Holenarasipura
town
Holenarasipura is a historic town and taluk in Hassan district of Karnataka. The town is situated on the banks of the Hemavati River, one of the tributaries of the Kaveri.
History
Holenarsipura is named after the Hemavathi River (Hole) and Lord Narasimha (Nara). Its origin dates back to the Hoysala empire. Local Palegars (Nayakas) ruled this place from 1547 to 1667. Kanteerava Narasaraja Wadeyar, the king of Mysore defeated the local chieftain Narasimha Nayaka and it became the part of Wadiyar dynasty.
Geography
Holenarsipura sits along the banks of the Hemavathi River, a Tributary of the Kaveri River at an average elevation of 855 meters (2,805 ft) above sea level. Located in the southern part of Hassan district, Distance between Holenarsipura and Hassan is 29km. Taluk features a tropical semi-arid to transitional climate with average temperatures from 21°C to 32°C, and moderate rainfall. Major crops include paddy, ragi, coconut, sugarcane and pulses.
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