Kudala Sangama Situated at the confluence of the rivers Krishna and Malaprabha in
Bagalakote District, this pilgrim centre is associated with the great
12th-century poet and reformer Basaveshwara. The Aikya Mantapa or the holy
Samadhi of Basavanna, the founder of the Lingayat sect of Hindu religion along with
a Linga, which is believed to be self-born (Swayambhu), is here. Kudala Sangama
is also famed for its Chalukyan-style Sangameshwara Temple where it is believed
that Basavanna had worshipped Lord Shiva here.
Basavana Bagedwadi, 30km from Kudala Sangama, is a well-known pilgrim
centre and the birthplace of Basaveshwara.
Highlights
of Kudala Sangama
Sangamanatha temple: Built during Kalyana Chalukya times and recently
renovated, Sangamanatha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Aikya Mantapa: A spiritual place and burial spot of Basavanna at the
confluence point with four Chalukya era pillars is protected by a cylindrical
wall with steps. This protective layer was added after the area got submerged
because of Alamatti dam.
Anubhava Mantapa: Walls of Anubhava Mantapa showcase tastefully painted
life episodes of Basavanna and other saints.
Basaveshwara Temple and Basava Mantapa: Built in memory of Saint
Basaveshwara.
Nearby
Alamatti dam (32 kms) is often visited along with Kudala Sangama.
How to reach
Kudala Sangama is 450 kms from Bengaluru and 51 kms from district capital
Bagalakote. Belagavi and Hubballi are the nearest airports (both about 170 kms
away). Bagalakote junction is the nearest railway station (50 kms). Buses are
available to reach Kudala Sangama from Bagalakote.
A ganamela is held here every year on this auspicious day.