Brahmavar

Brahmavar
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾವರ
Brahmavara
Town
Brahmavar

Location in India

Coordinates: 13°42′N 74°45′E / 13.70°N 74.75°E / 13.70; 74.75Coordinates: 13°42′N 74°45′E / 13.70°N 74.75°E / 13.70; 74.75
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Udupi District
Population
 • Total 31,203[1]
Languages
 • Official Kannada,Tulu
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 576213[2]
Telephone code 0820[3]
Vehicle registration KA-20[4]
Website www.brahmavara.com

Brahmavar (Kannada: ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾವರ) is a main road town on NH 66 (formerly NH 17), located 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of the Udupi in Udupi district in Karnataka state of India. It has been mentioned "Lord Brahma's Vara or Ajapura". It is an ancient cultural centre of the region being adjacent to Barkur, which was the capital town of Tulunadu. It is a city of magnificent proportions on the coastline of Udupi. It has speedily grown into a prosperous and progressive town due to its enterprising populace. It has few renowned institutions which have made names across Karnataka.

Location

Brahmavar is situated about 13 km (8.12 mi) from Udupi on the National highway NH 66 (formerly NH 17). River Suvarna and Sita flow around Brahmavar. These rivers originates from Western Ghats and form beautiful backwaters around Brahmavar before joining Arabian Sea near Hangarkatte.

Brahmavar is surrounded by several villages such as Handadi, Matpadi, Kunjal, Kumragod, Salikeri, Haradi and Matapadi. An ancient capital of the Tulu Kingdom Barkur lies north to Brahmavar and Temple city Udupi lies to the south.

History

It is believed that the Mahalinga temple was constructed in the 9th century AD. The wall of the temple is built on the laterite stones. There is an image of Gaja-Gowri, which has been kept in Navaranga, which perhaps belongs to the Hoysala period. It is holding Ankusha and Pasha in the upper hand and Padma (lotus) in right lower, and the left lower hand in the abhaya pose. Handadi near Brahmavar was the settlement of the Hande family, a family of Aryan Brahmins from Northern India. Gopinatha temple is mentioned in an inscription that it is the third temple. The image of the presiding deity is of Hoysala workmanship.

Population

Population of Brahmavar is 31,203. The majority of the population of Brahmavar is Hindu. Christians and a small Muslim community make up rest of the population.

Transportation

Brahmavar situated on NH 66 (formerly NH 17) is directly connected by bus service from Udupi on the Udupi-Kundapur line. Bus service is also available to most places within Udupi district and to Bengaluru, Mumbai, Mangaluru, Goa and other nearby districts. Lots of buses are plying from Kundapur to Udupi and Kundapur to Mangaluru. The bus fare in local bus is 13 rs to Udupi and 16 rs in Express bus. Salikeri is very close by. Local means of transport is autos. Kannada, Tulu, Konkani, Byari are the local languages spoken among the different communities.

The nearest railway station for local trains is in Barkur and for long distance trains is in Udupi.

Rivers

The town of Brahmavar is sandwiched between the Sita and Suvarna rivers which originate from the Western ghats. They join the Arabian Sea a few kilometers from Brahmavar. The rivers form beautiful backwaters around Brahmavar. Tourists can cruise the backwaters on local country boats.

Places of worship

Holy Family Church Brahmavar
St. Mary's Syrian Cathedral Brahmavar

Educational institutions in and around Brahmavar

Other places of Interest in and around Brahmavar

Hotels and Lodging in Bramhavar

Distance from Brahmavar

References

  1. ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangalore/4-gram-panchayats-pass-resolution-to-merge-with-Brahmawar/articleshow/38454978.cms
  2. ↑ "Central Excise and Service Tax Location Code (Areas Under the Range West of Mangalore-II DVN (610201)". Central Excise and Service Tax. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
  3. ↑ "STD Codes for cities in Karnataka". Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Retrieved 2008-07-06.
  4. ↑ "List of RTOs". AICDA (All India Car Dealers Association). Retrieved 2008-07-14.
  5. ↑ Holy Family Church, Brahmavar
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