Temple About
Kudalasangama is the spiritual center of the Lingayat community and the final resting place of Sri Basavanna, the founder of the Lingayat sect.
Temple Description
The temple features Chalukyan architecture and houses the Aikya Mantapa, where Basavanna is believed to have merged with God. The complex also includes a Sabha Bhavana, Basava Gopura, and museums.
Temple Specialty
Located at the Krishna-Malaprabha confluence.
Home to Basavanna’s Aikya Mantapa.
Pilgrimage site for Lingayats.
Celebrates Basava Jayanthi with grandeur.
Temple Address
Kudalasangama, Hungund Taluk, Bagalkot District, Karnataka – 587115
Temple Location (Latitude & Longitude)
16.1761° N, 75.9096° E
Temple Timings
Open: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Puja: 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Temple Sevas
Rudrabhisheka
Panchamrutha Abhisheka
Aarti
Annadana
Special sevas during festivals
Traveling Facilities
Available via road, rail, and air
Buses, taxis, and autos are accessible
Food Facilities
Free prasadam (Anna Dasoha) provided
Nearby hotels and eateries
Stay Facilities
Yatri Nivas, guest houses, and lodges available
Rooms for individuals and families
Nearby Railway Station
Bagalkot – 35 km
Almatti – 15 km
Nearby Airport
Hubli (HBX) – 150 km
Belgaum (IXG) – 180 km
Nearby Bus Station
Kudalasangama Bus Stand
Hungund Bus Station
Bus Routes to Temple
Direct KSRTC buses from Bagalkot, Ilkal, Hubli
Connections from Bangalore, Hyderabad
Train Routes to Temple
Via Bagalkot or Almatti
Trains from Bangalore, Hubli, Solapur
Air Ways to Temple
Fly to Hubli or Belgaum
Continue by cab or bus to Kudalasangama
Nearby Cities to Temple
Bagalkot
Hungund
Ilkal
Vijayapura (Bijapur)
Nearby Visiting Temples and Places
Pattadakal
Aihole
Badami
Almatti Dam
Preferable Visiting Season
October to March for comfortable weather
Avoid peak summer
Shopping Famous For?
Religious souvenirs, books, idols
Ilkal sarees, Bidriware from nearby areas
Kudalasangama is more than just a pilgrimage site; it is a spiritual epicenter that celebrates the teachings of equality, devotion, and social reform preached by Sri Basavanna. Whether you are a devotee, a history lover, or a traveler seeking cultural richness, this sacred confluence offers peace, heritage, and profound inspiration. A visit here is both a soulful retreat and a cultural exploration.
