century when Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan were in power. The Wadiyars were patrons of art and culture. Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali also contributed significantly to the cultural and economic growth of the city and the state by planting mulber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashokapuram, Mysore
Ashokapuram is a suburb of Mysore coming on the southern side of the city. It is part of Mysore district in Karnataka state of India. Landmarks * Dr. Ambedkar Park, Ashokapuram * Central Railway Workshop, Ashokapuram * Ashokapuram Police Station * Sandalwood Factory, Ashokapuram * Hare Krishna temple (ISKCON) * Mysore South Post Office * Aranya Bhawan Forest Office Transportation From the Mysore city bus stand to Ashoka puram buses are available. Ashoka Clinic or Ashokapuram bus stop or Jayanagar Railway Gate stop. Nearby bus stops at Ashoka Circle (ballal). Ashokapuram Railway Station has slow trains to Chamaraja Nagar and Mysore. The nearest major station is Mysore Junction railway station. Education * National Institute of Engineering * Maharishi School * Pramati Hillview Academy * NIE Science College * St. Thomas School *St. Rita School *Sarada Vilas Educational Institutions *Government Schools * Suburbs Devayyanahundi is the suburb of Ashokapuram on the southe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayanagar, Mysore
Jayanagar is a residential suburb of Mysore city, Karnataka state, India. It is 4 km from the Mysore city bus stand. Noted landmarks in Jayanagar including Sankethi hostel, Srirama Mandira, ISKCON temple, Prashanth PG and Bedara Kannappa temple. Transportation The nearest railway station is Ashokapuram, 2 kilometer away. City buses No. 53, 60, 61, 63 connect this suburb to the city bus stand. Gallery File:Jayanagar Cricket Stadium2.jpg, Jayanagar cricket stadium File:Deepavali in Mysore.jpg, Deepavali celebration at Bedara Kannappa temple, Jayanagar File:Jayanagar, Mysore.jpg, Farm in the middle of the city at Jayanagar See also * Akshaya Bhandar * Kuvempunagar Kuvempu Nagar is a residential layout in Mysore, Karnataka, India. See also * Ramakrishna Nagar * Akshaya Bhandar * Manantahavady Road * Srirampur * Mysore South Mysore South or South Mysore is a cluster of suburbs lying on the southern ... * Ballal Circle References {{Reflist Suburbs of Mysore Mysor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mysore (Lok Sabha Constituency)
Mysore Lok Sabha Constituency is one of the 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka. Assembly segments Presently, Mysore Lok Sabha constituency comprises the following eight legislative assembly segments: Madikeri and Virajpet Legislative Assembly segments were earlier in the erstwhile Dakshina Kannada (Mangalore) Lok Sabha constituency. They were later added up to Mysore Lok sabha Constituency during Delimitation process in 2007 by Delimitation Commission of India, which came into existence during 2009 Indian general election. Members of Parliament Mysore State: *1951: N. Rachiah, Indian National Congress / M. S. Gurupadaswamy, Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party *1957: S.M. Siddaiah / M. Shankaraiya, Indian National Congress *1962: M. Shankaraiya, Indian National Congress *1967: M Tulasidas Dasappa, Indian National Congress *1971: M Tulasidas Dasappa, Indian National Congress Karnataka State: Election results General Election 1962 General Election 1967 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuvempunagar
Kuvempu Nagar is a residential layout in Mysore, Karnataka, India. See also * Ramakrishna Nagar * Akshaya Bhandar * Manantahavady Road * Srirampur * Mysore South Mysore South or South Mysore is a cluster of suburbs lying on the southern side of Mysore city in Karnataka province in India. Post office The Mysore South post office is located at J.P.Nagar and the postal code is 570008 Mysore south has a po ... References External links {{commons category, Kuvempunagar Mysore South Suburbs of Mysore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambareesh
Malavalli Huchchegowda Amarnath (29 May 1952 – 24 November 2018), known by his screen name Ambareesh, was an Indian actor, media personality, politician from the state of Karnataka. Alongside Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan, he is counted in Kannada cinema's "triumvirate" as its most celebrated actor. With his debut in Puttanna Kanagal's ''Naagarahaavu'' (1972), Ambareesh's acting career commenced with a brief phase of portraying antagonistic and supporting characters. After establishing himself as a lead actor portraying rebellious characters on screen in several commercially successful films, he earned the moniker "rebel star". He also earned the nickname ''Mandyada Gandu'' ( Man of Mandya) and continues to hold a matinee idol status in the popular culture of Karnataka. After entering politics in 1994, Ambareesh became a three-time member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament representing Mandya, first from Janata Dal and the latter two times from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chowdiah
