Itzvinodh

Garudanagiri, a scenic hill in Arsikere taluk of Hassan District, has been propagating communal harmony and brotherhood among Hindus and Muslims for years. People from both the communities offer prayers at a temple here.

The Chandramouleshwara Temple at Garudanagiri is a symbol of Hindu-Muslim amity. One portion of it has a semblance of a mosque and the other of a temple. There is a tree here called "Putrajaji Vriksha". Except Bababudangiri in Chikmagalur District, nowhere in the State this tree could be found. There is a tomb of a yogi which is being worshiped by Hindus and Muslims.

Garundanagiri, a hill fort which is 3,680 ft. above the mean sea level, is 27 km. from Arsikere and 69 km. from Hassan. It was originally called Nonabanakal, but assumed the present name on being fortified in 1660 by the rulers of Mysore for the protection of forests on the other side. In 1770, it was occupied by the Marathas under Trayambak Mama, but was resorted to the rulers of Mysore later. After the fall of Tipu Sultan, it was taken over by the British.

But the people of the region have different stories to prove that the place promoted amity between Hindus and Muslims. Garundanagiri is also a hill climber's paradise. The fort here resembles a "Garuda" and because of this, it was named Garudanagiri.

The fort has a history of 400 years. The "Elu Suttina Kote" here has been a puzzle for historians and engineers.

The fort and its environs have made the place a major tourist spot although it lacks facilities.

Sreenivasa Murthy of Garudangiri said the fort was built by Garuda, a bodyguard of Vishnuvardhana, Hoysala King. Later, Madakari Nayaka and Palegar of Tarikere Sarja, Hanumantha Nayaka, ruled Garudanagiri.

The "Elu Suttina Kote" with cannons and small windows narrates the rise and fall of empires in Gardudanagiri to the visitors. There is a tank and a Chandramouleswara Temple constructed by Hyder Ali. Along with the Chandramouleswara Temple, there are Swamy Lingeswara and Nonaba Lingeswara temples. Childless women visit here to offer prayers to "Putrajaji Vriksha".

Though the place is popular, no attempt has been made to preserve and protect the fort and the temples there. However, without depending on the Government, the local people are making efforts to save the fort. They have formed Shankara Lingeswara Kshetrabhivruddhi Samiti for the purpose. Members of the committee are cleaning the premises of the fort and are keeping a vigil against vandalism. However, they have little resources to renovate it.

Cracks are seen on the fort walls. The local people have appealed to the Tourism department of the State and the Union governments to save the fort.

The President of the samiti, Parameswarappa, said without the help of the Government it was difficult to save Garudanagiri, which was a symbol of religious harmony in the district.

The recent decision of the State Government to conserve monuments on a public-private partnership has rekindled their hopes to preserve the fort.

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