Ubbalagandi is a village in Sanduru taluk, located around 65 km (40 mi) from Bellary and Hospet. The village is known for a rich forest and is known as the Switzerland of Bellary. Veerabhadreshwara temple is located between two pillars (rocks locally called as vadeu). There is a waterfall (springs from Donimalai) near the temple. This is compared to Yana. Donimalai and Byreveshwara temples are also located nearby. The nearest town is Sanduru.
Ubbalagandi | |
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village | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bellary |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gram Panchayat Rajapura |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KA- |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
Ugadi is celebrated with Veerabhadhra Rathothsava (Chariot) and is known for its history. The place is rich with iron ore mines. Ugadi is celebrated every year with a newly built Chariot for Sri Veerabhadreswar (Powerful Ganadishwar of Shiva).
Weather is different from Bellary with moderate, comfortable temperatures and with light to moderate winds.[citation needed] Land is fertile but nowadays most of the livelihood is from mining of iron ore.[citation needed]
The village's natural environment was captured in a Kannada movie Manasa Sarovar acted by Srinath.[citation needed]
Shree Verabhadreshwara Seva Kendra Trust is formed and registered to improve the area related to temple facilities, education, health...etc
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