Hampi, the capital city of Vijayanagar Kings, is in Ballari. This empire ruled from 1336 CE to 1565 CE. There are many places in this district that is part of mythological stories of Ramayana and Mahabaratha. Kanakachala temple is in Kanakagiri. Ballari, is a goddess found in Durgamma temple of Ballari city. It is said the name Ballari came from this Goddess. During British period, this district was part of Madras State. It was integrated into Mysuru State in 1953 after independence. Later, it was added to Kalaburagi Division in 1956. Hampi Numerous monuments are there in Hampi. Ugranarasimha, Hazara Rama temple, Kamalmahal, Virupaksha Temple attracts thousands of tourists every year. Apart from these, Kumaraswamy temple of Sandur, Mallikarjuna Temple of Kuruvatti and Kalleshwara temple of Bagali are famous. A thermal powerplant is established near Ballari city. Torangal of this district that is emerging as a major industrial hub. National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) present in Donimalai, is a major public sector enterprise engaged in mining of iron ore. Ballari is a district of historical prominence. Tungabhadra irrigation project has revolutionized agriculture. The Iron and Steel industries of Toranagal are the symbol of modernization. The district has two universities: Kannada University of Hampi and Vijayanagara Krishnadevaraya University.
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