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'''Saundatti''' also known as '''Savadatti''' (in Kannada)<ref>{{cite web
'''Savadatti''' <ref>{{cite web
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==History of Rashtrakuta kings==
==History of Rashtrakuta kings==


The historical name of the Savadatti was ''Sugandavarti'' "Sougandipura". It was the capital of the [[Ratta dynasty]] (from 875-1230), until the capital shifted to [[Belgaum]].<ref>{{cite web
The historical name of the Savadatti was ''Sugandavarti'' "Sougandipura". It was the capital of the [[Ratta dynasty]] (from 875-1230), until the capital shifted to Belagavi.
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* During the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, Belagaon ([[Belgaum]])<ref>{{cite web
* During the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, Belagavi<ref>{{cite web
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}}</ref> was the capital of the Rattas, the chieftains of Saundatti. The fort at Belgaum was built by Bichiraja (Ratta Dynasty) in 1204.
* The Ratta clan was one of several names of the [[Rashtrakuta Dynasty]].
* The Ratta clan was one of several names of the [[Rashtrakuta Dynasty]].
* Rattas of Saundatti accepted<ref>{{cite book
* Rattas of Savadatti accepted<ref>{{cite book
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|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Wk4_ICH_g1EC&q=Saundatti+Ratta+history&pg=PA382
|title=Ancient Indian History and Civilization By Sailendra Nath Sen
|title=Ancient Indian History and Civilization By Sailendra Nath Sen
|isbn=9788122411980
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|access-date=2009-03-18
|last1=Sen
|first1=Sailendra Nath
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}}</ref> the overlordship of ''Taila II'' (AD 973-977).
}}</ref> the overlordship of ''Taila II'' (AD 973-977).
* Two of the pillars at Belgaum fort have [[Kannada language|Kannada]] inscriptions in [[Devanagari|Nagari script]], one inscription from around 1199 is attributed to the Ratta king Kartaveerya IV.
* Two of the pillars at Belagavi fort have [[Kannada language|Kannada]] inscriptions in [[Devanagari|Nagari script]], one inscription from around 1199 is attributed to the Ratta king Kartaveerya IV.


===The Rattas (Rashtrakutas) suryavanshi kingdom of Saundatti===
===Rattas (Rashtrakutas)===
{{main|Branches of Rashtrakuta Dynasty}}
{{main|Branches of Rashtrakuta Dynasty}}


* In one of the inscriptions related to Rattas of Saundatti it is mentioned that [[Krishna III]] having appointed ''Prithvirama''<ref>{{cite web
* In one of the inscriptions related to Rattas of Savadatti it is mentioned that [[Krishna III]] having appointed ''Prithvirama''<ref>{{cite web
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|title=The Rattas (Rashtrakutas) of Saundatti.
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}}</ref> as a chief feudatory had dignified the ''Ratta dynasty'' of Saundatti.


* The Rattas of the saundatti, who were used to represent themselves as lords of the Lattaluru<ref>{{cite book
* The Rattas of Savadatti, used to represent themselves as Lords of Lattaluru<ref>{{cite book
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|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AqKw1Mn8WcwC&q=Saundatti+Ratta+history&pg=PA311
|title=Studies in the Geography of Ancient and Medieval India By D. C. Sircar
|title=Studies in the Geography of Ancient and Medieval India By D. C. Sircar
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}}</ref>(present day [[Latur]]), could have represented their ancestor as ''[[Manyakheta]] pua var adhisvara'' if they wanted to avoid ''Lattalura pura var adhisvara.''
|first1=Dineschandra
|year=1971
}}</ref>(present day [[Latur]]).


===Inscriptions===
===Inscriptions===


* At Saundatti, [[Jain]] inscription slab written in Sanskrit and Kanarese ([[Kannada]])<ref>{{cite web
* At Savadatti, [[Jain]] inscription slab written in Sanskrit and Kanarese ([[Kannada]])<ref>{{cite web
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}}</ref> of ''Krishna'' [[Rashtrakuta]], Shaka 797 (c. 875 AD), and ''[[Vikramaditya]]'', Shaka 1017 (c. 1095 AD).
}}</ref> of ''Krishna'' [[Rashtrakuta]], Shaka 797 (c. 875 AD), and ''[[Vikramaditya]]'', Shaka 1017 (c. 1095 AD).


* At Saundatti, in front of the [[Western Chalukya]]-style Ankeshwara temple, there is an inscription carved into the wall by the Ratta Chief Ankarasa.
* At Savadatti, in front of the [[Western Chalukya]]-style Ankeshwara temple, there is an inscription carved into the wall by the Ratta Chief Ankarasa.


