In 1997, Davanagere district was carved out of 3 districts of Chitradurga, Shivamogga and Ballari and derives its name from Devanagari which gradually became Davanagere. It is surrounded by Ballari in the north, Shivamogga and Haveri in the west, Chikkamagaluru in the south and Chitradurga in the east. It supports a large-scale textile industry and is a trading centre for cotton and grain. The surrounding villages produce hand-loomed cotton and wool. Davangere Cotton Mills is a very popular name.
Davanagere is also famous for its lip-smacking Benne Dosa, a crispy variant of Dosa with butter applied generously on it which is best savoured with a spicy chutney and potato palya (curry). Another snack that’s popular is the Mirchi Mandakki which is a combination of puffed rice mixed with a spicy tempering and garnished with carrot, coriander and onion, often served with mirchi (green chilli coated in a batter deep fried in oil).
Shantisagara, Harihara, Kondjji Lake, Santhebennur pushkarani, Theertharameshwara, Rangayyanadurga Four Horned Antelope Sanctuary, UchangiDurga, Glass House And Duggamma Temple are Davanagere’s most popular tourist attractions.
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