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'''Agrahara''' is an area of the city of [[Mysore]] in the state of [[Karnataka]] in India. It is notable as the area in which the [[Mysore Palace]] and gardens, [[Mysuru City Bus Stand]], and several historic temples are located. The area is bounded by Albert Victor Road to the North, MG Road to the South, Bengaluru-Nilgiri Road to the East and Cheluvamba Agrahara Road to the West.<ref name="Map">{{cite web |title=Agrahara ಅಗ್ರಹಾರ Chamrajpura Mysuru, Karnataka India |url=https://goo.gl/maps/DPZNJqQ98CDyyg6h6 |website=Google Maps |access-date=19 March 2022 |ref=Google Maps}}</ref> The term [[Agraharam|agrahara or agraharam]] refers to a grant of land and agricultural income made by royalty to [[Brahmin|Brahmins]] in |
'''Agrahara''' is an area of the city of [[Mysore]] in the state of [[Karnataka]] in India. It is notable as the area in which the [[Mysore Palace]] and gardens, [[Mysuru City Bus Stand]], and several historic temples are located. The area is bounded by Albert Victor Road to the North, MG Road to the South, Bengaluru-Nilgiri Road to the East and Cheluvamba Agrahara Road to the West.<ref name="Map">{{cite web |title=Agrahara ಅಗ್ರಹಾರ Chamrajpura Mysuru, Karnataka India |url=https://goo.gl/maps/DPZNJqQ98CDyyg6h6 |website=Google Maps |access-date=19 March 2022 |ref=Google Maps}}</ref> The term [[Agraharam|agrahara or agraharam]] refers to a grant of land and agricultural income made by royalty to [[Brahmin|Brahmins]] in |
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[[Indian independence movement|pre-independence]] [[South India]]. Though the Mysuru Agrahara is commonly referred to as a single neighbourhood, it is a composite of multiple smaller |
[[Indian independence movement|pre-independence]] [[South India]]. Though the Mysuru Agrahara is commonly referred to as a single neighbourhood, it is a composite of multiple smaller settlemetns that were built side by side over time with distinct names.<ref name="Star 1">{{cite web |last1=Satya |first1=Gouri |title=He Builds An Agrahara, Makes His House A Temple |url=https://starofmysore.com/he-builds-an-agrahara-makes-his-house-a-temple/ |website=Star of Mysore |access-date=19 March 2022 |ref=Star1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808141845/https://starofmysore.com/he-builds-an-agrahara-makes-his-house-a-temple/ |archive-date=8 August 2021 |language=English |date=8 August 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Among the first of the |
Among the first of the settlements built were the Krishna Vilasa Agrahara and the Lakshmivilasa Agrahara, which were built in 1821. The former had 20 houses and was built opposite the latter.<ref name="Star 1" />. Three inscriptions dating from 1821 found within the premises of Prasanna Nanjundeshwara Swamy Temple in Santhepete says that three of these were established by the queens of [[Krishnaraja Wadiyar III|Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar]], Devajammanni, Lingajammmani and Cheluvujammani, respectively. These are now called the Lakshmi Vilasa Agrahara, Krishna Vilasa Agrahara and Rama Vilasa Agrahara. Seetha Vilasa Agrahara and Kathvadipura Agrahara were also from the Maharaja's period, while Kashipathi Agrahara, Ramanuja Agrahara and Sreenivasan Agrahara were built later on.<ref name="Star 2">{{cite web |last1=Satya |first1=Gouri |title=How Mummadi And His Queens Built Mysore |url=https://starofmysore.com/how-mummadi-and-his-queens-built-mysore/ |website=Star of Mysore |access-date=1 March 2022 |ref=Star2 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217135233/https://starofmysore.com/how-mummadi-and-his-queens-built-mysore/ |archive-date=17 February 2020 |language=English |date=16 February 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> The Sreenivasan Agrahara and Rajaram in particular were built relatively late in the history of the [[Kingdom of Mysore]], with the former having been inaugurated in 1938 as part of a [[municipal housing]] plan.<ref name="Star 3">{{cite web |last1=Satya |first1=Gouri |title=Can You Imagine Building A House For Just Rs. 5,000? |url=https://starofmysore.com/can-you-imagine-building-a-house-for-just-rs-5000/ |website=Star of Mysore |access-date=1 March 2022 |ref=Star3 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121125319/https://starofmysore.com/can-you-imagine-building-a-house-for-just-rs-5000/ |archive-date=21 November 2021 |language=English |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Biradar |first1=Anjana Vasant |last2=Papu |first2=Sapna |editor1-last=Agrawal |editor1-first=Avlokita |editor2-last=Gupta |editor2-first=Rajat |title=Revisiting the Role of Architecture for 'Surviving’ Development. 53rd International Conference of the Architectural Science Association |date=2019 |publisher=Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA) |location=Roorkee, India |pages=451–460 |url=https://anzasca.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/47-The-agraharas-of-mysuru.pdf |access-date=19 March 2022 |language=English |format=PDF |chapter=The Agraharas of Mysuru |ref=ANZAScA}}</ref> |
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Aside from those settlements that were built by the monarchy, some prominent citizens also built agaraharas. For example, the Subbarayadasara Agrahara was built in 1836 by a [[Dvaita Vedanta|Madhva]] saint named Subbarayadasa with nine houses for the priests of the Prasanna Venkataramanaswamy Temple, which had been opened in 1825 in the erstwhile home of the saint.<ref name="Star 1" /> |
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Royal stables that stood in these areas were moved to the present [[Mysore Zoo]] area during the [[Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar]] period.<ref name="Star 3">{{cite web |last1=Satya |first1=Gouri |title=Can You Imagine Building A House For Just Rs. 5,000? |url=https://starofmysore.com/can-you-imagine-building-a-house-for-just-rs-5000/ |website=Star of Mysore |access-date=1 March 2022 |ref=Star3 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121125319/https://starofmysore.com/can-you-imagine-building-a-house-for-just-rs-5000/ |archive-date=21 November 2021 |language=English |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Star 1" /> |
