Adoni
Adoni is a hebrew word that means "lord". It's also the surname of a israeli family living in Brazil, but there are Adoni in Tel Aviv (Israel); Istambul (Turkey); and Manhattan, NY, United States.
Adoni is registered in the "Dictonary of Sephardic Surnames", winner of [judaica awards][1] 2004.
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Adoni is a municipality, mandal headquarters and commercial town in Kurnool district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is 140 miles (225 km) from Hyderabad and 307 miles (494 km) from Chennai by rail. It has a population of about 164,000 people (2005). Once a stronghold of the medieval Vijayanagar kingdom, today it has a substantial textile industry. The hill-fort, now in ruins, was an important seat of government in Islamic times and is frequently mentioned in the wars of the 18th century.
History
Adoni was under the rule of Yadavas in 16th century. At that time Adoni was known as Yadavagiri. Yadavagiri changed into Adavani under the Islamic rule. Later Adavani changed into Adoni. Under British rule Adoni was in Bellary district of Madras presidency. It is known as the grain market of the south.
Adoni is also famous for its cloth and gold market as well as for cotton trading. It has more than 100 cotton mills and oil mills as such it is affectionalty called the Second Mumbai.
- HISTORY of "Aasaer-e-Mubarak" in adoni the HOLY prophet MOHAMMED peace be upon him was born on 12th RABI-UL-AWWAL(20.April.571)at MACCA-a-MUKARAMMA in soudi arabia in the dynasty of "BANU HASHAM" in the tribe of khuresh, he is the benefacter of mankind. The whole Muslim world celebrates this day as a festival and believe it as an auspicicious day particularly the sunnies celebrate his birthday as with great honour and respect. (milad-un-nabi) on this auspicious day the muslims get an opportunity to see the holy relics of the prophet. Peace be upon him to which they given top priority. Muslims call this "aasaer-e-mubarak".
Geography
Adoni is located at 15°38′N 77°17′E / 15.63°N 77.28°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 435 metres (1427 feet).
A famous temple of lord hanuman on a hill by name Ranmandla (Rana-mandalam)is a place to visit. A nice lake site of Ramjal water tank.Even a story is woven around the formation of this Ramjal (called Ramjalla locally). It is said that, during the 14 years of aranya vaasa, Rama accompanied by Sita and Lakshmana, passed through Adoni. Sita was thirsty by the time, she reached this place;there was no water source in vicinity, so Rama shot an arrow in the ground, then water splashed out, there by quenching Sita's thirst. Local Dhobis(washer men) even show some small well like construction, claim to have the arrow still deep in there. Apart from natural springs, water from Thunga-Badra river fills up this tank, and is the source of water for entire town. The tank-bund is a nice place to visit especially in the evenings, and most importantly the birds which come in winter for a hault in the lake, it is very beauteous, many people visit to see the movement of the birds.
There is an age old Ganesha temple down the hill, better say, an idol carved out of rock, similar to siddi vinayak idol of Mumbai. There is a local saying that, when the water level reach the belly button of this idol, the whole town would drown in the water. Though never happened till date; touch wood!
Education
There are many educational institutions in Adoni.
- Adoni Arts and science college
- Dr.Jyothirmayi Junior college
- Dr.Jyothirmayi Degree college
- SAI Junior College
- SAI Degree College
- Viswanarayana Junior College.
Adoni is well known for B.Ed., colleges as wel
Lakshmammavva temple is also place to visit.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Adoni had a population of 155,969. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Adoni has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.Telugu,Urdu, Marathi (slightly different to the one spoken in Maharastra) and Kannada are widely spoken by the people here.
Transport
Adoni is well connected by road and rail transports. There are many express trains which connect the major cities of Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Coimbatore and Kanyakumari. There are many buses from Adoni to Mantralayam, a famous pilgrimage. For more information, please visit [2]
Tourism
The Places of Interest in and around Adoni are:
- Mahayogi Lakshmama Avva Temple
- Ranamandala Konda
- Hazrath Khadar Linga Dargah at Koutalam.
- Hazrath Diwane Saheb Dargah on Yemmiganur Road. (Also known as Tikka Saheb Dargah by Hindus)
- Sri Guru RAGHAVENDRA swamy temple Mantralayam(42km from adoni).
- Shaik Fareed Saheb Sufi (RA) Urs-e-Sharif in the Islamic month of 15th Safar.
- Shahi Jamia Masjid built in 17th century.
- Hazrath Taher Sha Khadri Saheb Dargah.
- Malik Rehmaan Shah Dargah on top of the hill.
- Venkanna Bowdi(Well).
- Shree Parsva Mani Parsvnath Temple (Jain Temple), Peddatumbalam.
- Jain Swethamber Temple, Shorff Bazar, Adoni.
- Ramjala.
- Shanti Mallappa Hill.
- Kanyaka Parmeshwari Temple (Nagareshwar Temple).
- Panchamuki Anjaneya Swamy Temple.
- Mangaraya Temple.
- Sree Raghuprema Teertha Swamiji Brindavanam in Sree Rama Temple;
- Sri SAIBABA temple, Basapuram 100 Ft. long Sthupam.
- BABA garden near AAS College.
- RAJKOTA(17th century) top on the rajkot hills.
- Government offices complex consisting of District court, Senior civil judge court, Principal Junior civil judge court, Judicial Magistrate Court of First Class, Revenue office, Treasury office, Sub Jail,Fire Station and Sub Registrar office
- Sri Kanamadodhia Swamy Temple Near Adoni About 12km In Arekal Village Is Famous In Karthikapournami A Carnival Occurs This About This Temple.
List of Hospitals
There are various hospitals in adoni.
- chekuri nursing home
- Government Hospital
- Devi Nursing Home
- Pothur Nursing Home
- Aditya Nursing Home
- Desai Nursing Home
- E.S.I. Hospital
- Priya Eye Clinic
- Famous Surgeons of Adoni are:
- Dr. Madhusudan V Desai
- Dr. Gangaram
- Dr. Krishna Gopal
- Dr. Chandra Shekar
- Famous Gyneacologists are:
- Dr Krishnadevarayalu
- Dr Sreenivas Raghuji
- Famous Child Specialists are:
- Dr.Ragunath KV
- Dr.Mallikarjun Reddy Y
- Dr. Ujanaya
- Dr. Gopinath
- FAMOUS DENTAL HOSPITAL
- ADONI SPECIALITY DENTAL HOSPITAL
- CARE Diagnostics Center,MM Road.
