Muddenahalli is a village situated 7 km from Chikballapur in Chikballapur District of Karnataka State. It is the birthplace of M. Visvesvaraya,[1] one of India's most accomplished engineers.

Transportation

A railway station and railway line is being built from Chikballapur to Muddenhalli.[2] A gondola lift is being built from the summit of Nandi Hill to Muddenahalli.[3]

Muddenahalli is around 55 km from Bangalore via Yelahanka and Devanahalli. Public transport is available up to Chikkaballapur and then to Thirnahalli. Muddenahalli village is 2 km from this alighting point.

Tourism

There is a memorial to Sir M. Visvesvarayya on the family-owned land at Muddenahalli,[4] with the Nandi Hills as a backdrop. The museum was renovated in view of his 150th birth ceremonies conducted on 15 September 2010.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya: Model engineer and scholar". Hindustan Times. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  2. ^ The Hindu: National: Upgrade State Highway 9: Moily
  3. ^ Centre okays GPS for KSRTC buses
  4. ^ "For locals, Vivesvaraya's house is a place of worship". Deccan Herald. 8 September 2010. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  5. ^ Mega event to honour Sir MV’s memory
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muddenahalli
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