Sharana Basaveshwara Temple, Gulbarga, Karnataka India

Sharana Basaveshwara Temple is a shrine situated at Gulbarga district of Karnataka State. Sharanabasaveshwara temple gopuram to be gold-plated.  The temple is dedicated to an eminent Hindu religious teacher and philosopher, Shri Sharana Basaveshwara. The temple houses the Samadhi of Sharana Basaveshwara at the center called as the garbha gudi. It also has a lake adjacent to it which attracts many devotees and tourists. A chariot festival, Jatra is held every year in honor of Sharana Basaveshwara which attracts huge crowds. 

Sharana Basaveshwara Temple is located in the ancient town of Kalburgi. This temple is believed to be devoted to the Hindu philosopher and religious teacher, Shri Sharana Basaveshwara. He was a Lingayat saint and was known for Dasoha and Kayaka philosophy of ‘giving is earning’. The temple has the samadhi of Sharana Basaveshwara, which is known as Garbha Gudi. Dating back to the 12th century, the carvings of elephants, flowers, parrots, creepers and Garuda can be seen in the temple. The temple is also known for its Sabhamandapa, which consists of around 36 arches and numerous pillars. The temple is visited by many travellers on the occasion of the Jatra.