Kudalasangama Temple in Bagalkot District of Karnataka State: Kudalasangama, also spelled Kudala Sangama, is a significant pilgrimage site for Lingayats in India. It's located around 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) from the Almatti Dam in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka state. Here, the Krishna and Malaprabha Rivers come together and flow east toward Srisaila, another pilgrimage site in Andhra Pradesh. At Kudalasangama, you'll find the Aikya Mantapa, which houses the sacred Samādhi of Basavanna, the founder of the Lingayat sect, and a Linga believed to be self-born (Swayambhu). The Kudala Sangama Development Board is responsible for its upkeep and enhancement.

Kudalasangama Temple

 

Kudalasangama holds historical significance, spanning around 800 years. The merging of the famous Krishna and Ghataprabha rivers here creates a notable sight. The government has established the Kudala Sangama Development Board to enhance this historical site and allocated nearly Rs. 45.00 crores for its development. It's among the most sought-after pilgrimage centers in the region. Kudalasangama is situated 15 kilometers from Almatti (Dam Site) and 45 kilometers from Bagalkot.


How to Reach Kudalasangama Temple

By Air: 

1) From Belgaum Airport to Bagalkot, then to Badami.
2) From Hubli Airport to Bagalkot, then to Badami.

By Train: 

1) From Hubli to Bagalkot: Take UBL SUR PASS Train No:56906, departing at 13:00.
2) From Bangalore to Bagalkot: Take BASAVA EXPRESS Train No:17307, departing at 17:00.

By Road: 

1) From Hubli to Bagalkot: Distance is 122.6 km via NH52.
2) From Bijapur to Bagalkot: Distance is 83.8 km via NH52.
3) From Belgum to Bagalkot: Distance is 140.5 km via Bachi - Raichur Hwy.
4) From Bangalore to Bagalkot: Distance is 529.0 km via NH 48.


Kudalasangama Temple in Bagalkot District