Davangere, the heart of Karnataka has a history of 1200 years geographically, historically, culturally, socially, linguistically, and politically. It is a unique place in Karnataka. It is situated at an altitude of 602.6 meters above sea level. The temperature throughout the year ranges from 25 to 35 degrees Celsius. It is situated on the golden quadrangle of NH-4 and is well connected to different parts of the country by train and road. History dates back to 1000 A.D. when Baithur was the capital of the Hoysala and Pallava Empire, the name Davangere may have evolved from the word Devana-Kere (Devana-Leash, Kere-Reservoir). It was also called Deva-Nagari as it was one of the biggest townships of the empire. Time eroded its popularity till the advent of the Second World War when Davangere became the shelter for many enterprising businessmen.