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Nelliyadi
Nellyadi is a small town located in the Puttur Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, in Karnataka, India. This small town Located 275 km far from Bangalore and 70 km far from port city Mangalore Mangaluru (), formerly called Mangalore ( ), is a major industrial port city in the Indian state of Karnataka and on the west coast of India. It is located between the Laccadive Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bengaluru, the st .... Nellyadi situated under the beauty of Western Ghat. The nearest ghat is Shiradi. This town connected to pilgrimage centre like Dharmasthala, Subramanya, Shishila and Southadka temple. References Villages in Dakshina Kannada district {{Dakshina Kannada-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nelliyady
Nelliyady or Nelliadi or Nelliyadi is a town located 7 km from the City of Point Pedro, Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. In local Tamil Language it translates to ''By the bottom of Indian gooseberry''. First ever suicide attack by Tamil Tigers was carried out in this town in 1987, killing tens of Sri Lankan Army soldiers. There is a Nelliyadi, location in Karnataka, India with the same name. See also *Captain Miller (Tamil militant), Captain Miller *Nelliyadi *Indian gooseberry {{NorthernLK-geo-stub Towns in Jaffna District Vadamarachchi South West DS Division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dakshina Kannada District
Dakshina Kannada district is located in the state of Karnataka in India, with its headquarters in the coastal city of Mangaluru. The district covers an area nestled in between the Western Ghats to its east and the Arabian Sea to its west. Dakshina Kannada receives abundant rainfall during the Indian monsoon. It is bordered by Udupi district (formerly a part of this district) to the north, Chikmagalur district to the northeast, Hassan district to the east, Kodagu to the southeast and Kasaragod district of Kerala to the south. According to the 2011 census of India, Dakshina Kannada district had a population of 2,089,649. It is the only district in Karnataka state to have all modes of transport like road, rail, water and air due to the presence of a major hub, Mangaluru. This financial district is also known as the Cradle of Indian banking. Geography File:Sullia. Karnataka (3).jpg, Hilly region – Sullia Town File:Tannirubhavi beach 02.JPG, Coastal plain – Tannirbhavi Beach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiradi
Shiradi is a village on the Mangaluru to Bengaluru section of National Highway 75. The village is situated in Puttur taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. The nearest town is Nelliyadi which is at a distance of approximately 15 km. Geography The Shiradi Ghats, a section of the Western Ghats near Shiradi, are popular destinations for trekking. The Shiradi Ghats are situated in an ecologically sensitive region. The area has undergone environmental degradation due to deforestation and the submergence of rainforest areas, largely associated with hydroelectric project development. These activities have drawn criticism from environmental organisations. In December 2009, a lone elephant was sighted crossing the National Highway in the region. Transportation The National Highway 75 runs through Shiradi. It has been reported to be in poor condition. It was previously upgraded by the National Highways Authority of India at a cost of 260 million. In 2012, the Government of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Postal Index Number
A Postal Index Number (PIN; sometimes redundantly a PIN code) refers to a six-digit code in the Indian postal code system used by India Post. On 15 August 2022, the PIN system celebrated its 50th anniversary. History The PIN system was introduced on 15 August 1972 by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar, an additional secretary in the Government of India, Government of India's Ministry of Communications (India), Ministry of Communications. The system was introduced to simplify the manual sorting and delivery of mail by eliminating confusion over incorrect addresses, similar place names, and different languages used by the public. PIN structure The first digit of a PIN indicates the zone, the second indicates the sub-zone, and the third, combined with the first two, indicates the sorting district within that zone. The final three digits are assigned to individual post offices within the sorting district. Postal zones There are nine postal zones in India, including eight regional zon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shishila
Shishila is a village located at the base of Western Ghats in Belthangady taluk, Dakshina Kannada district of the Karnataka State, India. The main attraction of the village is a temple dedicated to Lord Shishileshwara. Background The Shishileshwara temple is situated on the banks of the river Kapila. The fishes in the river are regarded sacred by the villagers and are fed with beaten rice and puffed rice as an offering. Locally, the place is also known by the name ‘Matsya Theertha'. Fishing around the temple premises was banned by the Mr. Cotchman in the year 1930, the then British collector of the district. On the morning of 25 th May 1996, thousands of fishes met their end as the miscreants poisoned the river. A memorial carved in stone stands beside the temple as a reminder to the tragic poisoning of the fishes. Shaken by the tragedy, the villagers established Matsya Hitarkashana Vedike, a forum for the protection of the sacred fishes. Today, Shishila temple fish sanctua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subramanya
