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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Arsikere
| native_name = Arasikere
| native_name_lang = Kannada
| other_name = Arasikere
| settlement_type = cityCity
| image_skyline = File:Arsikere (5).jpg
| image_alt =
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| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts in India|District]]
| subdivision_name1 = {{flagicon image|Flag of the Kannada people.svg}} [[Karnataka]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Hassan district|Hassan]]
| established_title = <!-- Established -->
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| named_for =
| government_type = Government of Karnataka
| governing_body = City municipalMunicipal council arsikereCouncil
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_total_km2 = 11.13
| area_rural_km2 = 1257.75
| area_rank = 2nd in [[Hassan Districtdistrict|Hassan]]
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 806
| population_total = 80000+53216
| population_rural = 320000+264003
| population_footnotes =
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_density_km2 =
| population_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/615/download/2108/DH_2011_2920_PART_B_DCHB_HASSAN.pdf|access-date= 9 August 2023|title=Census Data Handbook 2011 Hassan District}}</ref>
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_rank =
| population_demonym = Arsikerians
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| leader_name =
| leader_title1 = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]]
| leader_name1 = [[K. M. ShivalingegowdaShivalinge Gowda]]
| official_name = ಅರಸೀಕೆರೆ
| imagesize =
| leader_party = [[Arsikere (194)Assembly constituency]]
| population_rural = 320000+
| geocode = ASK
}}
 
'''Arsikere''' is a city and [[taluka]] in the [[Hassan district]] in the state of [[Karnataka]], India. It is the second largest city in Hassan district, demographically. Arsikere city municipal council consists of 3135 wards. This region is known for its coconut production and is also called Kalpataru Nadu. [[Arsikere isJunction therailway [[talukastation|talukArsikere Junction]] headquarters,is a major railway junction in the [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railway]] which links [[Mangalore]] and Mysore to North Karnataka and a central place for tourists who visit nearby places that do not have rail access, such as [[Belur, Karnataka|Belur]], [[Halebidu]] and [[Shravanabelagola]], Harnahalli, and Kodimata.
 
==History==
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</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|812|m|ft|abbr=off}}.
 
Arsikere is situated about {{convert|44|km|mi|abbr=off}} from [[Hassan, Karnataka|Hassan]] and {{convert|166|km|mi|abbr=off}} from [[Bengaluru]] on the Bengaluru-Miraj railway line and [[National Highway 73]] (India)|National passesHighway through the city, connecting it to [[Mangaluru]] and to [[Shivamogga]],via NH-69 from [[Banavara73]].
 
Towards northeast of the city, there is a mountainous scrub forest, known as the Nagapuri Forest. Old temples are found in isolation. Bears and Leopards population is the highlight of this forest. The elevation of the forest lies between {{convert|900|m|ft}} to {{convert|1240|m|ft}} above mean sea level.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/@drvivekm/discovering-the-treasures-of-nagpuri-3c2edc55b288|access-date=21 June 2019|title= Nagapuri forest}}</ref>
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Notable educational facilities in Arsikere include the following:
 
===School's and Collegescolleges===
* Sharadha English school
* St Mary's High school
* Sri Adichunchanagiri English School, Higher primary school, Arsikere
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* St Mary's English Higher primary school
* Aashirvad Public school
* Govt Girls High School
* Sharadha English school
* Sri Basvarajendra High School
*Sri Gouramma School
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=== Colleges ===
* JSKPU College
* Jnanashree expert pu college
* KPS pu college, arsikere
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* Siddeshwara pu college
* Prathiba College
* JSKPU College
* Vivekananda College of Education
* Government Boys Junior College
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* Vivekananda BEd College
* Govt first grade college Arasikere
* St. Mary's composite PU College for commerce
*Royal institute Of Commerce(Royal Degree College)
*
 
