Malleshwaram

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Malleshwaram, located in the north-west of Bangalore, derives its name from the famous Kadu Malleshwara temple. Originally, a village named Mallapura, Malleshwaram was developed as a suburb during the great plague of 1898, which caused many people to move out from the city center. Malleshwaram, together with Basavangudi, represents one of the oldest residential localities of Bangalore.

1 Cultural Landmarks
2 Temples
3 Prominent Landmarks
4 Transport

[edit] Cultural Landmarks

The Chowdiah Memorial Hall, named after the violin maestro Tirumakudalu Chowdiah, is one of the most prominent landmarks of Malleshwaram. Designed in the shape of a violin, the venue is a hub of arts and culture, playing host to a wide array of events - ranging from classical music concerts, to theatre and drama, to prestigious quiz competitions.

[edit] Temples

Malleshwaram has old Hindu temples constructed using the Dravidian architecture which were built during King Venkojirao Bhonsle of Thanjavur's time (17th century C. E.) like the Kadu Malleshwara temple, which is well attended during the holy day of Shivaratri. At the Nandi Teertha temple, one can see water fall onto an idol of Shiva through the mouth of Nandi. The Sri Krishna temple, the Narasimha temple which is over 100 years old, Kanchi Mutt, Kashi Mutt, and the Chitrapur Mutt are also located in Malleshwaram. Malleshwaram also has monastries and trees which are more than 80 years old..

[edit] Prominent Landmarks

5th Cross - Malleshwaram Circle, KC General hospital
7th Cross - Malleshwaram Association
8th Cross - For Shopping, Kannika Parameshwari (Vasavi) Temple, Ganesha Temple, Hotel Janatha
11th Cross - Krishna Temple, B.P Indian Public School,Sri Vidya Mandir Education Society
13th Cross Market - Govt High School
4th Main - Hymamshu JYothi Kala Peetha Composite P U College
15th Cross - M. E. S. college, M.L.A College, Beagle Grounds
17th Cross - Chaya Nursing Home
18th Cross - Malleshwaram Bus stop, Maharani Laksmammani College, HDFC Bank
Sampige Road - Starts near Old Raja Mills, Sampige theatre ends at Aranya Bhavan,Some good Restaurants like Adigas ,Shanti Sagar,Hallimane;Cafe Coffee Day
Margosa Road - good Restaurant like CTR,Sahyadri; a good ground for playing cricket which we call MCG(Malleshwaram Cricket Ground),18th cross ground

[edit] Transport

The lush green Malleswaram Railway Station

Malleswaram is well connected by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transportation Corporation buses (BMTC) with the downtown and other localities in Bangalore. Sampige Road and Margosa road are the two main roads running through the heart of Malleswaram. The vehicular density and the resulting pollution on these roads is a major cause of concern. Recent construction work on new flyovers has aggravated the problems. Experts suggest that the archaic and severly under-utilized Malleswaram Railway Station can alleviate the traffic problems of Malleswaram to an high extent, if it is developed into a Metro station.

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