Hullahalli

Hullahalli
Hullahalli
Malleshwara Temple
	Hullahalli temple
	Coordinates: 12°06′N 76°33′E / 12.100°N 76.550°E
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District	Mysore
Talukas	Nanjangud
Government
• Type	Panchayat raj
• Body	Gram panchayat
Population (2011)
• Total	15,000
Languages
• Official	Kannada
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	571314
Telephone code	08221(Nanjangud taluk)
ISO 3166 code	IN-KA
Vehicle registration	KA
Nearest city	Mysore
Website	karnataka.gov.in

Hullahalli is a big village(Hobali) in Nanjangudu taluk, Mysore district, Karnataka state, India.^[1]^[2] It is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, rich in rivers, lakes, dams and ancient temples. Hullahalli paints a picture of the traditional rural life of Karnataka. As the name suggests, Hullahalli is a straw wasp. Kapila river flows widely around the village. The village is home to the ancient Varadaraja temple and Malleshwar on the south bank of the Kapila river.

Historical Significance

Hullahalli has a rich historical background, home to ancient temples as well as folk art and culture. The village is an integral part of Old Mysore region. Here lives Parivar race that are called the family of Wodeyars, kings of Mysore, they are the royal servant and a warrior community. It has Malleswara temple (Shiva temple) and Varadaraja temple (Vishnu) constructed during the Chola period. The folk singing and performing arts of the local people here have a background of thousands of years. Also, records are available that Saint Mahadeva Tatha, who came to Sangam near Hullahalli in the twilight of his life, had previously lived in Sangam as Karyaswami in his childhood.^[3] The Government Higher Primary School here was established in 1894.^[4]

Agriculture and Economy

Agriculture is the primary occupation of the people in Hullahalli. The fertile land and favorable climate make it ideal for growing a variety of crops, including paddy, sugarcane, and various vegetables. The agricultural practices in the village are a blend of traditional methods and modern techniques, ensuring sustainable farming. The village is surrounded by river Kabini and Kabini's right bank channel provides sufficient water for growing paddy.

Education

Hullahalli has basic educational and healthcare facilities that cater to the needs of its residents. The village is equipped with primary schools and healthcare centers, ensuring that the community has access to essential services. Efforts are ongoing to improve the infrastructure and provide better opportunities for the younger generation.

There are government schools and colleges for school and college students, including PU and degree.^[5]