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Sadashivanagar is an upscale residential neighborhood and until the 1990s, was known as "Palace Orchards," as it was built in the former royal grounds. In the early 1970s, the gardens of the Bangalore Palace, the erstwhile summer retreat of the Wodeyar dynasty of Mysore were being converted into a residential neighborhood, and this was when the first lots in Sadhashivanagar were purchased. Sadashivanagar area runs from Mehkri Circle in the north to Bashyam Circle a little way south. A less expensive area once known as Lower Palace Orchards spills over and partially surrounds the Bashyam Circle. Ironically Sadashivanagar is named after Karnad Sadashiva Rao a social reformer, freedom fighter, patriot, tireless organizer, a fatherly figure to the downtrodden, and a humanitarian.
The quiet, tree-lined main roads are today bordered with the enormous, sprawling designer bungalows. Many highly placed government officials, ex-governors, film stars and millionaire businessmen have bought homes in the neighborhood. Sadashivanagar is primarily a small residential area and therefore has very little commercial activity.
Sadashivanagar borders the Sankey Tank, a midsized lake. The civic authorities have made an effort in re-modeling Sankey tank to facilitate recreational walkers and joggers. A trail runs along the circumference of the lake and the view is very scenic as well. To reduce pollution of the natural water body, an artificial tank has been constructed for the ritual immersion of Lord Ganesh idols. ‘Cauvery’ is an old movie house and prominent landmark in Sadhashivanagar.
Vyalikaval is adjacent to Sadashivanagar. Stella Maris School and the Chowdaiah Memorial Hall are two prominent landmarks here.
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