Shivamogga (Shimoga)

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Shimoga is a city located in Shimoga district in the central part of the state of Karnataka. It lies on the banks of the Tunga River and is the administrative headquarters of the district.The name of the city is derived from the term Shiva-Mukha, meaning Face of Shiva. An alternative etymology is that the name is derived from the term Sihi-Moge, meaning Sweet Pot. The district formed the southern tip of Emperor Ashoka's Mauryan Empire in third century BC. It was ruled during later centuries by the Kadambas (4th century), Chalukyas (6th century), Gangas, Rashtrakutas (8th century), Hoysalas (11th century), and the Vijayanagara rulers (fifteenth century). The city got an independent identity under the Keladi Nayaka rule during 16th century, reaching its pinnacle under the rule of Shivappa Nayaka. From the late 17th century onwards, the city was a part of the Kingdom of Mysore until the independence of India in 1947, when Mysore merged into the Republic of India.

On 1 November 2006, the government of Karnataka announced the renaming of Shimoga to Shivamogga, along with nine other cities in the state.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimoga
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Coordinates:   13°56'15"N   75°33'48"E

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  • Heaven on earth
  • Shivamogga city is one of the best places to live in. Shimoga is full of greenery and is covered by malnad regions. This district is famous for 'Jog Falls' (highest water-falls in India). Agumbe, one of the highest peaks of western ghats also comes within this district
  • Shimoga is one of the cities that forms the cultural backbone of Karnataks. It has given birth to many eminent writers, thinkers, scientists. Sadly these days the city has become a constant producer of talent to bangalore.City by itself has stopped developing now. Towards its east are the magnificant Sahyadri Hills, the famous river Tunga crosses the city. Has very old temples and basadis at Sringeri,Huncha.
  • shimoga is a very good place .it has very a good atmosphere
  • shimoga is one the best place i had found, during my last two years of travelling.
  • shimoga is my native and favourite place...weather of shimoga is excellent.
  • Shimoga, true to its name is really a SWEET BUD.
  • I love shimoga
  • we get pure & sweet drink water of tunga river in shimoga
  • Why I am not able to see clear picture of shimoga as bangalore. Please let me know if I need to change any settings
  • mr, sudheer no need to do any thing for make clear pic of shimoga, its problem from wikimapia, still they did not upgrade. i allready feedback ur comments. they will up grade pic of greater city of shimoga. tc bye.
  • The Ultimate Royal Hero born n brought up here Harish bahadur
  • my house is in tharekere
  • he, i am ithumane ravi, my house is newar to world famous jog falls
  • My home in shimoga , gopala . shimoga is a nice place , in shimoga shivappa nayak aramane is there , and kudala sangama is their , near kudli.
  • Shivamogga is known as cultural capital of Karnataka. It’s a modern, progressive city with strong cultural roots and warm hearted people. Shivamogga is the biggest areca nut market and famous for producing high quality areca nut. Shivamogga‘s economy is directly linked to areca nut price and demand. Simple life style, frequent cultural activities, low cost of living and less pollution made Shivamogga as retired people's paradise
  • " Bhoomiyali Swarga " " Aduve Shivamogga "
  • Today, Shimoga is more than just a tourist destination. Its rich tradition in education, fine arts and culture remain deeply etched in its people and place. The enchanting natural scenery of hills, hillocks and green dales, rivers and streams, dense forests, flora & fauna, forts, temples and historical places, sandalwood and spices, add to this mouth-watering cuisine and touching hospitality and you know you've got - HEAVEN ON EARTH
  • As no simile can match Kalidasa's ...no place on earth can match shimoga...
  • my native is shikaripura in shimoga, & its really a wonder full place to visit there, but need to improve lot, where in shimoga district many taluks and villages are still backward, i request the government to help them, please.
  • Shimoga is also called a Rice bowl of Karanataka and we proud of it !!
  • i did my degree in shyadri clg its wonderfull experience in my life
  • it is an one of calm place on earth
  • THE BEST PLACE TO LEAVE ON THE EARTH WITH PEACE!!!!!!
  • Its a beautiful town with all basic facilities available.
  • This is one of the places on the earth which favourable climatic conditions....
  • I Love shimoga dist as am a bhadravathiyan
  • I LOVE SMG AS MY LOVER LATA
  • i Love vry much.. SMG:) Super place....
  • it is a perfect place to name NATIVE ;)
  • Now it's is the one of the fastest growing & Improving City. A true place to live & heaven on this Earth. Becoming one of the major City in Central Karnataka.
  • Adventure Paradise Shivamogga District Trekking, Rock Claimbing, Boating. Bird Watching, River Crossing, Horse Riding, etc.,
  • Samskruta village mattur please visit to mattur and learn the samskruta essy.
  • Heartly well come to Shivamogga for adventure and eco tourisam by N.Gopinath vice president sahasa and culture acadamy hotel mathura paradise shivamogga.
  • i love shimoga.i enjoyed lot here.my lovable place....
  • Though I left Shivamogga way back in late 70s for better prospects to Bangalore, I still cherish those golden days when the city was small with a lakh odd population. Now I learnt that the city is growing at a rapid pace and all those modern facilities, which we were yearning in those days have come to stay. Good for Shivamogga and Shivamoggites. Let the city metamorphosize into a metro and show case its rich tradition and culture to the world around. I LOVE SHIVAMOGGA.
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