Davanagere was historically a significant cotton hub, which earned it the moniker "Manchester of Karnataka." Today, its commercial landscape is primarily driven by education and agro-processing industries. The city is renowned for its rich culinary traditions, with the aromatic benne dose being a notable local specialty.
Santhebennur Pushkarani Bagali Kalleshwara Temple Shanthi Sagara Lake Harihareshwara Temple Kondajji Lake Kunduvada Kere Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple Bathi Gudda Eshwara Temple Honnali Anekonda Betur Nilagunda Bhimeshvara Temple Glass House Rangayyanadurga Four Horned Antelope Sanctuary Durgamma and Veerabhadra Temples Uchangi Durga Fort Karanji Mantapa Hadadi Falls Anaji Lake