Upper Shri Shivalaya Gudi Badami
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Deity: Lord Shiva Place: Badami Karnataka
Upper Shri Shivalaya Gudi Badami. Dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located in Badami.
- Primary Deity
- Lord Shiva
- Architecture
- Dravidian
- Built
- 7th century
- Builder
- Chalukya Kings
- Entry Fee
- As per ASI norms
- Best Season
- October to March
- Darshan Time
- 30-45 minutes
- Dress Code
- Traditional and formal clothing
- Address
- Available soon.
History
Constructed between the sixth and eighth centuries by the Badami Chalukyas, this temple is situated on the northern hill of Badami. It features intricate artwork depicting stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as images of Shiva, Vishnu, and Devi.
Spiritual Significance
The temple is renowned for its architectural beauty and serves as a place of historical and religious interest, displaying ancient Chalukyan sculptural craftsmanship.
Spiritual Practices
मंदिर के शांत वातावरण में ध्यान और योग का अभ्यास किया जाता है।
Spiritual Experience
मंदिर की ऊंचाई और शांत वातावरण भक्तों को एक गहरी शांति और आध्यात्मिक जुड़ाव का अनुभव कराता है।
Darshan Timings
- 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
How to Reach
- Hubli Airport (105 km)
- Badami Railway Station (5 km)
- Well connected by state buses from Bagalkot and Hubli
- Nearest Airport: Hubli Airport (105 km)
- Nearest Railway: Badami Railway Station (5 km)
- Nearest City: Badami (2 km)
Major Festivals
- Diwali
- Holi
- Navratri
- Ganesh Chathurthi
Sacred Mantras
- Usage: दैनिक पूजा के लिए
Mantra: Om Namah Shivaya
Meaning: मैं भगवान शिव को नमन करता हूँ
Special Puja
रुद्राभिषेक
Associated Legends
- Title: चालुक्य भक्ति
Narrative: माना जाता है कि चालुक्य राजाओं ने अपनी विजय और समृद्धि के लिए इस मंदिर का निर्माण करवाया था।
What Devotees Pray For
- Problem: मानसिक शांति
Practice: शिवलिंग के समक्ष ध्यान