Srinivas Saradgi

History

The recorded history of Srinivas Saradagi dates back to the 6th century. The Rashtrakutas gained control over the area, but the Chalukyas regained their domain within a short period and reigned supreme for over two hundred years. The Kalaharis who succeeded them ruled until the 12th century. Around the end of the 12th century, the Yadavas of Devagiri and the Hoysalas of Dwarasamadra destroyed the supremacy of the Chalukyas and Kalachuris of Kalyani. Around the same period, the Kakatiya kings of Warangal came into prominence and the present Kalaburagi and Raichur districts formed part of their domain. The Kakatiya power was subdued in 1321 AD and the entire Deccan, including the Srinivas Saradagi, passed under the control of the Delhi Sultanate.

The revolt of the officers appointed from Delhi resulted in the founding of the Bahmani Sultanate in 1347 CE by Zafar Khan Hasan Gangu, who chose Gulbarga (called Ahasanabad during this period) to be the capital. When the Bahmani dynasty came to an end in 1428, the kingdom broke up into five independent Sultanates, Bijapur, Bidar, Berar, Ahmednager, and Golconda. The present Srinivas Saradgi came partly under Bidar and partly under Bijapur. The last of these sultanates, Golconda, finally fell to Aurangzeb in 1687.

With the conquest of the Deccan by Aurangezeb in the 17th century, Srinivas Saradagi passed under the Mughal Empire. In the early part of the 18th century, with the decline of the Mughal Empire, Asaf Jha, one of Aurangzeb's generals, formed the Hyderabad State, in which a major part of the Gulbarga area was also included. In 1948, Hyderabad State became a part of the Indian Union, and in 1956, excluding two talukas which were annexed to Andhra Pradesh, Gulbarga district became part of new Mysore State.

|source= Basavaraj Harsur (Srigan)

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Srinivas Saradagi had a population of 9658 with 5012 males and 4646 females.

Places

Places of religious importance in Srinivas Saradagi include the Sharanabasaveshwar Temple, Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple, Srinivasa Temple and Addadari Basavanna Temple out side the village . Devotees from all over the District visit these places of worship every year.

Cuisine

Jolada Rotti Jolada Rotti/Jowari Roti (known as sorghum in the western world) is the staple diet in the region. It is prepared from jowar flour. Jolada Rotti or Jwarichi Roti is served with traditional curries, especially Brinjal curry, and spiced groundnut powder and yogurt. Generally, the food in Srinivas Saradagis considered very spicy when compared with the rest of the state.

Hoorana Holige A variant of Puran Poli of Maharashtra. This is a type of specialty sweet found only in Srinivas Saradagi and prepared during any festivals. It is a kind of stuffed pancake. Chickpeas and Jaggery are grounded and stuffed into wheat flour and then cooked. This is served with mango pulp as a side dish.

|source= Basavaraj Harsur (Srigan)

Climate

In summer (April–May), temperature crosses 43 °C at Srinivas Saradagi.

Education

Srinivas Saradagi is an important center for high school education. Government High School is the oldest education institution in Srinivas Saradagi. It was started by State Government in 1949. a pre-University college in the same premises. also a private school run by Mahalaxmi Educatiohhhjn Trust. and 9 primary schools comes under the Gram panchayat.

By road

From the Dist Headquarter Gulbarga, Srinivas Saradagi can be reached by Road . NEKRTC, the North EastvKarnataka Road Transport Corporation, runs buses from Gulbarga Super Market Bus Station Hourly. Srinivas Saradagi is around 15 km (9 mi) by road from Gulbarga . From Gulbarga side, Srinivas Saradagi is accessible by bus or car or auto rickshaw.

|source= Basavaraj Harsur (Srigan)