Balehonnur


Balehonnur is a city in Narasimharajapura Taluk, a township of the Chikkamagaluru district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is famous for being the oldest Dharma Peetha amongst the five Panchapeethas - Rambhapuri Peetha of Veerashaiva sect of the Hindu religion. The Baba Bandesha Dargah, a Muslim sacred site, is also located here.
Balehonnur is located around 45 km north-west of Chikmagalur.

History

It is said that Shiva himself came out of the linga in human form as Paramacharya Renukacharya. An ancient Islamic saint, called Baba Bandesha lived here. He is remembered through traditional family memories and the celebration Uroos every year.

About

It is located on the bank of Bhadra River and has an average rainfall of a year.
It is dominated by coffee estates. Some prominent products of this area are areca nut, pepper, vanilla, and other spices.
Even though Balehonnur is not officially a Taluk, it has various educational institutions, hospitals, and a commercial center.

Balehonnur Bridge

Balehonnur Bridge, constructed across the river Bhadra by the Madras Government, was the first project undertaken by MCC in 1946.

Religious places

Balehonnur is well-connected by road. There are daily buses to Bangalore. Buses to Shivamogga, Chickmagaluru, Sringeri, Koppa, Mangalore, Udupi, and Karkala are available quite often. The state highway SH-27 cuts across Balehonnur which connects to the National highway 13 at Sringeri.

Rail

The closest railway stations are in Chikmagalu, Shivamogga, Bhadravati and Kadur.

Climate