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5 Places in Karnataka with Special Names

By Akshatha Vinayak

Golu, molu, puttu, chintu, mintu..well these are the kinds of silly pet names we give for our loved ones. Though they mean nothing, these names often create fun among people. It is not only for people but we also have special names for some places. Well, they are not as bad as the nonsensical ones but have absolute meaning. Let us have a look at some places in Karnataka with special names that best describe them!

coorg

The Beautiful Tadiandamol
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Kodagu

Kodagu or Coorg tops the tourism lists in Karnataka. Apart from the name 'Scotland of India', Kodagu is also known as 'Manjina Nagari'; it translates to the 'Misty Town'. The mist that plays 'hide and seek' makes Kodagu look magical!

Udupi

Udupi Temple
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Udupi

It is the place where Lord Krishna turned around and gave darshan to his great devotee Kanaka Dasa. Udupi is synonymous with the Krishna Temple, hence the name 'Krishna Nagari' (Krishna's Land). Visit this beautiful town to seek the blessings of Udupi Krishna!

Mysore Mallige

Mysore Malllige (Jasmine)
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Mysore

Mysore is known for various things; it is hard to stick to one name. Apart from being a such a beautiful place with several attractions, it is known for jasmine. Mysuru Mallige (Jasmine) is a favourite variety of jasmine flower in Karnataka. It is only obvious that the city is known as 'Mallige Nagari' (Jasmine Land or Jasmine City).

Davanagere Benne Dosa

Davanagere Benne Dosa
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Davanagere

The taste buds tickle as soon as we think of Davanagere. Yummy dosas come into our mind and makes us want to savour it. Davanagere is known as 'Benne Nagari'; benne in Kannada means butter, so the name 'Butter Land'. Don't miss out on tasting the delicious benne dose on your trip to Davanagere.

Chikmagalur coffee

Coffee Bean
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Chikmagalur

Who wouldn't love to sip coffee enjoying the nature at its best? Well, Chikmagalur is such a total package which is worth your time. Fondly known as the 'Coffee Land', Chikmagalur is the highest producer of coffee in Karnataka.

The unusual names are as beautiful as the places itself. Each has their speciality and the nicknames best define these destinations of Karnataka.

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