===Jainism===
===Jainism===
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* In the 11th century Rattas of Saundatti and their provincial governors were great patrons of [[Jainism]].<ref>{{cite web
* In the 11th century Rattas of Savadatti and their provincial governors were great patrons of [[Jainism]].<ref>{{cite web
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}}</ref> Kartivirya's son, a Jain saint Munichandra, a minister to Laksmideva and a teacher, and has the title of Acarya, the founder of Ratta-rajya.
}}</ref> Kartivirya's son, a Jain saint Munichandra, a minister to Laksmideva and a teacher, and has the title of Acarya, the founder of Ratta-rajya.
* Savadatti has two small Jain [[basadi]]s dating back to Ratta times.
* Savadatti has two small Jain [[basadi]]s dating back to Ratta times.


==Tourism==
==Tourism==
[[File:Saundatti Fort.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Saundatti Fort, [[Karnataka]]]]
[[File:Saundatti Fort.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Savadatti Fort, [[Karnataka]]]]
[[File:Savadatti fort 2.JPG|thumb|right|200px| Kadasiddheshwara temple in Savadatti Fort, [[Karnataka]]]]
[[File:Savadatti fort 2.JPG|thumb|right|200px| Kadasiddheshwara temple in Savadatti Fort, [[Karnataka]]]]
[[File:Saundatti Renuka Sagara 21.11.2008.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Renuka sagara, Savadatti, [[Karnataka]]]]
[[File:Saundatti Renuka Sagara 21.11.2008.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Renuka sagara, Savadatti, [[Karnataka]]]]
[[File:Savadatti Renuka temple.JPG|thumb|left|200px|[[Yellamma Temple, Saundatti|Yallammagudda]], Savadatti, [[Karnataka]]]]
[[File:Savadatti Renuka temple.JPG|thumb|left|200px|[[Yellamma Temple, Saundatti|Yallammagudda]], Savadatti, [[Karnataka]]]]
[[File:Navila Teertha, Savadatti 21.11.2008.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Navila Teertha, near Savadatti, [[Karnataka]]]]
[[File:Navila Teertha, Savadatti 21.11.2008.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Navila Teertha, near Savadatti, [[Karnataka]]]]



===Savadatti fort===
===Savadatti fort===
18th century Savadatti fort was built by the ''Sirasangi Desai'' with '''8 bastions'''.
18th century Savadatti fort was built by the ''Sirasangi Desai'' with '''8 bastions'''.
Savadatti fort has a ''Kadasiddheshwara temple'', surrounded by four [[bastion]]s. Around the Kadasiddheshwara temple in the inner chajja of the prakara there is a row of beautiful carvings of geometrical patterns with over two hundred designs, some painted.
Savadatti fort has a ''Kadasiddheshwara temple'', surrounded by four [[bastion]]s. Around the Kadasiddheshwara temple in the inner chajja of the prakara there is a row of carvings of geometrical patterns with over two hundred designs, some painted.


== Renuka Saagura ==
==Renuka Saagara Reservoir==
[[Renuka Sagara]] is a reservoir formed by damming the [[Malaprabha River]] adjacent to Savadatti. The Dam is called by the name ''Navilu Tirtha'', also the name of the adjacent village, [[Navilatirtha]]. The name Renuka Saagara is because of the Renuka (Yellamma) temple at Yellammagudda, Savadatti.


== Savadatti Yallammana ==
Renuka Saagura is a reservoir by the [[Muluprubha River]] adjacent to Saundatti, formed by the Naviluteertha Dam. The name Renuka Saagura is because of the famous Renuka (Yullumma) temple at Yullummagudda, Saundatti.


== Yullummagudda ==



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The [[Yullumma Temple, Saundatti|temple of the goddess Yullumma]] or Shree [[Rennuka]]devee, is a popular pilgrimage site for Shukti devotees. Every day, hundreds of pilgrims visit the temple. The congregation is especially large, crossing the one million mark, on two auspicious days in the year - ''Banada Hunnime'' and ''Bharathi Hunnime''. The century-old temple of [[Renuka|Yullumma]] is situated atop Yullumagudda, amidst the picturesque Raamalinga Hills, about 5&nbsp;kms. from Saundatti. Between Saundatti and the temple is the magnificent fort of Paarusgudh, dating back to the 10th century.




