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Basavalinganadoddy (Basavalinganadoddi,) is a village in Mandya district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It lies on the banks of the river Shimsha.It is 1.5 kilometers away from village panchayath Kesthur,It is 12 kilometers away from nearest city Maddur and 94 kilometers away from state capital Bangalore aka Bengaluru.
Basavalinganadoddy is named after god's name Basava(Lord Nandi), who is believed to be a vehicle(vahana) of lord Shiva. Nandi Basaveshwara is a famous god here & Jatra(kind of Festival) is celebrated after this god's name,Which is famous by the name Nandi basaveshwara Jatra, which happens once in a year during sankranthi. Village outskirts is lush in various hues of green throughout the year. About half of the agricultural land in the village receives assured irrigation from the Krishna Raj Sagar (KRS).
Basavalinganadoddy has a very good relationship with other nearby villages; namely yedaanahalli in the north,kesthur in the east,Adaganahalli in the west.
Kaadudoddy is an ancient name for Basavalinganadoddy.