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Mundargi, Gadag, Karnataka, India - Trek to the Top of Mundargi Hill Fort

Mundaragi is a municipal town in Gadag district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The name 'Mundaragi' is said to have derived from the stone hill, located to north-west of the town,Murudagiri, meaning 'Hill of Shiva'. The river Tungabhadra flows about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from Mundargi, and provides water for the town. Mundaragi is famous for the ancient Mundaragi fort located on the hill top. Mundargi town has a history of over 400 years. In 1857, during the Sepoy mutiny, Bheemarao Nadagouda, being a British official, rebelled against the British East India company and confiscated huge amounts of revenue. He was killed near the fort of Koppal . An ancient temple of Lord Narsimha, built by Rangarao Nadgauda in the early 18th Century, is built on the stone hill. Shri Kanaka Narsimha Jatre is held during Holi every year. Holi is not celebrated here. It is also famous for the Annadaneeshwara Matha. Annadaneeshwara was a veerashaiva monk, known for his generosity and annadaanam (alms of food). A jatre in his name is celebrated in the months of January–February every year. Source- Wikipedia