Śaraṇa Basaveśvara Temple
North Karnataka's great Liṅgāyata shrine
⭐ Why it is famous
The samādhi of the 18th-century saint Śaraṇa Basaveśvara; the annual jātra draws lakhs from Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built around the saint's samādhi in 1826 by the Nizam-era patrons of Gulbarga.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 05:00 – 21:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Free prasādam meals
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śaraṇa Basaveśvara Temple, Kalaburagi, KalaburagiKalaburagi Jn (KLBG) — 3 km
Kalaburagi bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Kalaburagi (GBI) — 15 km
In the city centre.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Kalaburagi hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Gulbarga Fort
- Bahmani tombs