Sagara, India
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| Sagara | |
  Sagara
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| State - District(s) |
Karnataka - Shimoga District |
| Coordinates | |
| Area - Elevation |
7 km² - 579 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
17993 - 2570/km² |
| Codes - Postal - Telephone - Vehicle |
- 577401 - +8183 - 15 |
Sagara is a small town in the district of Shimoga, Karnataka state in India. On the Indian Railways map, it is also known as Sagara Jambagaru.
Its around 30 KM away from the world famous Jog Falls. Any one approaching Jog Falls from Shimoga will get Sagara on the way.
Apart from Jog Falls Sagara has in its proximity other ancient temples which are worth watching(Ikkeri,Keladi,Banavasi...).
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[edit] Etymology
Sagara derives its name from Sadashiva Sagara and later on called Sagara.Sadashiva Nayaka ruler of Keladi dynasty built a lake in between Keladi and Ikkeri. The lake Sadashiva Sagara now called "Ganapathi Kere" means Ganapathi Lake.
[edit] History
To be updated. (Hints: Timeline, Keladi Dynasty)
[edit] Geography
Sagara is surrounded by beautiful water bodies and mesmerising forest regions. The varada river serves the people with its sweetness. A dam is constructed to it which fulfills the basic water needs of the city. Besides this there are lots of historical places surrounding. Its one of the heavily rained areas of karnataka. It also has rainfall measuring set up in the city. Surrounded by western ghats, sagara attracts nature lovers.
[edit] Civic administration
To be updated. (Hints: Sagara has been the cleanest town in Karnataka more than once??)
[edit] Economy
To be updated. (Hints: Sandalwood, Arecanut) Sagar has a concentration of the Gudigars - families that for generations have been engaged in sandalwood and ivory carving. They are trained in the craft from childhood. While the Gudigar men make idols, figurines and knick-knacks like penholders, agarbati stands, cuff links, photo frames and paper clips, the women are adept at making garlands and wreaths out of thin layers of scraped sandalwood.
The Gudigars make some of the most exquisite pieces using simple tools like knives, screwdrivers, hand drills and saws. They work in the verandahs of their houses. The Karnataka government ensures that they are given a regular supply of the wood. The items they make are sold in government emporia and through licensed private dealers.
[edit] Transport
The gajanana transport company fulfills more of the transportation requirements of the people. Bus convenience is there to all the towns and other districts surrounding. More buses travel to the world famous JOG falls which just 30 kms away from the town and to shimoga, which is the district headquarters that is 75 kms from the town. Besides this lots of private buses travel every night to Bangalore. A government bus depot is yet to be opened in the town which adds on to the transportation convenience.
[edit] Demographics
To be updated.
[edit] Religion
Any one who enters the town will be impressed by the hospitality of the people irrespective of their religions. People here have a very good understanding and co-operation among them. As a reflection of this, we can see a ganesha temple and a musjid sharing a single wall besides the ganapathi lake. There is a famous temple called "Marigudi" (Godess Mari's temple) at the heart of the town. Once in three years they conduct "Mari Jatre" (Mari's Fare) which is second biggest fare in karnataka. Upon this we can find churches, jain basathis and other temples all around the town.
[edit] Culture
Ninasam which is about 10 kms from the town is a stage for all those aspirants who are eager to learn stage activities like dancing, drama, acting, direction, music, etc. Besides this, town is equipped with famous poets and novelists.
[edit] Education
To be updated. (Hints: Schools, Colleges and other educational institutions - artisan school, research on Handigodu Mangana Khayile, etc)
[edit] On the Medical Map
Handigodu joint disease (HJD) is a familial skeletal disorder. Handigodu near Sagara is one of the only two places in the world where this disorder is to be found - the other being northern Zululand, South Africa. Severe precocious, progressive degenerative osteoarthropathy causes marked physical handicap by adulthood. The clinical and radiological manifestations is very similar to MJD (Mseleni joint disease) and they are sometimes believed to be the same entity.
[edit] On the Adventure Tourism Map
To be updated. (Hints: Honnemaradu)
[edit] External links
To be updated.