Subramaniam, Subrahmaniam, Subramaniam or Subramanian (; ) is a South Indian male given name. Due to the South Indian tradition of using patronymic surnames it may also be a surname for males and females. The etymology of the name is from Sanskrit; however, a common translation is "pure, white, fresh", or "clarity in full". Proposed translation is derived from merging two common Sanskrit words ''su-bra-'' (), meaning "white, clear" or "transparent," and ''ani-ya'', meaning wearing; the name translates precisely as "person with Transparent Qualities or GOD". Subramania is one of the many names of the Hindu god Karthikeya, also known as Kumara or Murugan. In Telugu, Subrahmaniam or Subramaniam is the transliteration of the name (closer to the Sanskrit root word). Notable people * A. L. Subramanian, Indian politician * Chidambaram Subramaniam (1910–2000), Indian politician * E. M. Subramaniam (1948–2015), Indian musician * G. Subramania Iyer (1855–1916), Indian journalist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharmasthala
Dharmasthala() (earlier known as Kuduma) is an Indian temple town on the banks of the Nethravathi River in the taluk of Belthangady of the Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, India. The town is known for its centuries-old Dharmasthala Temple, devoted to the Hindu god Manjunatha. Some other temples and shrines are dedicated to Ammanavaru, Chandranath and the Dharma Daivas (guardian spirits of Dharma) — Kalarahu, Kalarkayi, Kumaraswamy and Kanyakumari. The temple is unusual, as it is a Hindu temple run by a Jain administration, and poojas are conducted by Hindu priests who follow the Vaishnava ideologies. Most Shiva temples are run by Shaivas as opposed to the Madhva Brahmins, devotees of Vishnu and his avatars. On average, the temple attracts around 2,000 pilgrims a day. Legend A local legend says that the Shiva Linga was brought to Dharmasthala by Annappa, who was believed to have worked for the Dharmasthala Heggade family. Annappa was thought to have inst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangalore
Mangaluru (), formerly called Mangalore ( ), is a major industrial port city in the Indian state of Karnataka and on the west coast of India. It is located between the Laccadive Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bengaluru, the state capital, north of Karnataka–Kerala border and south of Goa. Mangaluru is the state's only city to have all four modes of transport—air, road, rail and sea. The population of the urban agglomeration was 619,664 national census of India. It is known for being one of the locations of the Indian strategic petroleum reserves. The city developed as a port in the Laccadive Sea during ancient times, and after Independence a new port was constructed in 1968 and has since become a major port of India that handles 75 percent of India's coffee and cashew exports. It is also the country's seventh largest container port. Mangaluru has been ruled by several major powers, including the Mauryan empire, Kadambas, Alupas, Vij ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangalore
Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore (List of renamed places in India#Karnataka, its official name until 1 November 2014), is the Capital city, capital and largest city of the southern States and union territories of India, Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 Census of India, 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the List of cities in India by population, third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 8.5 million, making it the List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India, fifth most populous urban agglomeration in the country. It is located near the center of the Deccan Plateau, at a height of above sea level. The city is known as India's "Garden City", due to its parks and greenery. Archaeological artifacts indicate that the human settlement in the region happened as early as 4000 Common Era, BCE. The first mention of the name "Bengalooru" is from an ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puttur Taluk
Puttur Taluk is a taluka in Dakshina Kannada district of the Indian state of Karnataka. The headquarters is the town of Puttur, Karnataka, Puttur. There are thirty-seven Panchayat villages in Puttur Taluka. * Ariyadka * Aryapu * Badagannuru * Bajathuru * Balnadu * Bannuru * Belanduru * Bettampady * Hirebandady * Kabaka Puttur, Kabaka * Kaniyuru * Kedambady * Kodimbady * Koila * Kolthige * Munduru * Narimogaru * Nettanige Mudnuru * Panaje * Savanuru * Uppinangady * Volamogaru Languages (1951) Notes External links * Taluks of Karnataka Geography of Dakshina Kannada district {{DakshinaKannada-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Standard Time
Indian Standard Time (IST), sometimes also called India Standard Time, is the time zone observed throughout the Republic of India, with a time offset of UTC+05:30. India does not observe daylight saving time or other seasonal adjustments. In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* ("Echo-Star"). It is indicated as ''Asia/Kolkata'' in the IANA time zone database. History The Indian Standard Time was adopted on 1 January 1906 during the British era with the phasing out of its precursor Madras Time (Railway Time), and after Independence in 1947, the Union government established IST as the official time for the whole country, although Kolkata and Mumbai retained their own local time (known as Calcutta Time and Bombay Time) until 1948 and 1955, respectively. The Central observatory was moved from Chennai to a location at Shankargarh Fort in Allahabad district, so that it would be as close to UTC+05:30 as possible. Daylight Saving Time (DST) was used brief ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
