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About Bellary
| Introduction: | Bellary forms the headquarters of Bellary district of Karnataka. It is a famous industrial town that includes 7 taluks within it. Bellary is rich in black cotton soiland thus abounds in vegetation.
History:
The name Bellary originates from the word Balari which refers to Goddess Durugamma, who had manifested herself in the town. Certain events in the great epic Ramayana are related to this historical place. It is said that Lord Rama, while searching for Sita, met Sugreeva and Hanuman at a place that is in close proximity to Hampi, the erstwhile capital of Vijayanagara kingdom. Historically, it played a significant role during Satavahanas, Kadambas, Chalukyas of Kalyana, Kalachuryas, Sevunas and Hoysalas period. Later the Vijayanagara rulers built the City of Victory on the banks of Tungabhadra River at Hampi in Hospet Taluk. Bellary was transferred to former Mysore state on 1st October 1953 from Madras state.
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| History of Bellary: | The word Bellary sprang up from the term Balari i.e. Goddess Durugamma, who appeared in the town of Bellary. Various historical events of the epic Ramayana are associated to this place. According to Ramayana, when lord Rama was searching for Sita, he met Hanuman & Sugreeva near Hampi, which was earlier the capital of the kingdom of Vijayanagara. Bellary played an integral role during the periods of Kadambas, Satavahanas, Kalachuryas, Chalukyas of Kalyana, Hoysalas and Sevunas. In the year 1953, Bellary was transferred to the former state of Mysore (now Karnataka).
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| Geographical Location: | The town lies on the eastern part of the state of Karnataka. Bellary is bordered by the district of Raichur on North and by the district of Dharwad on West. On the southern side, Bellary is covered by Davangere and Chitradurga districts, while in east it is surrounded by Kurnool & Anantapur districts of the state Andhra Pradesh.
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Other Attractions In & Around
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Ambali:
Ambali is located 10 kilometers north-western parts of Kottu. The special highlight of the Ambali is Chalukya Temple dedicated to Kalleswari!
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Tunga Bhadra Dam:
Tunga Bhadra Dam is very huge in size built on the river of Bhadra and Tunga thence called as Tunga Bhadra Dam. T
Tunga Bhadra Dam located nearby Hospet has a very charming garden!
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