God
The main deity of this temple is known as Shri Sharana Basaveshwara, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is 4 feet in height and facing in East direction.
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Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Gulbarga Central Bus Stand K.S.R.T.C |
2.3 KM | 9449596666 |
 Kalaburagi Junction Railway station |
2.9 KM | 139 |
 Kalburagi Airport |
15.1 KM | 0831-2562986 |
Architecture
The temple is dedicated to an eminent Hindu religious teacher and philosopher, Shri Sharana Basaveshwara, a Lingayat saint of the 18th century. This temple is facing in East direction and is a blend of Mugal as well as Hindu architecture. The Samadhi of Sharana Basaveshwara at the center called the Garbha gudi. The temple was built with Grey stone, the panchaloha kalasha which is a combination of five metals can be found here.
Mandapams & Pillars : The temple is also has Sabhamandapa. The temple consists of around 36 arches and numerous pillars that add to the beauty of the temple. The carving contains images of Garuda, parrots, flowers and elephants. A marble Nandi adorns the hall's center.
Temple Walls : The intricate work that is carved out in the pillars and walls are indeed the prominent feature of the temple. The peacock carvings are the striking ones among the figurines. The Peetha must accredit the seven peethadipatis. The entangled serpents sculpture also adds to the elegance of the temple. There is various artist’s depiction of Sri Sharana Basaveshwara on the walls. The interior is lavishly decorated with gold and glass mirrors and the roofs are decked up with chandlers which depict the Nizami style. In the hall are several oil on canvas paintings, depicting moments from Peetha's leader's life and artistic depiction of Hindu gods.
History
The temple of Sharana Basveshwara holds the Samadhi of the saint in the Garbha gudi. The parents of Sharana Basaveshwara Sangamma and Malakkappa were the role model for his choice of his path to break the feudalism in the society. He wanted to serve mankind and preached what he performed. He was a great contributor to the society. He wanted to eliminate inequality and bring out the best to the society. After he passed away, in his memory a shrine was built up with a Mahadasoha Peetha. The Peetha currently supports many educational institutions and this temple is built in 19th Century.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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