What to expect
Highlights
- The saint’s shrine and matha.
- The "Kala Gnana" tradition.
- The pilgrimage atmosphere on festival days.
Kodekal Basavanna Shrine
The shrine and matha of Kodekal Basavanna at Kodekal in Shorapur taluk — the 16th-century mystic-saint and author of the "Kala Gnana" prophetic verses, a revered pilgrimage centre of the region. This heritage guide is organized from Shorapur in Yadgir district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Kodekal Basavanna Shrine.
Practical guide
Plan Kodekal Basavanna Shrine
Typeheritage
Nearest baseShorapur
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseShorapur
DistrictYadgir
Place typeheritage
Time needed30 to 45 minutes.
The shrine and matha of Kodekal Basavanna at Kodekal in Shorapur taluk — the 16th-century mystic-saint and author of the "Kala Gnana" prophetic verses, a revered pilgrimage centre of the region. This heritage guide is organized from Shorapur in Yadgir district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Kodekal Basavanna Shrine.
Kodekal in Shorapur taluk holds the shrine and matha of Kodekal Basavanna, the 16th-century mystic-saint.
He is revered as the author of the "Kala Gnana" prophetic verses, and the shrine is a pilgrimage centre of the region.
Visiting
Kodekal Basavanna Shrine — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours; queues on fair days
Best timeOctober to February; mornings and around the annual fair
Entry: Free
Getting there: At Kodekal in Shorapur taluk; by road with a vehicle
A living pilgrimage shrine of the saint Kodekal Basavanna — remove footwear, dress modestly and keep valuables safe in crowds.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Kodekal in Shorapur taluk; by road with a vehicle.
- A living pilgrimage site — remove footwear, dress modestly and mind the crowds on fair days.
Distance by road
- Kalaburagi100 km
- Raichur80 km
- Vijayapura170 km
- Hyderabad200 km
- Bengaluru560 km
Road km to Yadgir; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings and around the annual fair.
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Visitor notes
- A devotional shrine — be respectful and keep valuables safe in crowds.
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Kodekal Basavanna Shrine — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kodekal Basavanna Shrine?
October to February; mornings and around the annual fair.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kodekal Basavanna Shrine?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours; queues on fair days. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kodekal Basavanna Shrine?
At Kodekal in Shorapur taluk; by road with a vehicle. A living pilgrimage site — remove footwear, dress modestly and mind the crowds on fair days.
How much time do I need for Kodekal Basavanna Shrine?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Kodekal Basavanna Shrine?
Nearby you can pair Hunasagi Prehistoric Site (17.5 km), Bonal Bird Sanctuary (33.4 km), Kembhavi Temple Town (36.0 km), Shorapur Fort (42.5 km).
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