Kudalasangama

Dedicated to a social reformer and preacher, Basavanna, Kudalasangama is a sacred site in the city of Bijapur. It is a beautiful tourist attraction that stands on the congruence of the rivers Krishna and Malaprabha. This place is highly revered by the Lingayat sect that is an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. This place never fails to catch the attention of the visitors that flock to Kudalasangama.

It Is Known For:-
1)    Kudalasangama is known for housing a Hindu temple that was built in the twelfth-century by the Chalukya Dynasty.

2)    It is dedicated to Basavanna, a sage and social reformer who was regarded as an incarnation of Nandi, the vehicle of Lord Shiva.

3)    This temple is constructed in a beautiful manner. Its exterior, as well as interior walls, boast the labyrinthine carvings.

4)    The sanctum houses a Shiva Linga that is worshiped on a huge scale. Mondays and the auspicious day of Maha Shivaratri witness a huge footfall in this temple.

5)    Adjacent to the sanctum, there is a section where the idol of Basavanna is installed.

6)    Due to its location on the congruence of the rivers Krishna & Malaprabha, it is also revered as a popular tourist site by numerous tourists.

Best Time To Visit:-
Kudalasangama is a famous tourist cum pilgrimage site. It is a spot that catches the attention of visitors and welcomes them across a calendar year. The best time to mark the presence at this intriguing site is on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. It is bedecked beautifully with flowers and is visited by devotees and tourists alike.

Watch Out!
Kudalasangama is situated on the congruence of the rivers Krishna & Malprabha that are visited as a remarkable travel destination by umpteen visitors. These rivers have a religious significance and littering this site can impose a heavy fine on the pockets.

Reaching There:-
Bijapur city has a vast web of the roadways, railways, and airways. Such connectivity makes it convenient for all to reach Bijapur from different cities and states of India. Traveling within Bijapur is affordable when done by the local transit like the bus, taxi, and auto-rickshaw.

Nearest Railway Station:- Bijapur Railway Station
Nearest Airport:- Belgaum Airport