Mysuru division - class-VI

Kudmal Rangaswamy of Mangaluru dedicated his life for the upliftment of untouchables. Kudmul Ranga Rao was greatly influenced by the teaching of Brahma Samaj. The Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi was also inspired by his duties towards the untouchables and Dalits.

The river Cauvery orginates in Talakaveri of Kodgu district. The river
covers a distance of about 765 km and flows through the state of
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and finally merges into the Bay of Bengal. On
its course to the Bay of Bengal, the river is joined by its tributaries,
which include Shimsa, Hemavathi, Honnuhole, Arkavathi, Kapila,
Lakshmana etc.

Born in the well known Karanth family, Sri K. Ramakrishna Karant, a freedom fighter, one of the architects of the Karnataka state and a senior advocate of the Supreme Court was the head of Karnataka Ekikarana Samiti. He was also a Land Revenue Minister in the Madras Presidency.

The Central Food Technology Research located at Mysuru city is a
constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial research,
New Delhi and came into existence during 1950. It's purpose was to
pursue in-depth research and development in the areas of food science
and technology. It also has ties and partnerships with many
International research organisations  for these purposes.

Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan ruled Mysuru from 1761 to 1799.Tippu
waged many wars against the Britishers. He negotiated with the French to
dethrone the British rule in India. He also undertook numerous
people-friendly measures in his state.Tippu died in a war against the
Britishers in 1799. Then, the British handed over the administration
back to Wodeyars.

A theatre repertory group Rangayana is in Mysuru and it is funded by the
government. This repertory produces and enacts plays throughout the
year. The branches of Rangayana have been established at various parts
of the state. Rangayana has also contributed in a very significant way for enhancing the social and cultural vitality of the society.

It is said that the first silk cocoons were imported to Mysuru from
China by Tippu Sultan, with a vision of making Mysore, a leading nation
in quality silk production. After the Sultan introduced Sericulture (silk farming) in the Kingdom of Mysore, several hybrid silk
worm varieties were created which were adapted to Indian climatic
conditions. Ever since, Sericulture in Karnataka has flourished
especially in the Mysuru district.

Karnataka has the highest number of tigers in India. Tiger Conservation
project is in force in Karnataka. Three Tiger Conservation Projects out
of five projects of the state are in the Mysuru division. Bandipur,
Nagarahole, and Bhadra are the three tiger projects of this division.
Tigers are killed for their skin. Thus, tiger protection projects are
implemented to protect them from poaching.

Karnataka is the only Indian state where felsite is produced.
Large occurrences of Felsite rocks are reported to have been found in
Mysore. Felsite display either grey or pink colour as well a combination
of both these colours.

All the districts of Mysuru division have district hospitals.
There are rural sub health centres in rural areas to provide medical
care to rural people. Children are regularly vaccinated. To provide
health care facilities to pregnant women health assistants and
ASHA workers are available. Thus, the Mysuru division has the lowest
Child Mortality Rates. The life expectancy of people is better and
Maternal Mortality Rates are also lower.

Srirangapatna located in Mandya district is a historical and religious
centre. The place is named after Sri Ranganathaswamy temple. This was
the capital city of Wodeyar dynasty till British took over it in the
year 1799. There are many Masjids, arms depots and fort
constructed by Tippu Sultan in this place.

Moodubidre is a small temple town in the state of Karnataka. The town of
Moodubidre is considered to have total of about eighteen Jain Temples.
It is also known as the 'Jain Kashi' of South India and is an ancient
center of Jain learning.

The town of Hassan was named after the Hasanamba temple. The Hasanamba
temple holds great significance in the life of people of Hassan. The
temple opens only once a week in a year in the month of October, during
Diwali and the deity worshipped at the temple is Hasanamba.

Kollegal in Chamarajanagara district of Karnataka is one of the largest taluks in the state of Karnataka in South India. It is also known as the "Silk City" and renowned for its silk saree industry.

The Kodagu district is part of the Mysuru division. It is located in the South west part of the Mysuru division. The Kodagu district was ruled by many rulers. The Haleri dynasty ruled over the Kodagu district from the seventeenth century. It remained an independent state after independence and got merged with the Mysuru state in the year 1956.

Kodagu is a hill station with valleys, forests, waterfalls, woods,
wildlife, history and trekking trails. It is also known as Coorg.
Climatic characteristics of Coorg remain pleasant throughout the year,
specially in summer. Some upper hilly region it may be below 0C in
winter. Thus, it is also called the Kashmir of Karnataka.

Devanooru, the birth place of Kannadas famous poet Lakshmeesha is in
the Chikkamagalur district. His Jaimini Bharath is Kannadas most
popular book. Jaimini Bharata is a version of the Hindu epic
Mahabaratha. Lakshmisa was also considered a successful story-teller
with an ability to narrate the Upakhyanas ("story within a story").

Bylakuppe is situated 90 kilometers from Mysore. It comprises of two
Tibetan refugee settlements that were setup in 1961 and 1969
respectively and has now grown into a full-fledged town housing the
largest Tibetan population outside of Dharamsala in India.

The temple of Krishna is here. It is said that, the idol of Shri Krishna
was installed by the Dvaita philosopher Madhvacharaya. It is also said
that Lord Krishna turned on his own from the East to the West direction
to provide a view to Kanakadasa. The spot where this view was given is
called as Kanakana Kindi.

The Kodagu district is part of the Mysuru division. It is located in the South west part of the Mysuru division. The Kodagu district was ruled by many rulers. The Haleri dynasty ruled over the Kodagu district from the seventeenth century.

The University of Mysore was established on July 27, 1916. It is
the sixth oldest in the country and the first in the state of Karnataka.
Also, it is the first university of the country to be established
outside the limits of the British India. The university was founded by
the Maharaja of erstwhile Princely State of Mysore Shri Nalvadi
Krishnaraja Wadiyar and Sir M. Visvesvaraya.

Krishnaraja Wodeyar III was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore who, after years of British administration, secured the rendition (restoration) of the state in 1881.