==Transportation==
Arsikere serves as a common point for people travelling from [[Bengaluru]] to Northwest Karnataka and for commuters from [[Mysuru]] towards north-westernall andof centralNorthern Karnataka region. Thus, public transport buses of all 3 branches of [[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] can be found here. KSRTC also has a [[List of bus depots in Karnataka|bus depot]] in Arasikere, operated under [[Chikkamagaluru]] division. [[Tumakuru]]-[[Shivamogga]] 6four-lane express wayexpressway, comprising of parts of [[National Highway 73 (India)|NH-73 (Tumkur-Banavar)]] & [[National Highway 69 (India)|NH-69 (Banavar-Shivamogga)]] is under construction, as of Nov-2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/national/south/centre-approves-four-laning-of-tumakuru-shivamogga-highway-969804.html|access-date=3 April 2021|title= Shivamogga-Tumakuru Expressway}}</ref>
[[Arsikere railway junction]] belongslies toon [[Bangalore-Arsikere-Hubli line]]. It comes under the Mysore division of [[South Western Railway Zone]] and is a major railway junction between Bengaluru – Hubli, Bengaluru – Shivamogga, Mysuru – Shivamogga and also connects northern Karnataka to [[Mangalore Central railway station]], via hassan[[Hassan Junction railway station|Hassan Junction]]. Trains typically stop here before heading to Hassan, Bangalore, Hubli, Mysuru and Mangalore.
 
Nearly 100 trains stop here and is around 166 &nbsp;km from state capital [[Bengaluru]]. It has five trains starts from here to Bengaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga and Hubballi. Around 30,000 people travel from Arsikere to other parts of Karnataka every day.
 
Nearest international airport is [[Kempegowda International Airport]] at 190 kmskm. Other nearby international airport is [[Mangalore International Airport]] at 220 kmskm. Domestic airport which is under construction near [[Shivamogga]] is around 110 kmskm away from Arsikere.
 
==Festivals==
Various festivals are celebrated in Arasikere, including the following:
 
* [[Ganapathi]] [[Pendal]] (where a large Ganesha statue is displayed for about ninety days in Pendal), [[Ganapathi Chathurti]], and Ganapathi Visarjana which has been celebrated from past 72(in 2017) years (where an idol of Ganesha is immersed into the lake near Arasikere). During these festivals, Sports, cultural, and spiritual activities are organized.
* Undiganalu "Sri Kariyamma Devi Jatramahotsava" is the biggest festival in Arasikere taluk which is held in the month of April.
* Yadhapura "Sri Jenukallu Siddeshwara Swamy Jatramahotsava" is a big festival held every month during full moon day.
* [[Ganapathi]] [[Pendal]] (where a large Ganesha statue is displayed for about ninety days in Pendal), [[Ganesh Chaturthi|Ganapathi Chathurti]], and Ganapathi Visarjana which has been celebrated from past 72(in 2017) years (where an idol of Ganesha is immersed into the lake near Arasikere). During these festivals, Sports, cultural, and spiritual activities are organized.
* Madalu "Sri Swarna Gowri JathraMahotsava" is the biggest festival in Arasikere Taluk which is held during Gowri - Ganesha festival.
* Undiganalu "Sri Kariyamma Devi Jatramahotsava" is the biggest festival in Arasikere taluk which is held in the month of April.
* Malekallu Thirupathi Fair takes place annually for the god Venkataramana and Govindaraja.
 
