Shri Sangameshwara Temple - Kudala Sangama
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🛕 Temple Info
Situated at the divine confluence of the Krishna and Malaprabha rivers, Sri Sangameshwara Temple in Kudala Sangama is a revered pilgrimage destination, especially for followers of the Lingayat faith. Enriched with natural beauty and profound spiritual vibrations, the temple complex features stunning architecture, tranquil waterscapes, and sanctified shrines. It is here that the saint-philosopher Sri Basaveshwara attained oneness with the divine—a place where faith and history unite in every stone.
💫 Importance
Kudala Sangama is not only sacred as the Aikya Sthala (final resting place) of the 12th-century reformer Basavanna but also a center of social reform, devotion, and Shaiva tradition. The Aikya Mantapa, believed to house a Swayambhu Linga and the spiritual essence of Basaveshwara, makes this a key site of pilgrimage and reflection. The temple upholds the ideals of equality, unity, and devotion to Lord Shiva, drawing thousands during the annual Basava Jayanthi celebrations.
📜History
The Sangameshwara Temple, originally built during the Kalyana Chalukya period, is a fine example of early Karnataka temple architecture. Over time, as the Krishna river backwaters expanded due to the Narayanapura (Alamatti) Dam, the original structures were partially submerged. In 1994, the Kudala Sangama Development Board was constituted by the Government of Karnataka to preserve and expand this sacred center.
Key structures within the complex include:
- Sangamanatha Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, recently renovated.
- Aikya Mantapa: The holy samadhi of Basavanna, protected by a cylindrical enclosure beneath the surface level.
- Anubhava Mantapa: Created by Mathe Mahadevi, depicting painted life scenes of Basavanna and fellow saints.
- Basaveshwara Temple & Basava Mantapa: Built in honor of Basavanna’s teachings and legacy.
🪔 Pooja Timings
Opening Time: 6:00 AM
Closing Time: 5:30 PM
🚌 Transfort Options
By Road:
- Bagalkote: 51 km
- Alamatti Dam: 32 km
- Basavana Bagewadi (birthplace of Basavanna): 30 km
By Rail:
- Nearest Station: Bagalkote Junction – 50 km
By Air:
- Nearest Airports: Belagavi and Hubballi – approximately 170 km each
Bus Access:
- Regular KSRTC and private buses are available from Bagalkote and nearby towns to Kudala Sangama.
🏙️Near By Cities
Bagalkote
Bagewadi
Vijayapura
Hubli
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