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'''Balehonnur''' is a town in [[Narasimharajapura|Narasimharajapura taluk]], a township of the [[Chikkamagaluru district]] in the [[States of India|Indian state]] of [[Karnataka]]. It is located 286 kilometres west of [[Bengaluru]], 226 kilometres north-west of [[Mysuru]] and 142 kilometres north-east of [[Mangaluru]]. The Sunni Jami Masjid at the entrance of the town is a big attraction.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BALEHONNUR Jamia Masjid|url=http://www.onefivenine.com/india/Listing/Town/mosques/Chikmagalur/Narasimharajapura}}</ref It is famous for being the oldest [[Dharma]] Peetha among the five Panchapeethas—Rambhapuri Peetha of [[Veerashaiva]] sect of the [[Hinduism|Hindu religion]]. Balehonnur is located around 45 km northwest of [[Chikmagalur]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Balehonnur Map {{!}} India Google Satellite Maps|url=http://www.maplandia.com/india/karnataka/chikmagalur/balehonnur/|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.maplandia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=BALEHONNUR KARNATAKA INDIA Geography Population Map cities coordinates location - Tageo.com|url=http://www.tageo.com/index-e-in-v-19-d-m2902108.htm|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.tageo.com}}</ref>
'''Balehonnur''' is a town in [[Narasimharajapura|Narasimharajapura taluk]], a township of the [[Chikkamagaluru district]] in the [[States of India|Indian state]] of [[Karnataka]]. It is located 286 kilometres west of [[Bengaluru]], 226 kilometres north-west of [[Mysuru]] and 142 kilometres north-east of [[Mangaluru]]. The Sunni Jami Masjid at the entrance of the town is a big attraction.It is famous for being the oldest [[Dharma]] Peetha among the five Panchapeethas—Rambhapuri Peetha of [[Veerashaiva]] sect of the [[Hinduism|Hindu religion]]. Balehonnur is located around 45 km northwest of [[Chikmagalur]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=BALEHONNUR KARNATAKA INDIA Geography Population Map cities coordinates location - Tageo.com|url=http://www.tageo.com/index-e-in-v-19-d-m2902108.htm|access-date=2020-07-29|website=www.tageo.com}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==

Revision as of 12:57, 30 May 2021

Balehonnur
Town
Bhadra River
Bhadra River
Balehonnur is located in Karnataka
Balehonnur
Balehonnur
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 13°21′N 75°28′E / 13.35°N 75.46°E / 13.35; 75.46
Country India
State Karnataka
DistrictChikkamagaluru district
RegionMalenadu
Elevation
714 m (2,343 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
11,137
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
577 112
Telephone code08266
Vehicle registrationKA 18

Balehonnur is a town in Narasimharajapura taluk, a township of the Chikkamagaluru district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located 286 kilometres west of Bengaluru, 226 kilometres north-west of Mysuru and 142 kilometres north-east of Mangaluru. The Sunni Jami Masjid at the entrance of the town is a big attraction.It is famous for being the oldest Dharma Peetha among the five Panchapeethas—Rambhapuri Peetha of Veerashaiva sect of the Hindu religion. Balehonnur is located around 45 km northwest of Chikmagalur.[1]

History

According to Hindu mythology, it is said that Shiva himself came out of the linga in human form as Paramacharya Renukacharya.[2] An ancient Islamic saint called Baba Bandesha is said to have lived here. He is remembered through traditional family memories and the annual Uras celebration. [3] Traditional Mawlid (Meelad) is held every year remembering the birth of Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam.

About

Balehonnur is situated in Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India. Its original name (with diacritics) is Bālehonnūr. Has an average rainfall of 80 inches (200 cm) a year.[4]

Balehonnur is dominated by coffee estates. Some prominent products of this area are areca nut, pepper, vanilla, and other spices.

Even though Balehonnur is not officially a taluk, it has various educational institutions, hospitals, and a commercial center.

Geography

Its geographical map coordinates are 13° 21' 0" North, 75° 28' 0" east. It is located 286 kilometers west of Bengaluru, 226 kilometers north-west of Mysuru and 142 kilometers north-east of Mangaluru. It is located on the bank of Bhadra River.