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* Malekal Tirupathi Hill, also called (Chikka Tirupati) is three kilometers from Arsikere and has two temples: (Venkataramana and Govindaraja), which are frequently visited by pilgrims. Malekal Tirupathi Hill has 1,300 steps and a standing Venkateshwara idol.<ref name="Home | ಅರಸೀಕೆರೆ ಪುರಸಭೆ"/>
* '''''Chikka Tirupati''''' which is also called as '''''Malekallu Tirupati''''' or '''''Amaragiri Malekallu Tirupati'''''. It is located 3&nbsp;km away from Arsikere, Hassan district. The main God worshipped here is '''Lord Balaji''' or '''Sri Venkataramana Swamy'''. There is a temple on the top of the hill which contains 1300 steps. There is a belief that sage Agasthya had offered prayers here to Lord Balaji and was blessed with lords Darshan here. It is also said that sage Vashista lived here and went to atonement by worshipping Lord Venkataramana Swamy, and on the day of Suddha Dwadashi Lord appeared and blessed him and hence this day every year a '''Maharathothsava''' will be held and is celebrated as one of the biggest fest. On this day we can find many people who climb the hill and offer prayers to Lord. And also there will be huge gathering for Rathothsava. Even at the bottom of the hill there is a temple built and Vigraha installed here, too. This was done by a Palegar. The temple is built in Hoysala architecture. The temple is combination of Dravidian Architecture and Nagara style. There is a beautiful Kalyani near the temple. Tourists come for the attractive local nature. And it is one of the must visit places in and around Arsikere.
* Hirekallu Sri Siddeshwara Betta Near JC PURA Ramanahalli Forest well known pilgrim center and very beautiful place for one day trekking Power full God also .
* Sainatha and Ganapathi temples are of modern design and construction.
* Jenukallu Siddeshwara swamy hill [[File:Jenukallu siddeshwara Betta (hill) Arsikere.jpg|thumb|Jenukallu siddeshwara Betta (hill)]]
* Hirekallu Sri Siddeshwara Betta Near JC PURA Ramanahalli Forest well known pilgrim center and very beautiful place for one day trekking Power full God also .
* Sainatha and Ganapathi temples are of modern design and construction.
* Arasikere is home to naturally built elephant stone, situated at heart of the town in Shri Subrahmanya Ane Betta.
* Sri Siddarameshwara Temple in Sunkadahalli,
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===Nearby towns and places of interest===
* Madalu Sri Swarna Gowri (also called as Madalu Gowramma)JathraMahotsava is one of the popular festivals in Arasikere Taluk. This is celebrated during Gowri - Ganesha festival. Madalu which is the village located 23 kms away from Arsikere and 75 km away from Hassan district.
* Undiganalu which is the village located in between Arasikere and Javagal there are historical temples called Kariyamma Devi Temple, Chamundeshwari Temple, Gavisiddeshwara temple (located in the hill top), Bhalu Basaveshwara Temple (located midway). There are many festivals in that the Kariyamma Devi Jathramahothsava is the one of the popular festivals in Arasikere Taluk. Unidiganalu is located 28&nbsp;km from Arasikere and 11&nbsp;km from Javagal.
* Javagal, the [[hobli]], is about 33&nbsp;km from Arasikere and about 35&nbsp;km from Hassan. It has a temple dedicated to [[Lakshminarasimha Temple, Javagal|Lakshminarasimha]], which is a good specimen of Hoysala architecture with an outer entrance. This temple is attributed to the middle of the 13th century A.D.<ref>Karnataka State Gazetteer 1983.</ref>
* Haranahally is a big village about eight kilometres south of Arasikere; there are remains of an old fort that is said to have been erected in 1070 A.D. by a chief named Someshvara Raya. There is a large Nagarti tank, which was named after his daughter.
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==Notable people==
Notable people from Arsikere include:<blockquote>M L AMLA K M Shivalinge Gowda</blockquote>
* [[Balakrishna (Kannada actor)|Balakrishna]], Kannada actor
* [[David Johnson (cricketer, born 1971)|David Johnson]], cricketer
* [[Javagal Srinath]], Indian cricketer and pace bowler
* [[Dhananjay (actor)]], Kannada actor
* [[Doddanna]], Kannada actor
* Ashok Haranahalli, Former Advocate General to Govt. of Karnataka
* Haranahalli Ramaswamy, Former Irrigation Minister and founding member of the Malnad Education Trust
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* Aparna, actress, Kannada anchor
* Dr. H. R. Swamy, A rationalist, environmentalist, Theatre person, Thinker
* D. S. Ramaswamy, Poet
* [[Rajanand]], Kannada actor
* D Shankar Singh, Kannada producer/director
* [[Dhananjay (actor)]], Kannada actor
* [[Doddanna]], Kannada actor
 
==Image gallery==
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==See also==
*[[Arakere, Arsikere|Arakere Village]]
*[[Ajjanahalli, Arsikere]]
*[[Banavara]]