Know your neighbourhood - 12: Jayanagar & JP Nagar
Overview: After suffering space crunch in the 1940s, Bangalore got its first planned layout of Jayanagar (translates to ‘Victory City’) as the first extension of Bangalore City. Divided into 10 blocks, with Jayanagar 4th block as the most popular with shopping centres and restaurants. Jayanagar 4th Block also has one of Bangalore’s oldest vegetable markets. The South End circle marks the entry into Jayanagar which is also a junction of six roads. Jayanagar is also known for tree lined avenues and probably has maximum trees in any locality in Bangalore. Built by Ranganatha Char, the Ashoka Pillar in Jayanagar was inaugurated by C Rajagopalachari in 1948 and the area was named after Jayachamaraja Wodeyar. Ashoka Pillar South End Circle Jayanagar Shopping Complex Ancient Shiva temple, Byrasandra The City Central Library, inaugurated in 1968, is one of the most busiest libraries, and is mostly visited by students preparing for competitive exams. Central Library Ragigudda Anjaneya temple i...