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  Vidurashwatha Location in Karnataka, India Show map of Karnataka Vidurashwatha Vidurashwatha (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates:13°37′N77°31′E / 13.61°N 77.52°E /13.61; 77.52 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Chikkaballapur |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 561208 |
Vidurashwatha is a village located in theGauribidanurtaluk ofChikkaballapur district in the state ofKarnataka,India. Situated near the Karnataka–Andhra Pradesh border and about 6 km from Gauribidanur, it played a significant role in theIndian independence movement.[1]
The nameVidurashwatha is derived from that of a bigAshwatha (sacred fig) tree located in this village.[2] According to a legend of the times ofMahabharata, this tree was planted byVidura, a courtier in the kingdom ofDhritarashtra; and hence the nameVidurashwatha.[3] In 2001, this ancient tree fell to the ground.[4]
Vidurashwatha is known as theJalianwalabagh ofsouthern India. Around 35 freedom fightersmartyred while hoisting the flag of the Indian National Congress flag here.[5][further explanation needed] Veera Saudha is built on the memory of this freedom movement.
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