Shimoga

Shimoga is an administrative district in Karnataka state that covers the Malnad region and includes seven taluks. The district sits between dense forests and farming plains, with rivers like the Tunga flowing through the area.

The region once formed the southern edge of the Mauryan Empire under Emperor Ashoka. Later, the Kadambas, Chalukyas, and Vijayanagara rulers governed the area in succession, each leaving architectural and cultural marks.

The name comes either from Shiva-Mukha, linking the deity to the Tunga River, or from Sihi-Mogge, meaning sweet pot. Both origins reflect the religious importance of the region and its agricultural richness, which remain part of local identity today.

Regular bus services and train routes connect the district's taluks to Shimoga city and neighboring regions. An airport roughly 13 kilometers (8 miles) south of the city helps visitors coming from farther away.

The seven taluks carry individual names like Soraba, Sagara, and Hosanagar, each managing a defined area within the larger district. This division simplifies local administration and gives each zone a clear administrative identity.