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Sirwar, also spelled as Sirawara, is a new taluk (previously a town under Manvi taluk) of Raichur district in Karnataka state, India.[1][2] Sirwar is one of the fastest-growing towns in Karnataka. It is famous for Paddy, Sona Mossurie Rice is one of the best quality rices in the world. It is the business center for almost 30 villages across the region. It is also famous for its litchi, which it exports in tonnes.

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Sirwar Sirawara
Taluk
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Coordinates: 16°10′26″N 77°1′21″E
Country	India
State	Karnataka
District	Raichur district
Elevation	450 m (1,480 ft)
Population  (2001)
• Total	15,975
Languages
• Official	Kannada
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	584129
Telephone code	08538
Vehicle registration	KA-36

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census, Sirwar had a population of 15,975: 8,106 males and 7,869 females.[1]

Geography

Sirwar is situated in southern part of India and northern part of Karnataka. Karnataka State highway 20 also called (Raichur-Bagalakote Road) passes through Sirwar and Sirwar is 36 km from the district headquarters Raichur, approx. 500 km from Bangalore, and belongs to the Raichur region.

Climate of the town is hot during the months of March to mid-June and pleasant rest of the year. Pretty cool nights and mornings during December–January.

Notable villages of Sirwar Taluk:

• Madagiri
• Kallur
• Kavitala
• Attanur
• Mallata

History

The name of the Sirwar (syn. siri-war) comes from Siri in Kannada Siri-Rich Place. The town is an economically rich place. According to some, Sirwar produces the world's best-quality rice.[3]

Food

The main food in the Sirwar is rice, though rotti/khadak (crispy) rotti, sajje rotti, chapathi, curries and spicy chicken dishes are also found. Crops such as paddy, corn, cotton cotton, pulses and chillies are grown.

Occupation

Agriculture is the main occupation, this place is being compared with Punjab, for its rich and modern agriculture. Retail and finance are also major businesses.

Tourist attractions

There few historical places and temples to see:

• Sajjalagudda Sharnamma Ashram on Devadurga road
• Bayalu Hanuman Temple
• Oora Bhavi (Big Pond)
• Hari-Hara Temple (also called Eshwara Gudi)
• Venkateshwara Temple
• Gaddige Matha
• Devi Mane
• Sri Rama Mandira Jalapur Camp
• Myagala matha
• Amba Bhavani Temple (behind Police Station)
• Holy Cross Church
• Big Idol of Lord Shiva on Paramananda Betta
• Annapurna Sametha Lord Eswara Temple at Nawalkal/Devi Camp
• Central Methodist Church
• Hill-Cross Idol
• Dr. Babu jagjivan ram statue

Near to Sirwar is Vadavatti village, from which can be seen Ranganath Swamy Temple, situated upon a small hill.

Famous Festivals

There are several festivals throughout the year:

• Yellu Amavasye (Amaashi) - on this occasion, Bayalu, Hanumappa, Jatre and Halugamba are celebrated every year
• Diwali(Deepawali)
• Ganesh Festival
• Vijaya Dashami (also called Dashera) - on this occasion, Ayudha, Pooja and Banni are celebrated
• Sankranti
• Yugadi
• Basava jayanti
• Christmas
• Good Friday and Easter Sunday
• Ramzan
• Mohoram
• Dr.B.R. Ambedkar jayanti
• During Shivarathri Festival season, Shiva Kalyanam is celebrated at Lord Eswara Temple at Nawalkal/Devi Camp

There is also bull racing during Kara-Hunime.

See also

• Vidya nagar Colony Sirwar
• Navasundi Colony
• Vijaya nagar Colony Sirwar
• Rajiv nagar Colony Sirwar
• M. G Colony
• Raichur
• Districts of Karnataka

References

External links

• http://Raichur.nic.in/

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