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The [[Yellamma Temple, Saundatti|temple of the goddess Yellamma]] or Shree [[Renuka]]devi, is a pilgrimage site for Shakti devotees. Every day, hundreds of pilgrims visit the temple. The congregation is especially large, crossing the one million mark, on two auspicious days in the year - ''Banada Hunnime'' and ''Bharatha Hunnime''. The century-old temple of [[Renuka|Yellamma]] is situated atop Yellammanagudda, amidst the picturesque Ramalinga Hills, about 5kmsfrom Savadatti. Between Savadatti and the temple is the magnificent fort of Paarusgad, dating back to the 10th century.


== Naviluteertha ==
== Naviluteertha ==


The Renuka Saagura, formed by the [[Naviluteertha]] Dam, touches the low-lying areas of Saundatti. There is a spot called Jogullabhaavi here, where there is a temple. Pilgrims take a holy dip here before visiting the Yullumma hill. This [[Sumaadhi]] (grave) is in the Raamaapur area of Saundatti.
The Renuka Sagara, formed by the [[Naviluteertha]] Dam, touches the low-lying areas of Savadatti. There is a spot called Jogullabhaavi here, where there is a temple. Pilgrims take a holy dip here before visiting the Yellamma hill. This [[Sumaadhi|Samaadhi]] (grave) is in the Ramapura area of Savadatti.


===Shirasangi Shri KalikaDevi Temple===
===Shirasangi Shri KalikaDevi Temple===
Shirasangi a small village located approximately 25 kilometers from Saundati is very famous for Shri Kalikadevi temple. The temple is known to be very ancient and is believed to be the place where Shringa maharishi worshiped Shri Kalikadevi. Shirasangi is also famous for Shri Tyagveera Lingaraja Desai. Shri Lingaraj was one of the main donors to give land to K.L.E Society.
Shirasangi a small village located approximately 25 kilometers from Savadati is famous for Shri Kalikadevi temple.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}} The temple is known to be very ancient and is believed to be the place where Shringa maharishi worshiped Shri Kalikadevi. Shirasangi is also known for Shri Tyagveera Lingaraja Desai. Shri Lingaraj was one of the main donors to give land to K.L.E Society.


==Savadatti Temples==
==Savadatti Temples==
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In front of the temple, there is an inscription carved into the wall by the builder, Ratta Chief Ankarasa.
In front of the temple, there is an inscription carved into the wall by the builder, Ratta Chief Ankarasa.


== Gallery ==
== Images of Saundatti fort ==
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Image:Saundatti Fort.JPG|Savadatti Fort
Image:Saundatti Fort.JPG|Savadatti Fort
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==Also visit==
==See also==


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==References==
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Revision as of 15:09, 28 May 2024

Savadatti
Saundatti
Town
Savadatti Fort
Savadatti Fort
Savadatti is located in Karnataka
Savadatti
Savadatti
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 15°47′00″N 75°07′00″E / 15.7833°N 75.1167°E / 15.7833; 75.1167
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictBelagavi
Government
 • BodyTown Municipal Council
Area
 • Town16 km2 (6 sq mi)
 • Rural
1,555.27 km2 (600.49 sq mi)
Elevation
_at hilltop[1]
858 m (2,815 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Town41,215
 • Density2,600/km2 (6,700/sq mi)
 • Rural
311,714
Language
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
591 126
Telephone code08330
ISO 3166 codeIN-KA
Vehicle registrationKA-24
Websitewww.saundattitown.mrc.gov.in

Savadatti [3] is one of the oldest towns in Belagavi district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is a celebrated pilgrimage centre located 78 kilometres from Belagavi and 41 kilometres from Dharwad. Savadatti is also the name of the taluk (sub-district), which was previously named Parasgad. There are several ancient temples in Savadatti.

History of Rashtrakuta kings

The historical name of the Savadatti was Sugandavarti "Sougandipura". It was the capital of the Ratta dynasty (from 875-1230), until the capital shifted to Belagavi.

  • During the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, Belagavi[4] was the capital of the Rattas, the chieftains of Savadatti. The fort at Belagavi was built by Bichiraja (Ratta Dynasty) in 1204.
  • The Ratta clan was one of several names of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty.
  • Rattas of Savadatti accepted[5] the overlordship of Taila II (AD 973-977).
  • Two of the pillars at Belagavi fort have Kannada inscriptions in Nagari script, one inscription from around 1199 is attributed to the Ratta king Kartaveerya IV.

