Malleswaram
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Malleswara or Malleshwaram, located in the north-west of Bangalore
, derives its name from the famous Kaadu Malleswara temple(ಕಾಡು ಮಲ್ಲೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ). Originally a village named Mallapura, Malleswaram was developed as a suburb during the great plague of 1898, which caused many people to move out from the city center. Sri Venkatranga Iyengar is credited with the founding of Malleshwaram. He loved riding and one day visited and liked the Malleswara temple. He envisioned a locality of noblemen who would lead a rich and cultured life around the temple. He made his vision a reality as he was connected to the Bangalore Municipality. Malleswaram, together with Basavangudi, represents one of the oldest residential localities of Bangalore, and was planned by the then Dewan
of Mysore Kingdom, Sir K. Seshadri Iyer
.
Malleswaram is one of the areas in Bangalore where you can find many Hindu
Temples. Also, Malleswaram is a hotspot of educational activities with many schools and colleges spread all across the area. Malleswaram is also adjacent to one of the oldest localities Palace Guttahalli
.
, named after the violin maestro Tirumakudalu Chowdiah
, is one of the most prominent landmarks of Malleswaram. 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.
The neighborhood of Malleswaram hosts traditional people, spiritual people, ordinary people, and extraordinary people. Nobel laureates (C.V. Raman), and world champions (Prakash Padukone) live or lived here, so did many writers, scholars, musicians (Doraiswamy Iyengar), and educationists (M.P.L.Shastry). The ward is characterised by mixed demographics, sustaining a substantial middle class, upper middle class and elite residential areas. The flowering trees on either sides of the streets hide all the pollution, and the popular street-side eateries obscure some of the finest south Indian restaurants in the city.
Malleswaram can be called one of the prominent cultural hubs in Bangalore.
There are many prominent dancers, musicians and gurus here. In every street you can find serious art/dance/music students. You can find many Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi and folk dance schools here.Classical Carnatic, Hindustani and light music schools are also aplenty.
Seva Sadana (near MLA College, Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir) and Mahati Cultural Academy (MCA) near (Halli Mane Hotel) hosts many cultural events. Some of the wonderful programs that one can catch here are the Ananya Nritya Dhare, Sai Nrityotsava, Classical music events, Lecture demonstrations etc.
The MES kalavedi also hosts many cultural events. During the festive seasons, many artists perform at the Kannika Parameshwari temple and the Venugopalaswamy temple. Recently, Bangalore City Corporation has renamed the area as Kadu Malleshwara from Malleshwaram.
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 Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is also very famous. The Venugopal Temple is over more than 100 years old. The Sri Krishna temple, opposite railway station, is over 72 years old. The Circle Maramma Temple at 18th cross is very famous. New vehicles queue up for pooja every Friday. Kanchi Mutt, Kashi Mutt
, Chitrapur Mutt and Palimar Mutt are also located in Malleswaram. Malleswaram also has monasteries and trees which are more than 80 years old. Kannika Parameshwari Temple on 8th cross was built by the Arya Vysya community in Malleswaram. Mahaganapathi Temple located opposite to Malleswaram Post Office is one of the old Ganapathi Temples in Bangalore.
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, derives its name from the famous Kaadu Malleswara temple(ಕಾಡು ಮಲ್ಲೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ). Originally a village named Mallapura, Malleswaram was developed as a suburb during the great plague of 1898, which caused many people to move out from the city center. Sri Venkatranga Iyengar is credited with the founding of Malleshwaram. He loved riding and one day visited and liked the Malleswara temple. He envisioned a locality of noblemen who would lead a rich and cultured life around the temple. He made his vision a reality as he was connected to the Bangalore Municipality. Malleswaram, together with Basavangudi, represents one of the oldest residential localities of Bangalore, and was planned by the then Dewan
Dewan
The originally Persian title of dewan has, at various points in Islamic history, designated various differing though similar functions.-Etymology:...
of Mysore Kingdom, Sir K. Seshadri Iyer
K. Seshadri Iyer
Sir Kumarapuram Seshadri Iyer KCIE , b. June 1, 1845 - d.September 13, 1901), or Sheshadri Aiyar was an advocate who served as the Dewan of Mysore from 1883 to 1901...
.
