Garag

About this place

Garag is a village in the northern part of Karnataka of India. It is located in the Dharwad taluk  of Dharwad district in Karnataka. Garag is well known for its black soil farm lands. The famous stream Tupri Halla flows nearby. The stream flows only during rainy season. An artificial lake Bokyapur lake is also nearby. Water from Bokyapur Lake was used for irrigating agricultural fields. Rare water fowls migrate to Bokyapur during winter months. Very close to the lake is an ancient Lord Hanuman temple which has a Halegannada inscription dating back to 10th or 11th century. Garag is well known for Sri Guru Madiwaleshwar Matta and Temple. Guru Madiwaleshwar was a contemporary of Shishunala Sharif, Siddharudha Swami and other well known saints of his era. Every year, during February or March, a fair is held which attracts thousands of people. During the fair, overnight prayers are held and visitors are provided free food.