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The agraharas were not only residential areas, but also contained elements of religious and political life, such as [[Hindu temples]], [[mathas]] and [[palace|royal residences]]. The royal [[stable|stables]] stood in these areas until they were moved to the [[Mysore Zoo]] vicinity during the reign of [[Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV|Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar]].<ref name="Star 1" /> |
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== Agrahara Circle == |
== Agrahara Circle == |
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Agrahara is an area of the city of Mysore in the state of Karnataka in India. It is notable as the area in which the Mysore Palace and gardens, Mysuru City Bus Stand, and several historic temples are located. The area is bounded by Albert Victor Road to the North, MG Road to the South, Bengaluru-Nilgiri Road to the East and Cheluvamba Agrahara Road to the West.[1] The term agrahara or agraharam refers to a grant of land and agricultural income made by royalty to Brahmins in pre-independence South India. Though the Mysuru Agrahara is commonly referred to as a single neighbourhood, it is a composite of multiple smaller settlemetns that were built side by side over time with distinct names.[2]
History
Among the first of the settlements built were the Krishna Vilasa Agrahara and the Lakshmivilasa Agrahara, which were built in 1821. The former had 20 houses and was built opposite the latter.[2]. Three inscriptions dating from 1821 found within the premises of Prasanna Nanjundeshwara Swamy Temple in Santhepete says that three of these were established by the queens of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, Devajammanni, Lingajammmani and Cheluvujammani, respectively. These are now called the Lakshmi Vilasa Agrahara, Krishna Vilasa Agrahara and Rama Vilasa Agrahara. Seetha Vilasa Agrahara and Kathvadipura Agrahara were also from the Maharaja's period, while Kashipathi Agrahara, Ramanuja Agrahara and Sreenivasan Agrahara were built later on.[3] The Sreenivasan Agrahara and Rajaram in particular were built relatively late in the history of the Kingdom of Mysore, with the former having been inaugurated in 1938 as part of a municipal housing plan.[4][5]
Aside from those settlements that were built by the monarchy, some prominent citizens also built agaraharas. For example, the Subbarayadasara Agrahara was built in 1836 by a Madhva saint named Subbarayadasa with nine houses for the priests of the Prasanna Venkataramanaswamy Temple, which had been opened in 1825 in the erstwhile home of the saint.[2]
The agraharas were not only residential areas, but also contained elements of religious and political life, such as Hindu temples, mathas and royal residences. The royal stables stood in these areas until they were moved to the Mysore Zoo vicinity during the reign of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar.[2]
Agrahara Circle
Agrahara Circle is named after N. Madhava Rao, a Diwan of Mysore from 1941 to 1945 when Maharaja Jayachamaraja Wadiyar was the ruler.[6] He was a member of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution.[7]
Purnaiah Choultry
A Choultry was constructed by Purnaiah, Diwan of Mysore at Agrahara to provide accommodation for students of Maharaja's Sanskrit College. However, it was destroyed during the expansion of Vani Vilasa Road and renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Road.[7]
Other locations
Agrahara often refers to the neighboring areas of Agrahara Circle, located between Nanju Malige and Mysore Palace. Ramachandra Agrahara, Kashipathi Agrahara, Ramanuja Agrahara, and Srinivasan Agrahara are the Agraharas located near Agrahara Circle. Vanivilas Market is located next to Agrahara Circle.[8]
Temples
Temples located in Agrahara include 101 Ganapathi Temple, Maha Ganapathi Temple and Sree Rajarajeshwari Temple.[4]
Important landmarks
- 101 Ganapathi Temple
- Maha Ganapathi Temple
- Krishnaraja Traffic Police Station
- Venus Gas Service
- Sree Rajarajeshwari Temple
- Padma Theatre[9]
See also
- Agrahara Circle
- Krishnaraja Boulevard
- Chamarajapuram railway station
- Kuvempunagar
- Ballal Circle
- Chamarajapuram, Mysore
References
- ^ "Agrahara ಅಗ್ರಹಾರ Chamrajpura Mysuru, Karnataka India". Google Maps. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
- ^ a b c d Satya, Gouri (8 August 2021). "He Builds An Agrahara, Makes His House A Temple". Star of Mysore. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
- ^ Satya, Gouri (16 February 2020). "How Mummadi And His Queens Built Mysore". Star of Mysore. Archived from the original on 17 February 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ a b Satya, Gouri. "Can You Imagine Building A House For Just Rs. 5,000?". Star of Mysore. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ Biradar, Anjana Vasant; Papu, Sapna (2019). "The Agraharas of Mysuru". In Agrawal, Avlokita; Gupta, Rajat (eds.). Revisiting the Role of Architecture for 'Surviving’ Development. 53rd International Conference of the Architectural Science Association (PDF). Roorkee, India: Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA). pp. 451–460. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
- ^ Kadati Reddera Basavaraja (1984). History and Culture of Karnataka: Early Times to Unification. Chalukya Publications. p. 334.
- ^ a b "Landmarks for Dewans and their services forgotten". Star of Mysore. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ "Two-wheelers damaged as tree branch falls near Agrahara Circle". Star of Mysore. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ "Kattappa's controversial statement: City theatre stops screening of Tamil movie". Star of Mysore. 23 April 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2022.