Rattas (Rashtrakutas)

Main article: Branches of Rashtrakuta Dynasty
  • In one of the inscriptions related to Rattas of Savadatti it is mentioned that Krishna III having appointed Prithvirama[6] as a chief feudatory had dignified the Ratta dynasty of Savadatti.
  • The Rattas of Savadatti, used to represent themselves as Lords of Lattaluru[7](present day Latur).

Inscriptions

  • At Savadatti, in front of the Western Chalukya-style Ankeshwara temple, there is an inscription carved into the wall by the Ratta Chief Ankarasa.

Jainism

  • The Rattas of Savadatti are Jains[9] by religion.
  • In the 11th century Rattas of Savadatti and their provincial governors were great patrons of Jainism.[10] Kartivirya's son, a Jain saint Munichandra, a minister to Laksmideva and a teacher, and has the title of Acarya, the founder of Ratta-rajya.
  • Savadatti has two small Jain basadis dating back to Ratta times.

Tourism

Savadatti Fort, Karnataka
Kadasiddheshwara temple in Savadatti Fort, Karnataka
Renuka sagara, Savadatti, Karnataka
Yallammagudda, Savadatti, Karnataka
Navila Teertha, near Savadatti, Karnataka

Savadatti fort

18th century Savadatti fort was built by the Sirasangi Desai with 8 bastions. Savadatti fort has a Kadasiddheshwara temple, surrounded by four bastions. Around the Kadasiddheshwara temple in the inner chajja of the prakara there is a row of carvings of geometrical patterns with over two hundred designs, some painted.

Renuka Saagara Reservoir

Renuka Sagara is a reservoir formed by damming the Malaprabha River adjacent to Savadatti. The Dam is called by the name Navilu Tirtha, also the name of the adjacent village, Navilatirtha. The name Renuka Saagara is because of the Renuka (Yellamma) temple at Yellammagudda, Savadatti.

Savadatti Yallammana

The temple of the goddess Yellamma or Shree Renukadevi, is a pilgrimage site for Shakti devotees. Every day, hundreds of pilgrims visit the temple. The congregation is especially large, crossing the one million mark, on two auspicious days in the year - Banada Hunnime and Bharatha Hunnime. The century-old temple of Yellamma is situated atop Yellammanagudda, amidst the picturesque Ramalinga Hills, about 5kmsfrom Savadatti. Between Savadatti and the temple is the magnificent fort of Paarusgad, dating back to the 10th century.

The Renuka Sagara, formed by the Naviluteertha Dam, touches the low-lying areas of Savadatti. There is a spot called Jogullabhaavi here, where there is a temple. Pilgrims take a holy dip here before visiting the Yellamma hill. This Samaadhi (grave) is in the Ramapura area of Savadatti.

Shirasangi Shri KalikaDevi Temple

Shirasangi a small village located approximately 25 kilometers from Savadati is famous for Shri Kalikadevi temple.[citation needed] The temple is known to be very ancient and is believed to be the place where Shringa maharishi worshiped Shri Kalikadevi. Shirasangi is also known for Shri Tyagveera Lingaraja Desai. Shri Lingaraj was one of the main donors to give land to K.L.E Society.

Savadatti Temples

The town has temples dedicated to Ankeshwara, Puradeshwara, Nagarkere Mallikarjuna, Veerabhadra, Ulvi Basavaeshwara, Mouneshwara, Dyamavva and Venkateshwara, which is the largest.

Puradeshwara temple

The Puradeshwara temple in the later Chalukya style is a trikutachala with three ardhamantapas, a common navaranga and two mukhamantapas. Gurlhosur Chidambar temple is also an historical temple. All three garbhagrihas with pierced windows have shivalingas. The shikhara, now damaged, over the central garbhagriha is in Kadambanagara style and the navaranga pillars are lathe-turned. Inside the niches of the navaranga are images of Parvati and Veerabhadra. This temple has been renovated very crudely. On the day of Ugadi, the rising sun's rays fall directly on the main shivalinga. The outer walls have fine sculptures depicting Hindu mythology and there are inclined chajjas all round. The open mukhamantapa, a later addition, is also in the same style with massive pillars.

Ankeshwara temple

The Ankeshwara temple in Desaigalli, built by Rattas in 1048 is in the Western Chalukya style and is below the ground level. There are steps descending to the mukhamantapa. In front of the temple, there is an inscription carved into the wall by the builder, Ratta Chief Ankarasa.

  • Savadatti Fort
    Savadatti Fort
  • Savadatti Fort
    Savadatti Fort
  • Savadatti Fort
    Savadatti Fort

See also

References

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