Malleswaram is one of the areas in Bangalore where you can find many Hindu
Hindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
Temples. Also, Malleswaram is a hotspot of educational activities with many schools and colleges spread all across the area. Malleswaram is also adjacent to one of the oldest localities Palace Guttahalli
Palace Guttahalli
Palace Guttahalli is one of the oldest districts of Bangalore, Karanataka, India.Palace Guttahalli, located in the north-west of Bangalore, derives its name from the famous Bangalore Palace as it is situated right next to it.- Transport :...
.
Cultural landmarks
The Chowdiah Memorial HallChowdiah Memorial Hall
Chowdiah Memorial Hall is a cultural centre in Bangalore which provides a home for musical and theatrical performances as well as competitions. Located in Malleswaram, it was built as a tribute to Tirumakudalu Chowdiah. It is administered by Academy of Music, an independent registered body, founded...
, named after the violin maestro Tirumakudalu Chowdiah
Tirumakudalu Chowdiah
Tirumakudalu Chowdiah was a violin maestro from India in the Carnatic classical tradition.-Early Years:Chowdiah, was born in Tirumakudalu village on the banks of the river Kaveri near Mysore....
, is one of the most prominent landmarks of Malleswaram. 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.
Culture
Due to a large presence of temples, many of which were well established for more than 400 years, Malleswaram is home to a large orthodox Hindu population. Electorally, Malleswaram is largely regarded as a hub for Brahmins , a community which forms a sizeable and influential majority in this ward.The neighborhood of Malleswaram hosts traditional people, spiritual people, ordinary people, and extraordinary people. Nobel laureates (C.V. Raman), and world champions (Prakash Padukone) live or lived here, so did many writers, scholars, musicians (Doraiswamy Iyengar), and educationists (M.P.L.Shastry). The ward is characterised by mixed demographics, sustaining a substantial middle class, upper middle class and elite residential areas. The flowering trees on either sides of the streets hide all the pollution, and the popular street-side eateries obscure some of the finest south Indian restaurants in the city.
Malleswaram can be called one of the prominent cultural hubs in Bangalore.
There are many prominent dancers, musicians and gurus here. In every street you can find serious art/dance/music students. You can find many Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi and folk dance schools here.Classical Carnatic, Hindustani and light music schools are also aplenty.
Seva Sadana (near MLA College, Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir) and Mahati Cultural Academy (MCA) near (Halli Mane Hotel) hosts many cultural events. Some of the wonderful programs that one can catch here are the Ananya Nritya Dhare, Sai Nrityotsava, Classical music events, Lecture demonstrations etc.
The MES kalavedi also hosts many cultural events. During the festive seasons, many artists perform at the Kannika Parameshwari temple and the Venugopalaswamy temple. Recently, Bangalore City Corporation has renamed the area as Kadu Malleshwara from Malleshwaram.
Temples
Malleswaram has old HinduHindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
Temples constructed using the Dravidian
Dravidian architecture
Dravidian architecture was a style of architecture that emerged thousands of years ago in Southern part of the Indian subcontinent or South India. They consist primarily of pyramid shaped temples called Koils which are dependent on intricate carved stone in order to create a step design consisting...
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
Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivratri or Maha Sivaratri or Shivaratri or Sivarathri is a Hindu festival celebrated every year on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha of the month of Maagha or Phalguna...
. At the Nandi Teertha temple, one can see water fall onto an idol of Shiva through the mouth of Nandi. The Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is also very famous. The Venugopal Temple is over more than 100 years old. The Sri Krishna temple, opposite railway station, is over 72 years old. The Circle Maramma Temple at 18th cross is very famous. New vehicles queue up for pooja every Friday. Kanchi Mutt, Kashi Mutt
Kashi Mutt
Kashi Math is one of the four spiritual schools followed by the Goud Saraswat Brahmins. Members of the Goud Saraswat community predominantly live along the west coast of India, from Mumbai in the north to Kerala in the south. Other Maths followed by Goud Saraswat Brahmins are Gokarna Math , Shri...
, Chitrapur Mutt and Palimar Mutt are also located in Malleswaram. Malleswaram also has monasteries and trees which are more than 80 years old. Kannika Parameshwari Temple on 8th cross was built by the Arya Vysya community in Malleswaram. Mahaganapathi Temple located opposite to Malleswaram Post Office is one of the old Ganapathi Temples in Bangalore.