Tirumakudalu Chowdiah ( kn, ಸಂಗೀತ ರತ್ನ ತಿರುಮಕೂಡಲು ಚೌಡಯ್ಯ) (1895 – 19 January 1967) was a violin maestro from India in the Carnatic music, Carnatic classical tradition. Early years Chowdiah, was born in Tirumakudalu Narsipur village on the banks of the river Kaveri near Mysore in a Vokkaliga family. He became a disciple of Mysore Royal Court musician, Ganavisharadha Bidaram Krishnappa in 1910 and underwent a very rigorous and disciplined training until 1918 in the gurukula system. Career With his devoted practice, Chowdiah became a very great violinist. The name Chowdiah and the violin were synonymous with each other. With Bidaram Krishnappa's encouragement, courage and mastery, Chowdiah, earned fame, affection and respect from all his great contemporaries. All musicians desired to have him as their violin accompanist. It is said that the brilliant vocalist G. N. Balasubramaniam would request sabha secretaries, who wanted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malgudi Days (short Story Collection)
''Malgudi Days'' is a collection of short stories by R. K. Narayan published in 1943 by Indian Thought Publications. The book was republished outside India in 1982 by Penguin Classics. The book includes 32 stories, all set in the fictional town of Malgudi, located in South India. Each of the stories portrays a facet of life in Malgudi. The New York Times described the virtue of the book as "everyone in the book seems to have a capacity for responding to the quality of his particular hour. It's an art we need to study and revive." In 1986, a few of the stories in the book were included in the '' Malgudi Days'' television series and directed by actor and director, Shankar Nag. In 2004, the project was revived with film-maker Kavitha Lankesh replacing the late Shankar Nag as director. The new series was telecast from April 26, 2006, on Doordarshan. In 2014, Google commemorated Narayan's 108th birthday by featuring a Google Doodle showing him behind a copy of Malgudi Days. Chapter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vishnuvardhan (actor)
Sampath Kumar (18 September 1950 – 30 December 2009), known by his stage name Vishnuvardhan, was an Indian actor predominantly in Kannada cinema. He is regarded as one of the popular cultural icon of Karnataka. Vishnuvardhan is often referred to as ''Sahasa Simha'' and ''The Angry Young Man of Kannada Cinema.'' He appeared in more than 220 films all together in Cinema of Karnataka, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil cinema, Tamil and Telugu cinema, Telugu. He was called ''The Phoenix of Indian Cinema.''sandalwood: Vishnuvardhan comes alive as a comic character , Kannada Movie News – Times of India M.timesofindia.com (26 December 2013). Retrieved on 2018-11-08. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mysore Palace
The Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence (house). It is located in Mysore, Karnataka. It used to be the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. The palace is in the centre of Mysore, and faces the Chamundi Hills eastward. Mysore is commonly described as the 'City of Palaces', and there are seven palaces including this one. However, the Mysore Palace refers specifically to the one within the new fort. The land on which the palace now stands was originally known as ''mysuru'' (literally, "citadel"). Yaduraya built the first palace inside the Old Fort in the 14th century, which was set ablaze and reconstructed multiple times. The Old Fort was built of wood and thus easily caught fire, while the current fort was built of stone, bricks and wood. The current structure was constructed between 1897 and 1912, after the Old Palace burnt down, the current structure is also known as the New F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karnataka Legislative Assembly
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly is the lower house of the bicameral legislature of the Indian state of Karnataka. Karnataka is one of the six states in India where the state legislature is bicameral, comprising two houses. The two houses are the ''Vidhan Sabha'' (lower house) and the ''Vidhan Parishad'' (upper house). The members of the Legislative Assembly are directly elected by people through adult franchise. There are 224 members of the ''Legislative Assembly'' of Karnataka. Karnataka is divided into 224 constituencies used to elect the Legislative assembly members. Each constituency elects one member of the assembly. Members are popularly known as MLAs. The assembly is elected using the simple plurality or "first past the post" electoral system. The elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India. The normal term of the members lasts for five years. In case of death, resignation, or disqualification of a member, a by-election is conducted for constitu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
