Younger Daughter's Town
The district takes its name from the head quarters town of Chikmaglur, which literally
means 'Younger Daughter's Town'.
It is said to have been given as a dowry to the younger daughter of Rukmangada, the
legendary chief of Sakrepatna. Another part of the town bestowed on the elder daughter is
known as the Hiremaglur.
But some old inscriptions reveal that these two places were known as Kiriya-Magalu and
Priya Magalu. Situated in a fertile valley south of the Baba Budan Range in the head
quarters town of the district, Chikmaglur is a centre of education, trade and commerce.
The town enjoys a salubrious climate and has venerated monuments of all religions such as
Kondadarama Temple, a synthesis of Hoysala and Dravidian styles of architecture, Jamia
Mosque and the new St. Joseph's Cathedral with an attractive shell-shaped portico.
Hiremaglur, which is now part of Chikmaglur town, has an Ishwara Temple with a 1.22-m high
curious rotund figure of Jademuni. The temple is supposed to have been installed by king
Janamejaya during his serpent sacrifice.
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