Balehonnur Bridge

Balehonnur Bridge (a masonry bridge), constructed across the river Bhadra by the Madras Government, was the first project undertaken by MCC in 1946.

Places of religious significance

  • Rambhapuri Peetha[5]
  • Bandesha Baba Dargah [6]
  • Jamia Masjid Balehonnur
  • Imam e Azam Education and Charitable Fund Trust (R) Balehonnur[7]

Transport

Road

Balehonnur is well-connected by road. There are daily buses to Bangalore.[5] Buses to Shivamogga, Chickmagaluru, Sringeri, Koppa, Mangalore, Udupi, and Karkala are available often. The state highway SH-27 cuts across Balehonnur which connects to the National highway 13 at Sringeri.

Rail

The closest railway stations are in Chikmagalu (50 km), Shivamogga (87 km), Bhadravati (83 km), and Kadur (90 km).[5]

Climate

Climate data for Balehonnur (1981–2010, extremes 1933–2012)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 36.0
(96.8) 		35.6
(96.1) 		38.0
(100.4) 		39.2
(102.6) 		38.6
(101.5) 		37.0
(98.6) 		31.4
(88.5) 		30.0
(86.0) 		31.4
(88.5) 		34.0
(93.2) 		32.6
(90.7) 		35.8
(96.4) 		39.2
(102.6)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28.7
(83.7) 		31.0
(87.8) 		33.0
(91.4) 		32.8
(91.0) 		31.1
(88.0) 		26.6
(79.9) 		24.5
(76.1) 		24.2
(75.6) 		26.2
(79.2) 		27.1
(80.8) 		27.1
(80.8) 		27.4
(81.3) 		28.3
(82.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 13.5
(56.3) 		14.6
(58.3) 		16.8
(62.2) 		18.4
(65.1) 		19.0
(66.2) 		18.7
(65.7) 		18.4
(65.1) 		18.3
(64.9) 		17.9
(64.2) 		17.6
(63.7) 		16.0
(60.8) 		14.2
(57.6) 		16.9
(62.4)
Record low °C (°F) 6.7
(44.1) 		8.0
(46.4) 		10.5
(50.9) 		11.1
(52.0) 		12.0
(53.6) 		9.6
(49.3) 		11.1
(52.0) 		11.2
(52.2) 		10.6
(51.1) 		9.1
(48.4) 		8.9
(48.0) 		7.3
(45.1) 		6.7
(44.1)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 2.7
(0.11) 		2.8
(0.11) 		22.4
(0.88) 		94.6
(3.72) 		103.0
(4.06) 		410.6
(16.17) 		735.8
(28.97) 		626.2
(24.65) 		204.5
(8.05) 		173.6
(6.83) 		64.0
(2.52) 		11.8
(0.46) 		2,451.9
(96.53)
Average rainy days 0.3 0.3 2.0 5.7 6.8 18.4 24.9 24.6 13.2 9.9 3.9 1.0 111.1
Average relative humidity (%) 79 78 77 81 84 90 92 93 90 88 82 79 85
Source: India Meteorological Department[8][9]

References

  1. ^ "BALEHONNUR KARNATAKA INDIA Geography Population Map cities coordinates location - Tageo.com". www.tageo.com. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Shree Jagadguru Rambhapuri Veerasimhasan Mahasamsthan Peetha". www.rambhapuripeetha.info. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  3. ^ Template:Https://dbpedia.org/page/Balehonnur
  4. ^ "Balehonnur, Kemmanagundi - Best time to visit". Trawell.in. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  5. ^ a b c "Rambhapuri Peeta, Balehonnur Rambhapuri Mutt". www.karnatakaholidays.com.
  6. ^ Template:Https://dbpedia.org/page/Balehonnur
  7. ^ Template:Https://www.google.com/search?q=imame+azam+trust+Balehonnur&oq=imame+azam+trust+Balehonnur&aqs=chrome..69i57.9081j0j7&client=ms-android-vivo-rvo2&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
  8. ^ "Station: Balehonnur Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 71–72. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  9. ^ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M88. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.

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