Location: Gulbarga
Top Things to do in Gulbarga
Top Restaurants in Gulbarga
Top 6 Free Things to do in Gulbarga, Karnataka
Gulbarga, officially known as Kalaburagi, is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka, India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Gulbarga district and a major city of the North Karnataka region.
Restaurants in Gulbarga
1. Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By ashok_shrikhande - Pune, India
this is a series of seven tombs of Bahmani military leaders built side-by-side in Gulbarga. While the actual tombs are out-of-bounds to visitors, you can visit the outer structure. The tombs are laid out in a neat, structured way, with sprawling gardens.
2. Chandralamba Temple
3. Buddha Vihar
4. Gulbarga Fort
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4.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By ksvn - Guntur, India
Worth seen. There is LIFT facility for those who cannot climb like Senior Citizens, Patients and children. Steps are about 125 but easily climbable.
5. Sharana Basaveshwara Temple
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4.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By ashok_shrikhande - Pune, India
Sharana Basaveshwara Temple is located in Gulbarga. It is a sacred place dedicated to Saint Basaveshwara, who is identified as a teacher, philosopher who made several significant contributions to society, under the wing of Hinduism. Built-in the twelfth century by the Lingayat saint Sharana Basaveshwara, this temple is a marvel of Hindu stone carvings. The pillars, walls and towers of the site are covered with intricate carvings of Hindu gods, goddesses, animals and events from local lore. The Car festival of the Sharana Basaveshwara Temple is a must-visit. The temple also serves free meals to all pilgrims irrespective of religion.
6. Shri Dattatreya Temple
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By rajeshshankar
Sri Gurudev Dutt Deval Ganagapur, is the place of 2nd incarnation of Lord Dattatreya, Sri Narasimha Saraswati also known as Narahari. (The First Incarnation was Sripada Sri Vallabha in Pitapuram village of Andhra, 3rd was Manik Prabhu in Manik Nagar near Bhalki, 4th was Swami Samarth of Akkalkot and 5th was Sai Baba of Shirdi) Sri Narsimha Saraswathi performed penance (Tapasya ) in Ganagapur under a holy Audumbar near Bheema and Amaraja river Sangam. He taught many devotional things to the people during his time (13th Century). Millions of people from Karnataka, Andhra and Maharashtra visit the Nirguna padukas of Sri Nrusimha Saraswathy at the Temple and the holy audumbar tree at the Sangam. Prior to coming here at Ganagapur, Sri Narsimha lived at Narsobawadi for 12 years. On the Banks of the Sangam of River Bhima and Amaraja, there is the holy Fig tree (Audumbar) which is well preserved till today, there, people come and take bath in the Sangam and then read Guru Parayana. The Nirgun Math is at the entrance of Ganagapur village, walkable distance from bus stand. The Golden padukas of Sri Guru Narsimha Saraswati are kept there and people take darshan of the padukas throu a small Kindi (window). The temple is under a holy Banyan tree. It is widely believed that at Nirgun Math one can get rid of Dusht Shaktis (Evil forces) and other Mental and Psychological problems. The devotees also get rid of Black Magic and pray for material boons which gets fulfilled. once at Nirgun math, you will see many people wailing, yelling and few of them climb on the Iron railing. The crowd during Amavasya and Poornima is huge. The importance of Padukas - Sri Guru Narsimha Saraswati travelled far and wide across the country and later came and lived at Ganagapuri for 24 years before leaving to Srisailam where he took Samadhi. While departing to srisailam he left his Nirgun Padukas and instructed devotees to perform pooja thrice a day. There is no dress code here unlike South Indian temples. The temple opens at 3 AM and closes around 9 PM. There is a Kakad Aarti at 3.00 AM and afternoon aarti is at 11.30. In the evening there is a Palkhi (on Thursdays) around 7.30 PM followed by Shejarti It is a practice at Nirgun Math to seek Madhukari (Bhiksha) from at least 5 households which sri guru Narsimha Saraswati is still doing. Hence, all devotees take plates and seek alms / prasada in the afternoon after aarti. many vendors sell disposable plates, leafs through which one can collect Bhiksha. By taking bhiksha, one surrenders his Ego. You can also distribute food items to devotees there which will add lot of Punya. The temple administration is managed by private body and Govt. has done very little to maintain such a highly important spiritual center. Most poojaries are business minded and chase devotees for a quick darshan or a paid seva. The Ganagapur village administration need to wake up and need to clean the village as it is a very holy pilgrim place. Another important place is Kalleshwara Shani temple which is around 1 kms from Nirgun Math and is of very high importance. There are few hotels and Dharmshala's around which needs to be carefully selected. On the road to Sangam (5 kms), you will find that there are many ashrams and you can plan your halt in any of these ashrams. The mode of public transportation if 6 seater Rickshaw who charge Rs. 10 per person from Ganagapur to Sangam. During night, there is Dasoga (mahaprasad) at a designated place and there are a few Ghargutti Khanaval (home made food) where you can relish true North Karnataka meals. Though are many hotels around the temple but cleanliness and hygiene remains an issue. Owing to poor monsoon, there is a water scarcity in Ganagapur. Ganagapur Railway station is 22 Kms; Kalburgi is around 40 Kms; Akkalkot is around 70 Kms. The transportation mode is the bus, 6 seater rickshaws and private taxis. Only 4 ATM's are there in Ganagapur village and it is better you withdraw cash at your starting point itself. AVADHOOTHA CHINTHANA SHREE GURU DEVA DATTA
