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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Arsikere
| other_name = Arasikere
| settlement_type =
| 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 =
| subdivision_name2 = [[Hassan district|Hassan]]
| established_title = <!-- Established -->
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| named_for =
| government_type = Government of Karnataka
| governing_body = City
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_total_km2 = 11.13
| area_rural_km2 = 1257.75
| area_rank = 2nd in [[Hassan
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 806
| population_total =
| 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.
| official_name =
| imagesize =
| leader_party = [[Arsikere
▲| 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
==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
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
* 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
*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
[[Arsikere railway junction]]
Nearly 100 trains stop here and is around 166
Nearest international airport is [[Kempegowda International Airport]] at 190
==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 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
▲* 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 * Javagal, the [[hobli]], is about 33 km from Arasikere and about 35 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>
* [[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
* [[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]]
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