Sharana Basaveshwara Temple

Sharana Basaveshwara Temple is a shrine situated at Kalburgi(Gulbarga), an ancient town situated to the north-eastern part of Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to an eminent Hindu religious teacher and philosopher, Shri Sharana Basaveshwara [ [http://www.india9.com/i9show/Sharana-Basaveshwara-Temple-21061.htm Sharana Basaveshwara Temple in Gulbarga India ] ] ,a Lingayat saint of 18th Century known for his Dasoha(Giving is earning) and Kayaka - an advancement of the Karma doctrine - "You have the right to perform the work assigned to you. You have no rights to 'demand' the fruits of your labor" philoshophy. [ [http://www.scribd.com/doc/18708/Light-Divine Light Divine ] ]

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. [http://gulbarga.nic.in/touristplace.html] . The lake is currently undergoing renovation and Rs. 1 Crore has been allocated for its development. [ [http://www.gulbargacity.gov.in/on_going_work.html On Going Work ] ] .

A chariot festival,Jatra is held every year in honor of Sharana Basaveshwara which attracts huge crowds.

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