Today I came across some interesting stuffs about Bangalore / Bengaluru and it is about place names and history behind it.
Let's go one by one
Bengaluru or Bangalore got its name from 'benda kaluru' or boiled beans. Similarly, the name of almost every locality in Bengaluru has a story behind it.
Here are some of them:
Marathahalli: The area received its name from a fighter aircraft named 'Marut', which was designed and assembled at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited facility that's located close to this area. 'Halli' in Kannada means village.
Ulsoor: This area used to have a jackfruit orchard. Jackfruit is called 'halasu' in Kannada. 'Halasu-ooru' became Ulsoor.
Domlur: This area, which was dominated by people of Telugu origin, was notorious for its mosquito menace. Mosquitoes are called 'domalu' in Telugu. Hence, the place came to be known as Domlur.
Doddenekundi: Another Telugu-dominated area, it was originally called 'Dodda Nakka Vundi', which translates to 'there's a big jackal there'. Eventually, it became Doddanekundi.
Nagarabhavi: The name 'Nagarabhavi' literally translates to 'well of snakes'. Before urbanisation, a large number of snakes were found in the area and that led to its name Nagarabhavi.
Jayanagar: The name Jayanagar translates to 'victory city'. It is said to symbolise the first name of one of the rulers of the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore, Maharaja Jayachamaraja.
Yelahanka: The region was called 'Ilakipakka Naadu' during the rule of the Cholas. During the Hoysala reign, the city was known as 'Elavanka'. It eventually evolved to Yelahanka.
Kodigehalli: Kodigehalli was a gift from King Veera Ballala to a resident of that area who gave him a meal. In Kannada, 'Kodige' translates to gift.
Madiwala : 'Madiwala' in Kannada means washerman. The locality was home to a community of washermen and washerwomen and the place was named for them.
Malleshwaram: The locality derives its name from the famous Kaadu Malleshwara Temple.
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Rajajinagar: C Rajagopalachari or ‘Rajaji’ was one of the prominent and influential freedom fighters from Tamil Nadu. Not just this, he also served as the first non-British origin Governor General of India. Rajajinagar got its name from this great freedom fighter and has now become one of major hubs in Bangalore. Names like World Trade Centre and Orion Mall adds more glamour to this locality.
Whitefield: After Electronic City, Whitefield is known to be the second most preferable destination for techies. But till 1882, this portion of the Garden City was hardly inhabited! In the following year, the then ruler of Mysore, His Highness Chamaraja Wodeyar IX donated a portion of this region to DS White, the then President of the Eurasian and Anglo Indian Association. The neighbourhood then got its moniker from White’s name.
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Kadugodi: Originally the name was Kaddu- gudi. Kaddu - Forest Gudi -Temple. There is a Siva temple build during the chola period is still there.
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Information Source -
1. Stories behind names of some Bengaluru localities
2.11 Places In Bangalore and the Reason Behind Their Names
3. Sathya Narayan