Top Things to do in Bagalkot District
9 Free Things to do in Bagalkot District That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Bagalkot District, India including Ravana pahad, Kudala Sangama, Malegitti Shivalaya Fort and Temple, Banashankari Temple, Bhuthanatha Temple, Agastya Lake, Jaina Temple Pattadakal, Badami Fort, Mahakuteshwara Temple.
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1. Ravana pahad
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Inquisitive_87 - New Delhi, India
Ravana is described in the Hindu epic Ramayana as the great king of Lanka and is said to be a devotee of Shiva. He was a great scholar, a capable ruler and a maestro of the Veena. His ten heads represent his knowledge of the Six Shastras and the Four Vedas. Ravana is worshiped by Hindus of Bisrakh,a village 10 km away from Greater Noida in the Gautam Budh Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh. It is believed by its residents that their village is Ravana’s birthplace. On Dussehra,villagers here do not burn an effigy of Ravana as they revere him.It was overwhelming to be seeing one of the cave temples named after this talented king. Ravana Phadi Cave Temple built in the 6th century by the Chalukyas is dedicated to Shiva. It gets its name from the outline of its roof which resembles a lying down Ravana with 10 heads. It has four pillars at the entrance with bas-relief sculptures of Shiva and Parvati flanking the columns. Inside the mandapa are sculptures of Avatars of Vishnu and Shiva. The sculptures are superb and are very different from the other cave temples of Aihole. Varaha, Vishnu's boar-headed avatar, with Bhudevi in the palm of his hand is just too good. Another great sculpture is that of a beautiful dancing Natraj, with Goddess Parvati and Ganesh flanking it. The Saptamatrikas witnessing the Dancing Shiva are an architectural beauty. All in all, do visit this cave temple for its beautiful bas-relief sculptures.
2. Kudala Sangama
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By arvind_foodie - Bengaluru, India
Kudalasangama is an important center of pilgrimage for Lingayats. The Krishna and Malaprabha River rivers merge here and flow eastwards towards Srisailam in Andhra. The Aikya Mantapa or the holy Samadhi of the 12th Century Poet, Social reformer and Founder of the Lingayat sect, Basavanna, lies next to the Shiva Linga, which is believed to be Swayambhu or self-manifested. Since the Mantapa is under water, it is well protected with several steps that lead the pilgrims to the actual Samadhi site. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Sangameswara, worshipped in the form of a linga. The temple is an ancient monument built in the Chalukyan style architecture.
3. Malegitti Shivalaya Fort and Temple
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By dsravana - Bengaluru, India
The fort and temple are a must visit, if you are in Badami.. most of the visitors miss this as the focus is always on the Badami caves.. and the fort is quite opposite to the caves on the other side of the lake. The views from the fort are good and the temples are amazing. I suggest to visit the caves as first thing in the morning, which can be covered in 2-hours and then walk across the lake to reach the Bhoothnath Temple complex, Museum and Fort.
4. Banashankari Temple
5. Bhuthanatha Temple
6. Agastya Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By 51sushilk
Splenind view of Lake. Has water throughout year. Magical location across the BADAMI CAVES. Hope the huts on its banks are relocated to enhance the beauty.
7. Jaina Temple Pattadakal
8. Badami Fort
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By 51sushilk
Wonderful Fort. Local guide gives complete explaination. Perfect excusrions. Dont forget to take foor and water with you.
9. Mahakuteshwara Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By DIPALIS67 - Navi Mumbai, India
This temple is situated about 30 mins away from badami.The drive is beautiful,along the river with banana and paddy fields.One can spot many birds along the way. The temple itself is quiet,not too crowded.Many sculptures similar to the badami cave temples are seen here too.There is a water reservoir inside the temple complex and a shivling in its middle. Worth the visit.
