Sharana Basaveshwara Templeಶರಣ ಬಸವೇಶ್ವರ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ
City temple of an 18th century Lingayat saint, beside the Appana Kere tank.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKalaburagi, Karnataka
Kalyana Karnataka
Kalyana Karnataka
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Weekend Getaways
Best time to visit1 March to 31 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height460 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyKalaburagi, Kalaburagi
EntryFree
About Sharana Basaveshwara Temple
Sharana Basaveshwara Temple honours an 18th century Lingayat saint and philanthropist known for his teaching of dasoha, giving without expecting return. The temple stands beside a large tank called Appana Kere in the heart of Kalaburagi and is the busiest Hindu shrine in the city. The annual jatra in March, with a car festival and fair, draws large crowds from across north Karnataka. Prasada is served daily.
What to see and do
- Main shrine
- Appana Kere tank
- Temple car
- Prasada hall
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
More places in Kalaburagi
- Khwaja Bande Nawaz DargahKalaburagi, Karnataka · Temples & ShrinesFifteenth century Sufi shrine that draws pilgrims of all faiths, busiest at the November Urs.
- Ganagapur Dattatreya TempleKalaburagi, Karnataka · Temples & ShrinesDattatreya pilgrimage town on the Bhima where Narasimha Saraswati lived and left his padukas.
- Kalaburagi FortKalaburagi, Karnataka · FortsFirst Bahmani capital with a fully domed Jama Masjid and a huge cannon on the keep.
- Sannati and KanaganahalliKalaburagi, Karnataka · Monuments & HeritageSatavahana stupa site on the Bhima with the only known labelled portrait of Ashoka.
All places in Kalaburagi · All places in Karnataka
Jagah Pedia home · All places A to Z · Privacy · Terms
Jagah Pedia is a free travel guide by Santosh Pandey. Status, timings and closures are estimates from usual patterns, so confirm locally before you travel.