Saalumarada thimmakka in kannada

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Saalumarada Thimmakka is an environmentalist from Karnataka. She is also known as Aalada Marada Thimmakka. She is recognized for planting and caring for banyan trees. Thimmakka also cared for a four-kilometer stretch of roadway between Hulikal and Kudur. She has also planted over more trees. She found peace in growing plants with her husband's support.

Thimmakka never went to school. In a nearby quarry, she worked as a casual laborer. For her services, she received the renowned "Indian National Citizens Award. In , the state bestowed to her the honorary title of "Padma Shri.

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Saalumarada was born in Gubbi Taluk. She belongs to the Tumukuru District in Karnataka. She married Chikkaiah when she was Chikkaiah was a native of Hulikal village in the Magadi taluk of Karnataka's Ramanagara district. The couple was unable to start a family.