Kottige

Kottige
village
Country	India
State	Karnataka
Languages
• Official	Kannada
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)

Kottige (also known as Megala Kottige) is a small village in the Holalkere town of Chitradurga State in Karnataka, India.

Regional

The total population of Kottige is less than 100. The village is bordered by Kabbala, Kelagina Kottige, Ugane Katte and Vaddara Hatti.

Tourism

The village is known for nearby Huli Katte a nearby water pool whose name is derived from the Kannada word huli, meaning tiger, reportedly because tigers were once known to frequent the site. The surrounding area is characterized by hills and wildlife. Species reported in the area include striped hyenas and sloth Bears and wild boars, which may also be found in nearby agricultural areas. the surrounding hills support native flora and fauna characteristic of the Deccan region of Karnataka.

Visitors also flock the age old, Maari Gudi (Maari Shrine), which hosts Goddess Maari (of Maari Kanive) and attain the blessings of the Devi. During the village festival (Jaatre) held once in 12 years, Swaamana Kunita (Dance of 'Swama') provide a mindblowing perspective into the traditions and culture of ancient Dravidian Karnataka.

There is no bus route available into the village and the tourists have to get down at Ugane Katte Bus Stop or NG Halli Bus Stop between Hosadurga - Holalkere road and walk 4 miles through a dense irrigated area and coconut farms to reach the village.