The name "Mallige Top" is derived from the Kannada word for Jasmine ( Mallige ). There are two common interpretations for this nomenclature. Local folklore suggests that the peak was once covered in wild jasmine shrubs that bloomed prolifically during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons, filling the air with a heady fragrance. Alternatively, some locals refer to the smooth, rounded shape of the granite boulders capping the hill, which resemble the soft petals of the flower. Regardless of the origin, the name evokes an image of delicate beauty perched at a high altitude.
: Ujire is a prominent town in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, known as a gateway to the temple town of Dharmasthala. In this region, "Mallige" (Jasmine) is culturally significant, particularly the Udupi Mallige , which has a GI tag and is widely used in religious and social ceremonies.
You will find three dominant neck styles in the Ujire Mallige collection:
