Ulsoor, officially known as Halasuru, is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city of Bengaluru. It is in central Bengaluru, and begins near the eastern terminus of Mahatma Gandhi Raste. It is renowned for its numerous temples and market.

History and name The village of Bangalore is said to have been gifted to Kempe Gowda I (1513–1569) by the Vijayanagara emperors. The Halasuru Lake was built by his successor, Kempe Gowda II, and is the only surviving tank built by the Gowda kings in Bangalore. The first British military station was established in Halasuru in 1807. The Hindu. 22 Mar. 2005

There used to be a jackfruit orchard near the Halasuru Lake, and the Kannada name for jackfruit being 'Halasina Hannu', the area came to be known as Halasuru. During the British colonial rule, the name was corrupted to Ulsoor. Location in Context

Bengaluru Metro Rail There are two Namma Metro Rail stations in Halasuru: Halasuru (on Old Madras Road, at the end closer to CMH Road) Trinity (at Trinity Circle)

See also

Halasuru Someshwara Temple Indiranagar Sri Subrahmanya Temple, Halasuru Halasuru lake

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