Honnavalli
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Honnavalli is an Indian village in Tiptur
Taluk in Karnataka
State and located at 13.34°N 76.39°E It has an average elevation of 820 metres (2693 feet).
in Tumkur District
. Honnavalli was the Taluk headquarters until 1889. The history of the village dates back to the eleventh century. It was built by one Someswararaya who belonged to the Harnahalli Nayak family. Legend says 'Honnu Amma' the family deity of the Pallegar appeared in his dream and directed him to build a model village in her name. Even today 'Honnavalli Amma' is the Village Goddess. The village was built by experienced architects of that period.
1. It appears that there was 'Golden Showers for 3/4 of a minute.
2. The village as surrounded by golden Twiners may be beetal plant coloured yellow.
3. Rich coconut plantation all round - The village was inhibited by rich people(Honnu).
Honnavalli was a very prosperous village. There are two tanks on either side of the village - Badagikere - Hirikere. Main crop is Coconut
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Before 11th Century the village was part of Harnahalli Pallegar's domain. Since it was a border village of Harnahalli state, the Pallegar's built a strong fort all round the village.
Even today we can see the remnants of it. Later the village came under the rule of Vijayanagara Empire
. Honnavalli and Tiptur
later came under the rule of Mysore kings after the fall of Vijayanagara Empire
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Revanna, Gangappa & Halappa are a well established and popular family in Anivala. Revanna was elected as Grama Panchayat President.
Tiptur
Tiptur is a town in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.Tiptur is famous for its copra. There are several educational institutions in Tiptur...
Taluk in Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
State and located at 13.34°N 76.39°E It has an average elevation of 820 metres (2693 feet).
History of Honnavalli
Honnavalli is a village headquarters about 10 miles northwest of TipturTiptur
Tiptur is a town in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.Tiptur is famous for its copra. There are several educational institutions in Tiptur...
in Tumkur District
Tumkur district
Tumkur district is an administrative district in the state of Karnataka in India. The district headquarters are located at Tumkur. The district occupies an area of 10,598 km² and had a population of 2,584,711, of which 19.62% were urban as of 2001...
. Honnavalli was the Taluk headquarters until 1889. The history of the village dates back to the eleventh century. It was built by one Someswararaya who belonged to the Harnahalli Nayak family. Legend says 'Honnu Amma' the family deity of the Pallegar appeared in his dream and directed him to build a model village in her name. Even today 'Honnavalli Amma' is the Village Goddess. The village was built by experienced architects of that period.
How did the village get this name
There are several legends:1. It appears that there was 'Golden Showers for 3/4 of a minute.
2. The village as surrounded by golden Twiners may be beetal plant coloured yellow.
3. Rich coconut plantation all round - The village was inhibited by rich people(Honnu).
Honnavalli was a very prosperous village. There are two tanks on either side of the village - Badagikere - Hirikere. Main crop is Coconut
Coconut
The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is a member of the family Arecaceae . It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. The term coconut can refer to the entire coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which is not a botanical nut. The spelling cocoanut is an old-fashioned form of the word...
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Before 11th Century the village was part of Harnahalli Pallegar's domain. Since it was a border village of Harnahalli state, the Pallegar's built a strong fort all round the village.
Even today we can see the remnants of it. Later the village came under the rule of Vijayanagara Empire
Vijayanagara Empire
The Vijayanagara Empire , referred as the Kingdom of Bisnaga by the Portuguese, was an empire based in South Indian in the Deccan Plateau region. It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of the Yadava lineage. The empire rose to prominence as a culmination of attempts...
. Honnavalli and Tiptur
Tiptur
Tiptur is a town in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.Tiptur is famous for its copra. There are several educational institutions in Tiptur...
later came under the rule of Mysore kings after the fall of Vijayanagara Empire
Vijayanagara Empire
The Vijayanagara Empire , referred as the Kingdom of Bisnaga by the Portuguese, was an empire based in South Indian in the Deccan Plateau region. It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of the Yadava lineage. The empire rose to prominence as a culmination of attempts...
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Anivala
Anivala is a small village located at around 20km from Tiptur city, Tumkur district. Anivala comes under Honnavalli Hobli. The village has a small population of around 700 people. Coconut plantation is the main source of income for people in this village, however Ragi, Banana, Jowar is also widely cultivated. Every year there will be a 3 day grand fair of Kanive amma the village goddess, the fair is witnessed by thousands of people from in and around Anivala. Cheluvaraya Swamy is also worshiped in Anivala.Revanna, Gangappa & Halappa are a well established and popular family in Anivala. Revanna was elected as Grama Panchayat President.