Hubli is a major city in the state of Karnataka of India. Together, twin cities of Hubli and Dharwad, collectively referred to as "Hubli-Dharwad", is the second-largest conurbation in Karnataka after Bangalore. While Dharwad is the administrative headquarters, the city of Hubli, situated about 20 km south-east of Dharwad, is the commercial centre and business hub of North Karnataka. crops like Cotton and peanuts are grown aplenty in the surrounding rural areas, and Hubli is a major trading center for both commodities. It is also an important city for the Indian Railways, being the headquarters for South Western Railway Zone and the Hubli Railway Division. The name Hubballi literally means "flowering creeper" in Kannada.
Culture
Carnatic music, also known as karnātaka sangītam is one of the two styles of Indian classical music, the other being Hindustani music. Even though the earlier writers Matanga, Sarangadeva and others also were from Karnataka, the music tradition was formally named Karnataka Sangeetha for the first time only in the 13th Century when the Vijayanagara empire was founded. Around the 12th century.
Hindustani classical music diverged from the principle which eventually came to be identified as Carnatic classical music. Karnataka is unique in the sense that it offers rich traditions in both Hindustani as well as Carnatic music. Carnatic music being prevalent in Old mysore, Hoysala Karnataka and parts of Dakshin and Uttara Kannada regions.
Hindustani music is patronized in the regions of Hubli-Dharwad, Hyderabad Karnataka, Belgaum region.
Kundgol, den for renowned Hindustani classical music singers, is a town situated about 20 km south-east of Hubli. Sawai Gandharva, Kumar Gandarva, Gangubai Hangal, Bhimsen Joshi, etc. have had their birth as singers from Hubli.
Tourism
Chandramouleshwara Temple: A temple of chalukya times, dedicated to god Chandramouleshvara (another name of Shiva), with impressive architecture can be seen in Hubli.
Bhavanishankar Temple: This Chalukyan temple with the image of Sri Narayana is flanked by the ten incarnations of God.
Asar: It was built by Mohammed Ali Shah in about 1646 to serve as a hall of justice. The building was also used to house two holy hairs from the Prophet's beard. Women are not allowed inside.
Nrupatunga Hill: This is a picnic spot in Hubli
Sayed Fateh Shah Vali The Shrine of great sufi, The place of worship for both Hindu and Muslims in Hubli Dharwad
Siddharoodha Math is the eminent religious institution, a centre of Advaita philosophy as preached by Swami Siddharoodha.
Old-Hubli is located at near outskirts of Hubli
Unkal Lake: A pictorial water spot with a magnificent sunset view, this perfect picnic spot has green garden, recreational facilities for the children, boating facilities, etc. The lake is 3 km away from Hubli.
Glass House: As the name suggests, this is a palace of glass, inaugurated by the former Indian Prime Minister, Smt.Indira Gandhi.
Banashankari Temple : Amargol Between Hubli and Dharwad, Conservation and restoration work is in progress
Ubli-Dharwad region Tourism
* Annigeri
* Kundgol
* Saundatti
* Bankapura
* Dandeli
* Tamboor
* Kalghatgi
* Mundgod
* Aminbhavi
* Sirsi
* Karwar
* Hampi
* Hospet
* Gokak
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