Bengaluru regions and story

Bengaluru or Bangalore got its name from 'benda kaluru' or boiled beans. Similarly, the name of almost every locality in Bengaluru has a story behind it.

Marathahalli: The area received its name from a fighter aircraft named 'Marut', which was designed and assembled at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited facility that's located close to this area. 'Halli' in Kannada means village.

Ulsoor: This area used to have a jackfruit orchard. Jackfruit is called 'halasu' in Kannada. 'Halasu-ooru' became Ulsoor.

Domlur: This area, which was dominated by people of Telugu origin, was notorious for its mosquito menace. Mosquitoes are called 'domalu' in Telugu. Hence, the place came to be known as Domlur.

Doddenekundi: Another Telugu-dominated area, it was originally called 'Dodda Nakka Vundi', which translates to 'there's a big jackal there'. Eventually, it became Doddanekundi.

Nagarabhavi: The name 'Nagarabhavi' literally translates to 'well of snakes'

Jayanagar: The name Jayanagar translates to 'victory city'. It is said to symbolise the first name of one of the rulers of the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore, Maharaja Jayachamaraja. Yelahanka: The region was called 'Ilakipakka Naadu' during the rule of the Cholas. During the Hoysala reign, the city was known as 'Elavanka'. It eventually evolved to Yelahanka

Madiwala: 'Madiwala' in Kannada means washerman. The locality was home to a community of washermen and washerwomen and the place was named for them

Malleshwaram: The locality derives its name from the famous Kaadu Malleshwara Temple.