Sharana Basaveshwara Temple, Gulbarga

Sharana Basaveshwara Temple is a remarkable temple in Karnataka. Located in Gulbarga, this temple enshrines the saint Sharana Basaveshwara who was a teacher and philosopher in the foregone times. He belonged to the Lingayath sect and preached to practice charity. After his demise, this temple was erected to commemorate him. Numerous followers of the Lingayath sect gather to pay their homage to the saint on his birth and death anniversary.

It Is Known For:-
1)    Sharana Basaveshwara Temple is known for its architecture. It is a twelfth-century grandeur that represents a beguiling amalgamation of the Indo-Islamic architecture.

2)    The entire structure is carved exquisitely with different floral designs and images of the birds like the parrot and peacock.

3)    The pillars of the whole temple are carved in a serpentine manner that depicts the Islamic art and skills of the then times.

4)    This temple came under the power of a Muslim Nizam that modified it further. He added the motif to the roof design and added the figures of the entangled snakes on interior walls that enhanced the pulchritude of the temple indoors.

5)    The sanctum of the temple houses the idol of Sharana Basaveshwara and it is worshiped daily by his followers.

Best Time To Visit:-
Sharana Basaveshwara Temple is a place that can be visited throughout the year. But, the best time for marking the attendance at this site is on the occasion of the birth and death anniversary of the saint Sharana Basaveshwara. On these occasions, special prayers are conducted and the temple witnesses a huge footfall.

Watch Out!
Photography is strictly prohibited inside the temple. Therefore, no devotee/tourist should carry the camera for clicking pictures. One can get clicked outside the temple without hassle.

Reaching There:-
To reach Gulbarga, one can prefer the state bus, express train, or a flight to this city because Gulbarga can be reached via these means conveniently. There are numerous local buses, taxis, and autos that are operating in the city for commuting to & from different destinations.
 
Nearest Railway Station:- Gulbarga Railway Station
Nearest Airport:- Sholapur Airport