Sagara, Agricultural market town in Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India
Sagara stands at 579 meters above sea level in the Western Ghats mountains, near the origin point of the Varada River.
The city received its name from Sadashiva Sagar, a lake constructed by the Keladi dynasty ruler Sadashiva Nayaka between Keladi and Ikkeri.
The Marikamba Temple, constructed in the 16th century, contains an image of goddess Shree Marikamba, the family deity of the Nayaka dynasty.
The Sagara APMC market functions as a primary trading center for areca nuts, paddy, and spices from the surrounding agricultural regions.
The area near Sagara is one of only two locations worldwide where medical professionals have documented cases of Handigodu syndrome.
Location: Shimoga district
Location: Karnataka
Elevation above the sea: 579 m
Shares border with: Sirsi
GPS coordinates: 14.16650,75.02639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:52
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