Chilkmaglur is considered to be the place of origin and
early reign of the Hosysalas, who played a decisive role in the history
of South India. It was at Sosevur, identified with Angadi in Mudigere
Taluk that Sala, the founder of the Hoysala crest. The district takes
its name from the town 'Chikmagalur' which literally means youngest daughter's
town. The place was given as dowry to the youngest daughter of Rukmangada,
the chief of Sakrepatna. Another part of the town bestowed on the elder
daughter is known as Hiremagalur. But some old inscriptions reveal that
these two places were known Kiriya-muguli and Piriyamuguli.
Situated in a fertile valley, south of the Baba Buban range is the headquarter
town of the district. This charming little town enjoys a salubrious climate
and has venerated monuments of many religious - Kodandrama Temple-a synthesis
of Hoysala and Dravindian style of architecture, the Jamia Mosque, New
St. Josph's Cathedral- with unique shell shaped portico.
Hiremagalur which is now a part of Chikmagalur town has an Ishwara temple
with a 4ft. high rotund figure of Jademuni. The temple also has a Yoopastambha
installed by King Janamejaya during his serpent sacrifice. Parashurama
Temple and the Kali shrine are others places of worship. There is also
the everchanging face of Chikmagalur - a centre of education, trade and
commerce.
The white blossoms fill the air with fragrance and spot the hills with
a series of lovely flowers. Coffee has added to the economic prosperity
of the region. Baba Buban's seven seeds of coffee was planted around
his shrine in 1670 AD. In time it spread to other religion of Karnataka
and became a kitchen crop. During the reign of Tippu Sultan, it was
sold at the local weekend fairs. In the 18th Century after the fall
of Tippu Sultan, Mysore fell in to the hands of the English and they
were impressed with the variety of coffee of the region. Under the British,
large forest areas were turned into coffee plantations. To this day
the sylvan slopes are studded with coffee plantations.
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